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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1955

Page

11

JC's To Sponsor Nurse Contest Opens Tonight

JC's To Sponsor Nurse Contest selects Miss Student Nurse at 8 PM with four junior nurses from St. John's Hospital judged on nursing skill and personality. Candidates Moyer from Muncie Weatherly Carraway and Brackman will present 3 minute talks on nursing choice. District and state contests follow Student Nurse Week.

Junior Chamber of Commerce St. John's Hospital Lloyd Rosenbaum Frank Donaldson Dorothy M. Gossett St. John's G. Neal Renner John H. Burton Jr Caroline Moyer Muncie Shirley Weatherly Anderson Patricia Carraway Helene Brackman Shelbyville Nike McConahay Alice Peterson

GM Offers Five Year Franchise To Dealers Amid Probe

General Motors announced to the Senate antitrust subcommittee that it would offer its car and truck dealers a five year franchise to replace the existing one year contract. GM president Curtice said the extension applies to all dealers and argued the move counters charges of unilateral action. Critics questioned equity for dealers, noting the extension lacks a stated cause and may still be unilateral despite the longer term.

Curtice Scotne Gil Ceasers O'Mahoney Henry M. Hogan Egm Frederick J. Bell National Automobile Dealers Assn Bell General Motors

Small Fires Put Out Here

Three small fires were extinguished yesterday by local fire companies. Fire Company 1 disabled a blaze in a car driven by Elmer Moore of Muncie. Company 3 tackled an oil stove fire at James Threet's home on Cincinnati Avenue. Company 5 cleared trash fires at Keith Bray’s residence on Broadway.

Elmer Moore Muncie James Threet Cincinnati Ave Keith Bray Broadway

Break-In at Sand Loan Company Reported

An 18 year old, about six feet tall, burglarized the Sand Loan Company at 1410 Veloca Street last night, taking six switch-blade knives from the window as police found evidence and questioned witnesses. Teddy Boy gang member Albert L. Black, 20, was hanged here for the murder of a rival youth gang member in a dispute over a girl. His last words wished everyone a happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Veloca St Teddy Boy Auckland New Zealand Albert L. Black Teddy Boys Riral

Hi Y Is To Give Christmas Party

The Anderson Bi Club will hold its annual Christmas party for local children selected by Anderson Schools staff, on December 24. Funds for the party will be raised by the club Friday and Saturday with its annual Line 0 Dimes downtown. The club has raised more than 7,200 in the past.

Anderson

Temperatures Drop Across Indiana On Tuesday

Indiana faced a frost thaw but temperatures fell to near freezing and then rose into the 20s on Tuesday. The Weatherman warned of no lower than 23 to 25 degrees overnight with a rise to 48 to 52 by Wednesday. The five day outlook called for 2 to 5 degrees below normal in the north and near normal in the south with 0.10 to 0.40 inch of precipitation possible Friday or Saturday. In Chicago, Judge Barnes ruled a new bingo style pinball device is a slot machine and fined the tavern owner 75 dollars for lacking a federal gambling tax stamp.

Indianapolis Indiana Fort Wayne Lafayette Fudge Chicago John P. Barnes

Emanuel burial service set for church tomorrow

B D Emanuel will read the burial office and requiem at the church tomorrow at 10 30 a m. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends are being received at the Albright Funeral Home. Masonic Lodge 681 will conduct graveside rites after the funeral.

East Maplewood Albright Masonic Lodge 681

Federal aid to schools limited to building funds claim

A government official stated that Eisenhower era school aid promises cover only building funds, while a White House panel reported hope for broader federal help to erase classroom deficits. Other items noted include calls to reform farm programs amid a $20 billion spend, Indonesia’s doctor shortages, visa tensions with a Russian church, and world power grid projections.

Eisenhower White House

Harriman attacks Eisenhower aides then targets the President

Harriman criticizes members of the Eisenhower administration and attacks the President during AFL-CIO merger convention remarks. He cites enemies of American labor fearing a lasting alliance and claims a powerful, systematic attack to weaken labor influence, contrasting current officials with past figures.

Harriman Eisenhower Labor

Ed Eagan and Skeens win big on quiz show values

The piece notes former Olympic boxing champion Eddie Eagan and coal miner Stanley Skeens winning substantial prizes after correct answers on a televised program. Skeens, who would have won a car if wrong, thanks God for his luck as he plans to continue. The report also references bids on road materials and officials attending a board session including Dale Flora and county staff.

Eddie Eagan New York State Eagan Danville W.va2 Stanley Skeens David Goliath Lpm Skeens Dr. Brothers Ubes Dale Flora iNo Flora Fred Willits Truman Swain Jesse Biddle Earl McCarel

Dulles Criticizes Western Actions in Asia and Berlin

Dulles denounced colonialism and Western military and economic moves in Asia. Nehru, wary of anti Western remarks by Russian visitors, is upset by Dulles joining Cunha. Dulles refused domestic politics questions and held Russia responsible for events in the Soviet sector of Berlin.

Iday Asia India Nehru Dulles Cunha Berlin Russia

Military effort boosts aircraft production and Arctic radar

Military authorities increased pay and production for certain fighter planes and bombers. Work intensified on a radar picket line in the Arctic to bolster defenses and readiness.

Page One Arctic

Notable boxing bits from 1933 and a domestic note

The passage recalls Primo Carnera defending the heavyweight title in 1933 with opponents including Pert quis of Queensbury John Sholto Douglas Rome and Paul ing Uzendun, and mentions Jack Dempsey knocking down Luis Firpo nine times in a 3 minute 57 second classic. It then shifts to a domestic scene about a mother and her doctor husband with a local medical expert assisting.

Queensbury John Sholto Douglas Rome Pauling Uzendun Primo Carnera Jack Dempsey Luis Firpo

British East German barge dispute hints at recognition

The United Kingdom and East Germany quietly reached an arrangement in October to transfer administration from Russians to East Germans. Barge traffic mostly continued, aside from Rothensee locks repairs. East Germany stopped issuing barge permits, tallying 52 new applications held while demanding Bonn engage in negotiations often read as recognition of the Red regime.

Rothensee Bonn Republic

Madison County bids for bridge materials and supplies

County Board continued from page one lists bids from Phillips Iron and Coal for window glass and service Donnelly Auto Parts and misc hardware John J Garrett Inc janitor supplies Floor Store native lumber Manifold and Son Pendleton creosote lumber Republic Craco Sate Company wood nests Madison County Farm Bureau bridge metal Simplex Manufacturing Company metal sewer pipe Logansport Metal Culvert Company clay tile Indiana Lock Joint Company roadside weed spray Osborne Seed and Equipment Company Native bridge lumber Manifold and Son Pendleton creosote bridge lumber Republic Creosote Company corrugated culvert pipe Logansport Metal Culvert Company angle iron channel iron I beams material for bridges and tires bid action

Page One Phillips Iron and Coal Company Donnelly Auto Parts John J. Garrett, Inc Native Lumber Manifold and ‘Son Pendleton Republic Craosate Company Madison County Farm Bureau Bridge Metal Simplex Manufacturing Company Logansport Metal Indiana Lock Joint Company Osborne Seed and Equipment Company Native Bridge Lumber Manifold and Son Creosote Bridge Republica Creosote Company Logansport Angle

Philippines Seat Fails as UN Assembly Adjourns

The United Nations General Assembly adjourned after a Philippines bid for a Security Council seat faltered. The United States pledged to back the Philippines as soon as a vacancy opens January 1, while Australia and Cuba had already secured two other seats. Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo remained hopeful despite a 33 vote best tally, seven short of the two thirds needed.

Page One General Assembly Security Council Council the Philippines Carlos P. Romulo

Philippine Delegation Encouraged by Balloting Strength

The chairman said the nation was very much encouraged by the increasing strength shown in Tuesday's balloting, signaling a positive outlook for the delegation's efforts and goals.

Benson considers quality based price supports on top grades

Benson hints at raising supports for top grade commodities as a compromise. He notes differentials by quality and cites 90 percent parity for high quality products. Wheat is cited, trading at about 78 percent of parity as of November 15, with an 182.5 percent parity support level for wheat.

Benson

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