Short Trip Hazards Told State Drivers
Two eastern industrial firms plan visits to Anderson to assess proposed sites. County Planning Commission and Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet next week to promote new business. Officials warn that July Fourth traffic poses higher risks, with expected holiday travel involving two million motorists and several fatalities nationwide.
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Anderson
County Planning Commission
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber of Commerce New Business and Industry Committee
Broch
Ures
Ed Wellington
Jim
Harold Zeisdownman
India
Chiefs of Police
Indianapolis
UPL
Hoosier
Self
U S Demands Russia Free Nine American Hostages
Moscow reports U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson stating Washington calls for Russia to release nine American captives held abroad. The terse note cites diplomatic pressure as the primary lever in seeking swift freedom for the detainees.
County Accepts Five Bridge Bids Amid Traffic Safety Push
County commissioners opened bids for five new bridges, approving the lowest offer of 43,674 dollars and rejecting higher bids from four firms. Plans include concrete slab construction on roads 300S and 200S in Stony Creek Township, with work financed by a five cent bridge levy. Authorities also outlined aggressive traffic safety measures and discussed industrial site needs as part of broader regional development.
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Madison County
Boara
Stony Creek
Stover
County
Carter Construction
Ing
Elwood
Quanco, _inc
Staver Indianapolis
Riggs
Anderson
Stout Construction
Green Township
Fort Wayne
Marion County
U. S
Miami
Marshall Creek
Stely
Harold E. Smith
Smith
Pipe Creek
Frankton
Pipelé Creek
I County
Guy. Lewis
Clifton B. Paddock
John Hersberger
William Byer
Jesse Biddle
Stores And Offices To Close July 4
Local stores banks and city and county offices will close for Independence Day Friday with normal hours Saturday for most businesses. Selective Service Post Office Auto License Employment Security and county offices will stay closed Saturday. Police warn motorists about speeding and illegal driving. 28 tickets were issued last week for speeding and violations. safety groups urge stricter enforcement during the three day holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
National Safety Council
Raiders Nab Toy Plunderers At Train Yard
In Poughkeepsie New York police chased three boys who had stashed three cases of stuffed animals stolen from a freight car. Kids scattered toys under the station platform, drawing a rapid, chaotic roundup by officers and onlookers as the situation unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N. Y. JP
New York Central
Woman Comes Out Of Captivity Here Last Week
A local woman freed from domestic dependence after her husband kept the family car for business, enabling new mobility. The Bulletin-Herald Want Ads noted a low mileage late model used car found at a good price, helping her regain freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin - Herald
Traffic crashes rise near drivers’ homes in Indiana
About 73.2 percent of fatal crashes last year happened within 25 miles of motorists home, with the deadliest error following too closely and failure to yield. Five minutes bring a crash in Indiana, mostly on dry straight roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiania
Woman Hospitalized After Auto Crash On E 9th Street Bridge
An Anderson woman, June Elizabeth Mundy, 36, was hospitalized in good condition after an auto accident at 3 20 p m on the west end of the E 9th Street bridge yesterday. Mundy allegedly passed out before the collision with Elizabeth G. Tinsley, 42, of Columbus Ave, who was traveling east on the bridge. Mundy was taken to St John’s Hospital for observation. Six people were injured in weekend traffic incidents in Anderson and surrounding areas, including Martha and Mary Greathouse and Cory Crouch. A traffic survey at the 38th and Raible Ave crossing found 6706 vehicles daily, with 22 school buses crossing. The Chamber of Commerce Roads Committee is seeking signals, gates, or supervision for safety. Bids were announced for the east leg of relocated Ind 32 from Ind 109 to Chesterfield.
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Anderson
E. 9Th Street. Bridge
St. John’s Hospital
June Elizabeth Mundy
Cory Crouch
Chamber of Commerce Roads Committee
Raible Ave
New York Central
Madison Heights
Fred ¥Eiton
Ind
Chesterfield
Traffic Study May Lead To Safer Rail Crossing
A traffic survey near a rail crossing shows 7300 autos daily at Madison Ave and 38th St, with Ind 9 carrying 2.5 times normal load and 109 under capacity. Officials plan safety measures before the 1959 school year opening and advertise the study in August.
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Sur-Jon
Yeliton
Madison New York
Central Railroad
van Buskirk
38Th St
Madison Ave
Pi Wersteat Ie Namntarad Lem
Yelton
Testimony Ends In Highway Trial In Indiana
The four week old highway scandal trial neared conclusion as Arthur Moginner and the defense sought to cast doubt on bribery charges. Prosecution witnesses including former senator Virgil Smith and chamber leaders testified while the judge set up jury instructions ahead of final arguments and a possible Wednesday verdict.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
George N. Craig
Cole
Fendant
Arthur J. Moginner
Elmer W
Doc
Sherwood
William B. Sayer
Sayer
U.S
Highway Commission
Virgil W
Red) Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas E. Garvin
Sherwood and
Arthur R. Robinson
Clarence A. Jackson
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
American United Life Insurance Co
Tediananalie
Anderson Free Fair Opens Amid Big Turnout In Athletes Park
Thousands gathered at Athletic Park for the annual Free Fair opening night with a fireworks display. The four day event features thoroughbred harness racing on a half mile dirt track noted for top condition after extensive conditioning. Purse money exceeds twelve thousand dollars. AMVETS Post 9 presented a large American flag to the city, accepted on behalf of the city by Park Superintendent George Slinkard, with Commander Ed Hauff leading the delegation.
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Anderson
Athletic Park
Earl J. McCarel
Hector Kirk
Speed
Anderson Amvets Post
21St and Mail Sts
Park
George Slinkard
AMVET
Ed Hauff
Capitol
al Association For Weaaing
Washington
Advancement of Colored People
John V
Alabama
Letic Park
Amvets Post 9
George A. Slinkard
U. S. Capitol Building
John ¥. Beamer
Amvet Post
Pat Monaghan
Post
Slinkard
Mike Monaghan
Herald
Post Office Bids Sought for Anderson Building Work
Rep Beamer indicates bidding on work at the Anderson post office building will be scheduled soon. Acting Postmaster Wendell Hollingsworth confirmed the upcoming award of the contract.
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Rep. Beamer
Fifth District
John V. Beamer
Wabash
Anderson Herald
Anderson Post Office
Wendell Hollingsworth
Chesterfield Residents Convene To Disapprove Airport Project
About sixty residents gathered at the Chesterfield Community building to discuss halting the proposed airport project. They weighed filing for an injunction, safety concerns, potential property value damage, and runway disturbances, with L C Baxter leading the meeting and no official side presenting.
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Chesterfield
Chester
10Th St. Rd
Ind
Anderson Airport
L. C. Baxter
Robert Garding
Baxter
Ing
Airport Commission
High Heat Hits Month Peak as City Faces Hot Week
Local residents endured the month's highest temperature with a forecast of more heat days ahead. Meridan Street traffic slowed as temperatures hovered near 84 degrees yesterday, likely reaching the 90s by afternoon with humidity trapping heat. Thundershowers were expected in Anderson areas by Wednesday, offering brief relief with light rainfall and shade. Overnight temperatures may fall to the 60s as a cooler west breeze is anticipated.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Ling
India
Meridian Street
Anderson
Alaska Enters Statehood as Senate approves 64 to 20
The Senate approved Alaska’s admission 64 to 20, sending the statehood bill to President Eisenhower for signature. Gov. Mike Stepovich and supporters hailed a historic vote with celebrations from Congress to Alaska. The decision expands U S borders toward Soviet territory and spurs calls for Hawaii statehood.
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Washington
Senate
Alaska
Texas
United States
Russia
White House
Eisenhower
Cuban Rebels Seize 2 More U.S. Citizens
In Havana two Americans were kidnapped by Fidel Castro’s rebels increasing the tally to 41 U.S. citizens and three Canadians held by insurgents. Two U.S. consular officials sought release from rebel-held eastern Cuba as contact was made with rebel leaders and reports said word on the hostages could come by Monday night or Tuesday.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
U.S
Cuba
High Command
Plesse
New Arrivals Born at St Johns Hospital and Others
A list of newborns from multiple families across addresses including Mr and Mrs Thomas Hiles at 802 Crystal St a boy and Mr and Mrs Phillip Gallivan Rt 2 a girl along with many others. Also births at Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie and Memorial Hospital wawton Oklahoma with details of parents and grandparents.
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St. John's Hospital
Thomas Hiles
Crystal St
Phillip Gallivan
Hubert Flatford
17Th St
Jesse Sidewell
W. Ist St
Herbert Lamp
Fairmount
Melvin Smith
E. 6Th St
Samuel Wheeler
E. 40Th St
John Henry
Sherman St
James Mahoney
Louise St
John. Hobbs
Main St
Ernest Fulp
Morton St
Raymond King
Meridian St
Byron Morgan
Galveston
Ind
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie
Dale Chapman
Yorktown
Elmer Chapman
E. 39Th St
Memorial Hospital
Wawton
Okla
Larry K. Rozelle
Debra Kay
Ralph Adams
Pendleton
Jesse L. Rozelle
Huntsville
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UPI
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Poolice
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New Business and Industry Committee
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Wis
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North Webster
Supreme Court
Rock, Ark
Madison
Jean Bradnick
Leroy
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Golf Club
St. Louis
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Harold W. Handley
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