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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1957
Page
1
Congress adjourned after a brief flurry of speeches and votes. The 85th Congress chopped billions from appropriations and enacted civil rights reform, an Eisenhower Middle East doctrine, and U.N. energy agency participation, while killing much of the president’s school and health aid and slowing foreign aid.
Southern Democrats led by Sen. Russell of Georgia criticize Thurmond for a 24 hour filibuster against the compromise civil rights bill. Russell says the Dixie bloc blocked stronger measures while warning of tough times ahead for Southern voters under the bills enforcement provisions.
Detroit report says Gerald K. Hanson a 22 year old Fowlerville Michigan printer, initially ordered to report for active duty and classified 1A, was found deaf and unable to speak and reclassified as a permanent physical reject.
Local family reports 50 to 60 calls after placing an inexpensive Bulletin-Herald Want Ad in Classification 23 Help Wanted Female. The ad promised good pay and transportation, targeting residents near N Anderson. Call 3-5371 for a Classified Salesgirl.
Holiday weekend activities begin across Anderson and vicinity with stores and banks on normal hours today and closed Monday. A large influx of traffic is expected to Indiana State Fair routes and other holiday spots as state police and county deputies manage crowds. Temperatures 5 to 10 degrees above normal with no rain expected until late in the period. An Eastern Indiana Labor Day program at New Castle Memorial Park features parades and James B. Carney as principal speaker. National Guardsmen from area units are aiding State Police in Pendleton District to direct traffic and assist after accidents. No unusually crowded highways or accidents reported yet as the weekend starts.
Air Force scientists say unlimited solar energy exists 50 to 250 miles above Earth and could fuel vehicles designed to reach 120 mile high rocket tests. They claim proper rocket engines could tap this vast energy for virtually unlimited high altitude flights.
A special judge was named to hear Pete McGaha's petition for a writ of habeas corpus seeking to fight extradition. Judge William Smith of Carroll County was chosen from a three member panel.
Harold Stassen told President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles he remains hopeful of progress in East-West disarmament talks after reporting from London. He said Western proposals are being considered by the Soviet Union and noted both sides are closer on arms reduction and warning systems. He plans to depart for London for UN Disarmament subcommittee talks.
Enrollment in Anderson Township and Madison County schools surged with 1,564 students at Madison Heights High School, 139 more than last year’s first day. Nine delegates and five alternates from county teachers were elected to the Indiana Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis.
The Anderson Board of School Trustees announced annual cash tuition for township transfer students. High school grades 9-12 pay 283 dollars, grades 7-8 pay 230, elementary grades 1-6 pay 170, and kindergarten pays 160. Financial arrangements are arranged through James Allen, business manager, at 528 W 11th St.
William Pyles of Marion was fatally crushed when two cars collided at a Marion street intersection Friday night. He was thrown from a car driven by Julia Mae Fisher 53, as it struck another driven by Billy Lee Miller 19. Neither driver was injured.
The 105th Indiana State Fair enters a quiet Friday with 4 H judging largely at a standstill. Ronald Wenger of Goshen won the grand champion daily showman award after beating four rivals in dairy cattle open class and other breed winners were named. The three-day weekend is expected to draw 450000 visitors as college presidents toured the fair and 4 H and FFA teams competed in poultry vegetable and grain events.
The House passed a trimmed foreign aid bill of 3.435 billion dollars by a 194 to 122 vote amid charges of vote trading between Democrats and Republicans. Rep. H R Gross accused a deal between President Eisenhower and Senate Leader Lyndon B Johnson, while Rep. John Bell Williams linked the measure to civil rights clashes. Johnson signaled support for a higher aid plan after breakfast with the White House. The compromise figure followed a Senate House conference.
Most departments of Anderson Newspapers Inc will be closed all day Monday in observance of Labor Day. The Herald newsroom will run on an abbreviated schedule with news staff on duty after 9 p.m. Calls about news items should come after that time. Society, accounting, classified and display advertising and circulation departments will be closed. Society articles for Tuesday must reach The Herald office before noon today. Tuesday edition will be delivered at the usual time.
The Italian government handed Benito Mussolini's body to his widow Donna Rachele in Predappio. The remains had been kept in a crate at a Capuchin monastery near Milan since 1946 to prevent Fascist supporters from seizing them. The brain portion was kept in a separate jar and will be buried in the family tomb alongside his parents.
Motorists began Labor Day weekend with extra caution as traffic peaks hit roads nationwide. One death in Georgia was recorded by United Press by 10 30 p m while other reports noted no drownings or additional fatalities. Authorities urged patience as states prepared safety measures and police presence. The White House said President Eisenhower would delay Newport Rhode Island vacation plans likely until after the holiday. Schools prep for a new term as summer ends.
The Weather Bureau issued a 30 day forecast predicting above normal temperatures east of the Continental Divide. Below normal temperatures are expected west of the divide and along the far northeast and southeast. Above normal readings are forecast for the remaining areas and the California coast.
Kenneth H. Streibel, 47, once a Kokomo metal products firm leader, pleaded guilty to failing to file an income tax return. Federal Judge William E. Steckler took the plea under advisement for pre-sentence investigation.
New arrivals at St. Johns Hospital and Ball Memorial Hospital include a boy for Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Dorsey and girls for Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manghel li, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McCarty. Lt. and Mrs. Richard Cumberland welcomed a girl in Fr. Meade Maryland. Grandparents listed F D Steckman and Don Cumberland.
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