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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1956
Page
1
The National Safety Council and the International Association of Chiefs of Police predicted up to 130 traffic deaths during the Independence Day period. They urged strict enforcement to keep toll near 80, the typical July weekday figure, for a 30 hour window from 6 p.m. today to midnight tomorrow.
Virginia Gale Lily four of Markleville is staying at St. John's Hospital with a broken right leg after falling from a car Sunday near New Columbus Indiana 109 injuries include back lacerations and burns from skidding on concrete pavement. Sheriff Joe Brogdon investigated the accident. Her father drives for Indiana Railroad city bus system.
A Windsor officer candidate misunderstood Canada basics in a test. He misidentified Ottawa as Alberta, the province, revealing gaps in general knowledge about the country.
A caller explains he received so many calls he could not escape the ringing. The piece promotes inexpensive want ads as the fastest, easiest way to attract buyers and get a response.
Railroads and other carriers posted layoff notices for thousands as a nationwide steel strike spreads. Federal Mediation Service head Finnegan scheduled exploratory meetings with industry and union leaders to revive bargaining, with no talks expected before the July Fourth holiday after talks broke off in New York.
A crowd estimated between 25 000 and 30 000 attended the Anderson Free Fair opening at Athletic Park last night. Fireworks lit the sky as children raced bicycles and ponies while Olson Shows drew steady patronage with 14 rides and 14 shows. Fair Board Secretary Earl McCarel noted newly arranged booths under the grand stand and full use of concession space to improve the midway area.
At 12 30 am on Monday Town Marshal James Martin surprised four men during a break in at the Lapel American Legion Home. He held them at gunpoint and called for help from State Police Detective Filmore Davis and Madison County Deputy Sheriff Gene Brat tain. The four men, all from Muncie, are jailed in Madison County at Anderson.
David Lee Rice nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Rice of 1524 Euclid Drive died yesterday afternoon from accidental electrocution while showering in the basement bathroom. He was a fourth grade student at Edgewood School and a member of the First Methodist Church and Cub Scouts. He was born May 20 1947. He is survived by his parents three brothers Dale Donald and Gary and a sister Nancy and by paternal grandparents the Reverend and Mrs. Please Turn to Page 2 Column 2.
Announcement by stores to suspend operations on Independence Day Wednesday. Banks and government offices will close. many Anderson Retail Association members also shut. Some workers released until Thursday. fireworks planned at Sun Valley Speedway and Anderson Country Club, with Chesterfield display at 9 o’clock tonight.
Indiana Governor candidate Lt. Gov. Harold Handley said he would offer a post in his administration to Frank T. Millis if he wins the fall election. Millis, revenue commissioner, left his future plans open. The state GOP factions seek unity after the convention. Cast rescheduled the state committee meeting to July 16 to accommodate vacations.
At last night’s meeting the School Board awarded termite control contracts for Shadeland and Riley schools to Arab Termite Pest Control, Extermital Company, and Terminex Company for totals of 998, 464, and 1298 dollars. Band instruments were funded to Anderson Music Center and Morgan's Music Shop. art equipment to Graphic Arts Company and Turner Printing Company. Architect Arthur Henning presented remodeling plans for the high school band annex, which were approved. Claims totaling 82 874.05 were approved.
The Anderson Herald News notes a brief adjustment to newsroom hours for the Fourth of July. Staff will not be on duty until after 8:30 p.m. today and Wednesday, with calls limited to emergencies for Wednesday’s edition.
Anderson police urged extreme caution for the Fourth of July travel. Capt. Floyd Kline Sr. warned drivers to start early, expect delays, and avoid road rage. He advised slowing for passing vehicles, not swerving into oncoming traffic, and gradually braking to prevent rear end collisions. Fatigue and crowded highways demand vigilance.
Gov. Craig shuts Hulman Field Terre Haute to jets pending a control tower installation. Indiana Budget Committee approves 27000 for air traffic control equipment and operation for the new fiscal year starting Sunday. Adj. Gen. Doherty warned of collision risk with jets without proper control. Robert W. King notes current tower will be used and federal funding assists equipment.
The YMCA announces the 8th annual vesper series starting Sunday at Shadyside Park. Twenty two local churches join the event with four Sunday services over four weeks. Speakers include Rev Raymond Breaker July 8 and Rev Phillip Philbrook July 15 among others.
A Grand Canyon windstorm halted rescue efforts after five bodies were recovered from a two-plane crash that killed 128. Off course flights and possible collision are noted as officials say weather may have caused both planes to crash within a mile of each other. Meanwhile in New York two thorium explosions injure nine and panic 200 workers at an atomic energy lab.
A two part report details a riot at the Indiana Reformatory in Pendleton where a guard and seven inmates were wounded. Superintendent Tahash said he fired first shotgun blasts, wounding three rioters and ending the assault.
Members of the Anderson Hospital Development Committee will convene tonight in the YMCA to advance plans for the proposed new 125 bed hospital. Discussion covers proposed sites and reports from committees on project phases.
Defense secretary Charles E. Wilson tells the Senate he will not impound the additional 900 million dollars approved by Congress for the B52 program. He says output should stay at 20 bombers per month unless Gen. Nathan Twining changes his mind after a Moscow trip, and he disputes claims Russia is outpacing the United States.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners, led by Truman Swain, continues bid review on a low boy trailer and three heavy duty dump trucks for the highway department. Six firms bid the three trucks, with W. H. Hardy and Son offering $10,953 for International models. Other bids included Fred Welker Ford at $11,353.40 and W. C. McLain at $12,359.03.
Birth announcements list a series of newborns: a boy to Mr. and Mrs. James Eakman at 213 Nursery Rd. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. James Maddox of Alexandria. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Virgil of Rt. 5. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Francis of 1020 W. 4th St. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Harvey of 340 W. 6th St. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Petty of Fortville. a boy born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC to Capt. and Mrs. Donald L. Stinson. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stinson. maternal grandmother is Mrs. Clara Cooper.
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