County Board OKs 3000 Attorney Bill for Bond Work
The Board of County Commissioners approved a 3000 attorney fee claim by J Bayne Burton for legal services connected to a proposed 1 500 000 courthouse bond issue that was defeated by remonstrance. Taxpayers opposed the payment at the meeting, noting remonstrances filed by thousands.
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Board of County Commissioners
J. Bayne Burton
Truman Swain
Guy Lewis
Clifton B. Paddock
Burton
Herald
Board of Commissioners
Jesse Biddle
Biddle
Eisenhower Seeks Clear Evidence of Communists in Talks
President Eisenhower told the nation the NATO talks in Paris require clear evidence of Communist integrity and sincerity in negotiations and actions. He and Secretary Dulles urged readiness to aid reduce world tension while criticizing Russia for threats and blandishments.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Russia
Dulles
Kremlin
Paris
United Nations Assembly
Free World
White House
U.N
U. N
United Nations
Woolly the sheep escapes Nativity scene in Miami Shores
A white sheep named Woolly escaped from a Nativity display at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church causing a one hour chase through the streets Sunday night. The rented animal crossed 43 blocks to reach the golf course before being captured by a North Miami resident.
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Miami
Miami Shores Presbyterian Church
Miami Shores
North Miami
Want Ad Fails as Cat Hides Kittens
A rural family placed a Bulletin-Herald want ad seeking a home for kittens but the mother cat reportedly hid the kittens after the ad appeared. The family plans to try again, wondering if the cat read the notice and acted from motherly instinct.
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Motherlove
Bulletin-Herald
City Raises Garbage Can Size Amid New Contract
The Board of Public Works studied a new collection contract for 1958 1963 raising the maximum can size from 10 to 15 gallons. Downtown pickups stay daily while twice weekly routes remain within city limits. Alternate bid options include weekly city collection and seasonal changes.
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Anderson
Board of Public Works
Holiday Mailing Rush Ends Here at Anderson Post Office
The Anderson Post Office reports a surge in holiday mail during Dec 14 to 20, with 3,271,229 pieces processed, up from 3,109,634 last year. Incoming letters rose to 1,523,546, and outgoing parcels totaled 22,032, while offsetting declines included machine cancelled letters and incoming parcel post. Post time staff will leave early on Christmas Eve, and the office closes all day Wednesday except for special delivery.
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Anderson Post Office
Wendell L. Hollingsworth
Ness
Haskell J. Corn
Corn
Hollingsworth
Mercantile
Selective Service
Anderson Auxiliary Police
Judge Frees Local Woman in Shooting Case
Mrs. Harriett Hurley of 808 East 10th Street had her sentence suspended by Superior Court Judge Alex B. Baker in Phoenix for shooting a former friend Jacob Metzing and his wife Noma last March. Hurley received 10 years in prison but was placed on probation and ordered to depart Phoenix, settle medical expenses, and have no contact with the Metzings.
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Harriett Hurley
E. 10Th St
Jacob Metzing
Noma
Superior Court
Alex B. Baker
Associated Press
Gein ruled not mentally fit for trial in Wisconsin case
Circuit Judge Herbert Bunde announced that extensive psychiatric tests at Central State Hospital found Ed Gein not mentally fit to stand trial for murder. A summary court hearing will determine his fate, likely leading to commitment to a mental institution if upheld. Local reaction in Plainfield voiced anger and disappointment.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Herbert C. Bunde
Ed Gein
Bunde
Central State Hospital
Waupun
Gein
Plainfield
Ed Marella
The
Plainfield Sun
Marella
Bernice Worden
Christmas Returns After 12 Year Exile in San Marino
In San Marino the Christmas spirit returns after 12 years of communist rule. Streets once bare now glow with wreaths and red and green decorations as the 13,000 residents accompany the holiday mood. The enclave lies within northern Italy and covers 38 square miles.
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San Marino
Europe
Luke’s Research Pins Time of Bethlehem Trip
The article portrays Luke the physician writing his chronicle of Christ. He traces Mary and Joseph’s 100 mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem to fulfill a census decreed by Caesar Augustus. Luke’s travels and interviews help date the nativity and confirm the enrollments pattern.
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Christ
Mary
Joseph
David
Luke
Antioch
Damascus
Caesar Augustus
Quirinius
Syria
Rome
Nazareth
Matthew
Jordan
Judea
Samaria
Nain
Installation Of Lodge Officers Saturday
Mt Moriah Lodge No 77 of F M A M will install officers next Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple 1024 Meridian St Thomas A White will become worshipful master the event is open to Masonic families and friends
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Mt. Moriah
A. M
Masonic Temple
Meridian St
Thomas A. White
The
Herald
Infant Strangled to Death in Lafayette Home
Three months old Ronda Kay Fountaine, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Fountaine, died after being strangled Monday at the rural Lafayette residence. Fire department rescue squad attempted revival but was unsuccessful.
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Lafayette
Ronda Kay Fountaine
James Fountaines
Judge Qualified for Annexation Case in Madison
The effort to seat a special judge for Anderson Township taxpayers against a city annexation ordinance reached a milestone as Judge Victor Simmons of Blackford County was qualified. He will study case details before hearings proceed, following a series of failed selections from twelve judges named by Superior Court Judge Henry Schrenker. The process to appoint a special judge began Sept 10 and involved multiple panels, with Simmons’ acceptance paving the way for further court action to determine the ordinance’s validity.
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Madison Superior Court No. 1
Anderson Township
Blackford County
Victor Simmons
Hartford City
Simmons
Superior Court
Henry Schrenker
Tom White
Hamilton County
Samuel Offutt
Paacock County
Horace Holmes
Tipton County
Wesley W. Ratliff
Henry County
Paul Lennington
Paul Leffler
Delaware
Ord
Nance
Jack Campbell
Wayne Hinkle
Jay County
Cir
Schrenker
Gerald W. Ry
Simbolt
Howard County Sumons
Arthur
A. Osborn
Grant County
Police Report Details Busy Weekend And Raids
Police activities ran above normal with a weekend surge. Seven men were arrested in two raids Saturday and 47 additional arrests were made. 38 traffic accidents were investigated, 16 with injuries, and property damage hit a 1957 high of 14 000 dollars. Five men face Municipal Court after a gaming raid. another man and woman were arrested at a W 13th Street prostitution house. A Saturday evening raid was led by Capt. Robert Graham and two officers. Two burglaries were reported with a penny haul and an attempted break-in at Anderson College dormitory. no items were taken.
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Robert Morgan
W. 13Th St
Morgan
Robert Graham
Clifford Carter
Huston Broadnax
Carl Whitinger
F. B. McIntyre
Meridian St
23Rd
Dewey Sts
Anderson College
23Rd St
Pilgrims From Around World Gather at Bethlehem Shrines
Crowds from America Europe and Asia fill Bethlehem for Christmas observances. By Christmas Eve 5,300 pilgrims are expected in the holy city including Americans and visitors from England Ireland France Italy Germany Spain and other nations. Roman Catholic rites begin on Manger Square and reach their climax in the Church of the Nativity grotto with the stepping of Christ into the star marked spot. Protestants and other denominations hold services nearby while shepherds keep watch on the surrounding hills.
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Bethlehem
Holy Land
Christendom
Manger Square
Church of Naitivity
Church of Nativity
Christ
Steatherune
Jerusalem
Alberto Gori
Christmas Shoppers Favored By Considerate Weatherman
Crowded stores and full parking lots marked a busy Christmas Eve shopping day in Anderson. Merchants report strong buying and expect another heavy day, with clouds and cooler weather in the forecast and stores closing early at 5 p.m. for Christmas Eve at home.
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Anderson
Court House
Hearing set on quash motions in Indiana highway scandal
In Indianapolis a brief Criminal Court session on motions to quash bribery charges against three defendants in the Indiana highway scandals ended without surprises. Judge Saul Rabb will rule December 30 and ordered personal appearances. defendants include William E. Sayer Elmer Sherwood and Arthur Mogilner.
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Indianapolis
William E. Sayer
Elmer
Doc) Sherwood
Glo
Arthur J. Moginner
Saul Rabb
Rabb
Asa Smith
William Sharp
John Rouse
Mogilner
James Rocap Jr
Sayer
Sherwood
Indiana Highway
Virgil
Red) Smith
Mogiliner
Marion County
John Tinder
Tinder
Indiana
Ie Craig
Florida
Norstad Sees 1500-Mmile U S Missiles for Europe
General Lauris Norstad said Europe will receive 1500 mile U S intermediate range missiles within the safe period to deter a Soviet attack. He noted initial recommendations on launching sites could come within weeks and said basing need not be in any specific NATO country.
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Paris
Lauris Norstad
Europe
U.S
Mi Norstad
NATO
Norstad
Russia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Norway
Denmark
New Arrivals Born at St John’s Hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Hager welcome a daughter at 16 College Haven. Mr and Mrs Milo Brown report a son at 510 W 3rd St. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Tomer of Alexandria greet a son. Mr and Mrs Ivan Wheeler reside at 2639 Jackson St and have a son. Mr and Mrs John Ragland at 242812 W 23rd St announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Calvin Schwab at 505 E 21st St have a daughter. Mr and Mrs Richard Denny at 2224 Scatterfield Rd announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Branch Howard at 2119 Noble St welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Richard Tucker at 209 E 23rd St have a son.
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St. John’s Hospital
Robert Hager
College Haven
Milo F. Brown
3Rd St
Lloyd Tomer
Alexandria
Ivan Wheeler
Jackson St
John Ragland
W. 23Rd St
Calvin Schwab
E. 21St St
Richard Denny
Scatterfield Rd
Branch Howard
Noble St
Richard Tucker
E. 23Rd St
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Mary and
George Cornell
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Anderson and Vicinity
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