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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1956
Page
1
The City Council approved a 74 to permit WGIL to broadcast meetings resuming coverage halted by a May 7 ban. Alderman Sam Wiley, who led the ban, supported open and accurate reporting, allowing broadcasts to continue with the next April switch to a council manager form.
Triangle Bridge Club hosted a picnic at Fort te i Park with members including Mary Meeker Mildred Steiner Mary Weaver Maxine Busby Ruth Herron Ethel Cray and Mike Cray then visited Vic Smiths Orchid greenhouse and Walle Flore Shop. Social notes mention visits by Tr and Mrs J Rinne relatives in Seymour and Dr and Mrs Bob Blake at Tippecanoe Lake. Mrs Neil Aftehells death noted and Mrs Paul Hubbards family update. Mrs Glenn Boone to host coffee for Ana Atkinson founder of the First Home Demonstration Club in 1882.
New York designer Ohkire McCardell discusses the empire silhouette's fit. She notes it flatters small rib cages, suits slim or tall figures, and warns it may not suit stout bodies while predicting a revival as a middle ground between sheath and tightwaisted styles.
In a tense exchange during the Democratic drive for Air Force funding, Jackson pressed Wilson on whether he owed Congress an apology for a remark. Wilson, in a firm voice, refused, saying some senators might apologize to him. The two men joked and parted amicably.
Williams and Mrs. Williams have two sons living in Dayton Ohio. Mr Roby a bank official and Democrat is an assistant cashier for Amierson Banking Company. Roby is a graduate of Anderson High and the University of Wisconsin School of Banking. Williams is a Republican. Leather supply note from Dallas cites U S production of most cow hides for domestic leather industries.
Washington report recalls the Fund for the Republic study on TV movie and radio fear. It traces House Un-American Activities hearings into alleged Communist influence, naming Hollywood ten and the later fates of Lawson and others. The piece notes many faced jobs losses and claims of broader patriotism versus infiltration.
Frankfurt dispatch notes the Poznan three day uprising bolstering Western hardline against Moscow. It cites Adenauer pressure, East German fears, and potential shifts in Soviet policy while warning of broader unrest across Europe and possible future revolts if regimes fail to balance suppression with facade of democratization.
East Germany announced a drastic cut from 129000 to 40000 soldiers and pledged no conscription, relying on volunteers for a People’s National Army. West German officials view the move as propaganda to sway parliamentary votes on conscription and a Soviet bloc disarmament signal.
A Boston man recounts his year wedding anniversary choosing a simple remedy for anger. He says when anger arises he goes to the cellar and chops wood. The anecdote frames a long marriage with practical self restraint.
Investigators from five research agencies told California's Marine Research Committee that the sardine fishery may be smaller next year. The recent catch totaled 75,000 tons, about 12,000 tons less than the previous year, while the sardine population keeps declining. Researchers cited economic factors that kept landings down despite a catch opportunity.
A township committee tentatively discussed a new high school building to serve about 400 students, with completion projected for fall 1958. Current enrollment averages around 213 per year, and plans call for 112 teachers to operate at an estimated annual cost of 54,000 dollars, with supporting figures for utilities, insurance, and janitorial services.
In a cautious forecast, Dulles says full victory may come in a year or two while noting forces in Russia after Stalin’s death hint at possible change. He cites liberalization trends as evidence of easing peril and potential reductions in U.S. defense spending. The remarks reflect hopes for greater free thought in Russia and a shift toward reform, tempered by uncertainty.
Investigators battle to pinpoint causes after a midair collision injures and kills passengers. Technicians, medics and rescue teams search wreckage at high altitude near Temple Butte as officials assess paint markings and evidence. Authorities plan temporary morgue in Flagstaff while identification efforts proceed.
The article reports on a nationalist official urging focus on mainland China amid cross-strait tensions, Soviet statements backing self determination for Greek Cypriots, and U.S. House rules action to block a Democratic housing bill amid Eisenhower administration opposition. It notes the Public Health Service polio week, Gov. Shivers backing Eisenhower over Stevenson, and Trevor Gardner’s critique of the Soviet air show and U.S. air power funding.
A hospital dismissal list from Trym St. John’s Hospital shows numerous patients and relatives by name and address, including Audrey Baker, David Barnes, Jean Behrens, Barbara Carter, Alexandra, Micheal Clark, Hazel Cromas, Micheal Davis, Belly Dotson, John Fair, Thily Slasher, G Arthur Flanigan, Janet Flowers, Evan Harvey, Charles Holmes, Sarah Johnson, Betty Lembert, Rosemary Simon, Robert Snyder, Oscar Wilson, Ralph Leonard and son, Frank Boutwell and son, James Garmon and daughter, Lester Heiney and son, Kenneth Hunt and son, Leo Marlin and son, Robert Morris and son, Creil Rader and daughter.
Eighteen Hoosier colleges and universities received 3.095 million dollars as first installments from a private endowment program. Notre Dame led with 975 thousand, DePauw 235 thousand, Butler 235 thousand, Hanover 120 thousand, and Wabash 75 thousand, aiming to fund undergraduate instruction and future salaries.
Union Local 1392 led by Walter Howell voted to strike after stalled contract talks with Nickel agents. The dispute affects service between Indianapolis and cities including Anderson Peru Muncie Fort Wayne Chicago Cincinnati and Knoxville with drivers seeking about six cents more per mile while the company offers around seven.
Officials said rain disrupted remaining attractions at the great Vale fair. Anderson son and Auxiliary police coordinate the updated schedule while members of the Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce oversee parking operations and the evening gates.
The Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association promotes partitioning bathrooms for privacy and congestion relief. Enclose the bathtub and toilet in separate compartments while leaving the lavatory open. A twin vanity with extra counter and cabinet space accommodates two people simultaneously.
A garbled UPI report explains a parking tip in San Francisco. The note mentions checking the right front tire for signs of misalignment and wear as a method to identify steering issues. The text is heavily garbled but centers on tire wear as a diagnostic clue.
Obituaries from Anderson list Anna Huntzinger Walter L Huntzinger and family residents of Madison County with funeral home services at Baker Brothers. Interments follow at East Maplewood Cemetery. Other notices include George Gren of Evansville dead at St Johns Hospital and David Lee Rice electrocuted in Elmhurst with memorial library fund. Roger Allen Barkdull drowns near LaGrange. funeral at Smith and Condan. Mrs Bessie Marie Price dies of heart attack at Anderson Free Fair. services at Baker Brothers Paternal Home.
Obituary notices for Emmaline Heritage of Pendleton and others from Madison County areas. Survivors listed. services set in Alexandria, Pendleton, Lapel, Yorktown, Noblesville, Tipton, Columbus with churches and funeral homes named. Includes birthplaces and family connections. multiple towns in Indiana.
A mid-century study notes rising births from 1990 to 1988 and forecasts a population surge. Families with four children become common, prompting builders to add bathrooms per bedroom. Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Association reports many houses feature at least two baths in three-bedroom homes and three baths in four-bedroom homes. Parole payments approved for youth offenders released on parole. Lake County Michigan reports over 6000 inland lakes.
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