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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1955
Page
1
Three Bedford youths involved in last week's shooting of an Anderson officer pleaded guilty in Madison Circuit Court. All three were given Indiana Reformatory sentences. Philip Craig, 24, pleaded guilty to assault and battery.
A segment covers a murder attempt conviction and reformatory sentence for auto banditry and second degree burglary. It also reports on Sen. Edward Martin’s interstate highway compact proposal, voting machine integration, and adjusted polling locations. Local primary races in Alexandria and Elwood show several unopposed and contested nominations.
Sen Knowland predicts fast congressional approval for Eisenhower's atomic powered merchant ship and world peace mission. Churchill returns to Britain amid campaign, resigns as prime minister but stays in Parliament. Adenauer arrives in Berlin to seek West Berlin aid, with unemployment and road tax issues rising. West Germany funds West Berlin while US ComGov appropriates funds.
A committee of teachers and PTA members recommended to the Board of PRIME MINISTER Louis St. School Trustees that the 350 Anderson teachers receive raises, proposing boosts ranging from $100 to $130 a year in the coming year. Louis St. School leaders have not yet acted.
A Louisville strike spreads to terminal service as unionized employees walk off. Proposals gain support across categories from starting teachers to veterans, with raises from $100 to $110 yearly. Awaiting school board action, contracts to teachers will be mailed soon. The LN and other lines face limited operations amid the walkout.
State Highway workers completed curb painting on restricted parking along Anderson streets after a request by Mayor Noland C Wright. Council of Women planted trees at Baldwin Bridge area to beautify the White River banks. Health officials and state crews near finishing alley cleaning and trash haul from homes. Downtown program planned by the Anderson Retail Association next Tuesday afternoon.
Eleven Kikihawen and Area Council Boy Scouts and leaders will participate this weekend in the second Indiana Conclave of the Order of the Arrow, a national society of honored campers.
A two day council meeting at Camp Pohoka near New Harmony Indiana includes Anderson leaders and state Scouts. The Navy has ordered a formal ban on public displays of guided missiles and other new weapons pending antiwar checks affecting bases nationwide. The meeting features William Morgan Chicago scout speaker and discussion on Arrow scouting relations amid secrecy rules.
A Madison County sheriff declined to discuss details of a teen age gang probe linked to Alexandria and vicinity. Six suspects remain jailed with two more arrests planned as police interrogate up to 19 youths and several girls recount burglary expeditions and troubling encounters including knife fights and carved initials. The gang is described as a network of interlocking groups possibly numbering 22 with varying meeting points and activities.
A colorful parade through the business district is planned for 2 p m with a public ceremony to follow. The Anderson Eagles lodge in the city will host delegates from Indiana Zone 3 Eagles convention.
The report notes a $12 billion U S highway plan approval alongside debate over Viet Nam aid and the Diem regime. It covers forum doubts on courtroom photography, a FK lawmakers and judges clashing over press access, and hints of Dulles pressuring Bao Dai and Bao Dai resisting a forced government change.
Washington reports discuss a potential Formosa base for jets and Marines amid broader U.S. military plans as Senate committees advance a five year 22 billion highway program with a penny gas tax hike. The formosa issue features reactions from senators and military officials about cease-fire prospects and regional security.
Senator Knowland cites rural adaptable reactor concept as Army and AEC back Alco Products to design test unit at engineering labs. Projected plant uses a pressurized water reactor producing 1825 kilowatts for remote Arctic installations with steam heating. Contract valued at 2,076,733 dollars shared by AEC and Army.
Howard Barnhizer deputy health officer said transport issues delayed Salk vaccine at Chesterfield and Valley Grove schools. Valley Grove pupils will ride to Chesterfield Monday at 8 30 a m for Dr James Brown to administer the vaccine, completing the first round for first four grades in Madison County with over 250 pupils involved.
Field Marshal Montgomery held daily briefings with 23 generals and admirals in the general command post. He reported 16,008 air drops distributed in containers labeled in five languages for the operation.
Mr and Mrs Ray York 221 Peart St announce a girl. Mr and Mrs John Cullen 2914 E Lynn St announce a girl. Mr and Mrs James Blackmon Chesterfield announce twins. Mr and Mrs Marion Wright 4011 Andover Rd announce a girl. Mr and Mrs Melvin Turner 120 W 22nd St announce a boy. Mr and Mrs Delbert Gustim 335 W Eighth St announce a boy.
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