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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
10
Democrats assail Republican economic policy as benefiting the few and promise to expand abundance for all. They cite rising farm income and small business struggles, pledge a 500 billion dollar real economy and at least a 20 percent rise in living standards, and push civil rights and foreign policy planks.
Hodge was jailed after a court order and placed with seven other prisoners. His lawyers seek temporary transfer to a Springfield hospital, citing illness. Federal charges accuse him of misapplying 872000 in insured funds, plus counts of forgery and conspiracy.
Hodge, now governor, took full blame for the scheme in which counterfeit state warrants were cashed. Edward A. Epping, his former office manager, is indicted on scholar charges. Hodge says money funded high living, poor investments, and campaigning.
A Arab World official said British troops are being pulled from Germany to bolster Britain’s strategic reserve as forces head to the Mediterranean. Damascus warned Britain and the United States over protecting oil pipelines from sabotage amid mounting tension. Egypt signaled readiness for escalation, including possible Suez Canal dynamiting if December attacks persist. In Malta, families of canal zone workers began moving to Britain. In Tel Aviv, Beigin condemned the government’s passivity and warned Nasser could launch a broader attack after seizing the canal.
A fragment lists individuals by group, including George Harris and the Rev Phil ip Philbrook for Trem Paps Ons, plus club and service leaders such as Kate Richie Ruth Hoppes Earl Hoover Joe West Harry Hudson and others across financial institutions oil companies food stores insurance law and medical groups.
Clement denounces Republican tactics and foreign policy while urging Democrats to wage a fighting campaign. He attacks the "smile and smear" approach, accuses Nixon of treason charges in past speeches, and blasts the "peace and prosperity" slogan. He says Democrats are not merely anti GOP but present an alternative.
The Tennessee governor urged unity at the Democratic convention amid civil rights tensions, saying no solvable difference exists on major issues. Severe weather lashed Indiana with a tornado causing widespread damage near Warsaw and Logansport, with Logansport and Monticello communications affected.
A quick storm battered the area with 23 inches of rain total and temperatures from 63 to 88. Farmers reported flattened corn fields and damaged barns while antennas toppled across many sections. In Anderson the YMCA roof was ripped off at the Delco Remy field, and cars were damaged in Alexandria Frankton and Elwood. A tornado struck northern Indiana and many counties suffered severe damage including Cass White Miami and Rosclsska. Indianapolis saw no major fires from lightning. fatalities were reported along the U.S. 24 corridor with several towns listed in its path.
The passage notes the storm's existence and early observations. Forecaster Gordon Dunn of the Miami Weather Bay area reported two reconnaissance flights found sustained winds up to 120 miles per hour as the storm moved over sparsely populated Sahama islands.
Verdie Grant obituary notes two sons Jack and Ray Grant two daughters Barbara Hulse and Beatrice Eldridge nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends will be received prior to the funeral at the cemetery location and services pending.
Rockville editor Maan Hargrave age about 86 hosts an open house Wednesday. Born in Portland Mills in 184? 14 years after birth and entering paper ownership in 1888 after service in Crawfordsville Terre Haute and Kansas City. Married Marian Moore in Persia. she died in 1945. Five children attend his public gathering as he says he remains imperturbable.
The Madison County Court recorded multiple small offenses with nine fines imposed for intoxication and related infractions. Speeding, license issues, stop sign violations, improper mufflers, disorderly conduct, and a petit larceny case are noted with fines and costs.
Ad targets ages 60 to 80 promising a $1,000 policy to cover final expenses. It requests only name, address, and age by mail to Old American Insurance Co. in Kansas City. No obliteration or calls. has a mail-in response with department address.
A new healing substance called Bio-DysJ purportedly shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows relief and actual shrinkage, with patients claiming piles ceased to be a problem. Sold as Préparetion ointment, available by druggist with a money back guarantee.
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