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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1956
Page
1
RANGOON Burma AP Chinese Communist troops reportedly occupy 1000 square miles of Burma's northern territory after clashes with Burmese forces. Some casualties were reported.
The Morse Reservoir near Indianapolis was officially dedicated by the Indianapolis Water Company on a line of 32 miles along Centra Creek. Named for board chairman Howard Morse, the eight hundred acre site doubles the area’s water reserves and completes construction begun in 1953.
The article notes Eisenhower signing a bill to study an atom powered merchant ship while Europe shifts after the Poznan revolt. It mentions Czechoslovakia and Hungary exploring West German ties and a Communist party split in Poland. Truman to speak on foreign policy at the Democratic platform committee in Chicago next week.
In OJAL California, George Biggers nicknamed the huge black bear Grandpa after years of raiding his hive. After trapping and watching, he and his 19 year old son Ronnie finally caught Grandpa at close range and shot him, ending the dangerous bees and bear conflict.
Population study shows college graduates of recent years are raising larger families than those of the early twenties. If your youngsters have outgrown furniture toys cycles or other things sell them for cash to other parents in Throwch Classified ads. It’s EASY. For Sale Roy’s Enlist bicycle ALood. Call XNExK. Looking for a bargain Read Classified daily Want to sell those no longer needed Nems Dial 2.537) and ask for the Want Ad Girl.
A coordinating committee for the Labor Day event met at the Later Temple to review arrangements for a large celebration on September 3. The parade will begin at 1 a.m. at the city center and proceed along Main Street to Shadyside Park. A public mass meeting is scheduled at Shadyside Park at 2 p.m.
The Madison County Hospital Development Corporation met last evening at the YMCA with Dray B Wilder as general chairman. Delegates from civic groups reviewed committee reports including Financial Analysis chaired by Panthorn and Hospital Site led by Lamey. Newborns Committee members Sheldon Cooper and others reported travel to study financing programs and local issues. a comprehensive hospital financing report is promised soon.
Delco Remy Division of General Motors announces the Anderson plant annual inventory will start September 2 under the signature of general manager H. D. Dawson. Minor variations will be noted in starting orders for departments and supervisors will advise employees on schedules.
Fr. John F. Noll longtime Fort Wayne Catholic Bishop dies at home after a series of strokes. A founder of the Oh Sunday Visitor in 1912, he directed the diocese for decades and led Catholic media efforts until ill health and retirement. Bishop Leo Pursley present at death.
The Indianapolis Weather Bureau notes July ends as one of the coldest on record in Hoosierland with averages around 72.9 degrees in Indianapolis. Highs ranged to the upper 80s in Evansville and Lafayette with cooler readings elsewhere. Forecasters expect partly cloudy, warmer conditions with scattered thundershowers and humid nights ahead.
Indiana State Budget Director Robert King reports the general fund surplus fell from 21.1 million to 27.6 million in the two years ending June 30, 1956, with projections that it could drop to about 3 million by June 30, 1957 if revenue trends hold. The fund, about half of all state funds, funds spending planned at 366.3 million for 1955 57, including 25.8 million more for tuition, 8.5 million for colleges, and 8 million for mental health.
Capt. Dale Jackson Crittenberger son of former Lt. Gen. Willie Crittenberger and Mrs. Crittenberger, of New York City, is assigned to the White House for duty as military aide to the President. A 1950 West Point graduate and Korean War veteran, he recently completed three years with U.S. forces in Germany and has ties to Chevy Chase Maryland.
The Anderson Council met Tuesday evening at Ci Yall and approved Ordinance 2011 for additional appropriations and fund transfers. The plan allocates 17,500 from park account 121 for salaries and department needs and 8,000 from Works Board contingency account 58 for similar purposes.
Officials from the Indiana Liquid Petroleum Gas Association will hold a state meeting in Anderson with Cy Claflin as president and C. J. Wissing as state vice president. Mayors and fire chiefs from several cities, local officials, and Chamber of Commerce members will attend. The luncheon at Linder's at 12 15 will precede LPGA dealer meetings.
Sen Estes Kefauver ends his own bid for the presidency and endorses Adlai E Stevenson. The surprise move boosts Stevenson’s Democratic nomination drive and keeps Kefauver as a possible vice presidential figure on a Stevenson ticket. Both leaders said no candidate selection had yet occurred.
The Treasury imposed temporary licensing controls on all Egyptian government assets and the Suez Canal Co in the United States. The move aims to determine asset ownership and clarify the situation while Dulles departs for London to join Anglo-French talks on the Suez Crisis.
Anderson College moves forward with the $550000 Charles E Wilson Library project. A. J. Glaser and Company won the main contract at the low bid of 350.70 with Tibbetts Company handling plumbing and ventilating at 398764. The bids were opened last week and approved by the college executive board including Dr. Morrison and Dr. Kane.
Marine recruit Platoon 71 led into Ribbon Creek in a night march resulting in six drownings. Ty McKeon testified he did not tell recruits night marches into water were banned and that he would not ask troops to do anything he wouldn’t do. He described the memory as leaving him helpless for a time.
The notice lists numerous births at St John Hospital and other locations. Families include Stine, Wire, Dotson, McFaddin, Mabbit, Gray, Lewis, Cunningham, Elliott, Meyer, Fountain, Calvert, Mock, and Fountain families. Children born Friday and Monday include multiple girls and several boys, with parental affiliations and addresses.
County building inspector Everett Johnson issued eight permits for homes on Ind. 10 southeast of town at an estimated total cost of 108000. Combined with four other new-home permits this week and prior July totals, the county has issued 292500 in permits. Thirty three new homes were approved in the month.
A threatened strike by aluminum workers at ALCOA and Reynolds Metal Co. could halt about two thirds of U S output. The walkout began at midnight Eastern and would affect roughly 23 000 ALCOA and 18 000 Reynolds workers across 21 plants, with wider impact if spread.
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