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Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1957

Page

8

Syrian plane forced to land amid tensions and recalls

Two Egyptian news agencies reported that Syrian military aircraft forced a U.S. plane to land on Syrian soil on Thursday. A Syrian diplomat in Rome, recalled by Damascus, charged that a few leftist army officers were attempting to steer Syria toward a pro Communist dictatorship.

U.S London Rome Syria U.S. Air Force State Department Ibrahim Husseini United Larry Collins Husseini United States Middle East

House Rights Decision May Be Wednesday

Washington reports show Democratic leaders aiming for a House showdown next Wednesday on the civil rights bill amid GOP friction over strategy. Key figures include Rep. Carli Albert and Rep. Leo Alten, with Keating favoring a modified Senate version if possible, while leaders insist on pursuing a joint conference route to avert missing a year’s action.

Washington House Carli Albert Okla Senate House Rules Committee GOP Leo Alten R-Il Rules Committee Sds Beirut U.S Damascus Allen Kenneth B. Keating R-N_Y Joseph W. Martin Jr Mass

Shaver’s 1 Dollar Bill Display Fails to Sell

In Cortland New York Howard Shaver placed an envelope with a one dollar bill outside his clothing store priced as a special at 77 cents. Many passersby looked at the sign but no one bought the bill.

Dog House Bargain Sells Fast at 80 Cent Ad

A Bulletin-Herald Classified ad for a large dog house drew about 25 calls and sold the first day it ran. The advertiser paid 80 cents cash for the Class 29 ad and promoted low weekly rates to reach a 36,000-prints circulation.

Bulletin-Herald

Clouds and Thunderstorm Damage Across Indiana

Central Indiana will see cloudy cool weather with highs 75 to 80 as storms move through. Statewide Sunday forecasts predict highs near 78 to 80, with 58 to 68 overnight. Crews repair storm damage, Marion County linemen restore power to over 12 000 homes, Indianapolis suffers more than 250 000 in damage. Police officer Frank Spallina knocked unconscious by lightning. John Noble of Fort Wayne killed at Forest Park Golf course.

Indiana Marion County Indianapolis Frank Spallina John Noble Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Forest Park

Keesge Grant of 7500 Made To Anderson College

Dr. John A Morrison president of Anderson College announced a 7500 grant from the Kresge Foundation for equipment and furnishings of the C E Wilson Library with the condition the college raise 37000 of the 45000 library goal. 40 000 books were moved to the new addition and the building nears dedication as part of a campus construction program. IPLANE LOSES WHEEL in Seattle incident details follow.

John A. Morrison Anderson College Keesge Old Main C. E. Wilson

Lafayette Beats Sullivan 4-1 In Semi-Pro Tourney Double

Lafayette's Columbians edged Sullivan 4-1 to reach the Memorial Field semi pro final against Middletown Oilers. The Oilers, unbeaten in five straight league games, advanced from the winners bracket after defeating five opponents. The final was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with Lafayette aiming for a title shot after edging Sullivan and ending the Sullivan club’s tourney run.

Lafayette Ralph McFallowells Toeastern Furn Jack Helmkamp Indiana Memorial Field Columbians Middletown Oilers Middletown Sullivan Farlowells Wichita Oilers Are

Hoffa Racketeers Aid Touted In Union Balloting

Senate testimony portrayed James R. Hoffa as originator of a phantom local system used to win union elections with racketeer help. Thomas Hickey, a Teamsters organizer, said Hoffa and Johnny Dio aimed to organize New York taxi drivers and pressed for a charter from Dave Beck in 1953. Meany intervened to block the charter.

Gardner L. Bringe Washington James R. Holfa International Teamsters Union Senate Thomas Hickey Teamsters International Hoffa Hickey Teamsters Johnny Dio New York Dio Dave Beck New York City No. 807 Beck Robert F. Kennedy George Meany Afl-Cio Meany AFL Martin T. Lacey New York Teamsters Union

Senate OKs 389 Million Atomic Power Bill

The Senate approved an atomic energy authorization measure worth 389 million dollars on Friday night after resisting efforts to dismantle a government plant construction program. Senator Joe Hall reported from Washington that the bill moves ahead despite administration objections.

Joe Hall Washington Senate House Eisenhower Arco Idaho Atomic Energy Commission Hanford Wash AEC

Escaping French Cave Adventurers Reach Surface

Saint Gaudens France Saturday eight cave explorers trapped 1000 feet underground by floodwaters crawled toward safety and were expected to surface at dawn. Base camp near Coume OQarne de Grottos kept contact via field telephone as they navigated intermittent communications.

Saint Gaudens France Coume Oquarne de Grottos

Tax Committee Plans Meeting in Anderson YMCA

The Anderson Chamber of Commerce Tax Research Committee will meet next Wednesday at noon at the YMCA to review local government budgets and study the Chamber’s 1957 Tax Blue Book. Chaired by Theodore E. Crook with Paul H. Newhern directing, the session will include sub-committee spokesmen presenting budgets for city, school, county, township, and welfare units.

Anderson Chamber of Commerce YMCA Chamber Theodore E. Crook Robert Cridge Paul H. Newhern R. V. Cridge Wilson G. Anderson Kenneth EB. Ballinger Paul H. Newbern Raymond Reydell Robert. AL. Wells James H. Peters L. R. Abbott Jesse Biddle C. EB. McShirley Burton McClintock Sam McWilliams James E. Allen Don Bowen Herman Hallett John McGivern Wilbur S. Roby C. D. Rotruck Wilbur L. Martin Leland Boren George Canaday Wahn Dean Gordon Johnson William P. Thompson DeVar Litten Oscar Flynt J. Robert Phillips Paul C. Robey Anderson Anderson Township Navy Naval Air Station

Nine Naval Reservists Describe Stormy Night Afloat

Nine Naval Reservists aboard rafts braved stormy seas after a blimp wreck near South Weymouth Massachusetts. Lt Cmdr Ross M Dempsey of Burlington New Jersey led the crew while Lt jg Robert B Snow Jr radioed a distress call from Woodbridge Connecticut. A B25 picked up the distress and relayed it to Joint Search and Rescue. meanwhile Western Sun rescued Lt Cmdr Waldo Atkins of Virginia Beach. The search shifted to locating the blimp.

Norfolk Naval i North Carolina Fim Nico Sound Coast Guard Glynco Lakehurst Norfolk Naval Air Station Pimlico Sound Weymouth Mass Ross M.dempsey Burlington N.J J.g Robert B. Snow Jr Woodbridge Conn Air Force Military Services Joint Navy Western Sun Omdr Waldo 4. Atkins Virginia Beach

Ohio killer abducted couple and hid them in trunk

An Ohio killer abducted Airman Carl Wagner and his wife Molly, forcing them into a car trunk for six hours after a hitchhiking ride. The kidnapper James Richard Esson, 36, escaped prison in 1956 and was captured in Kansas City by Officer John Davis. The victims were treated for injuries and released, while Esson faced armed robbery and kidnapping charges.

Salina, Kan Carl Wagner Kansas City Wagners James Richard Essen Ohio St. Louis Wagner Essen Evansville Ind Carl A. Wagner Molly Salina Kan Lial John Davis Davis James Richard Esson London Esson Ciudad Trujillo Ican Republic

Brazilian Airliner Dives Near Dominican Coast Killing Crewman

A Brazilian airliner, crippled by engine failure, ditched off Gaspar Hernandez near Puerto Plata. Nine crew escaped in rafts, two clung to the tail as the plane broke up. Oswaldo Scherf vanished before rescue. Survivors were taken to Puerto Plata.

Dominican Puerto Plata Gaspar Hernandez Kippling Oswaldo Scherf

Marion man nets reward for helping catch bank robber

Robert C. Harreld received 500 dollars from Farmers State Bank of Sweetser president O. C. King after aiding in the capture of a bank robber. Harreld, a disabled World War II veteran and Sweetser grocery clerk, feared repair costs to his car but the bank bonus will cover the damages. The robber, who escaped with slightly more than 1,000 dollars, rammed into the getaway car as it approached Marion.

Marion Ind Robert C. Harreld Harreld O.C. King Sweetser Joot Farmers State Bank of Sweetser

New Arrivals At St Johns And Home Hospital

Born at St John s Hospital to Mr and Mrs Donald Hollingsworth a girl and to Mr and Mrs Robert Bryan in Alexandria a girl. Also a girl to Mr and Mrs William Vetter and a girl to Mr and Mrs Harley Phipps. A son born to Mr and Mrs John Strong at Home Hospital Lafayette. Kathryn Marie born to Mr and Mrs A R Jascoviak Gary. Jascoviak is former Joed Antonidis of Jaf Lapel.

St. John’s Hospital Donald Hollingsworth Fulton St Robert Bryan Alexandria William Vetter Cottage Ave Harley Phipps Mounds Rd John Strong Home Hospital Lafayette Earl Roudebush Jaf Lapel A. R. Jascoviak Gary Kathryn Marie Jascoviak Joed Antonidis J. Edward Antonidis 25Th St

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