08 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
1
Madison area obituaries list includes Dr Henry Morrow Indiana University Dentistry and family survivors. Terrance Meehan and Earl Matlock services. Benjamin Emanuel and Alice Watson notices. infant Phillip Wittenbraker dies. William Wilkinson New Castle death. David Earl Moore Markleville. Mae Roudebush Noblesville. Gary DeLawter Lapel. Charles Reed Summitville. Funeral plans and burial sites noted.
Newly elected officers of the Anderson chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police include Noble Higgins as president Har old Boicourt as vice president John Heiden re elected correspond ing secretary Doyle Wright re elected treasurer Bill Clore conductor Robert Mitchell inner guard Robert Daubenspeck chaplain Orville Morrison trustee and James Shinkle club manager Wright was chosen delegate to the state convention in June in Indianapolis with Heiden as alternate All officers will be installed January 2.
FBI agents joined state and local police in Hammond to search for three masked bandits who robbed the Mercantile National Bank before closing. They fled with about 22000 in bags, wearing stockings, forcing four employees to the floor and lining customers. The getaway car was found abandoned a mile away. Authorities link them to a previous Mooster State Bank robbery on Nov 23, with 13123 taken.
Beamer attacks framed by Chamber as motivated by moral principles while honoring 29 Indiana college leaders. Resolutions oppose federal aid to schools, back Indiana fair employment laws, oppose higher old age benefits, and urge tax reform by 1957 Legislature. Discussion critiques farm programs and notes Eisenhower proposals aimed at aiding 1.5 million low income families through extension and services, with Senate actions credited for blocking harmful measures.
Beamer notes two year Truman era gains and warns surpluses would worsen without checks. He cites 1954 dairy program as a key exception allowing higher dairy prices. Republicans showcased local officials and party leaders from Madison County in urging nonpoliticized agricultural policy.
An advertisement urges after flu coughs may become chronic and promotes Creomulsion as a rapid bronchial remedy. It claims the medicine loosens phlegm and soothes inflamed membranes and suggests a larger bottle for adults and a milder version for children in pink and blue packaging.
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