17 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
1
A search for a missing airliner in stormy mountains near Mt Votture was paused by nightfall after 400 climbers joined the effort. Officials expected resumption Thursday with helicopters if weather clears to locate the plane with 21 or more passengers, including Americans.
The piece notes Gene Trewster Brewster leaving for Camp Kilmer before Europe duty. It mentions a six son family member serving in the armed forces and reflects farm income concerns tied to postwar prospects. Congressman Rep. Crathor Hosmer introduces a Hawaii and Alaska statehood measure, predicts little chance of passage, and argues continued territorial status serves each region’s interests.
Oppenheimer, once barred over security concerns, is invited to give a lecture series by Oregon education institutions. The board states prior selection, and that past investigations will not affect his appearance.
In Owingsville Kentucky born April 29 1905 former North Anderson Christian and Missionary Alliance member Wilbert Whitlan and his family were involved in a fatal accident returning from Owingsville. Surviving are widow Lil and son Danny plus a daughter Meg Mary Bennett of Anderson and others. Remains to be moved to Maplewood Cemetery as services follow.
A city committee studies a replacement for the Gamewell fire alarm network proposing a site survey to assess feasibility and saturation. The plan would place independent alarm stations with immediate location and call origin data and allow citizen use for police civil defense and medical emergencies.
Fragmentary report mentions a teacher's claim that Kussiang killed his father in Romania and a band surrender negotiation. It notes Swiss authorities possibly handling extradition and Romania's demand for retrial, with bloodshed feared to be avoided.
Jennifer Dutton Jenson Luton died in St John’s Hospital this morning. The funeral will be at Maker Brothers Funeral Home with viewing Friday after 7 pm and service Saturday at 10 am at the Central Christian Missionary Alliance Church. Survived by parents LeRoy and Mrs Luton, two brothers and grandparents.
Multiple obituaries list Mary S. Day 54 of Anderson, Lillie Gwinn 68 Marion, Herschel Gwinn 79 Anderson, and others. The notices cover deaths from Madison County and nearby areas with funeral arrangements, survivors, and burial plans, including Fisher Brothers and Needham funeral homes and local churches. Survivors include spouses, children, grandchildren, and siblings with varying birthplaces and last residences.
Police uncovered a cache of weapons at a suspect home amid claims of a planned big-time bike robbery tied to an underworld plot. The suspect Scholz faced $25000 bail as a material witness after officials discussed potential risk to his life. Rubinstein, a Russian-born resident, was found strangled in his Fifth Avenue mansion with cord and tape used in the act. similar implements were found at Scholz’s Queens home.
An Indiana insurance plan reduces auto rates, promising relief for motorists and potentially lowering employment impacts. Officials forecast substantial job losses avoided, with projected reductions affecting about 200,000 drivers by March and notable effects on metal, electrical, printing, and publishing sectors.
Exalted Ruler Duncan notes 68 lodges in Indiana funded cancer research with funds totaling 350000 over five years. The drive aims to raise 100000 more and will be presented at the state Elks convention May 20 to 22 at French Lick.
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