Jenner Will Be In Race as Hartke Sees Jenner Backing
Evansville mayor Hartke said Jenner will run in next November's election though not on the ballot, claiming the Jenner faction controls Indiana Republicans. He spoke at a Daviess County Democratic meeting, denouncing federal spending and urging economy, missiles, and prosperity. He urged ousting reformers he labeled as tamperers speeding down the road with a changed money system.
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Washington
Ind
Vance Hartke
Evansville
William Jenner
Jenner
Hartke
Daviess County
Washington, DC
U S Attack Warning Setup Called Good
U S Civil Defense chief Leo Hoogh praised the attack warning network at the American Municipal Congress in San Francisco. He said the system can relay warnings to 200 key points in 90 seconds and described testing a simple home device for installation in every American home.
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San Francisco
Feder
Leo
A. Heogh
Amerearners
Heogh
FCDA
Civil Defense Organization
Hoogh
Heugh
Life sentence for son guilty plea in mother's murder
Clifford A. Watson 42 pleaded guilty to murdering his mother Pearl Hartlage 57 and burying her dismembered body beneath home flooring. Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge Addison Beavers sentenced Watson to life in prison after he abandoned insanity plea. Watson confessed in Cincinnati last May and led police to the hidden remains at a Waveland farmhouse.
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Evansville
Clifford A. Watson
Watson
Addison Beavers
Boonville
Vanderburgh
Pearl Hartlage
Hartlage
Watsons
Weaverland
Cincinnati
Motorist Fined In City Court In Evansville
Judge Carl T. Smith fined Washington M. Stephens 64.75 dollars and suspended a six month sentence for driving while intoxicated. Stephens, 44, Evansville, pleaded guilty and faced a one year license suspension. Other pleas included Arthur Herbert, 37, for public drunkenness and hitchhiking, fined 10 dollars and 90 days suspended. Additional guilty pleas included speeding and expired licenses with modest fines. Six public intoxication cases also addressed.
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Carl T. Smith
Washington M. Stephens
Evansville
Stephens
A. G. Snyder
Arthur Herbert
Rt. 1
Daleville
Smith
Robert MM. Stanfield
Rt. 2
Yorktown
Phyllis June Wallace
St. Rd
Roosevelt McWilliams
Henry
Driver Contest To Open In December Courtesy On The Highways
The Knights of Pythias launch a December Driver Contest titled Courtesy On The Highways renamed Courtesy On The Streets and Highways. Each of Indiana’s 160 lodges will appoint a secret observer to pick the most courteous and safe driver between December 7 and 25. Winners receive a 1958 license plate. Franklin Lodge No. 4315 promotes the slogan A courteous driver is a safe driver.
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Order of Knights of Pythias
Order
Indiana
Franklin Lodge No
Two Men Enlist in U S Army Here
Two county men enlisted in the U S Army announced by MSgt. Philip Stewart Army recruiter for the area. Bill Waldo age 20 of 511 W 9th St signed for two years active duty and Kenneth R Hartsock 17 of 1621 Sheridan St Elwood enlisted for three years in the Transportation Corps. Both were sent to Fort Knox Ky for processing. Also notes vacancies in four units slated for overseas shipment and that WAC enlistments close December 52 with none accepted until after year’s end.
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U. S. Army
Msgt
Philitip Stewart
Bill Waldo
W. 9Th St
Army
Kenneth R. Hartsock
Sheridan St
Elwood
Fort Knox
Sgt
Stewart
WAC
Robber Denied Clemency Plea By Handley
INDIANAPOLIS UP Governor Handley denied clemency for Richard Clark who was sentenced in 1954 to 10 years for the $12,000 Berne bank holdup. Handley commuted Wilbur Bitzel from 95 to 13 years 6 months to life, and shortened Max Becraft to 20 years time served on a 10 to 20 year burglary term. Handley refused clemency for several murderers, a kidnapper, and a rapist, and left John Sims’ case open. Additional denials included John Hampton Pogue Eugene Dixon Frank Potts and Donald Lege.
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Indianapolis
Handley
Richard Clark
Adams County
Berne Bank
Wilbur Bitzel
Huntington County
Max Becraft
Allen County
John Hampton Pogue
Miami County
Eugene Dixon
Lake County
Frank Potts
Wabash County
Beck Trial Opens On Fund Embezzlement Case
SEATTLE UP Teamster leader Dave Beck faces a first day in court on embezzlement charges involving 1900 from the sale of a Cadillac owned by the Western Conference of Teamsters. Judge George H. Revelle denied a postponement and allowed possible out of court depositions in the Washington case. Beck’s son Dave Jr was previously found guilty on grand larceny by embezzlement tied to Teamster Cadillacs.
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Billie Lee Church
Vigo County
John Burton Lemons
Seattle
Teamster
Grant County
Dave Beck
Western Conference of
Teamsters
George H. Revelle
Beck
Dave Jr
Ab & P.m
Revelle
Charles F. Burdell
Burdell
Teamster Union
Washington, D.C
la Revelle
Washington
King County Superior Court
Dutch Expect Indonesians to End Ties
A Hague informant said the Dutch government expects Indonesia to sever diplomatic relations soon amid limits on Dutch nationals and a boycott hitting Dutch interests. Indonesia’s actions include strikes and restrictions, affecting Shell Oil and other Dutch enterprises, with Jakarta contemplating further steps.
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Hague U
Indonesia
West New Guinea
Jakarta
The
Hague
Netherlands
Amsterdam
BPM
Shell Oil Co
Lapital
Proving Grounds Open in Stockton Texas For Tire Testing
The Targast track in Stockton Texas opened with a series of tests drawing 40 vehicles and 65 technicians. The Firestone facility claims to be the largest for testing and racing, designed for precision at high speed and surpassing the Indianapolis track in speed. Cars assigned to Fort Stockton will log about 18 million tire miles annually. MT Gilead Community Class holds a Christmas gift exchange at 1 30 p.m. Wednesday Dec 4 hosted by Mrs James Bradley with Mrs Robert Humfeet Jr assisting.
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Stockton
Texas
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
Fort Stockton
Indianapolis’ Motor Speedway
MT. Gilead
James Bradley
Hame
Robert Humfeet, Jr
Courthouse News Suits and Minutes Reported
New suits filed include Lena Barnes versus Elmer Barnes for divorce and Russell Bailey in a property case. Court minutes show dismissals in Foreclosure and Divorce actions and a property damages suit dismissed on plaintiff’s motion. First biblical raisin reference appears in 1 Samuel 30:32 as context.
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Lena Barnes
Elmer Barnes
Hadley and Sharp
Earl B. Jackson
Paul William Dietzen
William Fisher
Russell Bailey
Terrary
Robert Robbins
Norma Jean Roberts
Myrtle Carson
Ronald Roberts
Charles B. Salyer
Helen L. Henry
John Henry
Superior Court
Anderson Ready Mix, Inc
Cleo Webb
Dorothy Webb
M. McKeand
Bill Roy Collier
Doris M. Collier
Carroll McCarroll
Dale S
Mitchell Motors, Inc
Drive to enshrine USS Arizona memorial gains momentum
A national fund drive to build a memorial over the sunken USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor begins December 7. The project aims to encase and outline the hull with steel and concrete, creating a shrine for 1102 sailors. Target $560,000, with museum funds possible. contributions directed to USS Arizona Memorial Fund in Honolulu.
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Channel
Arizona
C. E. Olsen
14Th Naval District
Hawaii
H. Tucker Gratz
Pacific War Memorial Commission
American Institute of Architects
Public Works Division
Widow 90 Held Captive Eight Years in Oak Park Flat
In Oak Park Illinois a 90 year old widow Mrs Hattie Rice was held captive for eight years by her daughter Dorothy Rice in a junk filled apartment across from the Oak Park club. Neighbors reported Marian Rice died in bed amid malnutrition as authorities appointed a conservator for the estates.
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Chicago
Oak Park
Hattie Rice
Dorothy Rice
Kankakee State Hospital
Marian Ea
Rices
Oak Park Club
Robert J. Dunne
Marian
John Maloney
Winifred M. Henry
Rossellini Divorce Details Expected
London reports that Italian attorney Ercole Graziadei arrived on a business trip to meet Ingrid Bergman amid talk of an outright divorce from Roberto Rossellini. Sources say the Rome separation May pave the way for both to remarry, signaling a potential final divorce.
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London
Ingrid Bergman
Roberto Rossellini
Ercole Graziadei
West End
Rome
Italy
Soviet Airliner Slips Off Foggy Runway in Helsinki
A four engine Soviet airliner using old landing instruments ran off a fogbound runway at Helsinki airport. Officials reported no serious injuries. one crewman injured leg and one passenger facial injuries. With 16 passengers and a crew of three or four, the incident marks a fourth similar event recently. Aviation sources say this underscores the need for Western style instruments for low visibility landings.
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Helsinki
Finland
Aeroflot
Indiana Official Returns Car and Fuel Funds
Indiana Secretary of State Frank Lenning turned over a state car and a check for 381.26 to Clarence Drayer, director of public works, saying it covered fuel and maintenance for his first year in office. The car will be reassigned to a department, and the money will go back to the General Fund. A separate item notes a four engine a passenger plane landing problem near Helsinki, and Moscow Pravda condemns U S cabinet prayer practices as religious influence in government.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Frank Leaning
Leaning
Auto
Clarence Drayer
Public Works
Charles G. Bryant
Lenning
Drayer
Summitville Soldier Reassigned to Fort Riley Mortar Battery
Pvt. Arthur H. Turner, 22, husband of Mildred Turner of Summitville Ind, has been reassigned to the Mortar Battery of the 1st Division's 2d Infantry at Fort Riley Kan. A 1933 Franklin High School and 1957 Franklin College graduate, he entered the Army last August after basic at Fort Gordon Ga and is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Turner of Franklin Center.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Arthur H. Turner
Mildred
Rt. 1
Summitville
Ind
2D Infantry
Turner
Fort Gordon
Franklin High School
Franklin College
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity
Roy O. Turner
Center
Frankin
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