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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1954
Page
2
United States Steel Corp chairman Ward Wednextay says higher wages could lift prices while negotiations with the Steelworkers Union aim for a two year contract. The deal seeks wage increases and additional benefits totaling per worker.
A chaotic Wednesday morning saw a mental patient roam the area firing at police and residents. Officers were wounded as four patrolmen and a detective sustained injuries while bystanders fled to shelter. The assailant retreated with others hiding inside a residence as authorities sealed off streets and searched nearby homes.
A chaotic report from Anderson details a July 1 1954 incident where residents sprayed water to guard peace amid fires and police actions. Discussions involve President Eisenhower Nixon comments, water works plans, and municipal controls on sprinkling amid rising tensions and public safety concerns.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses spending figures and policy actions involving officials such as Charlene Barkduil, Tilda Carpenter, and Mr. Williamson. The text references water access, appeals by an authority, and emergency steps, with mentions of Europe, health, and military aid sums, but the passage is largely unreadable and lacks clear narrative.
A partial OCR shows names such as Norma Brumback and Delores Prather linked with addresses in Tempe and Indianapolis area references. It mentions Lavera Barkdull, Wanda Kick, and Lois Anniron with Red China context and a Nehru association. The fragmentary text appears from a page column with political discussion and personal names.
France plans to offer a proposal via two envoys of Premier Menits France now visiting Bonn to shift the European Army project toward greater national control. West Germany’s Konrad Adenauer would be approached as France retains interest in European affairs. A Senate subcommittee urged U S action to bolster the Western Hemisphere and reduce dependence on critical raw materials. Delegates arriving in Dallas for the NAACP convention are to discuss plans implementing the May 17 Supreme Court ruling ending segregation.
Indiana police to expand traffic enforcement using electronic speed devices patrols license checks and unmarked cars after state officials demand tougher action. Casualties rise with 39 percent drop in youth traffic fatalities and 12 000 injuries so far this year prompting a crusade for stronger measures. Gusxell Mignisby a former Anderson resident dies after brief illness at St Vincent's Hospital. Funeral services set at Flinnere and Buchanan Funeral Home with graveside rites at East Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson. Survivors include widow Mrs Mary Riggsby son Roy Riggsby brother C W Riggsby sisters Mrs Edna Geer Mrs Lucille Bonhast and Mrs Mary Jarrell father Samuel Riggsby two stepdaughters.
Plans for a large fireworks show climax the week of activity to be held Saturday night in front of the bandstand at 8 p.m. A Wednesday afternoon Children’s Day event is set with Vulture hosting boys and girls from the Kaidistown Children’s Home and the Anderson Fire Department at the Madison County Children’s Home. Refreshments will be provided by the Free Fair Bi.
State witnesses Coniffourd wren Page One Nahney and fils with Noger Phonas Deputy Sheriff Sunthous Hubert Moorrig Roy Smith Anderson city police man Sheriff Jord Beogdun Fermial will resume at 9 o'clock this morning. Evidence entered yesterday includes a 22 gauge shotgun and a 12 gauge deer slug found in the Johnson living room after the fatal shooting and police photographs from the investigation. Prosecutor Willan Byer and Deputy Charles Gans lead the state's case while Samuel Johnson and Melvin Thornburg head the defense, Special Under Acthus Osborn of Marion presiding over the trial.
Funeral services for Charles Bronnenberg 73 who died in Warsaw Missouri will be at 1 80 p m at Baker Brothers with Rev George A Harris pastor of East Cyan Christian Church Interment Bronnenberg Cemetery near Chesterfield Friends may visit at the funeral home in Chesterfield area Mrs Bertha W Barnhizer 70 wife of Arthur Barnhizer 916 E 29th St died in Indianapolis services at 2 9 m at Colonial RUR Church with Rev J Ranp Interment Brookside Cemetery the body returned from Albright Funeral Home for viewing and church call to lie in state Funeral notices from Crowns Winle Waning Spencer Indiana Marion Wllour II drowned while wading a strip mine pit Patrickburg London sketch notes on British military tank and Canadian Newsprint invention context unclear.
Verner Wy Mac ee 64 a former Delvo Nemy employee died Tuesday at Riverview Hospital Noblesville after an illness. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday Fisher Brothers Funeral Boat services. Rev Donald Barnes of Muncie to officiate. Burial Brookside Cemetery. Margaret Armstrong 80 of Rt 3 Noblesville died Monday in Indianapolis. Final rites at Alwan Evans Godby Traut Funeral Home Thursday. Rev Herschel Reed to officiate. Interment Crownland Cemetery.
The report lists expenditures for assessment continuity from page one, referencing recipients Ralph Reed and Son Inc and Paul J. McKeand with totals of 8 264 40 and 8 808 60 respectively. A nay automobile contract was awarded to Ki and H Motor Company for 1470 including a 1942 model wagon. City officials present included John H Burton Sc chairman Charles Harley and Paul Wykaff. Montreal is noted as the world’s largest French speaking city following pacts.
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