Nixon cites brink of war as test of policy
Vice President Richard Nixon backed Secretary of State Dulles on the brink of war warnings and said the Disen hower Dulles policy would endure after the current tempest. Senate investigators to hold closed hearings on reports Communists ran private GI Bill tuition schools. Senator Francis Case warned states lag in highway funds usage and interstate planning. The Vatican warns Catholics of a new Communist campaign in Italy amidst growing Catholic press attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Nixon
John Foster Dulles
Nixon
Korea
Senate
John L. McClellan
D., Ark
Francis Case
Case
Subcommittee
Vaticans
Mangan Declares Evergreen Park Temporary Capital of Empire
James T. Mangan, claiming a county deed to outer space, designated Evergreen Park in the Chicago area as the temporary capital of his empire. The designation was announced Monday from his home in the suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James T. Mangan
Evergreen Park
Long Distance Reception Due To Thermal Inversion
TV sets in Lahama picked up broadcasts from New York and Minnesota due to a rare thermal inversion described by the weatherman as extremely unusual. Regular want ads promise reliable sales, with Leedi Auto Electric offering new items like a $100 car for sale, urging readers to place their ads by dialing 35871.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahama
New York
Minnesota
Cissful
Torald
GM plans record 1956 capital outlay of 1 billion dollars
General Motors President Harlow H. Curtice told business leaders at a New York luncheon that GM will back its optimism with a record capital expenditure of one billion dollars in 1956, rising from 1955. He noted the plan supports continued national prosperity and employment across GM divisions including Delco Remy and Guide Lamp. Local GM officials joined the Motorama event to highlight the forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Curtice
Motorama
Harlow
Waltal
Delco-Remy
H. D. Dawson
General ‘Motors
Harlow H. Cities
Police Probe Thefts And Robberies Across City
Police and detectives continued a four day probe into a series of break ins and robberies. State detectives sought burglars who stole 18 guns and 10,000 rounds of ammunition from a home near Alexandria. A lone bandit is sought after an armed robbery at the Lines Doughnut Shop on Broad Way. A service station holdup attempt at 2245 Broad Way left Robert Wilson injured when knocked down. Police later reported a large dinner event at the Top Hat near Yorktown marking a State Police anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Broad Way
Vinita Redmond
Broadway
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Yorktown
Charles Philadelphia Quartz Company
Filmore Davis
Firma
Anderson
Grant St
Calumn 5 Company
Iwith
Chester L. Baker
Wand Chemicals
L. L. Stephens
Philadelphia Quartz Company
Jospeh Elkinton
Four Injured As Icy Highways Prompt Road Care Efforts
Four people were injured in traffic incidents during icy conditions on Sunday night on state route 67 near Anderson. Mayor Ralph Ferguson said Street Commissioner Earl Toombs had crews spreading cinders and chemicals at icy spots and dangerous grades Monday morning. Victims include Joe Melcher Jr. and Frankton gas station operator Robert Lee Neff, both involved in separate crashes. Neff faced charges in connection with a violent incident. he had been returned to Madison County from Cincinnati after surrendering to authorities.
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Ind. 67
Anderson
Ralph Ferguson
Earl Toombs
Joe Melcher Jr
State Rd
Robert Lee Neff
Frankton
Muncie
Vera Rosalies
West Edge
Neff
Getsip
Fortville
Melcher
Indianapolis
Son
Russell E. Stewart
Madison County
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mobster Informer Says Guilty In Brink's Case
INDIANAPOLIS UP A grand jury revisited the Statehouse bribe inquiry inviting new witnesses and asking State Auditor Bardin to testify. Prosecutor Tinder aims to release a special report by February as witnesses include Lt Gov Handley and others who claim limited prior contact with Governor Craig and Rardin’s role in pressuring Wedeking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Statehouse
Cutis Bardin
Tase
John Tinder
Tinder
Rardin
Albert Wedeking
Wedeking
William Sayer
Sebring
Fla
Craig
Tro Huntington
Jasper County
Bardin
Sayer
Huntington
Harold Handley
Handley
Wed
Judge Orders Innocent Pleas In Million Dollar Brink’s Hold-up
In Boston six alleged gang members were ordered to enter innocent pleas on armed robbery and conspiracy charges tied to the Brink’s holdup of January 17, 1950. Joseph F. McGinnis Anthony Pino Vincent Costa Henry Baker Michael Geogan and Adolph Maffie faced 320000 bail each for trial later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joseph
Specs) O’keefe
Daniel D. O'Brien
Joseph F. McGinnis
Anthony Pino
Vincent J. Costa
Henry Baker
Michael V. Geogan
Adolph
Jazz) Maffie
Brink
McGinnis
FBI
O'Keefe
George C. Sweeney
Suffolk County
New Retail Head Outlines 56 Program Plans For Retailers
A. W. Heckaman chair of the Anderson Retail Association outlined the 1956 program during a directors and officers meeting at the Anderson Hotel. He cited weekly area payrolls around 3 million dollars and expressed a favorable outlook for continued good business conditions. Warren Marshall, vice chair and program chairman, led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Heckaman
Anderson Retail Association
Anderson Hotel
Anderson
Heckaman
Warren Marshall
Flood Peril Eases On Coast
The Feather River flood crest reached 68.3 feet at Yuba City. Levees held and the river began a slow descent after inundating parts of the rich farm area. 33 people died in the Yuba City region and property damage exceeded 50 million dollars. Col. William P. Cassidy said the situation was not critical as soft levees faced pressure and rains continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Feather River
Yuba City
William P. Cassidy
Army
Eisenhower submits balanced 1957 budget to Congress
President Eisenhower sent a balanced 65.865 billion dollar budget for the 1957 fiscal year starting July 1. He urged utmost cooperation to keep it balanced and withheld general tax cut recommendations while projecting modest surpluses and continued growth in revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Capitol
Scout Council Seats Officers
At a meeting in the basement auditorium of the First Presbyterian Church a special election named officers for the newly organized Wapehani Girl Scout Council. Mrs. Robert E. Skinner was elected president for a two year term and is noted for her prominence in state Girl Scout affairs. Mrs. Graydon Hellman of Muncie was chosen as first vice president for a three year term and Mrs. Victor Heritage of Pendleton as second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Wapehani Girl Scout Council
Robert £. Skinner
Park Dr
Graydon Hellman
Muncie
Victor Heritage
Pendleton
Trains Detoured After 250-Ton Wrecker Crane Collapse
Pennsylvania Railroad trains rerouted through Anderson via New York Central lines yesterday after a 250 ton wrecker crane toppled onto both tracks near Philadelphia west of Greenfield. The crane, lifting a tank car of lard, was removed by additional derricks from Indianapolis and Richmond.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Anderson
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Greenfield
Indianapolis
Richmond
Dulles Criticism Peaks Over Brink of War Remark
Washington's political clash over Secretary of State Dulles grows as House Speaker Rayburn calls his brink of war statements dangerous and two Republicans defend him. Vice President Nixon downplays political impact while Life magazine quotes Dulles on near-wars in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dulles
House
Rayburn
Nixon
New York
Life Magazine
Bombay Riots After City Declared Separate State
Rioting erupted in Bombay after Nehru announced Bombay would become a separate state. Police fired on mobs oiling streets with debris and burning rubble. At least two wounded as 100000 workers struck earlier in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Nehru
More Slick Highways Predicted For State
Snow and ice linger as warmer weather reduces some hazard but experts warn of continued slick highways for pedestrians and drivers. Additional snow and icy conditions are forecast through Wednesday, with Indiana already hit by winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Worst Florida Cold In This Century Ends
Florida’s bitter cold wave ended with four deaths in gas filled homes and a $50 million crop loss for truck farmers. The Weather Bureau signaled warmth as tourists hit 75 degree beaches while farmers faced ruined crops from Palm Beach to the Keys. The Krohne family perished in a gas filled luxury home. two children and a visitor were treated, with a pregnant Mrs. Van Poyck at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Florida
Weather Bureau
Palm Beach
Florida Keys
Kathy
Karene
Ike's Name Entered In Illinois Primary
On the first day of filing for the April 10 Illinois primary Gov. William G. Stratton submitted petitions for Dwight D. Eisenhower with the maximum 3,000 names, including Stratton, his wife and all state elected officials. The piece notes Eisenhower may withdraw or enter, and reports MacArthur and Knowland entries as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond R. Coffey
Winois
United Press
Springfield
Ill
Eisenhower
Sen
William F.garded
Knowland
California
Stratton
Douglas Kent
MacArthur
GOP
Lar Daly
Chicago
Bce
William Jenner
Indiana
UTSS
William G. Stratton
Wisenhower
Indiana Bell Wins Fourth Consecutive Excellent Management Award
Indiana Bell Telephone Company received the Excellent Management citation for 1955. Manager J. E. Flanagan said it marked the fourth consecutive year the firm has earned the honor, awarded annually by the American Institute of Management. Four Indiana firms earned the distinction that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
J. E. Flanagan
American Institute of Management
The
Telephone Company
New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
Barn at St John s Hospital to Mr and Mrs Dale Alexander Alexandria a boy Mr and Mrs Dick Weaver 1900 Broadway a girl Mr and Mrs William Baker 2203 Peart St a girl Mr and Mrs Arland Datis 3207 Forest Terrace a girl Mr and Mrs John Bakher 1320 Lincoln St a girl Mr and Mrs Killes Hull 213 E sist St a girl Mr and Mrs James Kingery 4024 Sherman St a boy Mr and Mrs William Palmer 12 Milton Ave a girl Mr and Mrs Leion Coleman 1419 Cedar St a girl Mr and Mrs Lowell Johnson 1424 Main St a girl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Hospital
Dale Alexander
Alexandria
Dick Weaver
Broadway
William Baker
Peart St
Arland Datis
Forest Terrace
John Bakher
Lincoln St
Killes Hull
E. Sist St
James Kingery
Sherman St
William Palmer
Milton Ave
Leion Coleman
Cedar St
Lowell Johnson
Main St
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Guide Lemp
March of Dimes
Kathryn McGinnis
Ruth Weever
Bob Land
Jean Cox
Standing
Bob Green
Hubert Edwards
Cleo Hunt
Guy Lowderbough
Alent
Herold
TEMPO
Red School Inquiry
Federal Road
G. M
Ital Martons
Endre Marton
Associated Press
Hungary
Radio
Budapest
Jana
Kati
Juliann
James C. Allen
Brink’s
Mass
Allen
Robert Neff
Scout Council
Sens. Thye
W. Aly Plonsé
Holy Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church
Brooklyn
N.Y
Robert Thomas
James P. DeWolfe
Howard Melish
Molish
Ike
Illinois
Indiana Bell
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