Woman Fatally Hurt In Wreck Toll Reaches Nine
A multi-vehicle crash on rural roads near Emporia left Mrs. Marjorie Porter, 40, and her three year old daughter Jax Gwo dead. Four others were injured, including the Porter child, who were taken to St Johns Hospital and Brown and Butz ambulance units. Sheriff Joe Brogdon and Deputy Robert Sammonds investigated at Stow's Lake Road intersection north of U.S. 36, with Richard Vathar of Markle driving another vehicle in the collision that killed Mrs Porter and seriously injured the child.
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P.n
Marjorie Madison
Porter
Lath St. New
St. John’s Hospital
Vickie
Jax Gwo
Emporia
Aospital
Brown and Butz
Middletown
Joe Brogdon
Robert Sammonds
Stow's Lake Rd
U.S. 36
Brogdon
Richard Vathar
Markle
Willy
Mia
Smid
Marjorie Porter
New Castle
World trade and tariff notes dominate Congressional session
TEMPO RESIDENT EISENHOWER urged higher priority for a liberalized reciprocal trade program at the next Congress session. JH Telfer informed Harey A. Bulls, chair of General Mills, that tariff actions on Swiss watches and the lead and zinc case were merit based and not a trade policy pattern. SEN. Flanders said censure charges against Sen. McCarthy reflect public reaction and he may file further documents. The AMVETS endorsed a four point plan to curb communism in Latin America, urging expanded technical and social programs and greater American investment. Communist China asked Japan to send ships for 417 liberated Japanese war criminals.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Harey A. Bulls
General Mills, Inc
Une
Raline
Flanders
Joseph R. Mc.Carty
Flinders
Senate
McCarthy
Amvets
Latin’ America
Central and
Seth American
China
Japan
Good Morning Start The Day With Chuckle West Bend Firestory
A humorous fragment tells how volunteer firefighter Victor Pirak fell from a moving truck en route to a farm blaze. He walked the remaining distance with colleagues directing him, showing grit and camaraderie.
Valves and furniture sold fast in Want-Ads style
A Bulletin-Herald Want-Ad claims quick sales as a first caller bought a dining suite for cash. The ad promotes easy sales of furniture and appliances by calling the Want-Ad Girl at the stated number.
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Bulletin-Herald
Saat
Polio Campaign Nears Finish in County Drive
A final push to boost polio fundraising sent a dozen Bill Wilson Boys Club members canvassing the west end while 50 Junior Police from the Moose Lodge worked throughout the city to close the drive. Neal Renner announced that Max Shively collected 100 dollars from a neighborhood canvass, helping the county wide effort wrap up tonight. Continued on page 7.
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Bill Wilson Boys Club
Moose Lodge
dJagcee
Neal Renner
Max Shively
Marsha J. Shively
Crystal SL
Pere
Foley Named Fire Department Captain in Anderson
Anderson native Tom Foley has been named captain of the Anderson Fire Department's No 1 ladder company at 28th and Delaware streets. Foley succeeds Charles Allman who retired recently. He graduated from local schools and joined the department in May 1946.
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Tom Foley
Arrow Ave
Anderson Fire Department
28Th
Delaware Srs
al "Dibbetts
Foley
Charles Allman
Anderson
Fire Department
Urgent call to arms as Ike urges strong defense in D C
Fire devastates Salling Lumber Co planing mill on Ohio Ave. flames quickly engulfed the 80 by 190 foot building, gutted a nearby home, and damaged six to eight more structures. Chief Tibbetts blamed lack of water and wind for rapid spread as firefighters battled the blaze with multiple alarms. Continued on page 6.
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al "Tibbetts
Salling Lumber Co
Ohio Ave
Tibbetts
Alex Kumkaski
Home Ave
Marie Malons
Homie Ave
Coton
Planing Mill
Ohio
Home Aves
Anderson Fire Department
Herald Photo Bod
Hal Weet
Eisenhower Urges Big Military Reserve at Legion Meet
President Eisenhower addressed nearly 8,000 veterans at the American Legion convention urging creation of a large ready-for-action military reserve within a year to meet a Communist threat. He warned against wishful thinking and political timidity and called for unity in foreign policy while distancing Republicans from linking Democratic administrations to treason accusations.
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Washington
Eisenhower
American Legion
Legion
National Guard
United States
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Roosevelt
Trueman
America
Jing
France votes to scuttle the EDC program
France's National Assembly voted 325 to 264 to postpone indefinitely a debate on the European Defense Community, ending the bid to allow German rearmament within the plan. Premier Mendes-France stressed the will of the Assembly while German and Allied parties reacted with shock and plans for new negotiations on European defense.
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France
Germany
Eisenhower
European Defense Community
National Assembly
EDC
Socialis
Jules Moch
Pierre Mendes-Prance
United States
Britain
Bonn
Mendes-France
Europe
Adlai Stevenson
Jas
Stevenson
Mendes Trance
Bedlam
de Gautists
Popular Republican Movement
Eisenhower to Lead Off-Year Campaign Drive in 1950s
Republican leaders announce a sweeping off year campaign led by President Eisenhower to secure a GOP majority in Congress. Rep Simpson and Sen Dirksen predict gains in Senate and House, aiming to mobilize 1952 veterans and energize voters in Kentucky and beyond for a decisive election push.
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Eisenhower
Rep
Simpson h-Pal
GOP
Harry Truman
Simpson
Sen. Dirksen
Hr-Ud
Senate
House
Kentucky
Hell Veep
Alben Barkley
Executive Who Started Career Here Retires
Ronald K. Evans, executive vice president and director of General Motors, retires effective today after 34 years with GM. He began his GM career with Ramy Electric here in 1920, lived near Arrow Avenue and West 1th Street during a two-year stay, and has held top roles including overseeing non automotive divisions since 1950. Born in Big Rapids Michigan, Evans attended high school in Charlevoix Michigan.
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Ronald K. Evans
General Motors Corporation
Harlow H. Curtize
Evans
Ramy Electric Company
Arrow Avenue
West 1Th Street
General Motors
Ced
Igroup
Big Rapids
Michigan
Chaboygan
Hurricane pounds North Carolina coast near Wilmington
A large hurricane with 100 mile per hour winds tears the North Carolina coast late Monday night. Waves wash away piers while torrential rain and wind cut communications. Thousands of vacationers evacuate beaches from Wilmington to Norfolk as Coast Guards warn exposed areas to seek safety. The storm center heads toward Cape Hatteras with winds reported near 75 miles per hour.
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Wilmington
North Carolina
Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
the Atlanti
Chamber Plans BIE Day Tours for 400 Teachers
Anderson Chamber of Commerce officials finalize the Business Industry Education Day schedule for September. More than 400 public and parochial school teachers will tour 28 industrial and business firms in the area.
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Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Elwood City Council Approves 1955 Tax Levy
Elwood council approves an ordinance fixing the 1955 tax rate at 2.04 dollars per 100 dollars of property value, up from 1.93, to support public and parochial schools and city services. The measure accompanied by budget notes and public meetings. city officials Walter Bagot and Robert Beck noted growth implications. Public hearings and a September council session set for 7:30 p.m. at St Mary’s School.
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Elwood
Brooks
A. L. McColloum
Anderson High ‘School
Walter Bagot
Robert Beck
St. Mary's School
Regul Chamber
John
State Traffic Toll Rises With Weekend Deaths
The Associated Press reports Indiana’s weekend traffic toll rose to 12 deaths with late Monday fatalities from four more accidents. A Monday morning crash on U S 20 near Michigan City killed a South Bend man, and John F Reichert Sr of South Bend died Sunday from prior injuries. Francis Reichert of Richmond died Monday afternoon. Witnesses said a car ran off a curve and overturned. Reverend John A Becker, 75, of Vincennes, was fatally injured in a two car crash Sunday night on Ind 67, four miles north of Vincennes. Juanita Belle Reed, 3, of Lafayette, died Sunday evening in a collision at a county road intersection on Hendricks Putnam.
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Associated
Indiana
U.S. 20
Michigan City
South Bend
John F. Reichert
U.S. al
Port
Francis
F. Reichert
Richmond
John A. Becker
Vinccennes
Vincennes
Juanita Belle Reed
Lafayette
Building Tops Million Mark in Madison County 1954 Totals
End of month figures from County Building Inspector James A. Shartz and City Inspector Floyd Hancock show Madison County and Anderson reaching a combined construction total of $4,106,470 for 1954. August added about $535,000 mainly for new homes, with 87 new houses accounting for $421,700 and four permits for two offices and remodeling activities. The eight month county total reached $3,306,500 with $135,400 spent on new homes, surpassing last year’s early peak.
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Madison County
County Voting Lists Readied For Election Registration Planned
Madison County Election officials prepare for the November general election and outline registration deadlines. About 58,000 voters are registered, with 62,947 in 1952. Voters must reside in the state six months, in their precinct 30 days, and updates include transfers and new voters turning 21 by election day.
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Madison County
Mraval Thompson
Ella Whillon
Urelst
State and Federal Water Groups Pool Efforts
Indiana Gov. Craig designated the Indiana Flood Control and Water Resources Commission to work with federal groups on a new water conservation program for small watersheds. The Soil Conservation Service will lead the program in Indiana, covering watersheds of 24 000 acres or less.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Flood Control and Water Resources Commission
Craig Monday
Soil Conservation Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Congress
Craig
Indiana Commission
Madison County Board plans road improvement program
The Madison County Board of Commissioners met to discuss road improvement phases and other business. Officials say a local paving company will begin blacktopping four miles of West Street Road from the Madison Hamilton County line east, with resurfacing planned for a four mile section of Madison Avenue Road this week. Additional sections including Moonsville Road and areas near Anderson to Alex-Ind, Richland Township, and a Boy Scout camp project are referenced for completion this season.
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Madison County Board of Commissioners
Ding Company
Madison Hamiton
Acmé Hamilton
Anderson
Madison Avenue
Am Impray
Moonsville Road
Alex-Ind
Richland Township
Ardria
Tafayette
Jacaon
Budget Approved At Anderson City Council Meeting
At a special meeting the Anderson City Council passed the 1955 civil city budget after earlier readings. No changes to the proposed tax rate of 1.87 were requested in the campaign of publicity and no appeals altered the tax plan. Mayor Noland C. Wright reviewed the city's financial position with councilmembers.
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Anderson City
Noland CG. Wright
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Thompson and Rose in Bank Case
A federal grand jury filed indictments against Jerald Lee Rose former bank teller and John J Six Arf killed Thompson packing plant executive over a 68000 shortage at Citizens Banking Company uncovered in August. Both men were arrested and released on bond pending trial.
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Federal
Thompson
Rose
Anderson
Citizens Banking Company
Jerald Lee Rosett
Teller
John J
Execu
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Navy Ministry
Puan
Here
Indianapolis
New Arrivals At Local Hospital In Pendleton Area
A series of birth notices from St John’s Hospital and nearby Pendleton homes confirms several newborns. Mr and Mrs Gordon Cole welcome a daughter in Pendleton, as do Mr and Mrs Max Hunt with a son, and Mr and Mrs Paul Wagner with a daughter. Other families including Johan Hepter, Earl Almack, TrainA Ans, and Robert Bleked report newborns at various local addresses.
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St. John's Hospital
Gordon Coleman
Pendleton
Robert Bleked
E. 5Th St
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