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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1956
Page
2
Editorial supports President Eisenhower's call for a two front attack on classroom shortages. It backs direct federal grants to spur state and local efforts and a $750 million, five year bond support program for municipalities and school districts. It warns against federal overreach while urging Congress to consider the plan seriously.
The Anderson Retail Association announced its 1956 committee appointments under president A W Heckaman. The lineup includes a downtown traffic relief parking committee and a personnel and employee relations panel to improve service for shoppers, showing diverse community interests beyond merchandising events.
Earl L. Davis longtime observer at the United States Weather Bureau station at Philadelphia Quartz Works in Anderson is remembered for four decades of diligent service. A Madison County resident, he began his role in early adulthood and contributed to the community's comfort and education. Local mourners honor his passing this week.
Revenue agents trap two moonshiners in southwest Virginia as they raid a rural farm still. Drew Pearson interviews captives on camera and describes the operation, yields, and the dangers of bootlegging in the region.
An essay discusses U.S. warmongering charges and global arming. It suggests a national conference on American propaganda free from political publicity could aid the American cause.
Rex L. Hidy retires as editor of the Hammond Times after 50 years with the paper. Carl M. Davidson succeeds him, bringing decades with the Gannett group and prior leadership at the Danville and Knickerbocker News papers.
A Louisville man died Friday after a five-vehicle collision on U S 31 in Crothersville Indiana. State Police tentatively identified the victim as a Beaver who died in the crash.
A psychologist describes rating scales for husbands and wives based on 50 merits and 50 faults. Howard and Janet illustrate how self view shifts when partners share honest feedback from 600 interviews. Readers are invited to request the tests with a stamped return envelope.
A health advisory urges avoiding spreading respiratory infections through moisture droplets when coughing sneezing or talking. It promotes masks covering coughs and keeping five feet apart, and instructs readers to mail for two mask designs and to address questions to Dr William Brady.
The Herald offers a remedy for missed copies. Call 35371 before 9 A. M. for a same day replacement via special messenger. If Sunday delivery fails, visit a nearby seller, sign a complaint, and receive a free copy.
Twelve cars driven by Westinghouse supervisors were damaged as about 69 pickets hurled rocks and coal at the plant entry. Five windows were shattered and twelve bodies dented. no injuries were reported. Supervisors met inside the plant for the second night despite the strike. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers members are linked to the national strike that began October 17. Edmonton, Alberta, noted in text.
Saturday radio segment highlights music and talk across programs with host Jack Nest focusing on life stories and late day features. The schedule notes broadcast at 4 09 PM and includes Welk as part of the lineup.
Channel 6 broadcasts include Lil Bowling at 00, Basketball at 430, To Be Announced at 3 00, Buffalo Bill Jr at 5 30, Bill Hichock at 6 00, Hoedawn at 7 00 and Midwest Hayride thereafter.
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