Ex-Sheriff’s Son Questioned In State Death
Richard J. McCain, 38, son of a former Wells County sheriff, was arrested near Bluffton and taken to Indianapolis for questioning in the death of taxi driver Rex Floor. Police say Floor died from a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage after being struck by McCain once and lightly during a confrontation at a gravel pit near Indianapolis.
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Wells County
Bluffton
Richard J. McCain
Robert M. Endres
McClain
Rex Floor
Indianapolis General Hospital
Floor
Th Hospital
Harold Miles
Carole
Miles
Endres
McClair
Roy B. Storms
Marion County
Careful Selection Of School Clothes For Fall wardrobes
Indiana mothers plan their children s fall wardrobe. Purdue extension specialist Miss Frieda C Stoll urges sturdy fabrics, proper fit, washability, preshrunk material and durable seams. Growth friendly features like generous arm holes, loose necklines, and adjustable ready to wear options are recommended for long wear. DIES OF HEART ATTACK Richmond funeral set for George G Wolfenbarker 50 who died of a heart attack en route to a cemetery service after pallbearer duty.
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Indiana
Frieda C._Stoll
Purdue University
Miss Stoll
Shome
Richmond
Ind
George G. Wolfenbarker
John Goehner
Wolfenbarker
Goehner
Anderson High Students Earn Third at IU Journalism Institute
Anderson High School seniors Miss Thea Phelps and John Mitchell earned third place for their 1955 Indian yearbook plan at Indiana University’s eighth annual High School Journalism Institute. Phelps received a citizenship award for leadership and service. Mitchell is editor of the 1955 Indian.
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Anderson Studer
Anderson High School
Thea Phelps
John Mitchell
Indiana University High School Journalism Institute
Miss Phelps
Frank P. Phelps
Mitchell
Jay E. Mitchell
W. 25Th
Frank Woschitz
I.U. Department of Journalism
Traffic Deaths In State Declining Says Police
State Police Supt Frank A Jes sup says traffic fatalities may drop to about 100 by week two or three if drivers actively avert crashes. Through July 25 there were 80 fewer deaths than the same period in 1953 totaling 648 for the state, a 12 percent decline yielding 88 deaths this year per 100 last year.
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Frank A. Jessup
Jessup
Four From Madison County Win Ball State Scholarships
Four Madison County students are among 28 recipients of Ball State Teachers College 1954 55 scholarships for musical talent. Rohn Rittenhouse Alexandria freshman and Gloria Nighbert Anderson upperclassman win baritone horn and piano vocal awards, respectively. Tom Ringo Middletown freshman earns Alumni Association support for instrumental studies, and Gerald Brobst Alexandria junior gets a grant for violin from the Muncie Civic and College Symphony Association.
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Madison County
Ball State Teachers College
Mun
Richard Erkhardt
Rohn Rittenhouse
Alexandria
Gloria Nighbert
Anderson
Tom Ringo
Middletown
Alumni Association
Gerald Brobst
Drought Threatens Indiana Woodlands and Fireseason
Drought endangers Indiana woodlands as rains fail to quell fire risk. Harley G Hook warns fires loom through late August unless several inches of rain arrive. Campers urged to avoid fires and cigarettes. State bids open on highway and bridge work totaling over 5 with 14 bridge contracts and nine road projects.
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Harley G Hook
Indiana Department of Conservation
Division of Forestry
Indiana
Indiana State Highway Department
Piersall Faces Strong Outfield Competition In 1954
Boston outfielder Piersall, famed for spectacular catches, now shares the spotlight with Ted Williams and Jackie Jensen as Boston pursues a pennant. Willie Mays Duke Snider Mickey Mantle Gus Bell and others push for top outfield honors while Piersall battles for power and continued elite fielding.
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Duke Snider
Brooklyn Dodgers
Mickey Mantle
Piersall
Gus Bell
Cincinnati Reds
Birdie Tebbetts
Bell
Stengel Eyes Crucial Three With Indians Series
Casey Stengel plans to use a full three game set against the first place Cleveland Indians as a pivotal stretch for the New York Yankees. With the Indians holding a lead and 52 games left for them, 30 for the Yankees, the outcome could shake the standings. Stengel may start Whitey Ford and weighs Lopaz jinx concerns while Don Mossi or Bob Grim could get a start for the Indians.
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Clevetany
Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Yanks
Casey
Indians
Yankees
Stengel
Eddie Lopaz
Stally
Tribe
Yorks
Balmore Orioles
Whitey Ford
al Lopez
Don Mossi
Bob Grim
Allie | Reynolds
New York
Bob Lemon
Wynn
Mikerein
Charles poised for third shot at heavyweight title
Ex champion Charles and Rocky Marciano set for a 15 round title rematch at Yankee Stadium on September 15 after talks with manager Al Weill and IBC president Jim Norris. Contracts to be signed at the State Athletic Commission office. telecast plans unclear and radio or closed circuit likely. Charles trains at Monticello while Marciano trains at Grossinger.
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Wenns
New York
Rocky Marciano
Exzard Charles
Yankee Stadium
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
al Weill
Brockton Blaster
Charles
Tom Tannas
Jake Mintz
State Athletic Commission
Norris
IBC
Marciano
Grossinger
N.Y
Monticello
Rocky’ Quarters
Ceremoney
Jon
Che
Owl Leaders Clash In Delco Remy Day League Showdown
Owl Leaders clash at Remy Park in a decisive Day League fourth round with Plants 37 holding a two game edge over Plants 10 11. A Trey Seven win would clinch the crown while a Plants 10 11 victory delays the outcome and keeps the title race tight. Game time is 10 30.
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Remy Park
Plants
Trey Seven
Gonfalon
Owl
Imne
Plastic Helmet Saving Baseball Lives Noted In Leaguewide Use
The helmet was created by Branch Rickey and Carl Mays tied to early safety moves in 1952. Teams like the Cardinals Reds Phillies Giants Cubs Indians and White Sox have made head protection standard. Players such as Phil Rizzuto Enos Slaughter and Ted Williams wear them though some resist on principal. Ray Chapman’s death underscored helmet need.
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Aimones
New York
Adcock
Rickey
Milwaukee
Joe Adcock
Giants
Phil Rizzuto
Enos
New York Yankees
Braves
Ted Wilters
Andy Pafko
Riams
Land Indians
Branch
Carl Mays
Pittsburgh Pirates
Havana
St. Louis Cardinals
Wrestler Morris Shapiro Fined for Ice Water Incident
Chicago wrestler Morris Shapiro known as Mighty Atlas received a $25 fine plus costs after a beach dispute with a 115 pound woman. The case centered on water drips and alleged slaps as the pair argued on Lake Michigan at Wilson avenue. Judge Casimir V. Cwiklinski found Shapiro guilty of disorderly conduct and cleared Mrs. Karam of a related charge.
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Chicago
Morris Shapiro
Ned
Old Shapiro
Atlas
Lake Michigan
Wilson Avenue
Shapiro
Karam
Casimir V. Cwiklinski
Indians Fold to Yankees in Series Hype and Doubts
In New York the Indians are accused of folding under pressure while facing the Yankees. The piece argues Cleveland cannot rely on past toughness, noting the Indians beat Boston in a rough stretch but may still crumble against a creaky but steady Yankees lineup.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Cleveland Indians
Indians
ST. Louis
Bobby Tiefen
Yankees. Louis Cardinals
Winstone
Salem
N.C
Cleveland
Roch F
Ester
Lee DiMaggios
Tommy Hen
Desloge
Ticks
Charly Keliers
Boston Red Sox
Bob Lemon
Yankee Stadium
Yankee
Yankees
Enos Slaughter
Ferris Fain
George Kell
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