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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
24
President Eisenhower on Monday forecast a small reduction in farm aid spending despite new federal efforts to lift rural incomes. He also predicted heavy losses on government crop surpluses in his annual budget report.
An advertisement invites Kansas City residents aged under 80 to apply for a $1,000 final expenses life policy from Old American Insurance Co. Postal reply via postcard or letter. Also included is a summary of U.S. agricultural spending projections and a March draft call detail from Washington.
In Paris ex Premier Mendes France and Communist leader Duclos debated to a massive crowd at the Palace of Expositions. The rally drew about 25 000 supporters with fierce exchanges and mixed judgments on who held the edge. Meanwhile Pierre Poujade emerged as a dramatic political figure, rallying small shopkeepers and artisans and drawing wide publicity as France contemplates his movement.
Madison County farmers report Indiana soil fertilization reaching 873,966 tons in the first six months of 1955. Leading the mix, the 1-4-4 ratio accounted for 437,518 tons, with 1-1-1 at 148,789 tons and 0-1-1 at 58,226 tons, per F W Quackenbush state chemist.
The New Hope club met at Mrs. Edna Allen’s home with Mrs. Nelle Inglis assisting. officers elected include Vera Rudy president and Jeanine Mason vice president. A Polio fund donation was made and hostess and contest prizes announced. WSCS met at the church with plans for a study group and devotions led by Mrs. Dorothy Maynard. next meeting Feb 9.
The piece notes that 25 to 35 percent of automobile crash deaths involve thrown passengers. It compares Poujade to a miniature Adolf Hitler from decades past, arguing his power remains largely potential. It warns that as a demagogue he could become a second Hitler if allowed significant national influence.
Franklin School PTA held a Saturday gathering in the school gym with Bruce Hiday as president. G R Osborn principal introduced Victor Huston as new fourth district vice president and a social hour featured Capt Theodore Peters of Deleo Remy giving a talk on home fire prevention.
Penn State researchers conduct a three year study funded by utility companies to curb damage from the pileated woodpecker. The large federally protected bird pecks wooden utility poles in heavy timber and mountain areas, weakening lines and prompting trials with painted poles near Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Daleville church women held a regular session with an extensive program. Miss Phyllis Farrow was a recent weekend guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leepers in Selma. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Caldwell hosted the Golden Chain class of the Methodist Church at their home recently.
The noon Rotary Club session at the YMCA will feature Harry Gruelle, Indiana Bell representative, discussing the Bell system solar battery. Richard Williams, program chairman, will introduce him.
A 10 year old girl in Methuen Massachusetts was ordered by the fire chief to write an essay titled The Hazards of False Alarms after sounding a false fire alarm at school. The incident highlights safety concerns and disciplinary action taken by local authorities.
Members of the East Side Community Club will meet tonight in regular session with Dr Gordon B Wilder as a principal speaker. Dr Wilder is active in city civic affairs and serves on the Anderson Board of School Trustees and chairs the Hospital Development Committee.
A new Cub Scout Pack No. 3020 sponsored by the Washington School PTA will hold its first meeting at 7 00 p m. Victor Maxwell is named chairman with an 18 member adult committee. James Collins serves as institutional representative and advancement committee member. Six weeks of Kikihawen Area Council training completed by most adults covers den and pack operations budgeting and record keeping. Cubmaster Silar Carper will induct the new boys tonight in the school gym.
A Penn State study showed instruction by television matched direct classroom methods in learning. Dr. R C Carpenter said students felt they learned about the same via TV courses in psychology chemistry and the psychology of marriage. Faculty noted less personal contact and fewer opportunities to ask questions.
Sir John Hunt, head of the Peak explore team that scaled Everest from Nepal, forecasts future Everest traverses from both sides with coordinated climbing. The lecture tour notes the Tibetan side is under Red China control. Bernardo Segall, Brazilian composer, wrote background music for NBC's The Sound and the Fury dramatization, with his wife Valerie Bettis acting in the play.
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