Knowland Opts Not to Seek Re-Election or Presidency
California Senator and Republican leader Knowland announces he will not run for governor next year while considering a 1960 presidential bid. He cites family time and ongoing duties as Oakland Tribune assistant publisher, and says no plans to give up Senate leadership. His decision could impact California’s support for Nixon and Knight’s re-election.
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California
Knowland
White House
Eisenhower
Senate
Oakland
Calif
Tribune
Earl Warren
Hiram Johnson
Congress
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Taft
Nixon
GOP
Goodwin J. Knight
Excelsior Institute advertises non surgical glandular treatment
Past patients from numerous communities report relief from back pains fatigue and loss of vigor attributed to glandular inflammation. The Excelsior Institute offers a free book explaining non surgical treatments and invites a no obligation address to Excelsior Institute Dept 2263 Excelsior Springs Missouri.
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Excelsior Institute
Excelsior Springs
Peiping Premier Visits Moscow to Discuss Unrest
Chou En Lai arrived in Moscow to act as a trouble shooter for the Communist bloc amid unrest. He condemned Eisenhower's Middle East doctrine and planned three days of talks with Soviet leaders before visits to Poland and Hungary.
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Peiping
Moscow
Chou En-Lai
Chou
Kremlin
Eisenhower
Middle East
China
Tito
Poland
Hungary
Krieg-Lighted
Nikolai A. Bulganin
Communist Party
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Russia
Soviet Union
Britain
France
Israel
Egypt
U.S.A
Erskine Honored With Distinguished Service Award
Native of Anderson Carl Erskine, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, will receive the Distinguished Service Award at the Junior Chamber of Commerce Founders Day dinner Jan. 17. A nine season Dodger veteran with two no hit no run games, he set a World Series strikeout record with 14 in 1953. He is active in faith based youth work and community service, joining Masons Kiwanis and Jaycees.
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Anderson
Erskine
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Anderson High School
U.S. Navy
Danville
Ill
Fort Worth
Tex
Dodger
Montreal
Dodgers
Christian Fellowship of Athletes
First Baptist Church
Masonic Lodge
Kiwanis
Jaycees
Thomas A. Dooley
M.D
St. Louis
Carl D. Erskine
Ind
Brooklyn Dodgers
Millard Harmon
Auburndale
Mass
Robert C. Liebenow
Wilmette, Ill
Chicago Board of Trade
Frank W. C. Leo
Honolulu
Hawaii
Richard Foote Pederson
New York
Department of State
U. S
United Nations
John Patterson
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Albert L. Patterson
Phenix City
Robert Eugene Richards
Laverne
Calif
Hugh E. Stephenson Jr
Columbia
Richard T. Whitcomb
Hampton
Crash At Crossing Kills Elderly Couple
An elderly couple, Asa A. Scott 72 and Pearl 76, died when a New York Central freight train struck their car at a Pittsboro crossing in Danville Indiana. The car was hurled about 80 feet. the crossing lacked flashing lights though a bell rang. The engineer said he did not see the vehicle until impact at 40 mph.
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Danville
Ind
New York Central
Pittsboro
Asa A. Scott
Litton
Pearl
Leon Bayliss
Scott
John L. Marity
Indianapolis
Scotts
Joseph Crist Dies Suddenly at 54 in Indiana
Joseph Anthony Crist 54 died of a heart attack Monday at his home near Alexandria Indiana. Born January 29 1902 in North Vernon he worked 20 years for Ford Motor Company in Detroit before moving to a farm in Alexandria and later working two years at National Gypsum Company. He was a Catholic and married Bertha Foster July 21 1936. Funeral rites set for 9 am Thursday at St Marys Catholic Church with burial in Park View Cemetery. Rosary at 7 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Alexandria
Joseph Anthony Crist
Ind
North Vernon
Emil
Sarah Crist
Bertha Foster
Crist
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
National Gypsum Company
Davis and Strider
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Robert Sorg
Park View Cemetery
Madison County Commission selects Swain president and Lewis on planning board
The Madison County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at the courthouse. Truman Swain was named commission president and Guy Lewis was named commissioner on the Madison County Planning Board. Clifton D. Paddock, recently sworn in from the middle district, was present along with members discussed minor business and early spring projects.
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Madison County Board of Commissioners
Truman Swain
Guy Lewis
Madison County Planning Board
Swain
Lewis
Clifton D. Paddock
Middle
Minister and son killed in Illinois crash near Mount Vernon
A 24 year old minister Robert L. Melvin and his 4 year old son Kevin were killed when their car veered off Ill 37 five miles south of Mount Vernon. Melvin pastor of the Church of God north of Waltonville.
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Mount Vernon
Ill
Here
Robert L. Melvin
Church of God
Waltonville
Kevin
Craig Message Scheduled Indianapolis
Gov. Craig will address the 1957 Legislature at noon Friday in Indianapolis. he is nearing the end of his term. Gov elect Harold W. Handley, who takes over Monday, will deliver his message the next day at 11 a.m. EST.
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Craig
Indianapolis
Harold W. Handley
Drowns in sump behind his Clinton home
W Frank Reed a 70 year old resident of St Bernice drowned in 16 inches of water in a sump he was repairing behind his Clinton Indiana home Monday. Nellie Reed his wife found him head down in the water and Coroner Nick Karanovich ruled the death accidental.
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Clinton
Ind
Frank Reed
St. Bernice
Reed
Nellie
Nick Karanovich
COLONAID Laxative Promises Overnight Constipation Relief
A promotional pitch explains a thrifted colon causing constipation and touts COLONAID as a safe, effective bulk laxative. It claims it relieves chronic constipation overnight, tones the colon, and is safe during pregnancy, costing 98 cents for a 60 tablet package.
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Colonaid
Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties
Willis Whisler a farmer and livestock trader died at Memorial Hospital Greenfield at 76. Surviving wife Bessie and six children plus many relatives. Funeral arrangements at Wilkinson Funeral Home and burial at McCray Cemetery. Howard Hersberger died at home near Lapel aged 88. funeral Tuesday at Lapel Methodist Church with burial in Brookside Cemetery.
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Willis
Shorty) Whisler Wilkinson
Willis (Shorty) Whisler
Wilkinson
Memorial Hospital
Greenfield
Wilkinson and Markleville Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Hancock County
Bessie
Gertrude Goudy
Betty Relford
Velma Harris
Kennard
Bertha Seely
Augusta Medlin
Hershel
Lafayette
Bar
Shirley
Charles Whisler
Jesse Whisler
John Whisler
Hazel Childers
Anderson
Nellie Sparks
Mary Whisler Wilkinson
Condo and Son Funeral
Floyd Goudy
Church of Christ In
Herman Lippert
McCray Cemetery
Lapel
Howard Hersberger
Lapel Methodist Church
Garfield Steedman
Brookside Cemetery
Death of Kenneth A Gaither Former Pendleton Resident
Kenneth A Gaither former Pendleton resident died Sunday in Norfolk Virginia at 915 Westerman Ave He was a retired U S Navy member born near Lapel and lived near Pendleton before moving to Norfolk 30 years ago Survived by wife Rose two children four grandchildren a sister an aunt Myrtle Sommers Pendleton and several cousins in Pendleton Funeral services and burial will be held in Norfolk Wednesday.
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Kenneth A. Gaither
Pendleton
Westerman Ave
Norfolk
U.s.navy
Mr. Gaither
Lapel
Rose
Myrtle Sommers
Margaret Johnson
Margaret Louise
Peggy) Johnson
Anderson
Eau Gallie
Fla
Laura W. Lacs
Johnson
H. W. Johnson
Florida
Michael
Patrick Johnson
H. T. Stephenson
Indiana University
Nuckols and
Death Notice for Mrs Esther Myers of Elkhart
Pendleton Mrs Emma Maguire of Pendleton receives word her aunt Mrs Esther Brenneman Myers of Elkhart died January 5. Survived by John Maguire Glen Mitschelen Letha Pletcher all of Anderson and Jennie Huntzinger of Pendleton, grand nieces and nephews.
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Pendleton
Emma Maguire
Esther (Brenneman) Myers
Elkhart
John and
Charles Maguire
Glen Mitschelen
Letha Pletcher
Anderson
Jennie Huntzinger
Missionary Rev Charles Ashley to Speak at Colonial EUB
The Rev Charles Ashley Evangelical United Brethren missionary to China on furlough will address the Anderson group of EUB churches at Colonial EUB Church 31st and Noble Sts Wednesday at 7 pm. The meeting is open to the public and he will discuss activities in Communist China and Hong Kong with reports from his time in Hong Kong. He notes missionaries in Hong Kong face travel restrictions after furloughs.
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Charles Ashley
United Brethren
China
United States
EUB
Noble Sts
Anderson
Ashley
Hong Kong
Man Kills Wife in Suspected Accident with Shotgun
In Kokomo Indiana a 67 year old man Grover Biddle shot his 52 year old wife Ollie with a 12 gauge shotgun given at Christmas. Police say it appears accidental as Biddle thought shells were gone after returning from a hunting trip. Ollie died en route to St Josephs Hospital.
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Kokomo
Ind
Grover Biddle
Ollie
St. Joseph's Hospital
Orestes Woman Lula Little Dies of Burns
Mrs. Lula Little 80 of Orestes died at Mercy Hospital Fort Wayne from second and third degree burns suffered when her clothing ignited near a stove. A longtime Orestes resident born April 2 1876 she was married to John Morgan Little who died in 1949. Funeral services will be conducted at the Orestes Baptist Church with burial in Park View Cemetery Alexandria.
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Orestes
Lula Little
Mercy Hospital
Flwood
Pearl Jarrett
James Jarrett
Little
Strawtown
John Morgan Little
Orestes Baptist Church
Lewis Henninger
Park View Cemetery
Alexandria
City Council Orders Review Of Police Shifts Plan
Mae Roberts cites city policemen shift changes every 28 days as ordered by the Safety Board. The Council directs Clerk Ernest Coburn to meet Chief Morgan with the Council committee and Safety Board to discuss the order. Committee members include Louis S. Dietzen chair, Roland Maine, and Farrell Wilson. The panel is to learn the Safety Board’s purpose and report at the next regular meeting Tuesday.
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Safety Board
Ernest Coburn
Chief Morgan
Council
Louis S. Dietzen
Roland Maine
Farrell Wilson
Wreck Victim Accidents From Sunday Snowfall and Cold
A 1.3 inch Sunday snowfall created slick streets and highways in the area. City and state crews spread chemicals to speed melting while weather officials note highs around 35 and lows near 26. Traffic dangers linger as snow remains likely through Wednesday. In Rosendale Wisconsin burglars struck the State Bank but found no cash and took $9.50 from a nearby filling station, say police.
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U.S
Anderson Sewage Treatment Plant
Hoosierland
Rosendale
Wis
Anderson Obituaries Francis L Shader Dies at 73 in Anderson
Francis L Shader 73 of 31 Urban Dr died at St Johns Hospital Sunday at 1 am. He retired from Delco Remy and lived in Anderson 14 years. Born Bardstown Ky Sept 11 1883 he belonged to St Marys Church and Knights of Columbus. Survived by widow Grace a brother Frederick Marine City Mich five sisters all in Anderson Funeral Home handling arrangements with services Wed 9 am at St Marys. Burial East Maplewood Cemetery. For publication likely in local obituary column.
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Francis L. Shader
Urban
St. John’s Hospital
Delco-Remy Division
Bardstown
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Grace
Frederick
Marine City
Mich
Carmelia Maloney
Assembly Fund names and key Indiana figures listed
Charles R Kellum of Mooresville C Wendell Martin of Indianapolis Richard C Ristine of Crawfordsville and Senators Robert P Obannon Cory don and Matthew E Welsh of Vincennes are named in Assembly Fund records. The excerpt identifies diverse political figures connected to Indiana finance and party leadership.
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Wayne
Charles R. Kellum
Mooresville
C. Wendell Martin
Indianapolis
Richard C. Ristine
Crawfordsville
Robert P. O'Bannon
Corydon
Matthew E. Welsh
Vincennes
Dulles Defends Middle East Program Amid Senate Hearing
In a jammed hearing, Secretary of State Dulles defended a Middle East plan to deter Soviet aggression and avert World War III. He warned miscalculation risk, said Congress may approve the doctrine soon, and noted Truman Hoover testifying decisions. Byrd asked about manpower cuts and U.S. power to intervene if needed. Former aides Acheson to testify. Marshall not yet responding.
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Dulles
Middle East
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
United States
Truman
Hoover
Dean Acheson
George C. Marshall
Russia
Mid-East
Committee
Thomas Gordon
D-Ii
Senate
William F. Knowland
Calif
Congress
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iHiday Funeral
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Delaware
Carl Erskine
Therm
Skotch
Central Indiana
Indiana
MT. Clemens
Continental Air Command
Bakalar Afb
Tenth Air Force
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Heckaman
Carl Cleaver
Paul Newbern
Herald
Joseph Crist
Madison
Esther Myers
Massengill
W. 8Th Dial
Mae Roberts
Elizabeth Sheets
Elizabeth Collins Sheets
Jackson St
St. John's Hospital
Hamilton County
Madison County
EUB Church
Clarence Sheets
Vern Collins
Clifton
William Sheets
Zelph Bradford
Ruth Cummins
Little Rock
Ark
Floyd Stinson
Baker Brothers
Chester Grace
Lapel Eub
Mendon Cemetery
Cylde Watson
Clyde Watson
36Th St
J. D. Hopper Supply Company
Joseph
Robert
William
Corolin Watson
Everett Lee
Middletown
Otho
Sells and Rowe
Claudeus Pyles
Church of the Brethren
East Maplewood Cemetery
Fred B. Herdering
Harold Rector
Rt. 6
Fadely
Ulmer
Bernard
Muncie
Frank
Greeville
Anna Haney
Leah
Waltz and Hiday
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Francis Kienly
St. Mary's Cemetery
George F. Lewis
12Th St
Wells County Hospital
Bluffton
New York Central Railroad
Michigan
Mt. Moriah
Free and Accepted Masons
Railroad Engineers Union
Clifford Lewis
Studio City
W. H. Bransford
Memorial Park Cemetery
Harrison Brown
Harrison (Shorty) Brown
Forkner
Mr. Brown
Troy
Baker Brothers Funeral Home
Boxer Brothers
East
Eleventh St
Eastern
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