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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1955
Page
1
Gephardt is slated to speak at the Exchange Club dinner in the YMCA tonight, addressing the group on national policy and Central America. Don Wolf will introduce him as QT. White presides, with a brief business session beforehand.
Band and orchestra parents of Ander High School will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Music Annex to hear J Batley describe a trip to Washington for a Cherry Blossom Festival visit. The group seeks to raise seven thousand dollars to fund travel for band members and chaperones this spring.
An old health notice discusses glandular in health risks for men past forty. It claims fatigue, leg weakness, and vision loss may relate to a constitutional disease treated at the Excelstor facility. A free health book and contact details appear for readers seeking guidance.
A long report recalls Rep Cable Tailj and others proposing use of a surplus to reduce income tax, with bills aiming to shave rates as high as five percent and replace a gross income tax with a sales tax. The article notes opposition from Farm Bureau and chambers, plus a focus on delinquency linked to housing and parental guidance, mentioning officials and various legislative moves.
The report notes continued troop deployment in Europe with U S forces in six divisions. Eisenhower says defense will expand atomic weapon production facilities into the next fiscal year and by June 1950 the services will field about 46 000 aircraft versus 4 000 previously. The Army will keep its own planes and helicopters as the period ends with near full air force readiness and higher Navy Marine aircraft.
Fragmented OCR text references state mental facilities, steam cells, ward housing for tuberculosis patients, weather degrees, and a committee discussion. It mentions a Walter, a Hearn committee, Baker, and a large? effort tied to a 1957 era project and a state treasury surplus.
The article examines factors behind a drop in juvenile crime, noting a proposed 4 percent reduction linked to a new juvenile committee and work programs. It mentions school leaders and community figures coordinating efforts at local Browne schools and Catholic representatives, with workers operating incognito to study behavior patterns.
A long report details new tax provisions aimed at simplifying corporate accounting, speeding up payments, and tightening fraud penalties. It notes lower individual relief, while exemptions expand for crippled children funding and certain industries, with enhanced burdens on improper tax reporting.
The article reports Clare Boothe Luce praising Moriy Suelha's government while condemning Italian Reds and calling for curbs on communism. It notes her appeal in Washington for concessions and trade aims, and mentions Syngman Rhee's medical condition and U S Army hospital care. The South Korean government denies further details about the alleged situation.
The plan favors seven for business, two for shareholders, five for others, with accelerated depreciation enabling quick cost recovery. By front-loading write-offs, investors reclaim most of their money in a few years rather than over the asset’s full life, boosting short-run gains and encouraging production expansion.
Kansas City Ma Older readers 60 to 80 are told they can still obtain an extra $1,000 of life insurance to help with costs and emergencies. The ad promises no obligation and no home visits, inviting recipients to mail a postcard or letter with their age to Old American Insurance Co. Department UUSB1 Kansas City MO for free information.
Josephine Duncan, 62, former Anderson resident, died Saturday morning at her home in Joliet Illinois. Funeral arrangements note services at Second Methodist Church with interment in Memorial Park. She is survived by her widow Rose daughter Mrs Joe Altey and siblings including Mrs Donald Jarrett and Mrs John Burger.
Mrs Clara Elmore, 74, a lifelong Godfrey resident, died after a short illness. Her son Charles A Elmore and daughter Mrs Gerald Young are among survivors. A mixed trip with Miss McGuire and Brown preceded the burial at Greenlawn Park Cemetery. Services held at Park Cemetery. Godfrey officials denounced the shift of representation to an outside agent, flames of a “humility” dispute. Miss Martha Tinney of Knightstown was remembered with services in Richmond and burial at Glengrove Cemetery.
Wow Brownie reenters the United States three months before discharge following an extended delay. The report notes lingering travel and processing hurdles affecting his return timeline.
Matilda Sue Thomas, four, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burrell Thomas of Broadway, suffered severe burns in a home accident Sunday. She was taken to St. John's Hospital for observation and treatment where doctors report second degree burns covering a large portion of her body.
County auditor Jesse Ridde authorized sending notices to banks to submit proposals by February 14 to serve as depositories for county funds. The County Planning Board recently recommended rezoning land on Indiana 32 west of Raider Ave. Gilman street and alley vacation was turned over to three viewers for sale. Mrs Harald Achar spoke about possibly buying the old hospital on 100H Gt Rd White River for a future Girl Scout camp.
Fred L. Keffer died at Indianapolis time after brief illness at St John’s Hospital Anderson He was born in Madison County and lived on a farm south of town His body was taken to Finkler Brothers Funeral Home for services at 2 pm Tuesday conducted by Rev David Hancock Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery Surviving are two brothers William and Charles Keffer Rt 3 Anderson and two sisters Bessie Hefer and Minnie Eiler Also in Indianapolis Charles P Kendall died after falling from a stepladder 20 feet down stairs He was a custodian in an apartment native of Washington had lived in Indianapolis 20 years Work Comp and Public Liability Ins call Joe O'Neill
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