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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1954
Page
1
President Eisenhower reviews a broad reform agenda, praising a new era of fair play and government contact with individuals. He cites tax law overhaul, seaway plans, and farm programs aimed at aiding workers, families with medical costs, farmers, and small business, while outlining conservative limits on the budget.
Disjointed report recalls Margaret's engagement and a pending federal grand jury indictment against Owen Lattimore, with court disputes over vagueness, while other items note Army retirements, India Portugal talks, Northern Ireland politics, and U S Japan China tensions.
President Eisenhower, vacationing here, lauded the 83rd Congress for cutting taxes by 7.4 million dollars and trimming spending while waging an anti-subversive campaign at home. He credited constitutional processes for pursuing the program and endorsed parts of Attorney General Brownell and FBI efforts, though he did not commit on a bill aiding the Communist party.
A motorist identified as Mr Poer died after a rear end collision triggered a three vehicle crash while a procession passed. Trooper Allen reported Poer bought a crow bar and was working on a fender when he collapsed. He received artificial respiration and hospital care but died on arrival at St Johns Hospital. Survived by two sons Ned Poer and another in Anderson. Family prepares funeral at Al V Hauk Funeral Home in Farmstown Indiana.
The French government faces a choice on whether to carry the burden of the European army project. A department press officer said the matter would be studied before any official comment. West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer urged party chiefs in a large coalition to consider France's role in the united front among allied states.
Mr. Jordan, a World War II veteran and longtime resident of Anderson, died after an altercation investigated by police. His body was taken to Underwood Funeral Home. Services are set at Zion Baptist Church with burial at East Maplewood Cemetery. He left parents, two brothers, three half brothers, two sisters, and two uncles as survivors.
An auto truck struck a dump truck on U S 23 near Elkhart injuring four people. Carl Husted and William Husted, ages 4 and 6, died in hospital. James Walsh, assistant manager of the Elkhart boiler plant, was charged with reckless homicide and running a stop sign. John Todd, 43, was killed in a separate milk truck collision near Smith Valley. James Tun, 29, drove the gasoline tank truck. A separate one vehicle crash on Ind 90 near Anderson claimed T V Jordan, 54, as the weekend toll rose to seven fatalities.
President Eisenhower at Lowry Air Force Base vetoed the pay plan for the Post Office Department arguing it would worsen a 400 million dollar deficit and boost salaries for millions of postal and civil service workers. The move follows long-running clashes with Roosevelt-era policies and signals a tough stance while Congress remains in recess. Avery and Wolfson are described as influential board figures facing ongoing control battles as Montgomery Ward's future is debated ahead of an upcoming stockholders meeting.
Four year old Pamela Jean Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Murphy of Elwood died at 4 pm Monday at Memorial Hospital Indianapolis after a several weeks illness. The body brought to the Copher and Frater Funeral Home pending arrangements. Surviving are one sister Mrs Patricia Gull Wine Anderson one brother Alye Murphy Jr at home and maternal grandparents Mr Mey Murphy Elwood and Mrs Mee Clary Elwood with additional relatives mentioned.
Ellen Smith mother of two daughters and a son dies at 1 a.m. Sunday at the home of grandson Robert L. Campbell detective with the Anderson Police Force. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Fork Cemetery burial in same. Survivors include two daughters, a son, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. born June 16 1881 in Rush County.
Crowds mainly along the Atlantic seaboard attend a five day church conference with teachers pastors and youth workers guiding arriving newcomers. Dr Paul M Robinson of Bethany Seminary speaks at 10 20 a m and Kirby Page discusses a birdseye view of the Bible at 9 am.
The majority report, Mundt said, covers only the charges and countercharges the subcommittee jurors ruled on and avoids collateral issues. It was widely reported that Dirksen Turone and Mundt influenced the probes, but the text notes those claims remain unaddressed in the document.
A new healing substanceBio-Dynefrom a world renowned institute claims to shrink hemorrhoids and stop bleeding without surgery. In trials pain eased quickly and shrinkage occurred. patients reportedly said piles ceased to be a problem. Offered as Preparation H ointment with a money back guarantee at drug stores.
Yesterday Sir John’s Hospital released a list of dismissals including Ruth Ann Wan from Ohio Avenue, Belle Thornburg of 14 West Avenue, Ray H. Day of Middletown, DNSENB Recor and son of 620 North Parkway, Mia Charles Biddle and daughter of 1936 Walnut Street, Madison Kershmer and son of 206 McKinley Street, Donald Paulsel and son of Pembleton, John Killian and daughter of 139 West Street, William Morrow Route 4, Gene Moore of Walnut Street, Frances Afeers of 24 Chase, MTB City Greene Hickory, Fred Tipton Route 6, Ann Allen of 134 West 2nd, Eva Wedrick of 1202 Cincinnati Avenue, and Dorothy Newkirk of 1210 West ward Street.
A Jumbled list shows today at YMCA events including Luncheons Rotary and Exchange clubs, dinner at six by Toastmasters, square dance committee meetings at four thirty, bowling league, cross town event at seven, Sigma Alpha Chi, and various boys and girls swimming and open swim slots through the day.
The notice reports several deaths in Madison and nearby counties including Mrs Evella Ruble and Mrs Emma Castor. Surviving relatives listed include daughters, sons, a sister, and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements mention Fisher Brothers Funeral Home and services led by Rev. Lowell Wilson and Rev. Melvin Jene with burial in local cemeteries.
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