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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
1
The San Francisco conference sees state GOP delegations shaping positions on two plans for a vital 103 mile waterway. Garbled remarks from Bulaa Dulles emphasize the conference is not a binding decision body. Secretary of State puller and other officials weigh plans amid Egypt tensions and Western reactions.
Exchange Club members and guests meet at the YMCA where Mayor Ferguson will discuss city government and department expansion plans. Dr Elbridge Mackenzie chairs the August program. President O W Haven presides as delegates are to be chosen for the National Exchange Club Convention in Dallas Texas September 12-17.
London AP report notes the 22 nation Suez conference nearing a decision on canal control. US and Indian plans diverge on governance, with Dulles warning Egypt of potential economic woes if a plan is rejected. US favors an internal board, while India seeks a two tier system with Egypt retaining operation but under international advice. Krishna Menon presents Indian policy.
The Anderson Rotary Club will hear Mack Munter speak at the goon meeting today at the YMCA. He will discuss his recent travels and show motion pictures taken abroad, introduced by Kenneth Weidner, program chairman.
Anderson Kiwanis members and School Board member Gordon Franca toured the new South Side Junior High School Building during a noon club luncheon. Sup G. E. Ebbertt James Allen and Enoch Crumm aided the briefing. A club delegation will back Cedric Dunkerry’s state governor campaign. Paint on the Saratoga carrier reportedly reached 360000 gallons.
Beverly Hills California Monday dredged up a poolside incident at a housewarming for Diana Dors and her husband at their 150000 dollar West Los Angeles mansion. Diana and her husband accused photographer Stewart Sawyer of shoving them into the pool as about 40 guests watched. Hamilton claimed he and Diana were punched and that the photographer planned the stunt for an exclusive photo. Diana suffered a sprained back and was to resume film work soon. Sawyer denied the accusation saying the couple attacked him.
GOF chairman Leonard W. Hall said he agrees with former President Truman on a point during the Democratic convention in San Francisco. Truman had backed Harriman over Stevenson, calling Stevenson unable to beat Eisenhower and unlikely to carry more than the 1950 states. Hall noted the shared view as he welcomed delegates and teased Stevenson Kefauver exchanges.
At the San Francisco convention, Truman charged racketeers control GOP gains in politics. He aimed at Eisenhower Nixon and party leaders while praising some GOP figures, contrasting with Democratic attacks on corruption and discord. Delegates faced traffic and a crowded floor as Stassen and Hall led opening sessions.
Obituary notices report George F Lichliter dying at St John s Hospital and Roscoe Jordan passing away at home after years of illness both in Anderson. Lichliter, 200 W 16th St born August 23 1887 in Winchester, resided in Anderson two years, former Burkett Furniture employee, survived by wife Agnes, son Vaughn, daughter Mrs. Cletis Holland, two grandchildren and a great grandchild. funeral at Arrow Heights Church of God with burial in East Maplewood. Jordan, 70s, longtime Jennings County native, worked at American Steel and Wire, later Wilson Poultry, survived by widow Mary, son Marshall Rogers daughter Mrs Stella Bowers six grandchildren and12 great grandchildren. body at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home awaiting funeral arrangements. Elizabeth Faye Cook 10 days old died at Riley Hospital Indianapo lis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin D Cook of 2104 Main St. graveside rites at East Maplewood Cemetery with Rev Irvin Johnson officiating. surviving parents twin sister Brenda Kay two brothers Melvin and Perrance paternal grandparents Chester and Sarah Cook, Anderson. maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Mura, Anderson.
A 17 year old Jimmy Blackmon of Charlotte North Carolina visited Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville where officials found his homemade rocket too dangerous to handle. Scientists praised his precise calculations but the missile was rejected for further testing and he may not build another rocket. Fort Wayne police recovered a man’s body from the St Marys River, identified as Marvin J Harrison 47 of Nashville. Officials believe drowning accidental. Crater Lake Museum planned at Crater Lake National Park to display naturalist specimens and the lake’s geographical history.
Mount Vernon reports a naval trainee died five hours after a county crash near Ne. Anderson aged 28 from Great Lakes Naval Training Center died in Evansville hospital. Injured riders include Ruth Martin and Harney in fair condition. Nearby youths Marlin, William and Kenneth injured seriously.
A fragment notes no rivers draining Bermuda Island, reflecting odd geographic feature that shapes early colonial observations and maps. The line presents a concise claim about Bermuda's hydrology as recorded in the source.
Multiple obituaries from Madison and nearby areas report deaths of Carrie Funkhouser Lapel Pearl McKee Daleville Richard Dee Miller Greentown and Mrs Pearl Schroyer. Surviving relatives include children and siblings, with services planned in Fishers Brothers Funeral Home Lapel Mast and Pockett Funeral Home and Cromwell Lutheran Church. Burial locations vary including Brookside Cemetery Saunders Cemetery Greentown Cemetery and Cromwell.
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