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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1954

Page

2

Knowland Seeks Public Backing for Red China Ban

Senate Republican leader Knowland reports strong public support for barring Communist China from the United Nations or resigning U.N. membership if needed. He urged candidates to state their positions and warned of a possible referendum in 1954 and 1956 elections.

Washington Sen Know Senate Knowland U.N U. S Fulbright Morse Lehman Peiping Bridges McCarran New Johnson Tex NBC Short Free World United Nations Hickenlooner The World Organization China United States Ll. Eisenhower Southeast Asia Congress Sen. McCarthy

Elwood Police Busy Over Holidays Dispatches

Police reports from Elwood sketch a holiday period of numerous minor complaints. A prowler, a break-in attempt at a Groover home, and fireworks incidents drew patrol attention while a 15-year-old girl was briefly reported in a kidnapping scare. Officers also logged tavern threats, a lost pocketbook, and chatter about a Kansas Nebraska era protest.

Slwood Elwood Jackson Mich Lawrence Groover Anderson St Iman Jack Ailstock Groover Main Poplichnna Chamber of Commerce Dan Eigin Perkinsville Ellen Hobbs S. P St S. J and 16Th Sts

Drinking Bout Turns Deadly Riot On Riverbank

A drunken melee on the Dix River near Crab Orchard left one man dead and eight injured, as Brodhead and Red Hill partiers fought over who could drink more whisky. Ages ranged from 15 to 35, attendees were hospitalized in Stanford and Lancaster, and Deputy Bourne pieced together the incident from survivor accounts.

Existion Lincoln County Lon’ Bourne Robbins Bourne Satuday Brodhead Dix Crab Orchard Red Hill Tear Livingston Riverside Bank Stanford Lancaster

Governor Acts and Vote Scandal Rocks Oklahoma Primary

On the eve of Oklahoma’s primary, Gov. John Faston Murray pursues the “big fish” in the absentee ballot selling racket. Five eastern counties go under martial law with 200 troops supervising precincts as charges or investigations target an election official and others. Senator Kerr touts a decisive Democratic nomination win, while Cambodian forces arrive in Neva seeking Vietminh retreat. A fall from a railroad bridge scaffolders led to a death in Indianapolis.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma John Fston Murray Murray Okla Oma Mnidah Leflore Sequoyah Cherokee Tt Pittsburg Robert S. Kerr Roy J. Turner Kerr

Traffic toll by states in mid June incident tally

Continued report details toll figures for June 18 to June 21, listing counts for traffic related incidents, drownings, and miscellaneous across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The totals show varying numbers per state with several minor entries.

Pare One Fay Ilinois Indiana Owa Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Wisconsin

Storm damages and outages hit local area

A power line blown down near 13th and Pearl Street caused a blackout Saturday night. Firefighters assisted in clearing debris and addressing trouble at the electric department. A lightning strike damaged a barn on R. T. Helton's farm, burning the roof and 40 bales of hay, with firefighters saving part of the structure. The home of Rev. and Mrs. Walter Walker on Moss Island Road was destroyed by ice late Saturday night.

13Th Pearl Sts R. T.helton Rt. 1 Here Walter Walker Moss Island Rd

Fire struck home as neighbors aided blaze fight

City police and Sheriff Joel Brogdon reported no serious traffic accidents during the three day weekend. One neighbor assisted in fighting the blaze after it was struck by lightning but efforts proved futile.

Joel Brogdon

Firecrackers Spark Gunfight Near Cars. Three Arrested

A street brawl involving firecrackers escalated when a man identified as Austin Alleyn 20 produced a pistol and exchanged shots with another man behind cars. Beer bottles flew from nearby windows as Alleyn Oliver Swindell 30 and James Fekston 20 fired at a policeman, then Alleyn was struck in the arm while fleeing to a house. Ervin and two radio patrol cars responded and the clash ended with the trio arrested on felonious assault and weapon charges. The rioters who started the dispute fled during the gunfire.

Iso Oliceman Austin Alleyn Linder Iied Iun D Ervin Oliver Swindell James Fekston

Duke of Edinburgh honors Sir Alexander with medical milestone relics

Tempted by research news, Sir Alexander Leaing two George III silver crowns at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of his discovery of penicillin. He presented the Duke a microscope slide with the original mold culture, noting few remain in existence.

Duke of Edinburgh Sir Alexander Sr Alexander Eliza Oth I

Noblesville and area executives meet at Camp Kiktha wenund dinner

The list of members at large on the executive board includes Auh glhin Noblesville Helber Gilbert Hewitt New Castle J Harrison McLain Gerald thine Gordon France Anderson B Stephens and others. The meeting with Mr Wirt and vice presidents is at Camp Kiktha wenund on August 4 for a dinner. Representatives from Kikthawenund area on the National Council include Reynolds Anderson Irvin Janta Tipton and James McParty Alexandria.

Aunough Jackson Ripon Wisconsin Republican Centennial Committee Republican Party Congress Maj. P E. Bovay Senate Bovay Aughlin Noblesville Helber Gilbert Hewitt New Castle J. Harrison McLain Gerald Thine Gordon France Anderson B. Stephens Camp Kikthawenund Robert W. Shoemaker, Jr Alfred Behrens Frank H. Allis Hoyt Wright Miller Huggins John Nottingham Harry Alley Frank Fishback Everett Vinson Everett A. Hartung Everett Fleck R. W. Morey Irving Heath Harry Beaman Jr Randall Smith Dale Swanson Claytor Steele Jack Davis Alexandria Forrest Ratcliff Dallas Lunsford Robert Dye Roy’ Girard Boyd Burkhardt Tipton L. L. Squier Elwood Wirt Binder Alexanra Wilson Sulphur Springs Ray Hutto Windfall Yal Plunkitt 2D Wienschenk Kikthawenund National Council

Guatemala Junta Drafts Decree To Freeze Communists Assets

The Arbenz era decree freezes assets of all Communists and criminals as a new constitution is drafted. The junta, led by Castillo Armas, will allow asylum requests in embassies for Latin nations but screens cases to bar criminals. It cites police brutality under Arbenz and outlines plans for a press free Guatemala.

Arbenz United Fruit Co Boston St. John’s Pital Richard Hird Castillo Armas Harman Ginder Spra Roscoe Hubbel Brown Floyd Cousins Arbenztal St Paul Lennon and Son San V St. Salvador Monzon Robert Cowles Fairview St William M. Downey Manent Gilbert DeVore Noble William Parkhurst Guatemala Mounds Rd Charles Montgomery Alexandria Harry DeRolt Louise St Nettie Helm Halford

Eisenhower Presidency Dominates National Attention

The piece notes Eisenhower's Fourth of July recollections and the Army row as the nation's focus, with references to figures such as Miss Minnie Yocom, Clarence Moore, and Alex McCarthy in a broader discussion of politics and military policy. It touches on Robert H. Reardon and Philip Decker among associates, and mentions Floyd Stoelting and LeRoy in sectional listings.

Sinaea Onehart Dean Russell Olt Robert Myers Monroe Schuster Floyd W. Stoelting Vichairman LeRoy Cook William F Eisenhower Steele C Smith Wil. Pleasant Nam ‘H. Bowser John H. Kane Loren A. Owen Charles F. Wilson Franklin K. Zimmerman Robert H. Reardon Philip Decker C DeVar Litten J. Edward Flanagan J. B. Martin James R. Day McCarthy Rawis Jeffrey Pittman Sy Ine Banker Lucille Banker Charles Rhyne Pendleton Ave St Ie McCarthy

Committees Form Details and Leadership Roles Across Regions

A long list outlines seven committees with chairs and members across Anderson Noblesville and surrounding towns. Key names include Ralph McCreary Anderson as chairman and Leland Boren Anderson as co chair, plus Don Eddington New Castle and Charles Reed Harold Dickson Noblesville among others. The document covers leadership training camping and activities health and safety council planning and foundation trustees with multiple regional appointees.

Ralph McCreary Anderson Leland Boren Charles Reed Harold Dickson Noblesville Don Eddington New Castle Durward + Slader Kyce Brown Jr Fred Fanz Alfred Thurman Ralph Brown Robert A. Carter Elwood Dan Fisher Donald E. Collins C.A. E. Rinker DeVar Littten John Carter Robert A. Toms Alexandria Harry Dietrich Middletown Bruce Horton Rayt Speer Tipton Herbert Montgomery O. L. Binder Richard Williams F. Albert Schaefer Ander Glen Fearherley H. H. Dittbrenner H. M. Whitcomb Robert Martin James Craig Pendleton Arthur Bell W. E. Clarke Summitville Lloyd Smith Carmel Carl Wilson Harold Lockwood Dennis Anderson Roland Maine John Brinduse Russell Doty Council

Anderson Obituaries Ledger Honors Local Residents

Obituary notices report Mrs. Heart Colvin, 98, of 326 W 37th St, died at home after a month of illness. Her husband, a longtime New York Central Railroad conductor, survives with daughter Mrs. Martha Lehinlaub and two grandchildren. Services at Brown and Butz Funeral Home, burial at East Maplewood Cemetery. Other obituaries note Sidney Stalker, 50, of Rt 6, and Mrs. Blanch Cook, Wilkinson, plus Dale Dusenbery, 41, of Ridgefield N J, with services set in Hoboken and Anderson connections. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, siblings, and many nieces and nephews. Burial precedes in local cemeteries as listed.

Heart Colvin Mary R. Colvin 37Th St New York Central Railroad Brown and Butz East Maplewood Colvin Zenith Jennings County Ind Ezra Ellen Bradburn North Vernor Flat Rock Grace Overdorff Miami, Fla Rt. 2 Shirley Sidney Stalker Glencove Knightstown Georgia Eppard Allison Lapel Masonic Lodge Kennard Mr. Allison Harold E. Rozelle Rt. 6 Arthur Bert L Pendleton Ida Graff 2Nd St Anna Spencer Dale. Dusenbery Ridgefield N. J Dale Dusenberg Flavius Bronnenberg Dusenberg Hoboken Dusenbery Etheel Shirley O'Conner New York City Ralph Dusenbery

U.S. Britain discuss defense plan and embassies

The text outlines a proposed defense strategy with a national army, winding down the American-British High Commission in favor of separate American and British embassies. France would be left to face a regional threat alone unless an emergency prompts action such as a French Parliament ratifying the EDC treaty. Informants note United States and Britain would resist such a plan absent a crisis.

United States Britain Winston ¢ Churchill Eiseny Howev Dulles Geneva National Army of Defense French High Commission France West Gere

Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties

Clarence N Williams 52 of Greenfield died suddenly after a heart attack Monday afternoon at his farm on Rt 6. Navy veteran WWI, former Naval Ordinance employee. Body at Condo and Son Funeral Home, then to Greenfield home for visitation. Services Thursday 10 am at Greenfield Christian Church. Burial Park Cemetery. Surviving widow Bernadine, daughter Mrs Robert Baker, two grandchildren.

Steven Jeffrey Moore Richard Moore Indianapolis Anderson Coleman Hospital Thomas Richard Baker Brothers Funeral Home Memorial Park C. J. Beardsley First Methodist Church Wilkinson Clarence N. Williams State St Greenfield Rt. 6 Clarence Elizabeth Williams U. S. Navy Naval Ordinance Plant Condo and Son Funeral Home Greenfield Christian Church Park Cemetery Bernadine Robert Baker Madison

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