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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
4
An editorial notes 745 holiday weekend fatalities far exceeding the Norfolk Council forecast of 560. It cites excessive speed and congestion as the main causes, urges motorists to exercise patience and courtesy, and warns of heavy travel on the upcoming New Year weekend.
The Anderson Banking Company reports capital and surplus totaling 1.8 million dollars, rising from 600000 to 900000 for capital and an equal increase in surplus. This growth enables broader services and signals confidence in the nation’s economy and Anderson’s prosperity.
Madison County freeholders were notified this week that their names were drawn for jury service for the January term across three county courts. The piece urges conscious, responsible participation, noting that serving on juries is a fundamental civic duty essential to a fair and orderly American judiciary.
The column outlines Senator Kefauver push for appointing independent prosecutors to review Dixon Yates matters and related conflicts of interest. It cites Brownell’s alleged failures including Onassis case handling and recent Greek shipping charges, plus precedents for special counsels. It notes political pressure in Congress and mentions figures like Harold Talbott Peter Strobel Julian Sourwine Jim Wright and Victor Anfuso.
Folklore by William Wade reflects on women as a mystery through jokes about chatty wives and social quirks. A separate Indianapolis item reports Geen tele Neal, 58, giving strangers $1,500 after being challenged on a bank balance, who then fled with the cash.
William L. Ryan surveys 1955 as the Geneva spirit rises and falls amid Cold War shifts. Moscow angles for leverage from the Middle East to Europe while West resolve fluctuates. Key events include Paris pact ratification, Austrian independence, Tito talks, Open Skies debates, and Geneva setbacks as Moscow regains initiative.
Dr. Crane outlines a family oriented program for a 12 year old boy named Jerry who struggles with reading and the effect on self esteem. He suggests comic book aided practice, two way chores, flash cards, and at home tutoring to boost reading and attitude within six weeks, plus offers a booklet for further guidance from Mellor Indiana and a stamped return envelope for personal advice.
MARION IL A New Year s Eve meeting planned by Rep Kenneth Gary of West Frankfort to call national attention to southern Illinois economic needs has drawn editorial fire from the Marion Daily Republican. The front page editorial calls the event a Democratic rally in the 25th District campaign for reelection.
A letter from the wife of a suburban physician accuses area doctors of clerking in “specialist” clinics, pushing costly shots, and evading diagnosis. She urges patients or guardians receive a written diagnosis before treatment and condemns AMA ethics as outdated. Dr. William Brady in Beverly Hills invites brief, stamped replies.
Police officials study reflector belts lighted night sticks and other safety devices after four officers were injured directing traffic on Christmas Day in New York.
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