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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1956
Page
1
British newspapers alarmed by Dulles comments on approaching war’s brink without crossing the edge. The Washington bureau chief at Time-Life weighs in on the policy and its global implications.
U S officials spar over a Life magazine piece on Dulles with Senate critic Humphrey calling the remarks a distortion of history. Dean Acheson warns against foreign policy conducted by hucksterism as Britain and Democrats condemn the article.
Residents report remarks backing and opposition to Life magazine coverage of Dulles. The article credits him with the Madison County Chapter and a controversial display of anti diplomacy tied to a 1780s Europe parallel, with Lincoln White declining to comment.
The grand jury will resume Monday as Rollie M. Moren, examiner for the State Board of Accounts, testifies. Moren had previously audited Bardin who served as Jasper County auditor, uncovering irregularities totaling 7320 dollars.
A local postal credit union organized under state banking laws and chartered in 1929 invites all post office employees railway mail clerks and retired members to join. The leadership includes co chairmen Hanaford Kellen and Thomas Deaton guiding program and reservations with a board of directors Arthur F. Busby president Robert Bagel vice president Charles Saunders treasurer Howard Dalton assistant treasurer Gordon Gwinn secretary along with credit committee Kenneth Yeager chairman Mark Thorp Malcolm Stewart supervisory committee Kellen chairman Robert Reveal and Lee Spell.
The Union Officials Local 662 at 12th and Main Sts will hear a welcome address by Ernest W. Coburn a former Sub-Council member active with Local 662 at Guide Lamp during today’s 10 a.m. preliminary meetings. Madison County Sheriff Joe L. Brogdon will speak as well with Frank Teague and George Bannister named as local delegates to the conclave.
The indictment lists Stanley A. Gusciora 36 serving time in Pittsburgh, Joseph Banfield 45 who died last year, Anthony Pino 48 sought by authorities, Michael V. Geagan 47 longshoreman, Vincent J. Costa 41, Joseph F. McGinnis 52, Adolph Maffie 44, Henry Baker 49, and Thomas F. Rich among others in connection with a major robbery probe.
William W Atkinson 67 a retired Pennsylvania Railroad engineer died at his home 2241 Crystal St after five years of poor health. Funeral services are Sunday at 3 p.m. at North Anderson Church of God with burial at East Maplewood Cemetery. He lived in Anderson most of his life and was a life member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Engineers. Surviving are his wife Gladys, two sons Maurice and Herbert, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Reports indicate the United States planned a high altitude H-bomb test in Nevada last year. Sources say the new “middleweight” device targets enemy airfields and would differ from prior ground shots. Russia reportedly delivered a heavy bomber test on November 22.
Freezing temperatures across Florida killed an estimated 25 million dollars of crops in south Florida and caused fatal heater fires. Schools closed while the Weather Bureau predicted a warming trend by Sunday afternoon. Frost and freezing lingered in farming areas as 500000 tourists fled coastal beaches.
The Bricker Amendment sparks nationwide debate over treaty power and constitutional supremacy. In 1952 Dulles warned treaties can override the Constitution and shift powers from Congress to international bodies. In 1954 the George Amendment substitutes Baker proposals, but lack of one vote blocks two thirds for constitutional change. Sixty senators support the George plan, split 30 Democrats and 30 Republicans, with a 13 Republican minority.
In 1955 Sen Brigker introduced a modified amendment and on May 23 the Senate Judiciary Sub- committee approved the resolution, but the full committee did not act before adjournment. The American Guard plans to distribute free tickets to the February 9 debate to the general public.
The report shows Chamber and city finances with a slight decline from 8 815 180 to 8 815 180 dollars. Postal receipts fall from 981 182 in 1954 to 894 113 in 1955. Poor relief from the trustee’s office drops with 292 cases and 55 078 aid dollars in 1955 versus 452 cases and 60 299 in 1954. Births rise to 2 202 and deaths increase to 656 while welfare distributions fall from 330 150 to 297 826. December employment at 32 factories reaches 28 150 workers, up from 23 495 in 1954. Auto sales in December total 207 new and 483 used vehicles. Last quarter 1953 firms employed 27 479 people, vs 22 347 in late 1954, and semi annual 1955 employment is 26 624 versus 21 832 in late 1955.
Gov. Robert F. Kennon of Louisiana branded a federal inter state order to desegregate public waiting rooms illegal and ordered state, parish, and municipal officials to resist enforcement, arguing the 10th amendment reserves such regulation to states. The report notes Southern cities' mixed compliance as the debate over Civil Rights progress continues.
On opening day two Democrats filed nomination papers at the secretary of state's office in the Statehouse. Patrick Napoleon Henry O York of Dover, 77, led with ballot qualification and support as favorable to Gov. G Mennen Williams. Emile A Marcoux of Manchester pledged to Sen Kefauver opens a three day tour as supporters debate pledged versus favorable delegates and Eisenhower’s slate positioning.
Perker said Written Consent became necessary after Lake County Prosecutor Met ro Holoyachka circulated petitions following the entry of Sen. Estes Keleauver in the Democratic primary. Gov. Craig plans to run for President unless asked not to by the President. Parker ruling requires explicit consent to be entered.
Five evangelists T. Ed McCully Roger Youderian Nathaniel Saint James Elliott and Peter Fleming were killed by Auca and Jivaro tribes near Ecuador's jungle frontier. The plane used by the missionaries remains at the scene as a monument the government expressed condolences and attempts to clarify the tragedy continue.
Edward T. Scott 72 died at home after a short illness in Madison County. Alonzo Pat Clark 73 a retired toolmaker died at home in Anderson. Charles J. Reddington 52 died of a heart attack at his Madison Ave. residence. Edna E. Ferguson 72 died at a sister’s home with services planned in Jeffersonville and Anderson connections. Grace R. Smith former Anderson resident died in Beverly Hills. Mrs. Eliza Sporleder died in Batesville Hospital with Holton services pending.
Obituary notices list Rebecca Druzilla Rather of Keystone Heights and others including Roy Lee Henson and Claire Wirt. Services are scheduled in Keystone Heights Canton N C and Muncie with burial plans in Spring Hill and Memorial Park Cemeteries. Other notices include Clarkson Moorman of St Louis and Earl L. Davis of Anderson with funeral details and survivors named.
Leonard E. Moore 30 of Daleville dies after a two month illness. Funeral services Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Polshemus and Shirey Funeral Home with burial in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today. Samuel T. Harless 82, former Centerville resident, dies in New Castle. Rites at Condo and Son Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. today. Burial in Harlan Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Charles Pollock of 402 W 271st St died at home yesterday at 8 p m after a months long illness. Born in Akron Indiana he lived in Elwood and Florida before moving to this city in 1951. A cabinet maker by trade he worked for Stottlemeyer Lumber Co. Survived by widow Minnie three daughters Mary Hiatt Anderson Alice Shaw Tampa and Charlene Johnson Anderson four grandchildren three great grandchildren two brothers Thomas Pollock Peru and George Pollock Rochester three sisters Lizzie Faunce Cora Jacobs both of Peru and Roy West Kokomo. Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Wisconsin farmers get half their income from milk totaling 3,502,000,000 annually in 1954. Governor Lee, earning 10,000 dollars salary, says he refuses to pay tax on undisclosed investment income while mailing a tax report to the Internal Revenue Service and inviting legal action to test constitutional questions.
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