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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1958
Page
13
Indiana officials warned motorists of July Fourth travel risks as short trips during the long weekend could be deadlier than the holiday itself. Law enforcement urged caution, noting two million cars could be on the road with multiple fatalities expected.
County commissioners accepted five bids for bridges in Stony Creek Town and Newton County Indiana. The Stover Construction bid for a bridge on County Rd. 2008 was $8,109 with other firms’ bids higher. Work set to begin on five new concrete bridges along routes U. S. 41 and 36, Ind. 67, and local roads, amid a campaign of traffic-safety measures and police enforcement during the Independence Day period.
Two industries to inspect local area sites in Anderson. U.S. demands Soviet release of nine airmen. Meetings with County Planning Commission and Chamber of Commerce set to promote new business. Industrial visits arranged via brochures. Officials cite airport facilities and utilities as key to attracting industry.
The late fall entry signals final congress approval for statehood. the bill heads to the White House for presidential action. President Eisenhower calls it a smashing victory with Alaska statehood high on his list of musts. Cheers erupt across Congress and among Alaskans as the vote splits largely along party lines and Alaska Governor Mike Stepovich thanks supporters amid frontier celebration.
In Poughkeepsie New York youngsters swarmed the Central station chasing stuffed animal bears panthers tigers and cats. Three boys reportedly stashed three cases of toys under a platform while other children uncovered the stash causing a lively scene under the station. The incident drew cops to control the merriment as kids and officers mingled amid a toy treasure trove.
A woman freed from domestic restraint last week after her husband sold the family car for his business. They purchased a low mileage late model used car from the Bulletin-Herald Want Ads and can now travel freely. She urges readers to check the Want Ads for bargains in cars and more.
A traffic survey tied to a county bridge program suggests major safety upgrades at the 38th and Raible Ave. crossing. Officials note 6,700 vehicles daily and two school buses cross the tracks, prompting consideration of signals or gates.
Chesterfield residents gathered at the Chesterfield Community building to discuss blocking filing of a suit against the Anderson Airport project. The two hour gathering debated safety, potential property damage, and financing, with a 50 to 1 vote to oppose the plan.
Defense seeks to undermine a two man bribery case tied to state contracts. Arthur J Mogliner and Elmer W Sherwood face charges over $1.6 million in machinery sales to the state. Prominent witnesses include former U S Senator Virgil W Smith and Indiana Chamber of Commerce president Clarence A Jackson. Trial adjourned to 2 pm Tuesday for jury instructions. Final arguments set for Wednesday. verdict expected late day.
The Supreme Court refused to overturn a federal judge's suspension of school integration in Little Rock Arkansas. The unsigned order indicated the Eighth Circuit would act in time to permit arrangements while the year-end work concluded. The decision followed a long series of court actions related to forced integration amid racial tensions.
The Madison Heights high school band won first place in a high school band competition for schools over 150 enrollment at North Webster last Saturday. The event featured more than 40 bands and was part of the Mermaid Festival. It was the band’s first competition appearance as it marked the end of its second year. Madison Heights also won first place for high school floats with queen Jean Bradnick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Bradnick. The Mermaid Festival parade drew over 50,000 spectators and Gov. Harold W. Handley crowned the festival queen. The band was supported by 20 majorettes and was guided by Principal and Mrs. Please Turn to Page 3, Column 1.
A bulletin lists numerous births by area families and hospitals. Names and addresses show babies born to Hiles Gallivan Sidewell Lamp Smith Wheeler Heney Mahoney Hobbs Fulp King Morgan Chapman Rozelle Rozelle among others, with several locations including St. John s Memorial Ball s Memorial and Memorial Hospital.
Local residents endure the hottest day of the month with a high near 84 and humidityclad air. The weather bureau predicts several more days of heat through Friday, with scattered afternoon showers possible and temperatures steady in the mid to upper 80s. Residents seek shade on Meridian Street and stay under awnings as strong sun and heat persist.
In Havana AP reports two additional Americans were seized by Fidel Castro’s rebels, bringing the number held to 41 Americans and three Canadians. U S consular officials were traveling in rebel-held eastern Cuba to secure their release, contact was made with rebel leaders but no word from insurgent high command. Reports of further actions continued into Monday night.
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