Ike and Stevenson send greetings to post office clerks
Chicago reports President Eisenhower and Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson sent messages to about 1000 delegates at the National Federation of Post Office Clerks golden anniversary convention. Eisenhower praised the service and its role in welfare, Stevenson vowed to seek better working conditions and morale for postal workers. The union aims to push for pay raises and official government recognition.
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Chicago
Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Afl-Cio
Stevenson
Nixon's Father Remains in Serious Condition
In Los Angeles Frank Nixon, 77, father of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, stayed in serious condition after a night setback. Doctors cited hemorrhaging of an artery in the abdomen but said he was as well as could be expected for his age. Dr Kranshaar noted Nixon could return to Washington. Nixon had flown in from the Republican convention in San Francisco when the elder Nixon’s condition worsened.
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Los Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
la Habra Herde
Frank Nixon
Nixon
Hodge
Chicago Sun-Times
Paschen
Sun - Times
Nurse Admits Fatal Shaking Of Infant In New Haven
Police say Virginia B. Jaspers a trained baby nurse admitted shaking to death the 11 day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Kapsinow in New Haven Conn. The admission followed an autopsy that cited head and body injuries as the cause amid probes into several other infant deaths under her care in the past seven years.
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New Haven
Conn. W
Francis V. McManus
Virginia B. Jaspers
Chief McManus
Miss Jaspers
Allen Kapsinow
City council studies fare hike and water expansion plans
Mayor Ralph Ferguson and City Attorney Jack Campbell said a formal notice arrived from the intra city bus firm seeking a fare increase from 15 to 20 cents effective Sept 9, pending PSC approval. Ferguson asked Council President Huntzinger to name a committee to meet with the Board of Works and Cole and Son about the Anderson water expansion program.
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Ralph R. Ferguson
Jack B. Campbell
PSC
Ferguson
Council
Huntzinger
Board of Works
Cole and Son Engineering Firm
Anderson
Eisenhower campaign plans form after Cypress Point visit
After a Cypress Point Club round with Hagerty and others, President Eisenhower will meet with GOP leaders to map travel and strategy. Leonard Hall hints a mid September campaign start with nationwide radio and TV addresses.
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Hagerty
Eisenhower
Leonard Hall
Washington
Hall
William F. Robinson
New York
Coca Cola Co
John McCone
Cypress Point Club
Frank Willet
Robinson
Louis S Jones a longtime local manufacturer dies
Louis S Jones served as president and general manager until 1931 and founded Superior Ceramic Company after leaving the tile firm. He led in city industry and civic life, belonged to Fellowship Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and the Presbyterian Church. Survived by widow Orpha and son Halbert F Jones, his first wife Mary died in 1915. Pallbearers include Walter H Smith, Russell Hudson, Leon Estle, Hugh Ellis, Richard B Alexander, and Thomas Milne.
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South Fairview Street
Jones
Fellowship Lodge No
Scottish Rite
Presbyterian Church
Orpha Jones
Halbert F. Jones
Mary Jones
Walter H. Smith
Russell Hudson
Leon Estle
Hugh Ellis
Richard B. Alexander
Thomas Milne
Civil Defense Week Observance Date Held By Local Groups
Officials last evening announced the date for the next Civil Defense Week observance nationwide, with participation from the Chamber of Commerce Anderson, the Retail Merchants, Veterans of World War One, Auxiliary Police, and communications groups.
Two Girls Injured In Auto Crash At 31st and Columbus
Two girls riding bicycles were struck by a car around 4 p.m. at 31st Street and Columbus Avenue. The vehicle, driven by Nina Roberts, 48, Shirley, made a left turn as did the cyclists. Both were taken to St. John's Hospital and released after treatment.
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Columbus Ave
Nina Roberts
Shirley
Nasser’s Forces Move Into Mediterranean Amid Suez Tensions
Nasser deploys forces toward the Mediterranean as canal operations face disruption from potential foreign pilot walkouts. Egypt accuses Britain and France of pressuring pilots to quit while seeking guarantees for free navigation through the canal. A London conference findings package may propose India’s advisory board or a stronger 18 nation plan led by the United States, with Britain and France favoring the latter.
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Nasser
Britain
France
Suez Canal
Brittan
India
Egypt
United States
Suez
Europe
Middle East
Paschen May Faces Ballot Pressure Amid Illinois Political Turmoil
Paschen May and J. Daley pressed Paschen to withdraw from the ballot to nominate a new candidate. The move aims to shield Adlai Stevenson’s showing in Illinois and protect Republicans from the Orville E. Hodge scandal fallout. Chicago Daily News disclosures sparked the Hodge and Paschen cases.
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J. Daley
Paschen
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Orville E. Hodge
Koth
Hodge
Faschen
Chicago
Chicago Daily News
Open House Schedule Names List
Open House segments list numerous attendees by hour from 5 to 9 pm including Mrs Audrey Welsh, Mrs Filen Schutt, Mrs Grace Wood ward, Mrs John Gray, Mrs E M Davidson, Mrs Tom White, Mrs Dorothy Vogel, Mrs Leonard Baker, Mrs Robert Clarke, Mrs C O Davidsson, Mrs Mary Holiday, Mrs Enoch Drumm, Mrs Mae Streaty, Mrs Delores Brooks, and many more. The long roster details participant names across four hourly windows with multiple households and hosts.
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Joe Welling
Virginia Ham
Stella McDaniel
Howard Barnhizer
Gladys Dawson
Marie Thomas
Adonna Wirt
Iva Thompson
Lillian Stewart
Flora Marsh
Flossie Bundy
Anna Brown
Pearl Dove
Florence Huffman
Ada Mc.Mahan
Rex. Byrum
Joe Waymire
Mayme Streaty
Oscar Melson
al Tibbetts
Ronald Fletcher
Mary Haines
Bessie Foley
Clifford Runyan
Eunice Myers
Vaneta Paddock
Mollie Patterson
Martha Douglas
Stella Sullivan
Marion Land
Catherine Girton
Laura Bond
E. C. Toner
Mattie Williamson
Marguerite Humphrey
Alma_ Black
Betty Zettel
Sarah Leach
Harriett Foley
Velma Clark
Mark Green
Charlotte Hitz
Helen Actor
Opal Gilliam
Nelda Williamson
Elizabeth Hughes
Hazel Johnson
Margaret Hardy
Nina Williams
Betty Ritchey
Jeanne Brown
Helen Brantlinger
Maude Likens
Viola Sherwood
Mary Webb
Marguerite Cloud
Jane Ann Preston
Frances Hurd
Lawrence Cook
Zola Dillin
Naomi McGlacklin
Edith Shetterly
Jennie Widdfield
Elsie Overshime
Barbara Werby
Barbara Kidlow
Helen Plackard
Naomi Padodek
Cliff Savage
Esther Hutton
Mabelle Thomas
Mary Stewart
Caroline Cleveland
Helen Nance
Jack Burton Jr
Frank Fishback
Martha Latshaw
Elizabeth Sparks
Mary B. Corneilus
Plane crash near Florida and Alaska search efforts
A midair collision over a landing attempt at a Georgia area killed three crewmen whose plane struck a porch. Four relatives injured. A neighbor was thrown from a home but unharmed. In Alaska foul weather hindered a search for missing airmen after two Strato tanker engines failed. Co-pilot Lt. Robert Moore was recovered at Fire Island in Cook Inlet. others feared lost. Captain Elva Wilkerson guided a safe bailout and landing.
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Eglin Air Force Base
Florida
Alaska
Robert Moore
Fire Island
Cook Inlet
Elva Wilkerson
Coffee Prices Rise Across Chains With Wholesale Hike
Coffee prices rise as Grand Union and other East Coast chains delay promotions to Thursday. Wholesale coffee jumps to 1.05 per pound, with retail marks typically 10 to 12 cents higher, placing advertised brands around 1.15 to 1.17 per pound. Premium coffees usually add 6 to 7 cents at wholesale and retail.
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Grand Union
Seaboard
Anderson Air group pushes airport funding aid
A local effort led by Matt Brown secured 126 455 dollars for airport use in Anderson before the August 24 deadline for city requests over Indiana. State air commission attorney Keith Pettigrew and Mayor Ralph Ferguson named other members including Miller Huggins Charles Humphrey and Lester Farren. The group has met multiple times to explore airport possibilities for the city.
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Anderson
Matt Brown
Keith Pettigrew
State Air Commission
Indiana
Ralph Ferguson
Miller Huggins
Charles Humphrey
Lester Farren
Open house hosts listed for Lincoln Club program
A long lineup of Lincoln Club members designated as hosts across the day from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. includes club president Robert Williamson, Judge Sid Cleveland, County Coroner Fred Hiday, and many others. Madison County Young Republican group members also serve as registration committee members across hourly shifts.
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Margaret Swanfelt
Martha Lambertson
Irene Murray
Audrey Frazee
Mabel Proctor
Esther Jackley
Joanne Bashaw
Pearl Latchaw
Lincoln Club
Robert Williamson
Sid Cleveland
Frank Allis
Fred Hiday
Raby Roberts
W. L. Hollingsworth
al Wolbert
Charles Gaus
William Byers
Chesley Thomas
Frank Fishback
John Chestnut
Earl Gustin
Walter Hays
Martin Milling
Dale Flora
Paul Kelley
John Hershberger
Noel Elbertson
Harry Stanley
Harry Mayberry
Harry Hudson
Orville Roseberry
William DeArmond
Joe Brinduse
Charles Dale
William Peck
Rex Byrum
Garland Brookbank
Davis Sullivan
Max Fesmire
Sam Johnson
Billy Schuyler
Earl Fowler
Andrew Biassarras
Russell Stewart
Harold Actor
Earl Martin
C. D. Rotruck
Noble Likens
Ronald Fletcher
Jack Brown
Noland Wright
Phillip Ritchey
Rex Brown
Homer Branting
Paul Kauffman
Gene Morris
Lyle Hames
Leslie Jones
Farrell Wilson
Cliff Savage
Fred Williamson
Everett Reeves
Sherman Harlan
Charles Swift
Bruce Kidlow
Julius Walker
Jesse McMahan
Rex Cooper
Harry Cornelius
Frank Swanfelt
James Price
Lloyd Murray
James Frazee
Harry Proctor
Arch Jackley
Wilbert Bashew
Gressel Brunning
Thom McMahan
Robert Logan
Worth Nance
William Chambers
Art Atwell
Ralph Daily
Tony Tuska
Clifford Gilmore
Alva Jackley
William Richardson
Victor Reece
Gerald Huffman
Floyd Talbert
Madison County Young Republican Group
William Oemlernd
Robert Dickey
Dick Worth
Dorothy Blevin
Jack van Dyke
Cordelia Sylvester
Marilyn Marsh
Dan Sayers
Robert Widke
Kirley Hollingsworth
Shirley Sayers
Wanda Sokel
Deloris Marsh
Jorval Sylvester
State Highway Funding Debate Continues on Page One
The State Highway committee criticized Smith for vague spending and demanded detailed project listings to track funds. Chairman Laurence Baker reported Smith agreed to comply, while McCulloch defended preserving maintenance funds and denied broader transfers, stressing proper road upkeep.
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Smith
Laurence Baker
Kendallville
McCulloch
Venezuela and US weigh oil supply amid Suez crisis
Venezuela plans to raise oil output by as much as 20 percent to avert a supply shock if Suez disruption persists. The nation’s daily average stands near 2,346,000 barrels, with Mines Minister Edmundo Luongo Cabello noting possible increases up to 500,000 barrels. Ambassador Angus Ward, jailed by Chinese Communists in 1949, retires after 31 years in the Foreign Service, praised for his service and ending a career begun in Manchuria in 1925.
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Venezuela
Suez Canal
Middle East
Angus Ward
Foreign Service
State Department
Herbert Hoover Jr
Ward
Manchuria
Afganistan
Indiana budget transfer eyed amid maintenance funds clash
The Anderson Herald notes a dispute over maintenance funds as a Senate committee moves to advance requests for using maintenance money to cover construction before the Craig administration ends. An extra 2 percent from right of way funds is approved for construction, while a transfer to buy maintenance equipment is rejected. More than $50,000 is set for state institutions repairs and construction, including an information booth at Norman Beatty Hospital and an entrance drive reconstruction at the Indiana Soldiers Home.
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Anderson Herald
McCulloch
Smith
Craig
Norman Beatty Hospital
Indiana Soldiers Home
Chinese Communist Detains Man in Mukden For 28 Days
The Chinese Communists jailed a man in Mukden Manchuria for 28 days on bread and hot water as his diet, a harsh confinement reported in the period.
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Mukden
Manchuria
Local Forecast Says Cloudy Skies Bring Humidity
A regional forecast reports cloudy skies and high humidity with Wednesday expected to repeat the pattern. Thundershower risk could affect midweek picnic plans as warmth arrives from Chicago where Monday topped 95 degrees. Far-term outlook calls for several hot days with heavy cloudiness and showers continuing.
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Chicago
Court ruling on IRS back tax claim of 326,312 dollars
The court considers a challenge to an Internal Revenue Service claim demanding 326,312 dollars in back income taxes. The case focuses on the validity of the tax assessment and potential grounds for dismissal or adjustment. The outcome will affect the IRS collection scope and any liability for the defendant.
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Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue
New Ideas for Heating Your Home in September
September Better Homes & Gardens presents a full report on new developments and money saving strategies for heating your home. Get expert tips for efficient heating this winter and improve service from your heating plant. Available wherever magazines are sold.
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Better Homes & Gardens
British telephone script writers get urgent 5422 number
A government booklet for radio and TV writers lists a Whitehall number that attracted prank calls after a summer incident involving a key Eden office. The classified section notes the deluge of misdialed traffic and urges caution with the contact.
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Anthony Eden
Whitehall
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