Noisy Fourth Ended By State Law in Indiana 1957
A fragmented 1957 Fourth of July report notes Indiana law banning fireworks spoiled traditional displays in Anderson. Public festivities shifted to quiet observances with limited events at the Anderson Free Fall Center and Frenktan’s centennial celebration. Police and civic groups organized sparklers and small demonstrations amid a large airport dedication and a massive moon mission announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Indias
Orly
Insiana
Ireehler
Robert Geinties
Aniersny Free
Tie Anderson Motorcycle Clutanil
Order of Police
Hei Anderson Alunivipal
United Sales
Tne
SEATO members clash over Cambodia policy as Rogers tours Saigon
At the SEATO ministerial gathering Secretary of State William P. Rogers heads to Saigon for talks with Cambodian officials and Nguyen Van Thieu. The alliance vows not to arm Cambodia while noting Thailand weighs troop action. Vargas says Penh did not request military aid and SEATO will respect Cambodia's neutrality.
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Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
Willian P. Rogers
Saigon
Nguyen van Thien
Seato Group
Britain
Pakistan
France
Frame Didot
SEATO
Jesus Vargas
The
Alliance
Plum Penh
Vargas
Cimboffia
Rogers
United States
Cambodia
Black Panther
Bangkok
Supreme Command
Cambindia
Flag Buying Boom Biggest In History
A surge in flag purchases grips the nation as sales soar beyond prior records. Suppliers report delays and full stockouts while flag makers note orders from households and retailers alike, despite restrictions on advertising under the flag code. Experts differ on motivation, with some linking gains to patriotism amid controversy over Vietnam.
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Betsy Ross
Alttough
Betsy
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Navy
Encyclopedia Britannia
Donali
Williaw Elmmons
Anniaid Co
Verona
Millon
Norman Rivkees
Anniq
Vietnam
Rivkees
Belfast Battle Rages As Army Seizes City
Conflict erupts in Belfast with Roman Catholics and British troops exchanging gunfire and bombs. Four civilians and one child killed. 22 civilians and 18 Catholics and 10 soldiers wounded. Army curfew imposed as 4,500 troops move through Falls Road and surrounding districts amid heavy sniper fire. Civilian crowds resist, barricades raised, and arms caches suspected as security operation intensifies.
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Bellfast
Northern Ireland
Belfast
Iere
Falls Road
Wey
Nesthelle
Niy
Cardiar
Westerman dies. longtime Anderson resident honored
Westerman, a Central Christian Church member and member of the Fellowship Masonic Lodge, died aged 72. Born in Chicago October 21 1896 he lived in Anderson 46 years coming from Stuyvill e. Survived by two sons D Jack Westerman and W R Bill Westerman, two sisters Anna Browne and Gertrude Dallas, and three grandchildren. Services by Rev Bonpoe Selus ter and Rev John Zuber followed by entombment at Easy Hi Shrine Mausoleum. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
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J.b.planagan
Central Christian Church
Fellowship
Valley of
Ton
Anna Browne
Davenport
Town
Gertrude Dallas
Jefferson City
Brown and Witz
Bonpoe Seluster
John Zuber
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Werterman
American Cancer Society
Bertha Cramer
Sultief
Margaret
Dillard
Van
Marlon
Jon Sullivns
Iowart
Brenneman
Fairmount
Gerald Sullivan
Dlaven Jr
Carrie
T Wadhtell
Memphis
Ous
Daniel
Jean Hohnard
Fina
Tre
Margaret Bean Rodgers
Richard Sullivan
Perea
Ernie Seanne
Oriana
Mexanitia
Wradit
Dgewsy
Jack King
Uys
Rosa
Caill
Laura Klauke
Okaweille
Anna
Shehorn
Norris City
Tyus
Lora Oliver
Tidgeway Mt
Julia Bryant
Carmi
Brown and Bulz
Gary Albrilten
Ty Anderson Memorial Park
Margaret Dillard
Justine Hampton
Aagnt
Atexanurya
Oliver
Adela O. Yount
Sch
Pendleton
St Ain Cornail Christian Church
Homer Porter
George Bouts
Grove Lawn
Lester Ma
Mahan
Ro George Boots
Porter
West Paint
Carl Valentine
Levy
Alexandria
Cornel Eal
Cai
Tames Valentine
Merion Cemetery
Eries
Catherine Poffenbar Ber
Dee
John
Sciten
Cronk” Ellett
Anderson
Georgia Cash Tadgal
Rush
Fency Coun
Fortville
Georgiates
Lee Cash
Mil
North
WSCS
Ville
St. Can Federation of
John’s
Ricki
Warren P Poffenbarger
Nobles
Poffenbarger
Robert
Janice) Stanley
Cecil BE. Elliott
Art Fortville
Charles Nalington
Stiss Oklalomad Bolarder
IML
Elliott
Knightstown
Dletan
Heather
Davids
Jlysle Shaw
Chesterfield
T. Lyster
Shaw
Morgan Nichols
Muncie
Delco-Remy
UAW
Parkview Wesleyan Church
Ruth
Warner
Phyllis) Riley
Lone So
George H. Shaw
Edna Mullins
St. Fran Leinville
Naomi) Lock
Fairfield
iMotor
Sunnday
Ballard
Shirey
Dalevile
Elwood
Parke
Lawrence View
Township Residents Urge Home Safety Details In Richland Township
Richland township residents council led by Chief Weston and assistant chief Dil lon plus advisory board members list a broad coalition urging neighbors to provide exact home locations including street addresses or mile markers, master electrical control panel sites, and nearest water bodies for safety planning. The push cites numerous local names and outlines the type of locating details requested to aid emergency response and safety measures.
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den T. Weston
Lee Dillon
Donald Bryant
Canlam
Larry Breese
Dana Brindus
Charles Cooper
Bo Dashler
Charles Fellers
Robert Fox
Michael Namm
Bob Hamm
Richard Kelly Abe
Charles Knowles
Gten Kreigh
Don Lindsey
Charles iNeKlasick
Nagel
Jack Schartoushe
Francis Swalm
Earl Wagner
Ronald West
Wayne Weston
Richard Hope
Tribute and memory in July celebrations
A fragmentary note reflects on honoring pioneers and leaders at American Fourth of July events. It hints at respect for wisdom and civic rights while mentioning group renewal and historical study, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
British Airliner Missing After Radar Contact Loss
A Dan-Air spokesman and Barcelon Airport officials report an air search launched for a British airliner missing after radio contact was lost while in the landing pattern at 6000 feet, about 12 miles from the airport. The plane was due to arrive Friday night. authorities still seek information on its fate.
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Cap-Air
Barcelons
Dan-Air
Laieport
Ifrom
Birth Announcements From Local Families Reported
Mr and Mrs Fred Ingramg of 22S Forkner welcome a girl. Mr and Mrs Watter Robbins of Dedevilie announce a daughter. Mr and Mrs Stephenson of Raibie greet a baby girl.
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Wner
Jeky’s Hospital
Fred Ingramg
Forkner
Mra
Watter Robbins
Dedevilie
Chao Ae Stephenson
Raibie
State Trooper Top Marksman Shoots Dead Motorist With Gun Threat
Anderson area death notices mix with a police shooting report from Remington where State Trooper Jerry Wilder, praised as a top marksman, shot and killed a motorist after the driver pulled a gun during a routine stop near Interstate 63. The victim, a young Black man in his early 20s, was driving a reportedly stolen car from Calumet City.
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Remington
Ind
UPI
Juliana
Jerry Wilder
Wilder
Calumet City
Wns
Dasper County
Lafayette
Quioiatic
de Luc
Mtridge
Velic
Wikier
Park District
Connersion
Victs
David Hodgking
Gary
Himes
Williams
Issac Franklin
Charles Boone
Bobby Lacey
Pat
Franklin
Lacey
Delver
Todgkins
Johnny Jobnson
Richardson
Hagles Lodge
Killhavk
Elwood YMCA Offers Second Annual Adults Class
ELWOOD The Elwood YMCA announces its second annual swimming class for adults. Susan Babsock, a swimming supervisor, says the program welcomes beginners and seasoned swimmers with structured instruction and a closing social. Classes run July 13 for two weeks at East Side Church with a $8 member and $3 nonmember fee.
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Elwood
Susan
Babsock
East Side
Ghuzchitaye
Thelron of God
Helen
Tix
Congress of Vienna Fammuit-Foul At The Congress
Fragmented obituaries and notices from Middletown Portville and Alexandria list deaths and survivors. Gerald Svivan, Candia, Mary J. Gresser, Ruth A. Davis, Dusty, Alan Lymn, Ber Nice Buss, Harry Real, Samuel Price, and Dillard Lawrence Shelton are named in brief memorial notices with family connections and funeral details.
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Marylane Dresser
Middletown
Mary
Jame Gresser
St. John's Hospital
Eveanes
Midleton
Farmer’s State Bank
Upper Fall Creek
Portville
Ronald Seals
Ruth A. Davis
Tt. L. McCordsville
Stavel Lawn Cemetery
Aver
Samuel Price
Ear Pendleton
Best Sellers Listed For Week
A weekly best sellers list highlights fiction and nonfiction titles. Notable entries include Love Story Deliveran Dickey a French Lieutenant's Woman and The Great Son of God. The nonfiction section features Up The Organization Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex and The Sensuous Woman.
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Deliveran Dickey
Fowles
Son of God
Caldwell
Reeben
Community Festival Fireworks And Fire Chief Tribute
The Madison County events schedule features fireworks near Summitville and Moonville highlights, with bells rung at Elwant at 1 am to mark the Declaration of Independence era. Local clubs, Kiwanis, and Jaycees sponsor activities including golf, pony rides, softball, and charity drives across Chesterfield and Chesterfield area venues.
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Sireworks
Elwant
Philadelphia
Summitville
Moonville
Aly Parse Jed
Leafy Noble
Madison County
Moorville
Yale Golf Club
Alesandria
Elwood
El+ zee
Anderson
Edgewood
Dolphin Club
Chesterfickd
Bovsits Club
Chesterfield
Margaret Stoifel
Chesterfield Jay+ cats
Pagline Swann
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Rogers Will
Calla Viet
Bill Weaver
Revenoeers
American Légion
Non Gold
Gotten State Banner Co
Los Angeles
Hickees
Rivkies
Westerman
Aerrate Hoge Ory
Richland
Tiendréte
Memisanda
FLAN
Murry Scrammer
Whit
Som Hunter
Force
County
Imer Wickard
Hunt Funeral
Wickard
Batre
Colatery
Knox Chapel
Ballydtay
Gladys McMahan
Dicea Knots
Earl M. Kyle Freeral
Dicea
Catherine Poffenbarger
Robert Adams
Gail Richardson
Wiliam Holder
Myron
Blwood
Reichart
James
YMCA
Ams
Mes
Jie Hore
Gene Zimmerman
O’cock
Hays
Billy Harris
Wilsey Bilis
Reserv
Ec Bailey
Arlyn Engbrecht
Mercy Hospital
Boyce Wool
Gerald Fare
Macold Baw
Melvin Moody
Denise Mlwood
Lo Mercy’ ‘Miller
Jerry DeBalt
Hospital
Jesse van Brig
Linda Dye
Mildred By-lale
N. A St. W
William Gobdén
Kip Gold
Thomas Creamer
Paol Tormell
Aderswe
Willen W. Rabat
Pizas
St At Wests
Tse
Bink Beir
Snd
Spars
Gary, Ind
UPN
Gary Police
Grace Jarvis
Gant B. Richardson
Soth St
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Enamien Wines
Garden W
Noral
Madi Alcorn Richardson
Wimillondson Gasuinty
Ohio
Silas
Louisa
Harmony Christian Church
Walter E. Jarvis
Juanita Samma
Janica Leisure
Rt. 1
Minnie Denny
Lilly Mzenbaugh
Bernice Floyd
Leigaure
Mildred Perry
Swayzee
Howard Iat
Leisure
Pearl
Gorron. L. Richardson
Raniow
Jimmle W. Richardson
Eunice Boon
Huntsville
Welen Blewert
Edith Hale
Mu'clatown
Joseph Eapeywilll
Stephen Salsberg
Brothers Funerial
Momlay
Coober Aniles
Anderson Memorial
Gerald_ Svivan
Congress OF Vienna
Acho
Higdom Commenty
Wis
United
Wethediat Church
Candia
Ruth Davis
Dillard Shelton
Dillard Lawrence Shelton
Shelby+ ville
Major Hospital
Thomas
Tt. Thomas
Murphy Mortuary
Shel+byville
Pam
Christian Union
Greene
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