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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1956
Page
5
Administration building Burris notes focus on the Medical Center projects including modernization of the Science Building and facilities for the new hospital unit. Planned additions cover nursing housing, rehabilitation spaces, and a housing strategy for staff.
The 1960 estimate of 39 000 acres for expansion rose to 42 000 with heightened funding needs. Major requests include 32 million dollars for projects at Indiana University and Bloomington, plus 2 303 109 for Medical Center and engineering expansions. Four college presidents push for new science buildings and a utility tunnel, while state budget committees hear requests for multi-year funding.
The State Steam Pollution Control Board ordered Indiana cities to enact pollution abatement plans. Sullivan must comply after court action requested by Atty. Gen. Steers. New Albany has until Jan 1, 1958 to end Falling Run Creek and Ohio River pollution. Wabash River must be cleaned by Nov 3, 1958. Winchester has until Apr 1, 1958 to meet White River order. Final sewage treatment plans for Frank and Bunker Hill Trailer Park near Peru approved.
A radio controlled drone ran wild at 30 000 feet over Southern California before crash after two Air Force interceptors fired 208 rockets. Fires in Newhall Palmdale and Lancaster area burned hundreds of acres, with Mt Gleason fire near Palmdale the largest.
Frankton Boy Scouts led by Scout Master gathered at Mulberry Street home for a hamburger fry on Wednesday afternoon and planned an overnight camp at Mounds Park in Anderson on Saturday night August 18.
Shirley Ann Sparks, 24, mother of five, was arrested after her husband Clyde Sparks Jr. was found shot to death two miles northwest of Martinsville Indiana. She told Sheriff Victor Young she killed him but could not recall firing a gun. The couple’s children were placed with relatives as she was held without charge pending grand jury action.
In the Negels Desert an Israeli bus was ambushed with bullets as it traveled from Tel Aviv toward an Israeli settlement. Army spokesmen reported three soldiers and a female passenger killed, seven others wounded, including the driver. The assault occurred in Ataya Canyon amid escalating Israel Arab clashes since July 25.
William Diuzak of Wabash won the state plow contest with 1.67 points amid a field of ten entrants south of Osgood. Norman Comer of Napoleon was runner up with 10.5 points, David H. Stobler placed third at 78.08, Wayne Williamson of Economy took the safety prize, and the event featured about 3,000 onlookers as First Lt. Edward Bowser opened the proceedings.
A Madison County Savings Bonds report to Chairman John Kailegge notes Indiana statewide sales in July fell under 2 percent from last year, with Madison County at 4301305 versus 4 year ago. County gains were common, while several counties posted small losses, as overall Series RE bonds and savings indicators point to a strong year, near wartime highs.
London July reports a rare pause as the Suez Canal Conference runs out of prepared speakers. British Foreign Secretary Lloyd chairs while French minister Pineau defers, prompting no other delegates to offer remarks. The scene captures a tense moment in procedural talks among major powers.
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