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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1956
Page
1
Adlai Stevenson defended former President Truman against Republican charges linking the Democratic Party to disloyalty and communism. He denounced the campaign as calculated and indignant at such accusations.
Stevenson praised Truman as the chief anti communist figure and condemned Republican attacks linking the Democrats to disloyalty. He cited U S aid to Greece and Turkey the Marshall Plan Berlin airlift and Korea as examples of collective action while campaigning in Southern California against Kefauver for the Democratic nomination.
College Corner PTA members will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM in the school building. John Brinduse, president, will preside and program chairman Mrs Wendell Hartmann will announce a Cub Scout Troop 3040 program featuring their activities.
President Eisenhower plans to ask Congress to overhaul the McCarran Walter Act of 1952, including broad revision of immigration quotas and increased discretionary relief in hardship cases. Atty Gen Brownell and Migration Commissioner Swing favor easing strict provisions to prevent family separations.
John W. Bricker lauds Professor Quincy Wright and Legislative Assistant Charles A. Webb for contrasting views on his constitutional amendment. He praises the debate hosted by The American Guard in Anderson and notes free tickets are available at the Anderson Loan Association Building for Thursday's meeting. admission is by ticket.
Byrd sues after collision as he swerved to avoid a spun car. He reports multiple injuries including a broken collarbone neck and spinal damage and nervous system harm.
Governor Craig returns to Indianapolis from a Florida trip and Washington visit to clear a heavy backlog. His executive secretary Horace Coats said he was too busy for reporters but may hold a news conference Tuesday. He spoke to a Young Republican gathering in Des Moines over the weekend.
Bonn Germany will stop its multimillion dollar cash support for Western troops in Germany after May 5. Finance Minister Fritz Schaeffer said Bonn will refuse continued payments, arguing it would be discriminatory and that West Germany cannot afford more defense costs as rearmament lags. The move shifts burden to Allies and could raise U.S. and British defense expenses.
Thomas E. Willhoite 87 of 936 W and St dies at Logansport hospital estate includes widow Florence and children Bruce Rosetta Kathryn. Services at Waltz and Hiday Funeral Home. William S. Fuqua 54 of 1723 Main St dies at St Johns Hospital burial East Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include Hazel and siblings. Mary E. Bennett 71 dies at home 1316 W 3rd St services at Brown and Butz Funeral Home interment East Maplewood Cemetery. Esther V. Stirk 57 former Anderson resident dies after stroke in Fort Wayne. service in Fort Wayne and East Maplewood Cemetery. Joseph C. Ohley 78 Chesterfield, last rites at Rozelle Funeral Home burial Bronnenberg Cemetery. Margaret Louise Cole 84 dies. service at Rozelle Funeral Home burial East Maplewood Cemetery. Frank E. Meek 73 dies. service at Rozelle Funeral Home burial Memorial Park.
Negotiations resumed in the 33 day P R Mallory Co strike after an appeal by Mayor Phillip Bayt for a quick settlement. Bayt urged both sides to settle promptly and praised conduct of the strike. Iew Local 1001 President Robert Fortner listed four major sticking points. Talks continued at the Federal Mediation Service office.
Funeral services for John Swaim of Alexandria are set for Wednesday at Vinson Funeral Home with burial in Forrestville Cemetery. L. G. Phil Baker, 63, a retired carpenter, dies in Sulphur Springs with services Thursday at Ballard and Shirey Funeral Home and burial in Miller Cemetery. Mrs Mary Belle Cox, 68, of Fortville, wife of Henry L. Cox, dies at home. services Thursday at Pauli Cory Funeral Home and burial in He Park Cemetery Greenfield. Survivors listed for each case include spouses, children, and siblings.
Indiana's senators Capehart and Jenner divided along party lines as the Senate approved the natural gas tax bill 55 to 38 Capehart voting for, Jenner against. Earlier both supported sending the bill back to committee in a 64 to 30 vote. Four children died in Gary from a fire blamed on a defective flue in a second story apartment.
Martha Adeline Haag Mull 69 died suddenly Sunday at her home 712 Minnesota Ave Alexandria She lived here 46 years born near Fairmount June 24 1885 daughter of Evander and Nancy Payne She married John Haag in 1906 he died 1948 and in 1950 she married Henry Mull who survives Also surviving are two daughters Mrs Albert Rice Mrs Cecil Rader two sons Morris Haag and Paul Haag five grandchildren and one great grandchild The body taken to Gipe Williams and Kyle Funeral Home for arrangements
Members of the Fraternal Order of Police Madison Lodge No. 48 re elected two trustees to the police Pension Board. Arthur Chittick and Nick Martin were re elected to three year terms. The board later re elected Martin vice president and Vic Power secretary. Mayor Ralph R Ferguson remains Pension Board president by office.
A group of a dozen Explorers from the Washington program will visit the White House and meet J. Edgar Hoover. They will have lunch at the Capitol and tour Mount Vernon as part of their Washington visit. A breakfast is planned tomorrow.
Today at the YMCA features numerous noon meetings including Rotary Club Exchange Club and C of C Inners. Evening and athletic events run from 5:30 Hoosier Investors to 9:30 basketball games and swimming sessions across multiple groups and ages.
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