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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1955

Page

13

Deepest Shame on U N. Mongolias Seat Vote

Indiana Senator William E. Jenner decried the United States not joining Nationalist China in vetoing Outer Mongolia's U N seat bid. He praised Dr I F Tsiang and Free China for refusing to bow to Soviet pressure and urged admiration for those defending freedom against Soviet aims.

Indiana William E. Jenner United States China Outer Mongolia United Nations Bulgaria Romania Hungary Jenner I. F.) Tsiang U. N Soviet Russia U.N

Plans To Annex Are Ousted By Council Action

Anderson council defeats major annexation proposals and rejects several boundary changes in a crowded session. Voters opposed re zoning for a city parking lot at 3003 Main St and a 9.53 acre area joining city limits. Justice matters concerning perjury allegations against Brig. Gen. Zwicker raise tension with McCarthy. The Post Office Department seeks outside input on Christmas mail delivery efficiency.

Main St Anderson Sen Joseph McCarthy R. Wis Justice de City Raible Nichmeke Ol Aves Ralph W Zwicker Senate Permanent Irving Peress Herbert Brownell Jr Department Administration of Justice C. D. Rotruck Anderson Board of School Trustees Kroger Store W. 11Th St Noland C. Wright New York Central Railroad John Scott

Irvin Convicted Death Penalty Recommended

In Gibson County Indiana the jury convicts Leslie Irvin, a 31 year old Evansville pipefitter, of murder in the death of W Wesley Kerr. The judge defers sentence to motions for new trial while Irvin’s lawyers seek a possible appeal. The jury recommends the death penalty. the prosecution says the case is a cold blooded murder.

Princeton Ind Gibson Evansville Leslie Irvin W. Wesley Christ Kerr Pontius Pilate Howard C. Sandusky Vander- Irvin Bourgh Alice Irvin Mar A. Dalesby Lan Irvin Dusky Gibson County Tor Loren McGregor Lyin

Greenfield Gas Station Robbers Face Anderson Pursuit

Two men, described as 28 and 21, reportedly held up the Hoosier Pete gas station in Greenfield at 11 PM Monday. Authorities believed the suspects were headed toward Anderson in a car with Texas plates. no formal report yet on the case.

Hoosier Pete Greenfield Anderson

Forecast Sees Prospects For White Christmas

Weather dispatches indicate a good chance of a white Christmas across much of Indiana. A five day outlook shows a brief warming midweek then colder conditions by weekend with additional flurries in upstate areas and up to three inches on the ground in places. Central Indiana expects continued cold today with highs near 30 and night lows 10 to 20.

Indiana

Thief Steals Salvation Army Kettle in Superior

In Superior Wisconsin a Salvation Army lieutenant left his kettle warming inside a store. On return the collection container with about 15 dollars was missing. A small crime report notes a break in of a charity kettle during a Christmas period.

Bids Placed for North Anderson 500000 Gallon Tank Project

The Anderson Board of Public Works heard bids from Henley Brothers Parker Indiana L and K Constructing Terre Haute and Omer Brandon and son Trenton Michigan for a 500000 gallon water tank in North Anderson. Bids covered foundation installation of mains and electrical needs. Action deferred for study with decisions likely at Dec 28 meeting.

City Hall Anderson Board of Public Works North Anderson Noland.c. Wright Hammond Construction Company John H. Burton Sr Henley Brothers Parker, Ind L. and K. Constructing Company of Terre: Haute Burton Tank Foundation

Dulles Seeks 4.9 Billion in New Foreign Aid Funds

Secretary of State Dulles announced Congress will be asked for 4.9 billion dollars in new foreign aid to sustain a long-term program. He noted actual next-year spending would total about 4.4 billion after a planned 200 million increase, while warning Russia’s economic offers may be Trojan horses to gain control of dependent states. In other news the UN General Assembly ended a deadlock by electing Yugoslavia to fill a Security Council vacancy via a lottery plan, with the Philippines also slated for the remaining term.

Washington Dulles Congress Russia Middle East United Nations N.Y United Iment Ballan Associated Press Yugoslavia Philippines Dol Security Council Finland Sweden Yugo'alq Fromslavia Nesses Assembly Jose Maza Chile United States Britain Council Security Council U.N Sena-Byrd Id-V2 Byrd Senate Rouse Delclutz Wilson John Foster Dulles

Administration To Ask Education Funds Increase

The Eisenhower administration will ask Congress next year for sharply increased funds for medical research and federal aid to education. Secretary Marion B. Folsom outlined plans for two messages to Congress, seeking a 25 to 30 percent boost in public health research funds and a new program of federal grants to medical schools and research centers. The education message calls for a considerable increase over last year’s request for public school construction, and Defense Secretary Wilson said the military budget would include a one billion dollar increase for education and a sizable expansion of missile and ship programs.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Marion B. Jfolsom Health, Education and Welfare Oveta Culp’ Hobby Folsom Public Health Service Defense Tration Charles E. Wilson Merit Lt Wilson Folsand

Life sentence for Indianapolis beating and robbery

Paul Lavery, 33, was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to causing physical injury in the commission of a robbery in Indianapolis. The case stems from a brutal beating and robbery of a local woman last March 21. Savery was captured in Chicago.

Indianapolis Paul Walcott Lavery Net Indiana Savery Chica

Motion To Quash Embezzlement Charges Filed

Two defendants George Gruenwald and John W Higgins faced embezzlement charges with false pretenses linked to a show. They sought to quash affidavits in Madison Circuit Court and asked for more time for arraignment. A separate embezzlement action by Prosecutor Melvin Thornburg is noted.

Madison George Gruen Lwald Indianapolis John W. Higgins Hollywood Calif John RB. Walsh Anderson Melvin Thornburg Morris E. Mitchell Secre

Riots in Jerusalem over U S flag raise consulate turmoil

Rioters torn down the U S flag in the Jordan sector of Jerusalem disrupt the consulate as fighting spreads from Jericho to Hebron. King Hussein contemplates leadership changes as Jordan faces a political crisis amid anti Communist tensions and regional disorders.

U.S Jordan Jerusalem Stars and Gan Holy Fawzi el Mulki Senate Ibra- Gionnaires Shim Hashem el Mulki Hussein Iran Iraq Pakistan Turkey Britain

Late Store Hours Mark Last Minute Yule Rush

Four shopping days remain before Christmas with many stores staying open late tonight and closing early Friday. Postholiday outlook remains brisk as postal receipts lead last year. Community events include Salvation Army party for 300 at the National Guard Armory and retiree dinners hosted by local unions and real estate groups.

Berets Ira Davis Salvation Army National Guard Armory Santa Claus Maj J. W. Rawlin Anderson Uaw-Cio Conservation Club Barton Rees| Pogue Edge Packing Company Anaconda Wire and Cable Company Anderson’ Board of Realtors Anderson Country Club Gerald Skinner Frank Miltenberger Ferris Ressinger Indiana Real Estate Association Line-O Times Anderson YMCA

Eisenhower Returns to White House Ahead of Christmas

President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower arrived at the White House early after a quick Gettysburg to Washington flight. The first family sped up the schedule to finalize Christmas plans as Barbara Eisenhower waits in Walter Reed Hospital for Maj. John Eisenhower’s wife to give birth. The plan includes a possible two week southward trip after Christmas, with Augusta, Georgia, as a potential stop.

Washington Eisenhower White House Gettysburg James C. Hagerty South Hel Augusta

Shopping Days to Christmas Store Hours

Stores announce extended hours in the countdown to Christmas with late openings until 8 p.m. on Wednesday Thursday and Friday and until 5 p.m. on Saturday.

Traffic data show higher city crash rate in 1953

City Hall figures reveal 1,721 auto accidents with five killed and 581 injured in Anderson in the first eleven months of 1953, up from 1,400 accidents with two dead and 305 injured in the same period in 1954. Police blame more cars on the road and driver carelessness, especially failing to stop at preferential streets, noting 1,540 similar crashes this year with three fatalities.

City Hall Anderson

Anderson Junior Chamber crowns Miss Student Nurse

The Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce held a dinner at the YMCA naming Miss Pat Carraway Miss Student Nurse from St. John's School of Nursing. Runners up were Miss Shirley Weatherly Miss Caroline Moyer and Miss Helene Brackerman. Jaycees plan a Christmas shopping tour for Madison County Children's Home and sell blue and gold special license plates to raise funds for projects.

Jaycees Junior Chamber of Commerce Commerce Group Neal Renner Jaycee John H. Burton Jr Pat Carraway Helene Brackerman Caroline Moyer Shirley Weatherly St. John’s School of Nursing Herald Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce YMCA Shirley Weatherly Indiana Anderson City of Progress

Newborns at St. John's Hospital

Born yesterday at St. John's Hospital to families in Pendleton Jackson Street Cedar Street Walton Street Sheridan Street and Walton St. The Little Aldridge Mennifee Steans Williams couples welcome five daughters and a son with parents named Gene Little Jesse Aldridge James Mennifee Joseph Steans Kenneth Williams.

St. John's Hospital Gene Little Pendleton Jesse Aldridge Jackson St James Mennifee Cedar St Joseph Steans Walton St Kenneth Williams Sheridan St

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