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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1955
Page
10
The Tempo chronicles campaign materials referencing candidate Wagner and school plans tied to the Peace and Prosperity theme in the Truman era context. It notes political messaging, public schooling policy ideas, and the era’s emphasis on unity and reform.
Aired reports from defense and budget experts indicate the 1956 defense budget may hover near 34.0 billion dollars with no large tax cut. The piece notes debates over 90 percent price supports and the Potsdam papers timing amid campaign politics.
New York Governor Averell Harriman assailed the Eisenhower administration, accusing officials including Vice President Nixon and Defense Secretary Wilson of trying to bust unions. He spoke at the AFL-CIO merger convention, drawing loud applause as Labor Secretary Mitchell defended the President.
The four powers bar passage through canals to Berlin under a 1949 accord with Soviet control of inland waterway permits shifting to the East German canal bureau in Magdeburg. Britain says the move is administrative and does not imply recognition or altered responsibility for shipments to Berlin.
Four men were charged in separate affidavits in Madison Circuit Court by Prosecutor Melvin Thornburg for the theft of bottled goods from Main Liquor Store in Elwood on November 30. Defendants Samuel H. Anderson William Beeman Danny Hendricks and Clarence Creamer are named. Beeman is out on bond while Anderson Hendricks and Creamer remain jailed.
In Burnley England an auctioneer J H Walton struck the hammer and chaos followed as two hundred people surged toward exits while a store floor collapsed sinking six feet to a basement. Five ambulances rushed casualties to hospital with several treated for shock though no serious injuries reported.
A dated note contrasts a somber dining room with heavy dark furniture to a brighter scene. It highlights new furnishings such as blond tables and red upholstered chairs advertised in Want Ads, reflecting changes in local home decor trends.
Rep. John V. Beamer will speak at a Madison County Republican Central Committee dinner at Linder's at 6:30 p.m. A Republican National Committee representative will join Beamer. Attendees include Fifth District Chairman George O. Chambers and county leaders Harold J. Anderson Mrs. C. Toner, Raby H. Roberts, and William Myers with unit officials and precinct committeemen. A business session follows the dinner.
Fred Yelton of Anderson and the East Central Indiana Toll Road Advisory Committee met with the Indiana Toll Road Commission in Indianapolis to discuss plans for a proposed north south toll road from the Calumet area to a point east of Indianapolis. The session continued at 3:30 p m with Albert Wedeking and others. The route would pass between Lapel and Noblesville.
The Belmont sewer project received final approval as the assessment roll was voted by the municipal Board of Works last night. Regular bills were approved and department heads presented reports. John H. Burton serves as board president.
In Benton Iowa a fire killed three young sisters and one more drowned? and burned their mother and another sister severely. The eight children of Ruby Wingo, 48, living in a three room house, were affected as two boys escaped.
The Anderson School Board approved payments totaling 84 276 31 and set a December 45 meeting to close the budget year. They opened bids on a station wagon, accepted Hunter Chevrolet as low bidder, and heard that a heating plant project would be tested during Christmas vacation ready for school reopen January 3.
Benjamin D. Emanuel 83, vice president of Miller Corp and local patent attorney, died after several weeks illness at St. John’s Hospital. Born in New York City he moved to Anderson 35 years ago living at 514 W 12th St. He led Fellowship Lodge 681 FP and A M in 1916 17 and belonged to multiple Masonic bodies. He practiced in the Citizens Bank Building. His wife Fern died in 1946. no immediate survivors.
United Nations Assembly President Jose Maza of Chile warns the General Assembly will extend debate for a marathon session to resolve a deadlock on Yugoslavia and the Philippines as U S backed blocs push for a resolution. He vows to facilitate any agreement or help a decision if needed.
Secretary of State Dulles accused Russian leaders of using quarrel over Goa to provoke India and justify pressure on Portugal. He cited Khrushchev and Bulganin’s visits as propaganda moves while Goa’s clash history and lasting tensions with Portugal frame the dispute. The India Goa stand remains in protest as talks continue.
Madison County Board of Commissioners enters a second day of bid deliberations on 1956 highway supplies and materials. They have approved 19 classes of supplies with 27 items still to decide next Monday. The board will not meet today due to courthouse renovations and will attend Indiana County Commissioners Association sessions in Indianapolis. Approved bids include bituminous material, truck repairs, auto parts from Donnelly Auto Parts and others, welding service from Simplex Manufacturing Company, and welding materials, with more details on page 3.
Authorities said Neanlist was too upset to be questioned about the blaze cause but they believe kerosene was poured on a fire in a coal stove. The 1955 TB Christmas Seal Sales reaches day 17 with nearly 14000 received as tribute to Epa Tree projects via Rose and his son. Summitville clubs lead a drive aiding Madison County tuberculosis patients at Irene Byron Sanatorium Ft Wayne. Under Mrs Rosalind Morgan leadership Summitville club members have collected over 25 pounds of used nylon hose to ship to patients for dolls and gifts. They also run a year round campaign sending birthday and Christmas greetings to patients, aiding recovery per doctors.
Jesse E. Ginder, 63, of Anderson, suffered severe head injuries in a two car crash at Seybert Road and Indiana 9, southwest of the city, at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday. Clyde D. Parr of Indianapolis escaped injury. Ginder was treated at St John’s Hospital. his condition prior night was listed as fair.
The Sun-Glo Service Station at 1725 Mounds Rd was entered yesterday through a restroom wall after a cement block was removed. Change and coins were taken, with burglaries also reported at River Gates Restaurant and Murnan Bowling Alley as police investigate.
Indiana Appellate Court reversed a lower court ruling in a case involving former Richland Township trustee Fred J. Cook. Ralph and Enveda Hughes claimed ownership of land once used for school purposes from 1889 to 1950, alleging Cook abandoned the site and offered it for sale. The state court found for the Hugheses, noting the property belonged to them, while Cook’s appeal failed. The decision clarifies ownership as the Hugheses’ claim prevailed on appeal.
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