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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1956
Page
1
A brief item notes Seymour Peek, deskman for the Times Sunday Magazine, claimed past membership in Communist units on the defunct New York State and PM. He said he quit the party in 1949, three years before joining the Times staff.
Monaco residents press for Prince Rainier II and Grace Kelly wedding to be held in the principality. The move aims to boost tourism and preserve Monaco's autonomy, with discussions centered on the Roman Catholic cathedral in June and potential economic benefits.
Rita Hayworth and Columbia Pictures settled a breach of contract suit out of court. Both sides dropped the case. Hayworth will return to work at 12,500 dollars weekly and a second Isadora Duncan life story film will be produced by her company and released by Columbia.
Miss Kelly, American, is the anticipated bride of Rainier of Monaco as the Ball of Charity unfolds in New York. The gala features red and white Monaco colors, a fashion show, ballet, and prizes, with 1,000 guests at $35 each and a focus on the marriage to occur after Easter in Philadelphia.
The Senate subcommittee pressed a controversial inquiry into political beliefs with witnesses challenging press freedoms. Eastland overruled objections and warned contumacious witnesses about contempt charges. Indiana and Illinois politics dominated with Gov Stratton announcing re election plans and Indiana officials seeking federal aid for roads and an Ohio River toll bridge near New Albany.
County Building Inspector James A. Shartz reports the first 1956 permit applications approved. Permits cover two new homes and a service station at the intersection of Ind 37 and Ind 288 east of Elwood. Total value $49,000, with one home at $20,000 and the station at $24,000.
K O C Plans and former Indiana Serra Club president Alerding of Fontiobe Ensley Manufacturing Indianapolis belongs to St Pius X Council. He is married with five children and will discuss Religious Vocations at the Communion breakfast served by the Ladies of the Knights of Columbus with Grand Knight Shaffer presiding.
The will of 88 year old Fred P. Cotter of Indianapolis filed in Probate Court gives 71500 in Rushville property to fund an annex for the city county hospital. Cotter died Tuesday and the annex is to be named for his grandfather Dr. Jefferson H. Helm.
The piece reports Tempo noting the lowest case count since 1951 with 28,386 cases. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy calls the Kamin contempt acquittal ludicrous and calls for Judge Aldrich to recuse. Tito and Nasser denounce blocs and push nonalignment as peaceful, active policy. A Chinese student held in a Missouri hospital is to be deported, with transit visa arranged via Hong Kong for Liu Yung Ming.
The report lists 413 Americans under arrest in Red China after 27 released. Names include Rev. John W. Clifford of San Francisco, Rev. Fulgence Gross of Chicago, Rev. John A. Houle of Glendale, Rev. Paul J. Mackensen of Pittsburgh and Baltimore, and others. Downey and Fecteau were captured when a plane was shot down in 1952. Bishop Ambrose Pinger and Hugh Redmond Jr. are among the noted detainees with various origins across the United States.
The measure faces a threat from Rep. Adam Clayton Powell who may attach an anti segregation rider. Supporters fear the House approval of the New York Negro’s amendment to bar federal grants to districts defying the Supreme Court order could kill the bill. Officials say 370000 more classrooms are needed nationwide and birth rates will triple the shortage in five years without federal aid. The White House Conference on Education endorsed direct federal aid to states by about 2 to 1.
Local authorities report the arrest of a Indianapolis woman and Ernest Huffman for assault and battery with intent to commit a felony. They are connected to the December 31 beating of Lester Rumler, who suffered severe injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition but improved last night. Huffman remains jailed.
Wedeking recounts a private April meeting where Rardin pressed to transfer turnpike survey funds and hinted at cash in advance. Bardin says political pressure from Alvi Cast and Charles Halleck influenced his vote. Rardin contends Wedeking proposed a trap and discussed insurance bonds, while Peters opposed the transfer.
Craig warns a promise to fund new buildings can rebound on the maker as the program falls $130 million behind schedule plus $9 million due to inflation. Enrollment now exceeds expectations by about 11 percent, while the initial plan targeted 80 million dollars for Indiana, Purdue, and other state colleges.
Senate Armed Services Committee will scrutinize top Defense officials next week behind closed doors over the U S race to develop the intercontinental ballistic missile. Chairman Richard B Russell says he once believed the U S led but now fears Russia may have closed the gap. He urges spending to ensure the U S keeps the lead.
Mrs Anna Hodson 77 formerly of this vicinity died Friday in St Josephs Hospital Kokomo after long illness She was born in Madison County Dec 16 1878 and moved to Kokomo in 1934 Survived by husband Benjamin two sons a daughter sister seven grandchildren and one great grandchild Services Monday at Ellers Funeral Chapel with burial at Lane Memory Gardens in Kokomo.
Harold Norton longtime Delco Remy employee and Boy Scout leader is named mayor and active in local Democratic circles. Von G CochranGuide Lamp employee and UAW CIO member is named secretary to the board and active in Young Democrats. Fred Casady Anderson Daily Bulletin sports editor, longtime city parks recreation director, reappointed to post.
The accused evaded $5,000 raised by local business men for a benefit stage show, then fled town with the funds without providing accounting to sponsors. Judge Stewart reserved ruling on the motion to quash the affidavits.
Informants report President Eisenhower authorized upcoming nuclear experiments after consultations with the chief executive. Congress grants authority for tests at the Eniwetok Bikini proving grounds in the Marshall Islands despite Soviet propaganda concerns.
Readable items note services today at 2 30 p m for Mrs Martha Alice Hamilton former Delco Remy employee in Richmond. Revival at North Anderson Pilgrim Holiness Church continues through Jan 15 with Rev Denton. Funeral notices for Elizabeth Cowgill and Jay Alldredge reference services in Anderson and Memorial Park burial.
Services for James W. Lynch founder of Lynch Corporation will be held today at 10 a.m. at Kirby Funeral Home Indianapolis with entombment at Crown Hill Cemetery Lynch Mausoleum in Indianapolis. Mrs Mary Sunderland 76 Cridersville Ohio mother of Mrs Lester Gilliam will have services today at 2 p.m. Bailiff Funeral Home Cridersville with burial in Spencer ville Ohio.
Tony Polumbo prominent Northern Indiana philanthropist and Sir Knight of Anderson Council 563 Knights of Columbus died Thursday in Logansport. He received the Outstanding Catholic Law Award for Indiana last year for service to St. Joseph’s Hospital and the State Mental Hospital. A large Knights delegation from this city will attend his funeral in Logansport on Monday.
The U S Navy plans another night attempt to free the 3 000 ton destroyer Basilone from mud near Cape Henry Beach The vessel carried 120 tons of ammunition and 120 000 gallons of fuel oil to lighten its draft from 19 feet After grounding in high winds Friday the Big Mo Missouri incident is recalled six years ago this month in nearby waters
At 10 40 a m Sunday the Arrow Heights Church of God hosts Rev Gene W Newberry who speaks on Health and Healing The 9 30 a m Sunday School and 6 p m Youth Fellowship precede the 7 p m sermon In Evening Worship the message is Entering A Kingdom by Rev Newberry
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