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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1955

Page

2

Kefauver Urges Balanced India Policy as Diplomatic Model

Sen Estes Kefauver of Tennessee criticizes undue attacks on India and Prime Minister Nehru. He calls India a bulwark against communism and a needed intermediary with Far East communists, noting elections show India will not go Communist and praising its democracy. In other items, opinions on passports and atomic energy are touched.

Sen Estes Kefauver Tenn India Jawaharlal Nehru Far East Nehru Kefauver Asia

Family Fireworks Blaze Burns Palos Verdes Bedroom

In Palos Verdes California on Monday the Ayres family saw a home fireworks display go out of control when a child lit punk near a box of fountains rockets and Roman candles. Firefighters and neighbors helped, and the bedroom carpet and furniture were burned. Mr Ayres told the children Billy Patty Jimmy Marilyn and David that there would be no more fireworks displays until 1956.

Palos Verdes Calif William T. Ayres Ayres Billy Patty Jimmy Marilyn David

Khrushchev Makes Surprise Moscow Embassy Appearance

Soviet party leader Nikita Khrushchev surprised guests at the U S Embassy Fourth of July party in Moscow. He said Russia wants an honest basis for Geneva talks and warned against going to the Big Four summit with broken legs. Premier Bulganin toasted the July 18 conference with Eisenhower Eden and Faure.

Richard Kasischke Moscow Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Geneva Russia Soviet Union U.S United States Nikolai Bulganin Eisenhower Eden Faure Khrushchev Maj William Fife Johnson City Tenn U. S

Woman Critical After Two Car Crash Near Elwood

Two injured in a two car crash on Indiana 37 six miles south of Elwood at 7 35 p m Mrs Phoebe Goin 80 wife of Charles Goin was in critical condition with a possible skull fracture broken right arm and severe facial head hand and arm injuries Her son Herman McMinds 59 suffered arm cuts and head bruises The southbound car driven by Richard Crebs 21 Van Nuys Calif collided with the McMinds northbound vehicle All involved were taken to Mercy Hospital by York ambulance Crebs and companion George Spitz 20 Griffith Ind were not injured The crash occurred at Indiana 37 and Aroma Road in Madison County The drivers reported they were en route from Lake Michigan to Fort Knox Kentucky

Phoebe Goin Charles Goin No. A St C. E. McCory Herman MecMinds Elwood McMinds McCory Aroma Rd Madison County Richard Crebs van Nuys Calif Crebs George Spitz Griffith Ind Spitz Ft. Knox U. S. Army Lake, Magician Mich

Ten Thousand Attend Free Fair First Full Day

About 10 000 people packed Athletic Park for the opening day of the annual Free Fair. A wind and rain storm dampened events briefly but crowds redeveloped the midway. A large fireworks display was canceled due to rain and a larger show planned for Saturday night. Harness racing added a second race due to entries and a cancelled thrill show by the Congress of Canadian Daredevils.

Amusement Company of America Fair Board the Fair Congress of Canadien Daredevils Heck Kirk Hector Kirk

Hot Humid Weather Grips Much of Nation

The Associated Press reports hot humid conditions prevail across the country with a cool air mass retreating northward. By afternoon temperatures reach into the 90s as far north as northern Michigan New York and western New England with Traverse City Michigan at 93 degrees. A line of thunderstorms extends from southern lower Michigan to northern Indiana central Illinois and southeastern Missouri.

Associated Press Minnesota North Dakota Pacific Northwest Lower Michigan New York New England Traverse City Mich Indiana Illinois Missouri

Mystery of Hoses In Downey Suburb Goes Deeper

In Downey California residents report hoses sinking into the ground with suction so strong it pulls the hoses underground. George DiPeso and Calvin Barham describe hoses vanished to depths of two to five feet before owners cut or retrieved their hoses.

California Downey Calif Los Angeles George DiPeso China DiPeso Calvin Barham Norwalk Barham

Indiana Lovers Death Toll Three Are Killed

Three people were killed during the Fourth of July holiday in Indiana while others sustained injuries in various incidents. Police urged residents to stay safe as highways saw heavy traffic and crowds gathered at pools and parks amid hot weather.

Indiana National Safety Council

Dearborn Sheriff Seeks End to Star Boarder Inmate

Dearborn County Sheriff Ernest Negangard aims to move Charles Atwell from the jail in Lawrenceburg Indiana who has been the county’s star boarder since last August. Atwell 47 of Maysville Kentucky faces a burglary charge with trial delayed as he refuses to allow the appointment of counsel though he has funds to hire. The sheriff says Atwell prefers jail life to prison and that legal help has been scarce while noting Atwell owes attorney fees and has spent substantial time in prison.

Lawrenceburg Ind Dearborn Ernest Negangard Dearborn County Charles Atwell Maysville Atwell Failty Negangard Indiana

Production outlook cites new records across major industries

Secretary Weeks reports a midyear Commerce survey showing major industries on track to set new production and sales peaks in 1955. Auto demand may surpass 1950 records while aircraft, construction, chemicals, and consumer durable goods run near record levels though machine tools face a weaker year.

Washington Weeks Commerce Department Business and Defense Services Administration Thi

Mother Awaits Ex-GI Release From Korea Captors

Mrs. Elsie Griggs of Jacksonville Texas expressed relief when AP reports her son, a former G I who had remained with Communist captors in Korea, was slated to reach Hong Kong on July 9. She said she now has something definite to look forward to as the wait ends.

Jacksonville Tex Elsie Griggs

Storm Brings Relief and Power Outages Across City

High winds cut electricity in areas of the city causing a one hour outage at the Colonial substation and on Main Street, Columbus Avenue, and Ind 67. Service was restored quickly as crews repaired lines, while a severe heatwave lingered with temperatures near 98 degrees. Elsewhere, storms damaged a barn near New Castle, burning seven hundred fifty old bales of hay and causing about twenty thousand dollars in losses.

Municipal Colonial W. 22Nd St Ind. 67 Main St Columbus Ave Ind 67 Anderson Indiana Indianapolis Henry County Myer Hoover New Castle Hoovler

Freight Train Derailed Near Brazil Causes $150000 Damage

A broken truck frame on a freight train derailed west of Brazil Indiana causing about 150000 dollars in damage. The Pennsylvania Railroad official credited a locomotive fireman with stopping an eastbound wreck by signaling with a flare before impact. Traffic was halted briefly as onlookers gathered.

Brazil Ind A. L. Hunt Pennyslvania Railroad U.S. 40 Hunt

Indiana Sees Traffic Toll Drop as Holiday Ends

Indiana ended the long weekend with three traffic deaths and a spate of drownings as Hoosiers flocked to lakes. Fatalities included 3 year old Philip Kidwell of Vincennes and 22 year old Donald Brimmer of East Gary. Nine drownings reported Saturday and Sunday prompted police to boost measures and use a search plane to aid the lake area.

Associated Press Indiana Philip E. Kidwell Vincennes Robert Kidwell Rt. 1 Lawrence Ford Benton County Warren County Rainsville Donald Brimmer East Gary Mark Emmons

Lost Montana Child Found After Overnight Wander

In Libby Montana a two year old girl Ida May Curtis who was missing overnight was found alive Monday. Authorities said she appeared to have wandered from a family camp and likely not harmed by a bear. She was found in a cedar bough filled hole about 300 yards from her disappearance and was taken to a hospital for observation. The father wept at the scene and officials ruled out bear abduction.

Libby Mont.p Ida May Curtis Ida May John Horn

Nation's highway death toll nears July holiday record

By Monday night the Fourth of July weekend neared its end and traffic deaths reached 327 by 7 p.m. CST. Drownings accounted for 182 deaths and other accidents for 104, totaling 613 violent fatalities.

Associated Press America

Fire Damages Homes On 14th Street In Dry Conditions

A morning fire in the 1300 block of W 14th St damaged the rear of Eugene Brown’s home at 1310 and spread to Ralph Robertson’s at 1304. A separate blaze at 614 Main St involved discarded auto tires.

14Th St Herald Robert Grimes Eugene Brown Ralph Robertson W. 14Th Main St

German Tiny Books Worth Big Bucks In Hamburg Art

A German artist creates the world’s smallest books about the size of a cherry stone. His latest is an 8000 word Munich history completed in six months. Such minuscule volumes command notable value, while concise Want Ads prove effective for listing, renting, selling and finding.

Munich

For Rent Two Room Furnished Apartment

Two room furnished apartment available at 0000 Walnut. Utilities included. Contact phone 00000 for details and leasing terms.

Advertiser Cancels Ad After 32 Calls From Bulletin-Herald

The advertiser withdrew the advertisement claiming it led to 32 inquiries. She notes rental of the apartment as a direct result and urges dialing 35371 for similar outcomes.

Bulletin-Herald

New Arrivals in Anderson and Vicinity

New births announced from St. John s Hospital list parents and addresses in Anderson and nearby areas. Names include Fritz Horn McCormick Fuller Wyant Ledbetter Baughn Doelling Eutchison Ledbetter Calabria Webb Thompson Stamper among others with a mix of boys and girls born yesterday.

St. John’s Hospital Claire Fritz Fowler St Jack Horn Alexandria Miles McCormick E. 36Th St Frank Fuller Halford St Gordon Wyant Sixth St Alonzo Ledbetter Pearl St Wendal Baughn Meridian St Kay Doelling Ralph Eutchison Ernest Ledbetter Chase St Frank Calabria W. Seventh St Virgil Webb Misami Ands. Alexandria Sage Martin Thompson Central St James Stamper E. Fourth St

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