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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1954
Page
2
The GOP signals strong support for Senate hopefuls including Joan Sharmah Cood er, with discussions of party unity and strategies across key states. Eisenhower urges a broad military training framework while addressing party leaders about victories and public confidence in November contests.
A large hurricane tracked along the coast with winds around 65 mph at Wilmington and higher offshore. Piers were damaged at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach, streets flooded, evacuees returned as the storm eased, with Cara positioned about 60 miles east and drifting northeast at 10 mph.
The American Legion opened its annual convention with a push for a strong civilian reserve and renewed support for the United Nations despite debate over reform or withdrawal. Eisenhower arguing U.N. failures should not end support, while leaders like Lewis K. Gough and Fari Cocke emphasize U.N. issues as central to defense and foreign policy.
The report outlines Legion events in Abilene and Kituene with leaders attending a convention, plans for registration at sub stations, and security measures as crowds gathered. Delegates from France and multiple states attended, promoting peace through strength amid Cold War tensions.
City administration in Anderson reports borrowing $250,000 on tax anticipation warrants in 1882 to operate a standard tax rate and fund street repairs and improvements. The mayor credits the budget committee and Board of Works for cooperation while noting a substantial decrease in civil city taxes to $1.87.
A string of weekend traffic crashes in Indiana injuries include Thom Page Ome ham county resident and his wife Gilbert and three children among the injured. Mrs Emma M Davidson 64 of Bicknell dies after a rear end collision at the junction of Ind 57 and 67 south of Worthington. Earlier reports list nine other fatalities and a LaGrange death. A collision near Michigan City injures Rose Gill and Emanuel Gill after a pickup swerves to avoid a stopped car.
A Peking rail broadcast said repatriation of civil Ians held in China since 1945 could finish in six days starting Sept 15. China freed nearly 30,000 Japanese at war’s end last year. Civil Defense head Val Peterson noted Congress funded moving the agency to Battle Creek Michigan, with no completion date given. President Eisenhower urged 5 million newly eligible voters since 1852 to vote and participate in politics, praising the Republican Party’s service. Arthur J. Connell attacked the AMA over a supposed antiveteran campaign, defending veteran disability policies. The Soviet Union opened Slatin motor works to Western reporters, showing four-ton trucks, buses, and bicycles produced at high daily rates.
PRAVDA complained of a push to increase consumer goods imports, noting bureaucratic delays and agricultural shortages. The piece signals hardship for the nation as winter approaches, amid limited supply, while referencing Moscow and broader Soviet controls.
France faced a stormy session as deputies shouted and banged desks during the EDC debate. Premier warned of cabinet resignations, while West Germany voiced concern over the European Defence Community. Adenauer urged France to accept responsibility for its choice on the project.
Madison County deputy coroner Donald McGranshin said Mrs. Porter's death resulted from internal injuries after a car knocked into a field. She was wife of Samuel Porter and worked at Delco Remy Division. Another crash near Ind 32 and Township Line Road left Mary Frances Johens with knee injuries and her daughter Carolyn, 5, severely hurt.
More than 100 volunteers attended the Anderson Motor Boat Club event at Edie Water Park on Sunday raising funds for the emergency March of Dimes drive. Ray Lokens, club president, announced a program with the Junior Chamber of Commerce offering free motor boat rides to donors. A local resident also handed over a $25 check towards the fund as leaders described rapid growth of donations during the campaign.
Madison area and surrounding counties report multiple deaths with details on ages, residences, and funerary arrangements. Frankton, Muncie, Pendleton and Fortville obituaries list survivors, church affiliations, and funeral home steps. cases include Bert Yealer 98 and Ernest Hildreth 60 with services pending and burial plans noted.
Obituary notices list Bryan A Burton of Madison County born 1900s son of Joseph Burton died at Weat 10th St Veterans Hospital after lingering illness. Survived by Emma widow two sons Robert and Eugene, one daughter Elnore, six grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Nuckols Carmichael with burial at Moonavile Cemetery. Also Gussie Collins 75 of Lake Millan died after long illness. Services to be held at Bells and Rowe, burial East Maplewood. Kenneth C Eada 54 of Rt 5 died at St Johns Hospital after illness. memorial planned at Memorial Park. Gale Smith 72 of Amerson died at Ball Memorial Hospital. survived by daughter Wanda Wheeldon.
Fragmented oblong notice lists grandchildren Mre Mabel Meroaky Diane Rush Elmo Bis and others. Body taken to ville. Services at Bells ami Rowe funeral home with burial at McCray Cemetery. Public viewing today after 4 PM. Local relatives include Janes Baker of shotbyville.
Funeral arrangements are set for Karl Ray with services Tuesday at the Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Gravel Lawn Cemetery near Anderson, under Rev BE Landrey and Rev Geral Short, with Mr Wilbur House presiding over county board sessions. The county board warns against illegal gravel removal from stockpiles and will act against offenders.
A denture care ad touts FASTEETH as a pleasant powder that helps dentures sit securely without wobble. It claims no taste or aftertaste, no nausea, and painless use while avoiding loose plate issues. Get FASTEETH at any drug counter.
A long career profile traces McBryana a GM executive from 1924 in Overseas Operations to key roles in Europe and Germany, plus a Birmingham Michigan residence. The item also notes a polio case affecting Mrs Brewster in Portamouth and a Berlin dispatch on East German ship access amid food aid talks with the United States.
A New York notice touts a topical treatment called Preparecion H that claims to shrink painful hemorrhoids without surgery. It alleges prompt pain relief and actual shrinking, with dramatic statements about hemorrhoids ceasing to be a problem, and urges readers to ask drugstores for the product with a money back guarantee.
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