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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1956
Page
9
The Air Force released a plan for wartime production stressing instant weapon use and rapid action rather than prolonged postwar build-up, warning of a continuing threat of devastating destruction at war onset. The document notes radical strategy shifts due to new weapon advancements and changing international conditions.
In Morlaix France one voter used his newborn son's birth certificate as a ballot. Officials will return the document after votes are counted.
Gustav Seelke, 64, answered a Hus band Wanted ad in Braunschweig, and learned the elderly Southern German woman seeking a mate was his sister Thea. The siblings had been separated forty years ago The ad also illustrates how Bulletin Herald Want Ads yield bargains and solve problems including a baby bed and bathinette sold for 25 dollars benefiting a young couple.
The Sooners beat Maryland 46-0 at the Orange Bowl in front of 76 361 fans as Tommy McDonald and Jay O Neal sparked a high scoring first half. Carl Dodd intercepted a Beightol pass for the final TD as Oklahoma stretched its winning streak to 15.
The article outlines Anderson College spring plans with classes resuming Feb. 2 after winter vacation Jan. 27 orientation and testing for new students, and May 10 pre registration for 1956 57. Final exams run Jan. 18 to 24 with a brief recess and registrar activities through Jan. 30. Memorial Day and commencement dates are noted amid rising enrollment to 1 083 this fall.
The Associated Press reports eight people died over the New Year holiday in Indiana with many injuries. Fort Wayne victim Jacqueline Meyer age 19 died in a two car crash. Evansville residents John Glover 50 and driver Dolores Lilienkamp 32 faced an arrest for license issues. Ferdinand’s Robert Wilmes 30 died shortly after the new year began. Eugene Laguire 21 and Beverly Garrison 45, both of Evansville, died minutes after.
Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy pledges to withhold funds from two Senate committees that criticized the administration's loyalty security program. He targets the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitutional Rights led by Sen. Thomas C. Hennings Jr. and the Senate Civil Service Subcommittee on Employment headed by Sen. Olin D. Johnston. A nationwide traffic toll rose during the New Year period, with 319 deaths from Friday evening to Monday night, setting a holiday record.
The article notes a rise in U S traffic fatalities during the holiday period with optimism that totals will stay under the pre holiday projection of 420. Dearborn cites ongoing efforts by media and law enforcement as saving lives and compares New Year figures to the Christmas season.
A fresh snow cover of one to two inches glazed north central Indiana roads on Monday, with the heaviest falls in the Michigan City La Porte South Bend area. Fort Wayne saw about an inch, while many northern counties reported flurries or mixed precipitation. Temperatures were set to rise to the low 40s by Tuesday as readings warm across the state after frigid overnight lows. Evansville reached a mild 32 on New Year’s Day.
Mounds Scout District chairman Robert Shoemaker Jr announces the January 38 event at Linders Inn Point 6 30 p m with Reverend Neil J Crawford as speaker on Lincoln youth and Scouting. Thad Lantz coord tickets. 722 sold. awards include Unit Chairman Eagle Silver and personnel honors. Friedrichshaven Germany obituary notes Ludwig Duerr 73 builder of prewar airships including Graf Zeppelin.
The first 1800 members of a rebuilt West German force started basic training Monday across sites in Andernach Wilhelmshaven Noervenich and at three U S bases. 165 volunteers for the navy under Lt Cmdr A Reschke formed in Wilhelmshaven. First American supplied weapons will arrive at Andernach within a week.
Frank Hague’s body returned to Jersey City after his death in New York City. The longtime boss, age listed as 79 but his son believed 81, will lie in state at a funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. today and Tuesday evening.
Michigan State edged UCLA 17 14 in a frenzied Rose Bowl finish as Kaiser booted the game winning field goal in the final seconds after Planutis misfired twice. UCLA’s Knox sparked a late rally but the Spartans held on in Pasadena.
Local law enforcement reported no serious injuries over the New Year weekend with minor crashes and quiet routine. Investigation continued into injuries of Fortville resident Lester Rumler found in Brookside Cemetery Lapel, listed in fair condition at St. John's Hospital.
Democratic members reorganized the Board of County Commissioners and appointed new staff at the county garage. Guy Lewis becomes north district commissioner succeeding Dale Flora while Fred Willits remains chairman and Truman Swain continues as a Democrat on the board. New duties include J Bayne Burton as county attorney Les tier Sigler road supervisor Mary Lamberston head supervisor assistant and Paul Spencer veterans service officer.
Prime Minister Eden rejects a Labour proposal by Hugh Gaitskell to invite the Soviet Union to help reconcile Middle East tensions. Eden says Russia has been approached but their answer did not fit the Geneva spirit and Parliament may recess for debate on arms sales to Israelis and Arabs.
New births reported at St John s Hospital include a girl born to Mr and Mrs John Hewitt 1512 Lynn St a boy to Mr and Mrs Glenn Ewing 33 W 5th St a boy to Mr and Mrs Joe Boyd 2015 Louise St a boy to Mr and Mrs Douglas Perkins New Castle a girl to Mr and Mrs Robert Shor Jr 2005 Fairview St a girl to Mr and Mrs James Terwilling er Chesterfield and a girl to Mr and Mrs La Vern Yeager Boles Trailer Court.
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