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Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1955

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Anderson Hara Herald editor missing after TV appearance

Chicago police said New Yorker Howard Rushmore, 42, editor at Continental magazine, has been missing since shortly after appearing on a Chicago TV program. Detective Frank Hermoski said he was to meet an appointment Thursday but did not show up, with prior radio and TV guest appearances noted. Authorities believe Rushmore may have been connected to a Chicago Communist circle weeks earlier and trace a taxi ride to Halsted and Roosevelt Roads.

Chicago Howsard Rushmore Continental Magazine Frank Hermoski Hanied Larry Halsted SL Roosevelt Rd

Army Opens New Atomic War Program

The Army on Friday launched a new training program for warfare in the atomic age, with maneuvers planned from Louisiana to Alaska. The schedule includes Operation Barestar at Camp Hale Colorado and Operation Sagebush near Camp Polk, involving thousands of troops and Air Force personnel in multi phase exercises and high altitude mountain operations in the Rocky Mountains.

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Improved Salk Vaccination Efforts Reported

The article outlines ongoing Salk vaccine expansion with 423000 shots, plans for Friday injections, and PHS involvement to speed data exchange among scientists and industry. It notes focus areas including strain variants of poliovirus, testing improvements, Army and National Guard participation, and discontinued weekly vaccination summaries.

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Editor and journalist tied to Communist topics in 1855 Elwood case

The report notes an Elwood resident who once edited a Communist Daily Worker styled publication and testified in anti Communist conspiracy cases. Police say they await Robert Bardson of New York, publisher of Confidential, to arrive as the investigation unfolds.

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Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties

Deaths in Madison and nearby counties detail Chaloess W. Greason Markleville and Cora McDaniel Shirley Gross Helen Lenk Mant on Fortville share heart attacks and local funeral plans. Debris includes vaccination notes and a Texas university policy shift.

Madison

Memphis Plans 107 Million Dollar Power Plant

A disputed contract to build a 107 million dollar generating plant at West Memphis Arkansas is debated to supply electric power for the Memphis area. The plan faces ethics and contractual questions as Memphis signals it will develop its own plant instead of absorbing TVA power.

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Township real estate and auto values rise in annual assessment

An anonymous township report shows personal property valuations up 94 543 and land and improvements up 845 50. It lists 10 875 as the total male residents over 21 in the township. Automobiles listed by the assessor between January 1 and March 1 total 11 7416. Real estate tracts assessed since January 1 number 1 020. City base car valuations total 7 70 and township house car valuations 74 605.

Escapees Recaptured After Bloomington Arrest

Two desperados escaped from a page and were captured in Bloomington. Sheriff Joe Brogdan and deputies along with State Police and a Bloomington officer closed in on a stolen car in Anderson after a chase. Craig, already sentenced for assault with intent to kill, faces more charges including second degree burglary and auto banditry. Shaffer, returned to reformatory in April, faced similar charges.

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Talks Set From Calumet Area Route Change Study

Preliminary surveys favor a eastern toll road route by about 10 percent profit over the western option. The proposed East route would cover 168 miles versus the discarded 1.6 mile plan. Authorities seek several hundred thousand dollars for a final survey with repayment from toll road revenue bonds if construction proceeds.

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Vinson Retires After Long Service at Plant 10

Vinson leaves a career spanning decades with early roles as supervisor at inspection in 1932 then assistant superintendent of Plant 1 in 1938 and superintendent of Plant in 1943 He took charge of Plant 10 in 1948 marking a final milestone before retirement.

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Controversy Over Dixon Yates Contract Deepens

Brownell faces questions as Kefauver subcommittee probes use of Gmena in Memphis power talks amid plans for a Memphis generating station and possible Eisenhower cancellation of the Dixon Yates deal. The hearing seeks Attorney General’s attendance to clarify actions and background. Memphis also issues termination notices on its power rows.

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Teenager Final Pace Trial At Hunters Derby Start Time

After official inspection, vehicles will line up behind the starting ramp on Meridian Street for race day at 1715. Judges will determine winners in design, construction, brakes, upholstery, and use of scrap with ten awards announced at the annual picnic at Mounds Park. Also noted are arrests and a Cleveland Trust robbery context linked to suspects Lora, Teller, and associated figures.

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Jobs Scarcity Hits Teens and Young Adults

Armstrong notes summer employment is tight with fewer openings as many employers impose red tape. Under 38 face the hardest time finding work as schools must approve hiring 18 year olds. Employers could relieve work pressure by hiring during staff vacations, yet openings remain scarce in coming months.

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Contingent Pram Fare Don Proposal Sparks Debate

Wilson opposes the administration plan to raise reserves to 2,900,000 by 1960, arguing it would require including veterans of the regular armed forces. Russell criticizes the approach while racial segregation concerns resurface as amendments involving the National Guard are debated and dropped after a six week fight. Clarence Mitchell warns the House passing bill leaves a door for segregation, potentially affecting draft usage of Black Americans in the South.

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Anderson Derby Awards And Regional Candidates Named

After the final heat the Mitchcey and runnerup receive special awards followed by the AIL State award for best safer driving and sportsmanship. The derby will be sent to Akron for three days competition in the All American Soap Box Derby. On August 14 the winner competes with champions from multiple states and abroad. The All American Derby winner earns a four year college scholarship. Event sponsored by Anderson Newspapers and Hunter Chevrolet.

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Walter Sims obituary from Anderson

Walter Slims 08 940 Main St died yesterday at St John s Hospital after a short illness. A World War I veteran and city night department employee, he lived in Anderson several years. Funeral arrangements are pending in Jamestown with burial at Taylor Cemetery. Survivors include a son Owens of Danville, his mother Ara Rhoda Sims of Jamestown, a daughter Maude Coble of Anderson, two sisters Mrs Margia Gary and Miss Daw Sims of Jamestown, and two brothers Hay of Mossyville Tennessee and John of Mitch.

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64 Million Employed Highest in History

Washington reports that 64 million Americans held jobs in June marking a record high. Civilian employment rose from 62,073,000 in May to 64,016,000 in June, while unemployment increased slightly to 4,679,000. The gain comes after August 1953 when employment reached 64.7 million.

Washington

Cotton Crop Expected To Be Below Average

A Pennsylvania agriculture department report projects a below average cotton crop this year with an estimated 17,096,000 acres under cultivation by July 1, some 1,017,000 acres less than the allotted acreage under the marketing program. Growers reduced plantings by about 14 percent from last year to curb excess production.

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Ghost Ship Sinking Written Off As Hoax

New York radio report on the ghost ship Blue Star was dismissed as a hoax by the Coast Guard. The staged alert cost the government 50,000 and prompted a 39 hour air sea search involving eight planes and six ships across 44,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean.

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