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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1958
Page
1
A violent nationwide series of storms left three people dead while floodwaters reached five feet in some Kansas streets. The chaotic weather disrupted travel and damaged property as officials investigated the fatalities and ongoing recovery efforts across multiple states.
City officials and the Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee received a first place national award for the outstanding school traffic safety program. The plaque was presented at a meeting at the Anderson Country Club yesterday by the police department and chamber representatives. Violent summer weather swept the nation Friday, injuring several and causing property damage across sections, including a hurricane’s aftermath in northeastern Kansas.
Washington AP two congressmen told Bernard Goldfine they now believe he received favored treatment from federal agencies. The House subcommittee pressed a contempt case as Goldfine refused to answer 23 questions about loans totaling 104.72 from a company he largely controlled. The panel postponed citation and will reconvene Tuesday, while Harris and Williams defend the inquiry’s scope.
A weather system drenched areas including Atchison and Topeka with heavy rainfall, causing drownings and evacuations. Reports detail wind damage, flash floods, and emergency declarations from Chester to nearby states, with residents urged to seek safety as rivers rose rapidly.
President and Prime Minister John Diefenbaker met at Ottawa Uplands Airport as talks aimed to ease economic tensions between the United States and Canada. The visit followed US restrictions that curb dealing with the Deiping regime and bar many Canadian exporters from selling to Red China, with Ottawa seeking a friendly partnership.
Special Judge Robert T. Caine moved the Standard Materials hearing to 2 p.m. next Tuesday after the firm filed a demurrer in circuit court. A contempt citation stemmed from a June blast that damaged property near a town and narrowly missed children. John Scott, attorney for Standard Materials, asked for a venue change from Judge Russell Stewart. William Byer represents the town.
Fred Reedy of the Philadelphia Bulletin library answered a call Friday. Reedy replied he would not know the answer without being called.
A local family sold a refrigerator using a Bulletin and Herald Want Ad and earned 40 dollars. The ad described the item’s condition and provided a phone number, generating many inquiries. Call 3 5371 and ask for the Classified Sales Girl to place an ad.
The Senate voted to approve a 2.475 billion omnibus housing bill that surpasses President Eisenhower’s request. It includes 400 million for college dorms, 125 million for college classrooms and laboratories, 150 million for direct loans to veterans, and 125 million for elderly housing. The measure expands FHA programs and authorizes private loan guarantees, with urban renewal and public housing provisions funded over six years. The action moves toward passage by voice vote, with strong support from Senate leaders and members.
Congress moves to cite Tony Accardo for contempt as Sen. John L. McClellan leads the Crime Investigating Committee inquiry. Accardo refuses questions on birthplace, self-incrimination, and ties to Chicago crime, while others like Caifano and Battaglia invoke the Fifth Amendment.
The United States protested Russia's downing of an unarmed US transport plane on June 21. It demanded punishment for the Red fliers, compensation for the destroyed aircraft and injuries, and the release of nine American servicemen held in East Germany since June 7. It warned of further action unless Russia honors agreements and resumes the return of personnel.
County police announce a good traffic record and urge continued safe driving this weekend. They cite unusually low crash counts amid holiday travels and warn drivers to use caution, avoid speeding, and maintain licenses and plates as patrols increase in county areas. Local officials say the main crash causes are excessive speed and reckless or drunken driving, with authorities stressing ongoing enforcement through mid summer.
Dr. Robert A. Nicholson is appointed acting dean by Anderson College’s executive committee to fill the vacancy created by the death of Dr. Russell Olt. President Dr. H. Reardon says Nicholson will also retain duties as music division chairman and has previously served as assistant to the dean.
The article reports a civilian hostage freed in Cuba while 19 other U S and Canadian civilians were released earlier. It notes delays in freeing U S sailors and Marines at Guantanamo, with Admiral Jerauld Wright denouncing the kidnappings as an obnoxious blackmail tactic to obtain recognition for the Cuban government.
New arrivals at St Johns Hospital list newborns for Mr and Mrs Earl White Pendleton Mr and Mrs Richard Hite Pendleton a son Mrs and Mrs Robert Nealy 903 W 4th St a daughter Mrs and Mrs Edward Sorg 3808 Forest Terrace a daughter Mr and Mrs Byron Gillman Alexandria a son Mr and Mrs Leon Garmon 1490 W 14th St a son.
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