Steel Expansion Plans Spark Nationwide Growth Push
The American Iron and Steel Institute says a three year expansion will raise U S steel capacity by 15 million tons at about 200 per ton, totaling roughly 3 billion, with 1956 to 1958 as the build period. Fairless notes 1946s $7 billion postwar spend and a rising yearly expansion pace. Ridgway challenges Defense Dept pressure and a Joint Chiefs misquote in Eisenhowers State of the Union. The Nautilus logs a year of atomic dives and further subs See Wolf Groton and Portsmouth plan atomic ships. Indiana Chamber of Commerce warns Eisenhower budget taxes Hoosiers over 1 5 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Fairless
American Iron & Steel Institute
Fairless
Theere
Matthew B. Ridgway
Army
Defense Department
Department
Ridgway
Eisenhower
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ridgway Contends, the Prsident
Joint Chiefs
Zevoeing
Navy
Groton
Conn
Portsmouth
N. H
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Hoosiers
Chamber
Anderson School Board Holds Regular Session
Members of the Anderson Board of School Trustees met in regular session at the school administration building with all members present. A special meeting was announced for January 26 to consider appropriations for building equipment and furnishings for the new South Side Junior High School. The board approved junior class use of the Westvale school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Board of School Trustees
G. E. Ebbertt
New South Side
Westvale
Truck Skids On Ice Plunges 30-Foot Embankment In Egg Haul
A truck carrying 10 tons of eggs slid on ice in Dunstable England and plunged down a 30 foot embankment, but no eggs were broken. The driver escaped unharmed.
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Dunstable
England
Want Ads Prove Quick, Inexpensive Help for Households
A nostalgic column shows how Want Ads deliver fast results at low cost. A Kenmore washer in good condition sold after several inquiries, demonstrating the ads’ value for busy households and prompting readers to dial for the Want Ad Girl.
Indiana highway chief pushes weight tax to fund roads
Indiana Highway Chairman Virgil Smith proposed a truck weight tax and higher fees to raise funds for road projects. He said 85 million dollars are needed to meet current requirements, suggesting a four cent gas tax as a possible source though he called doubling taxes unfair. The plan comes amid lagging state highway funding compared with neighboring states and follows testimony to the Legislative Advisory Commission chaired by Lt. Gov. and industry discussions on Fire Prevention Week activities and chamber committees planning spring events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Harold Handley
Virgil Smith
Compar
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
Handley
Smith
J. ©. Flanagan
Anderson Chamber of Comsources
Merce
Tor
Ruel Steele
Bedford
Howe
New Group
Howard G. Webb
M. E.vanmeter
Clarence Bowlin
Carl G .Campbell
C. C. Clark
M. Doyle
James Doyle
Thomas E. Foley Jr
Arthur Fontaine
Ivan L. Geiger
Jack Fowler
Howard Hines
Kenneth K. Horn
Chamber Agriculture Group
Walter C. Haynes
A. A. Behrens
Evan Wilson
Madison Co. Farm Bureau
Associated Press
Frank A. Jessup
Jessup
Vigo County
Terre Haute
Jona Shorter
William R. Burke
Petersburg
Wilson disagrees with Dulles on war brink claim
Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson rejects John Foster Dulles’s assertion that the U S faced the brink of war three times since 1953. He says Korea Indochina and Formosa were not that close and calls brink of war a catchphrase open to misinterpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Wilson
John Foster Dulles
United States
Twill
Korea
Indochina
Formosa
Dulles
Anderson City Council Holds January Session and Appoints Parking Committee
Mayor Ralph Ferguson asked the council to name three members to the mayor s Safe Street Parking Committee. Jesse Huntzinger named Melvin Biddle Dr Barlis Martin and Roland Maine to the panel which will include about 50 city representatives. The session approved rezonings for Belvedere Additions lots 29 30 31 and an ordinance for 7 335 18 to Pennsylvania Railroad freight bills from the prior administration. Huntzinger announced committee assignments would be revealed at the February 21 regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
City Hall
Ralph R. Ferguson
Jack Campbell
Ernest Coburn
J . Ferguson
Lmen
Jesse Huntzinger
Melvin Biddle
Barlis Martin
Roland Maine Ioj
Belvedere
Sith and
Main Sts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Huntzinger
Anderson Banking Company Officials Re-Elected
Officials announced re-election of the Anderson Banking Company board at a stockholders meeting. Melvin Slick was elected assistant cashier. The Chesterfield branch opened and capital rose to 900000 with a 900000 surplus. Directors Berry W. Cooper Sheldon B. Cooper H D Dawson H Wilder Hardacre Wilbur J. Hulse Earl L. Martin C A Michel Linfield Myers C E Wilson Jr were re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Banking Company
Melvin Slick
Chesterfield
Berry W. Cooper
Sheldon B. Cooper
H. D. Dawson
H. Wilder Hardacre
Wilbur J. Hulse
Earl L. Martin
C. A. Michel
Linfield Myers
C. E. Wilson Jr
Anderson Retail Association Names Committees For 1956 Activities
The Anderson Retail Association announces 1956 committees led by chairmen including FE Call and John L. Crisler. Key groups cover Finance Clean Up Week Membership Education and officer roles with multiple vice chairs and named members across the association. Deadline details and full lists appear in the page 2 column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Retail Association
Admin Rossen
Robert Beebe
Wasren Park
U. W
Clair FE. Call
Heckaman
Anman
John L. Crisler
Retail Association
Miller Huggins
Joseph H
Mattingly
Charles R. Hum
Chrey
John Notting
Followham
Warren
Raby H. Rob Marshall
Etts
al Behrens
Burton G. McCul
Arthur Kimm
Charleslough
Wilbur Roby
Durgan
Robert E. Miller
Jackj
W. Tom Walker
Foland
Worace Lee
L. J. Jutzae
Kirkman
Warren Marshall
George Harrison
Harry Jones Francis Creek
Frank Epply
Mr. Education
Robert Callender
Philip Deck
C. J. Phillips
Robert Calchairman
Mike Martin
Morris’ Picass
Airliner Lost In Storm Lands Safely After 2 Hours
A Northeast Airlines passenger plane bound for New York circled in a snowstorm for over two hours after its radio and instruments failed. With only a flashlight and crude magnetic compass, the pilot ground-hopped to LaGuardia amid scattered lights and landmarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northeast Airlines
Boston
LaGuardia
New Snowfall Seen For South Central Indiana
The Weather Bureau forecast expected new snowfall in southern and central Indiana with daytime highs around 20 degrees in the central region. Partly cloudy skies with lake effect snow flurries were projected for Thursday as statewide highs range 25 to 33 degrees and Wednesday night lows dip to 12 to 20 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Lake Michigan
Eisenhower to hold news conference and Friday GOP dinner
President Eisenhower will host a full-dress news conference Thursday and speak Friday night at Republican Salute to Eisenhower dinners nationwide. The 30 minute program runs 9 p.m. CST, with the last eight minutes devoted to a fund raising address. He will not frame it as a major speech and will not discuss a second term then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Hagerty
Democratic Party
Presiden Truman
Key West
Fla
Ridgway Targeted by Dual Inquiries Over Defense Policy
Washington report states Congress will compel Gen. Matthew Ridgway to testify as part of two inquiries into defense funding and political considerations affecting Army strength. Senators and representatives plan hearings while defense officials defend national security’s broader context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Matthew W. Ridgway
Eisenhower
Dennis Chavez
D-Nm
Gsid
Senate Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Army
Jinto
Robert L.P. Sikes
D-Fla
Ridgway
House Appropriations
Ridaway
Charles E. Wilsons
New York
John Foster
Dulles
Jury Yet to Complete Panel in Neff Murder Trial
After a full day of juror examination in the first degree murder case of Robert Lee Neff the Madison Circuit Court adjourned with the panel still incomplete Officials expect verdicts or completion of the jury today Defense attorney Paul Kelley questioned jurors on temporary insanity as a defense The case stems from the fatal beating of Neff s wife Vera Rosalie at their Frankton home last May 13 Prosecutor Melvin Thornburg is ready to open the state s case once a jury is selected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Neff
Frankton
Madison
Paul Kelley
Neff
Vera Rosalie
Plans For YMCA Week Observance Here
Officials of the Anderson YMCA finalized events for YMCA Week January 21 to 28 led by J B Wartin and Alan Egly. Activities include Teen Time radio broadcast open house at Anderson College, public hours, dinners by reservation, and a line service. Daily programs feature speakers, athletics, prayer services, open houses, youth group events, a swimming exhibition, and a Grand Square Dance to close the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Ymca
J. B. Wartin
Alan Egly
Anderson College
Mulberry
YMCA
Civic Club
Finance Group
National Ymca
Dulles retreats on brink of war remark
Secretary of State Dulles backed away from a Life magazine quote saying the Eisenhower administration walked to the brink of war three times. He defended a policy to prevent war by avoiding miscalculation and pursuing every honorable course to peace amid congressional and allied criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dulles
Eisenhower
Congress
America
Life Magazine
St. Paul
Minn
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Time- Life
James Shepley
Korea
Indochina
Formosa
C Ommunists
United
Plane lands at LaGuardia after 3 hour Instrument failure
Pilot Capt Robert Francis says the Convair landed safely at LaGuardia after losing all instruments and radio two hours late from Boston due to an electrical failure. Co pilot Louis Balistra and 19 passengers endured a tense drift 20 miles northwest of Montauk Point before reaching the field. Stewardess Barbara Crowley praised for comforting passengers during the dark flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGuardia
Robert Francis
Francis
Boston
Montauk Point
Long Island
Louis Balistra
Norwood
Mass
LaGuardia Field
Barbara Crowley
Dulles
Montauk
State Department
Ower
Guide Lamp 1956 Outlook Highlights New T-3 Headlamp
The 1955 annual report from Guide Lamp Division chief C A Michel notes expansion in headlamp and rear lamp production and a 64,000 square foot plant addition. The report cites increased business and electro plating activity with plans for 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Michel
Guide Lamp
Pease
Michel
Guide
Capehart Lincoln Dinner Speaker Set for Feb. 9
U.S. Senator Homer E. Capehart of Washington Indiana will speak at the Madison County Lincoln Dinner February 9 at Linder's. William Chambers president of the Madison County Lincoln Club says Ralph Daly is general chairman with a county-wide committee forming. George O. Chambers and Harold J. Anderson also active in preparations joining the 5th District GOP chairman and county chairman respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer E. Capehart
Linder’s
Madison County
Lincoln Club
U.S
Homer E. Cavehart
Washington
Ind
Linder's
William Chambers
Chambers
Ralph Daly
Daly
George O. Chambers
GOP
Harold J. Anderson
Advisory Group Meets Tuesday at City Hall
Mayor Ralph R. Ferguson leads the non partisan Advisory Committee in its first session at City Hall. Members discussed future activities and the board’s advisory role with city officials and boards. Four of five members attended: James Lansberry an Anderson Loans official, and Miller Muggins a merchant and service club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph R. Ferguson
City Hall
James Lansberry
Anderson Loan
Miller Muggins
Service Club
Breave
Friday Solicitation Day For March of Dimes At Delco-Remy
Friday has been designated as the solicitation day for Delco-Remy employees to contribute to the annual March of Dimes fund. Night shift workers will be solicited on Thursday night and each campaigner will also sell tickets to polio dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalco-Remy
D-R
Beck Taylor
Jerry Wingell
David Jones
Earl Greenland
Gene Bright
Floyd Losey
Ralph Wisner
Paul Conwell
Pete Soko
Clyde Stegner
Herald
Delco-Remy
Wil
New Arrivals in Anderson and Vicinity
Born yesterday at St John s Hospital to Mr and Mrs William Lewis Lapel a daughter. Mr and Mrs William Williams 1208 W 8th St a daughter. Mr and Mrs Garland Wooldridge 382 E 37th St a daughter. At Rushville Memorial Hospital to the Rev and Mrs Harold Scott of Andersonville a son. The mother is the former Donna Lee Carpenter of Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Hospital
William Lewis
William Williams
Garland Wooldridge
Rushville Memorial Hospital
Harold Scott
Andersonville
Donna Lee Carpenter
Anderson
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White Pass
Yakima
Wash
Wilson
Melvin Thornburg
Outleo
Capehart
Lincoln
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