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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1957
Page
2
The Charles E. J. Wilson Library on the Anderson College campus is nearing completion with October dedication plans. Officials note the library’s imposing architecture and substantial local funding honoring Mr Wilson for his contributions to Anderson’s industrial growth.
The city of Anderson moves to the next step in annexing Anderson Townships unincorporated areas. Officials count remonstrances to determine if 51 percent of property owners or 75 percent of owners in the area signed.Forgery fears surface as affidavits withdraw signatures and lay cases of possible perjury. Early signs suggest claimed 65 to 70 percent is exaggerated, with final results likely near the 51 percent threshold.
The Public Service Committee reports sewer and drainage plans depend on whether Anderson expands to include Belmont township. If annexation succeeds, a township wide program will be launched. if not, Anderson must tackle drainage with limited means, delaying any workable sewer strategy.
A review notes Lehmann chaired discussions by 12 English writers on The Craft of Letters in England including views on translation and the novel. It discusses Hugh Ross Williamson’s The Day They Killed the King, recounting Charles I’s execution and Cromwell’s rise with emphasis on literary interpretation and historical portrayal.
Lyndon Johnson orchestrated a civil rights vote by covertly winning 51 votes including five Republicans, using backstage moves and targeted amendments. The piece highlights Johnson’s strategy with Dick Russell and others, the backroom maneuvers, and the guarded fate of jury trial and related court-ordered enforcement.
A Catholic priest recalls Hiroshima and asks if atomic war is avoidable. The article cites views from Rev Tilbert Schiffer Maj Robert Lewis and others on whether testing and use of nuclear arms signal an inevitable conflict. It notes scientists diplomats and historians disagree and marks the 12th anniversary of Hiroshima with reflections on diplomacy and war. Justice William O Douglas once chaired the SEC before his Supreme Court appointment.
A reader letters column criticizes laxative claims and endorses a high milk diet. The writer cites two quarts of milk daily and vitamin tablets, referencing J F B pamphlet The 7 Keys to Life and a cleansing health plan. Dr Brady notes test responses limited by space and invites stamped envelopes for brief replies.
A psychologist details Hilda K a 29 year old wife and chronic alcoholic whose drinking stemmed from an inner fire and sexual insecurity. He outlines how alcohol dulls reality while warning against overreliance on drugs and urges vacation and couples counseling to address infertility fears and marital strain.
The article chronicles the plume trade that devastated snowy and American egrets, details the 1913 Migratory Bird Act as a turning point, and notes the birds’ recovery in swamps and bayous once protection halted slaughter. It highlights the contrast between natural beauty and hat makers demand.
A collage of aphorisms and snippets includes anonymous wit on intelligence and art, Goethe on daily culture, a Waterloo dispatch about Cherry’s jail escapes, and a Goethian reminder to seek modest pleasures. It also notes a Korean 1952 ironclad ship idea, plus quips on judgment, ambition, and energy sources.
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