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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1955

Page

8

Air Force halts brainwashing probe at POW school

The Air Force suspended the controversial brainwashing questioning at Steed Air Force Base Nevada. A spokesman said the tough interrogation phase would pause while psychologists pursue an alternative approach to demonstrate Communist methods to airmen. The study is to be completed in the spring and follows security debates in Congress.

AIR Force Steed Air Force Base Nevada Lyndon Richmond Madison County Anderson

Arrests Friday Clear Nearly 100 Burglaries

Richmond police arrested a six member teenage gang from Madison County led by a 29 year old Elwood man. The arrests cleared numerous area burglaries and a former local man in New Castle was also taken into custody aiding in the solving of four Anderson burglaries.

Elwood Frankton Tennessee Ohio Joe L. Broghon Richmond Chicago Brogdon Filmore Davis Hamil Exlton County Roland Madison County New Castle Anderson Bes Madison Hamilton Tipton Paul Grimme Howard Gilmore Mark Passwater Hamilton County Larry Bay Noblesville Joe L. Brogdon Herald

Warmup weather brings thaw as Indiana roads see accidents

Snow and ice clearance improves main roads though more than 125 auto crashes occurred in the Anderson area since Wednesday noon. Forecasters predict a cloudy warmer day with light snow flurries, while temperatures dip to near 2 below in Crawfordsville and single digits elsewhere. Separately, the Madison County Tuberculosis Association reports progress toward a Christmas Seal drive goal of $20,000, with $15,000 raised so far and calls for urgent contributions to finish before Christmas.

Indiana Crawfordsville Lafayette South Bend Indianapolis Anderson Mercury George Aeee Eee Madison County Sis Association The Tuberculosis Association Taggart

Teachers approve Social Security integration plan in unions vote

In an overwhelming show of support 255 teachers favored integrating the federal Social Security program with their retirement fund while 94 opposed. Balloting occurred in each school between 8 and 10:30 a.m. and totals were sent to the superintendent and the Indiana State Teachers Retirement Fund for final counting next week. Results of the statewide election are due later next week.

Anderson Supt. G. EB. Ebbertt Indiana State Teachers Retirement

Mangan Issues Moon Passport To Adier Plan Director

James T. Mangan, head of the Nation of Celestial Space, granted a moon passport to Wagner Schlasinger, director of Chicago's Adier Plan etarium. Mangan, who claims title to all outer space, filed the deed seven years ago.

Chicago James T. Mangan Wagner Schlasinger Adier Planetarium Mangan Celestial Space

Want Ads Provide Best Answers To Selling Problems

Classified ads offer a simple, inexpensive way to sell old furniture as buyers search for items like yours. Just phone in your for sale ad and reach Madison County's marketplace via the Bulletin Herald want ads dial 25371.

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Slaying Admission Testimony in Kerr Murder Trial

In Princeton Indiana testimony described admission by Leslie Irvin about the killing of Wesley Kerr. Irvin led police to a creek east of Evansville where he said the gun used was found. The gun and coercion objections were debated as Hudson testified before Judge A Dale Eby.

Princeton Ind Indiana Ken Lestie Irvin Irvin Wesley Kerr Kerr Sep Hudson Evansville Evans Ville Dan Hudson A. Dale Eby

NATO Pledges Berlin Defense as Moscow Threats Rise

Paris report says 15 NATO allies warn Russia they will defend free West Berlin. Communique cites threats in the Middle East and Asia and outlines a new NATO air unit to counter Soviet aggression with American planes and Italian contingents joining. Page 2.

Paris Russia West Berlin NATO Free World Middle Berlin

Indiana teachers vote for social security in pensions plan

INDIANAPOLIS In unofficial Friday night returns Indiana public school teachers favored adding social security benefits to their pensions by 12 820 to 5 328. Indiana State Teachers Assn executive secretary Robert H Wyatt said reports came from 84 districts in 182 cities and 37 of 92 counties, mostly large areas. He noted strong support and predicted even opponents would later be glad the proposal passed, calling the increases substantial.

Indianapolis Indiana Achers Robert H. Wyatt Indiana State Teachers Assn Arger Wyatt

Schools Dismiss For Two Week Yale Vacation

Students in Anderson and Lafayette and Anderson Townships were sent home for a two week Christmas vacation. Township pupils left at 11 a.m. and return January 3. city students dismissed at 2:30 p.m. and resume January 3. Sept G. Ebbertt said maintenance crews will perform minor repairs and building clearance during the break. He urged parents to stress safety and motorists to use extreme caution.

Anderson Lafayette Ebbertt sSeason/Tire and Manufacturing Company Richard Alexander Theldent Vivian Fryback Nest Eagles Lodge George Hackett American Legion Anderson Naval Reserve North Anderson Naval Reserve Yale Auxiliary’ Police Par Alden Minn Ander GI Richard Tenneson Son Delco-Remy Tenneson Minneapolis Seattle Portia Howe Tokyo China

Pendleton Teen-Age Penal Center Approved in Indiana

Indiana budget panel approves construction of a teen age penal facility near Pendleton to house 16 to 20 year olds with capacity for 250 youths. The committee rejected salary boosts for state department heads while authorizing $800 000 for the project and an adjacent first offenders institution though that plan was later softened. Also noted is a Purdue library expansion funded by a $300 000 allotment.

Indianapolis State Budget Committee Craig State Department State Correction Hugh P. O’brien State Reformatory Pendleton Reformatory Tei O'Brien State Farm Laurence Baker Raymond Lahr United Press Purdue University Washington Sen. Estes Kefauver Calprin Adlai E. Stevenson California Nancy Senate Stevenson Minnesota Illinois Pennsylvania Florida

Grant County Jury Awards $20,000 To Wreck Victim

A Grant County Superior Court jury awarded Betty Pickett $20,000 against the New York Central Railroad for injuries from a crossing accident on Ind 26 near the Illinois line three years ago. The case, venued from Madison County, involved deaths and injuries to passengers in the Pickett vehicle and cited obstructed views and failing signals at the crossing.

Marion Grant County Betty Pickatt New York Central Railroad Madison County Chester Swindell Zesterdas Jim Darnell Ohio Ave Roy L. Thomas Madison Ave Delaware St Lester Gilman al Tibbetts Anderson

Embezzlement Suspects Nabbed After Fundraiser Show

George Grunewald and John Higgins were returned to Madison County jail after being arrested in Martinsville and Indianapolis. They face embezzlement and obtaining money under false pretenses over a benefit stage show that raised about $5,000. authorities say funds were not recovered and that the pair failed to account or share proceeds with the service club. Grunewald also faces a fraudulent check charge in City Court.

George Grunewald Indianapolis John Higgins Hollywood Calif Madison County Grunewald Martinsville Higgins John Heiden Robert Campbell George Pancol

Eisenhower Near End of Recovery Week Doctor to Check Health

Ike will end his 12th week of convalescence today and undergo another heart examination by Dr Paul Dudley White. The medical bulletins note a steady if cautious path to possible recovery with no new complications, shaping speculation on a return to presidential duties and a likely decision on a 1956 bid.

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New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity

New babies reported at St John’s Hospital and across Anderson area. Names include Grant Holland at 1712 Meridian Street with a girl and Richard Allen of Alexandria with a girl. Several other families welcome girls and boys at various local addresses.

Anderson St John’s Hospital Grant Holland Meridian $T Richard Allen Alexandria Charles Lacey Winding Way William Gipson Central Ave Carl All Morton St Paul Derekson Tendricks St John § . Moore Jr W. 29Th St Robert Jackson George St Willam I Summitville

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