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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1956
Page
17
Benjamin F. Fairless, president of the American Iron and Steel Institute, announced a three year expansion pushing U S steel capacity up by 15 million tons at an estimated cost of about 3 billion dollars. The program targets 1956 to 1958 with sizable new facilities and a surge in expansion pace.
Gen Matthew Ridgway says as Army chief he faced attempts to silence him and force political conformity in policy debates. He disputes Eisenhower’s Joint Chiefs confirmation and calls the budget a directed verdict amid earlier 1954 State of the Union claims. The Nautilus, first atomic submarine, averaged one dive daily in its first year aboard. See Wolf is at Groton being fitted, with more atomic submarines planned at Groton and Portsmouth and surface vessels in planning.
The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce said this week that Eisenhower’s budget program with multi million dollar recommendations for Indiana would cost Hoosiers more than 1.5 billion dollars in taxes.
Anderson Board of School Trustees met in regular session at the administration building with all members present. A special meeting is scheduled for January 26 at the administration office to act on special appropriations for building equipment and furnishings for the new South Side Junior High School. The board approved use of the Westvale school gym for the junior class.
A truck carrying 10 tons of eggs skidded on ice in Dunstable and broke through a barrier before tumbling 30 feet down an embankment. No eggs were broken in the fall.
The article recalls polite etiquette for praising actors with chatter in early American times. It then shifts to modern etiquette where many people discuss Want Ads as a quick, low cost way to get results. A housewife illustrates the Want Ads’ usefulness.
The ad notes a heavy duty Kenmore washer in good condition and sold after several calls. The advertiser claims the Want Ad was very satisfactory and directs readers to dial 5371 to ask for the Want Ad Girl.
Indiana Highway Chairman Virgil Smith told the Legislative Advisory Commission that a truck weight tax and higher licensing fees are needed to fund the logging road program. Lt. Gov. Harold Handley warned a plan must be ready for the 1957 General Assembly to prevent traffic jams and recovery lag compared with Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky. Smith said the state needs 85 million dollars beyond current income and opposes doubling the gasoline tax, arguing trucks should bear more of road-building costs and safety concerns demand heavier roads and more bridge spending.
Anderson Chamber of Commerce announces the creation of the Chamber Fire Prevention Committee led by Richard Howe with J. F. E. Flanagan as president and Howard G. Webb as vice chairman. Initial meeting set for February 1 to plan Fire Prevention Week observances and related activities.
Officials at the Anderson Banking Company were re-elected at a stockholders meeting this week. Melvin Slick was elected assistant cashier. The year’s activities included the Chesterfield branch’s establishment and capital and surplus increases to 900000 dollars each. Directors Berry W. Cooper, Sheldon B Cooper, H. I. Dawson, H. Wilber Hardacre, Wilbur J. Hulse, Earl L. Martin, C. A. Michel, Linfield Myers and C. E. Wilson Jr. were re-elected.
Anderson City Council met at City Hall for a brief January session. Mayor Ferguson requested three council members for the Off Street Parking Committee, with Melvin Biddle Earl Martin and Roland Maine named to serve. The body approved rezoning for Belvedere Addition lots 29 30 31 and paid $7335.18 to the Pennsylvania Railroad for prior freight bills. President Huntzinger said committee memberships would be announced at the February 21 meeting.
The Anderson Retail Association released its 1956 administrative committee rosters led by W U Heckaman. Committees include Clean Up Week chaired by Raby H Roberts with 12 members, Education chaired by Robert Callender with 6 members, Election chaired by Clair E Cal with 4 members, Finance chaired by Charles R Humphrey with 3 members, and Membership chaired by Burton G McCullough with 8 members. Also listed are Membership meetings chaired by Mr Kirkman with 3 members.
Indiana state police to halt warnings in moving violations policy as arrests rise. Supt. Frank A. Jessup announces 1955 traffic arrests at 124,520 with fines surpassing two million dollars. A car crash near Terre Haute kills 48 year old Iona Shorter.
Congress ordered two investigations into General Matthew Ridgway's charges that the Eisenhower administration cut Army strength for political reasons. Senate and House panels will hear Ridgway as Democrats push defense funding scrutiny amid administration pushback stressing economy and overall national security.
A Northeast Airlines passenger plane lost radio and instruments in a storm over Long Island circled for over two hours before landing at LaGuardia at 8 08 p m. Pilot Capt Robert Francis used a flashlight and a crude magnetic compass to guide the twin engine Convair back to the field with 75 minutes of fuel left. Co pilot Louis Balistra and stewardess Barbara Crowley aided passengers as the craft descended from 12 000 feet to 1500 feet in search of lights and landmarks.
Secretary of State Dulles backed away from Life magazine claims that the Eisenhower administration walked to the brink of war three times and averted it by strong action. He reaffirmed a policy of preventing war by avoiding miscalculation and pursuing peace through patience and conciliation amid congressional and allied controversy.
Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson said he never felt the United States was on the brink of war in Korea Indochina or Formosa. He called Dulles Life magazine brink of war catch phrase and warned there are many brinks in world affairs.
The Weather Bureau forecast for Wednesday predicts new snowfall in southern and central Indiana. Highs for the central state reach about 30 degrees with partly cloudy skies and snow flurries in Lake Michigan areas. State-wide highs 25 to 33 degrees, Lows 12 to 20 after Wednesday night. Local readings for the last 24 hours ranged 15 to 34 degrees.
President Eisenhower will hold a full-dress news conference Thursday and address GOP fundraising at a 9 p.m. CST closed circuit program Friday night, though aides say it is not a major speech. He will also meet reporters at 9:30 a.m. CST Thursday for his first White House news conference since his heart attack.
After a full day of juror examination for the first degree murder trial of Robert Lee Neff the Madison Circuit Court adjourned with the jury still incomplete Officials expect completion today Defense counsel questioned jurors on temporary insanity as a defense Neff is charged with the fatal beating of his wife Vera Rosalie at their Frankton home on May 13 Prosecutor Melvin Thornburg is slated to open for the state once a full panel is seated Also noted were actions over the past two days including the sentencing of three individuals.
Anderson YMCA officials finalized a week of events January 21 to 28 with Teen Time radio, an Anderson College open house, public hours, reserved dinners, and a busy schedule of speakers, open houses, sports, prayer services, and a grand square dance to close the observance.
C A Michel general manager of the Guide Lamp Division issued an annual report noting an optimistic 1956 outlook. The 1955 highlights include development and marketing of the T-3 Safety-Aim headlamp, a 64 000 square foot plant expansion, and increased employment as GM car production grows.
Mayor Ralph R. Ferguson's non-partisan Advisory Committee held its initial session at City Hall with the city’s chief executive leading. Four of five members attended, including James Lansberry, local attorney and Anderson Loan official, and Miller Huggins, a merchant and service club member.
Delco Remy announces Friday as the day for employees to contribute to the March of Dimes. Night shift workers will be solicited Thursday night and each canvasser will also sell tickets to polio dance events to be held in the area.
U S Senator Homer E Capehart of Washington Indiana will speak at the annual Lincoln Dinner in Madison County on February 9 at Lindes venue Linder's. Madison County Lincoln Club president William Chambers says Ralph Daly is general chairman and a county wide committee is forming to handle arrangements with George O Chambers and Harold J Anderson also active in planning.
A son was born at Rushville Memorial Hospital to the Rev. and Mrs. Harold Scott of Andersonville. The mother is the former Donna Lee Carpenter of Anderson.
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