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Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1957

Page

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United States and Britain Open Syrian Crisis Talks

U S and Britain began urgent consultations on the Communist power grab in Syria with NATO members expected to join, notably Turkey. The crisis threatens Mediterranean access, Middle East peace, and the Baghdad Pact, prompting discussions in London and Washington about strengthening the Eisenhower doctrine and allied defense lines.

U.S Britain Syria Turkey Iraq Iran Pakistan Russia United States Egypt Daniel F. Gilmore United Press London NATO Mediterranean West Mideast Washington Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Dulles Middle East Beirut Lebanon Cairo Saud Saudi Arabia Nasser Kuwatly Khalid Bakdash Kuwaiy Fassenhower

Local Lad Wins All American Soap Box Derby Title

Terry Townsend of Anderson Ohio won the 20th All American Soap Box Derby at Derby Downs near Akron. He beat David Hakman of Los Angeles and Andy Vasko of St Catharines Ontario in a field of 158. Townsend will tour Europe for two weeks with a $5000 scholarship and will appear on the Dave Garroway Show.

Champi Woodroe Townsend Terry Townsend Anderson Derby Downs Akron Ohio America Europe Terry Anderson Lad N. Parkway David Hakman Los Angeles Calif Andy Vasko St. Catherines Ontario Young Townsend Pepsi-Cola Beecher Kurtz Barney

United States Proposes Broad Disarmament Steps

The United States has presented far reaching disarmament proposals to Western allies to avert a breakdown at the London conference. The plan would broaden manpower cuts and a 10 month nuclear test ban while keeping an open skies inspection and halt to future A bomb production as key conditions. If Russia responds favorably within two weeks the London talks could run to December. Major participants include Britain France Canada West Germany and other Western nations.

London United States U.S Eisenhower Russia John Foster Dulles North America Europe Britain France Canada West Germany State Department

Auto-Truck Crash Kills 1 Near Pendleton

A car truck collision on Ind 38 one mile east of Pendleton early yesterday morning killed George Ivan Hod son 27 Rt 3 Pendleton and injured four others in the car as they were going to work at

Ind Pendleton George Ivan Hodson Rt. 3 Edel Stafford Arcadia Guide Lamp General Motors Anderson Ind. 38

Anti-Rackets Law For Unions Asked By McClellan

Senate Rackets Committee chair John L. McClellan urged new legislation to bar gangsters from invading unions and to curb misuse of union funds. He cited 65 days of hearings revealing inadequacies and improper ties between some management and labor leaders, seeking $150,000 to continue the inquiry through Jan. 31.

Senate

Two Mary Hamiltons in Amherstburg create mail mix ups

In Amherstburg Ontario two women named Mary Hamilton caused postal confusion for years. One Mary Hamilton married and became Mary Hall, then another Mary Hamilton married last weekend and also became Mary Hall. The two Halls and the Hamiltons are not related.

Amherstburg, Ont.p Mary Hamiltons Mary Hamilton Mary Hall Halls

Results So Good Ad Ordered For Another Week

A West 23rd Street resident reports success with the Business Services advertisement and extends its run for another week. The note implies a backlog of jobs such as wall washing painting and window cleaning. Madison County households commonly use Want Ad services to find specialists and rely on the classified ad line 3-5371.

West 23Rd Street Madison County Want

Community Chest Budget Committee To Meet Thursday

The Community Chest Fund budget committee will meet this Thursday to review agency budget proposals and set a fundraising goal for this year's drive. Budgets from three additional agencies were presented yesterday after hearings that began last week at the Anderson Community Chest Fund office.

Community Chest Fund Community Chest Board Community Chest Anderson Community Chest Fund Anderson Federal Building Christian Women's Welfare Union Boy and Girl Scouts

Mohn Takes Responsibility for Phony Union Charters

Vice President Einar C. Mohn of the Teamsters Union admitted taking full responsibility for issuing charters to seven New York locals described by senators as hoodlum led phonies. He said the idea originated with James R. Hoffa as part of a Senate probe into the union. Mohn claimed he was unaware of racketeer leadership and approved the charters as routine.

Washington Einar C. Mohn The Teamsters Union New York Mohn James R. Hoffa Senate McClellan Senate Rackets Investigating Committee Hoffa Midwest Martin Lacey New York Teamster Council John O’rourke Teamsters Dave Beck Teresa Hanlon Afl-Cio Senate Investigations Subcommittee Committee Sen. Kennedy D-Mass

Eisenhower Aides Push for Restoring Foreign Aid Funds

President Eisenhower and a task force led by John Foster Dulles pressed Congress to restore the House cut in foreign aid. They argued the 30 percent reduction alters policy and could compel conscription for many youths. Dulles and aides sought Senate support to restore the full 3.367 billion program, with Rayburn cautiously noncommittal.

Washington Eisenhower Congress House John Foster Dulles Senate Appropriations Committee Sam Rayburn D-Tex Senate Appropriations Committee Dulles Rayburn White House Otto E. Passman D-La Appropriations

Far Cry From '35 Derby Scholarships To One Earned Sunday

A comparison notes the 1935 All-American Soap Box Derby winner Maurice Bale Jr. earned a $2000 scholarship for first place while the current winner Terry Townsend received a $5000 prize on Sunday. The article recalls Bale’s long derby tenure and his 1935 victory by three car lengths among 25 city winners.

Maurice Bale Jr Terry Townsend Anderson Delco-Remy Maurice Rt. 1

Atomic Reactors Program Given Conference Approval

Senate House conference committee reported most of the Democrats program for government built atomic power reactors approved. The panel cut 37 million dollars from the bill while retaining key reactor projects including a plutonium recycling unit at Hanford and planning for a remote reactor for rural cooperatives.

Atomic Reactors Program Washington Senate House House Senate Democrats Carl Durham D-N.c House Atomic Energy Committee Conference Committee Atomic Energy Commission AEC Arco Idaho Calder Hall Great Britain Conference Hanford Wash Hersey Mich Elk River Minn Chugach Alaska Piqua Ohio Nebraska Consumers Public Power District Nebraska

Warmup Expected By Thursday To End Cool Trend

Indiana's cool spell may ease by Thursday with a light scattered shower threat. The Indianapolis Weather Bureau forecasts sunny today with temperatures around the 80s and a rise toward August norms after midweek.

Indiana Indianapolis Weather Bureau Weather Bureau Anderson

McElroy Confirmed As Defense Chief

The Senate confirmed Neil H. McElroy 52, head of Proctor and Gamble, as secretary of defense. he will resign to take the post around Oct. 1 succeeding Charles E. Wilson. The same session confirmed James H. Smith Jr., 47, Colorado rancher, as new foreign aid chief replacing James B. Hollister of Cincinnati at the International Cooperation Administration.

Washington Senate Neil H. McElroy Proctor & Gamble Co Charles E. Wilson James H. Smith Jr Colorado James B. Hollister Cincinnati International Cooperation Administration

Middletown Oilers Capture State Title for Wichita Trip

Middletown Oilers won the state semi pro championship 6 to 3 over Lafayette Columbians at Memorial Field, earning a trip to the National Baseball Congress event in Wichita. Phil Snodgrass spun a seven-hit gem with 10 strikeouts. Bill Crull was MVP, and Crull, Smith, Davis and Keithley made the all tournament team.

Middletown Oilers Indiana Lafayette Columbians Memorial Field Linder’s Wichita Kan Lafayette Phil Snodgrass Columbians Jack Helmkamp Joe Heath Carl Heninger Bill Grull Crull Wally Smith Paul Davis Dick Keithley Monte Hale Oblinger Haysville Ramer

Anderson Junior Police League Drives for Youth Equipment

The Anderson Junior Police League will conduct a two week fundraising drive co sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose and the Fraternal Order of Police. Funds will buy athletic equipment and other items for the youth group and members will canvass door to door in the city downtown area.

Anderson Loyal Order of Moose Fraternal Order of Police

Four-Building State Offices Plan Advances in Indianapolis

Indiana State Office Building Commission moves forward with a $20 million new office near the Capitol and a $900000 Employment Security Building at Senate and Washington. The plan also includes purchasing three blocks for the site at about $2.415 million and uses confidential appraisals to strengthen negotiations.

Indianapolis Statehouse Capitol Senate Washington Sts State Library Indiana State Office Building Commission John Whitehead Commission Military Park

Chesterfield Street Work Program Begins

Chesterfield Town Board president Ward Taylor announced the Chesterfield street work program starts today with rebuilding and resurfacing. Crews will resurface North Water Street from North Street about 900 feet, closing it to traffic for several days. Other projects will start and finish in the next two weeks.

Chesterfield Ward Taylor

Three Carpenters Officials Fail To Appear At Roads Inquiry

In Crown Point Indiana three top Carpenters Brotherhood officials Maurice Hutcheson Frank M Chapman and O William Blaier did not appear before the Lake County Grand Jury investigating the Tri State Highway profit. Subpoenas were left at their offices and they invoked the fifth amendment prior questioning. Also absent were Virgil Smith and Nile Teverbaugh both under indictment in Marion County road scandals. The grand jury will prepare a report on the $80000 profit from Garyland sale to the state their absence noted by Prosecutor Metro Holovachka.

Crown Point Ind Carpenters Brotherhood Lake County Grand Jury Tri-State Metro Holovachka Maurice Hutcheson Carpenters Frank M. Chapman O. William Blaier Holovachka Garyland Chapman Virgil Red) Smith Milan Indiana Highway Commission Nile Teverbaugh Monroe City Smith Marion County Carpenter Sen. Gore Teverbaugh Gore Henry Pfarrer Indiana National Bank Indianapolis

Balloon Doctor Reaches 19 Miles Up In Record Flight

Air Force Major David G. Simons rose in a tiny capsule beneath a giant balloon to nearly 19 miles altitude. He planned a 32 hour stay aloft and a landing near Miles City Montana. He reported a dark purple sky and a comfortable 64 degree gondola temperature.

Brainerd Minn Air Force David G. Simons Miles City Mont Crosby Simons Detroit Lakes

New Arrivals Born at St Johns Hospital

A list of newborns at St Johns Hospital includes a daughter for Mr and Mrs Donald Wyatt of 30142 W 10th St a daughter for Mr and Mrs Donald Folson of 164 Ringwood Way a daughter for Mr and Mrs Charles Widner Rt 4 a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Muller 822 W Vineyard St a son for Mr and Mrs Edward Curzon 2216 Sheffield Dr a daughter for Mr and Mrs Jack Dollar 39 W 41st St a daughter for Mr and Mrs Raymond Haskell Pendleton a daughter for Mr and Mrs George Jones 1034 Indiana Ave a son for Mr and Mrs Adrian McClelleland Markleville a daughter for Mr and Mrs Billie Ins 1723 W 5th St a daughter for Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith 1708 E 18th St.

St. John’s Hospital Donald Wyatt 10Th St Donald Folson Ringwood Way Charles Widner Charles Muller Vineyard St Edward Curzon Sheffield Dr Jack Dollar 41St St Raymond Haskell Pendleton George Jones Indiana Ave Adrian McClelelland Markleville Billie Ins 5Th St Joseph Smith E. 18Th St

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