Treasury seeks higher debt ceiling amid McCarthy era tension
Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey travels to the Senate Finance Committee this week to push a 15 billion dollar rise in the debt limit and argues the nation must have funds to cover bills. Senator Harry F. Byrd signals only a modest increase possible, while a political aide warns of McCarthy era sentiment influencing Wisconsin gubernatorial prospects. Hydrogen bomb defense notes warn millions could die without planned evacuations, as Civil Defense Administrator Vial Peterson cites Los Angeles nearing mass reoperation readiness. The Army readies divisions for atomic warfare and Maj. Gen. James H. Gavin outlines needed changes for future fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Senate Finance Committee
Humphrey
Senate
House
Harry F. Byrd
Virzi
Tre
Civil Defense
Vial Peterson
Nierson
Manly
United States
Los Angeles
James HM. Gavin
Alligator Captured After Roaming Felwood Streets
Two Felwood patrolmen seized an alligator near North East and 20th Streets and returned it to its owner, Richard Sarton of 42 North 20th Street. The 3 to 4 foot long pet, from Florida, had escaped a yard and wandered several blocks before police located it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felwood
N. E
Richard Sarton
N. 20Th St
Flore Ita
Ie Saxlon Iran
Want Ads Prompt Buyers Fight For Westinghouse Range
The assertiser notes three people wanted to buy a Westinghouse electric range but the first caller arrived first and completed the quick sale. The buyer was pleased with the bargain and the advertiser glad to have a fast sale. More in the air near the want ads. For best results dial our Want Ad girl at 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assertiser
Westinghouse
Five Get Prison Terms and Suspensions in Indiana Case
Five defendants received prison terms while one was suspended in a Madison County court near Anderson. Walter Rudd of Anderson drew a suspended sentence for manslaughter after prior murder indictments were overruled by the Indiana Supreme Court. Hayes T. L. Baars of Toledo and Carl Slatenail of Toledo were sentenced for slugging and robbery tied to a 1953 heist, each getting one to ten years. Max C. Simmons of Alexandria faced embezzlement charges and drew a nine to five year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Suns Calas Vann
Indianapolis
Hind-Wan
Tassel
Blewart
Madison
Anderson Music Center Court
Walter Rudd
Anderson
John Landon
West Side
Indiana Supreme Court
Sewart
Wirald J. Andersson
Hayes TL. Baars
Taleda
Halely
John Hamm
Carl Slatenail
Toledo
Frederick J. Simon
Tan I. Hede
Meogedt
Hyatken
Stn
Max C. Simmons
Alexandria
Seith
Pennsylvania Railroad
Review Board Concludes 1954 Tax Session Today
The Madison County Tax Review Board ends its 1954 session at the courthouse after reviewing personal property assessments for over 45 000 taxpayers and rechecking rent estate valuations for corrections. County Assessor Hartman chaired with Walker Auditor and Harland Treasurer among others as final taxables list prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Board O 'Tax Review
Locay
Joe Hartman
John Walker
Wailer Flays
sJoseph Stoner
Qemnerat
Sherman Harland
Russell FB. Stewart
Hartman
Chaiman
Tien
Deputy Mildred Kimmerling Dies After Illness
Miss Mildred Kimmerling, 43, deputy in the Maison County Auditor’s Office for eight years, died Sunday morning at St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. A native of Madison County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Kimmerling. The body was taken to the Marklof Funeral Home where services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Monroe G. Seligter of the Central Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Aroma Cemetery near Frankton. County auditor Walker said the office would be closed in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kimmerling
Fackson St
Maison County
Suneday
St. John's Iospitist
Madison County
Kimmerling
George Kimmerling
Tfarokl
Regelle Funeral Home
Monroe G. Seligter
Central Christian Church
Aroma
Frankton
Fol Walker
Road study by board outlines county road costs in Indiana
The Board of County Commissioners studied a report by the Indiana State Association of County Commissioners. The document compares total county road costs across Indiana and totals miles by type. It notes Madison County has 27,800 miles of roads with 2,202 miles gravel or stone and 280 miles improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Conpmnns
Sioners
State Association of County Commissioners
Indiana
Dale Flora
Wheels View
Northens
Dis Relvier
General Assembly
Madirson
Contracts Awarded To Hunter Company For New Police Cars
A Public Safety board met at Sly Mall last night and awarded three patrol cars and one police tick to Hunter Motor Co for 3,6085 after trade ins. Other bidders include Thinter Motor Co at 1,449,824 and Re and H Motor Co at 1,39548, with Bunt ve Motor Co chosen for not meeting specs. Emperor Haile Selassie left New York for France after a fevered visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Safety
Sly Mall
Bard
Hunter Motor Co
Thinter Motor Co
Re and H. Motor Co
Bunt Ve Motor Co
Motor Ra
Hunter Company
Churchill cites surprise over talks reaction in Britain United States
London reports quote Prime Minister Churchill noting Britain opposes admitting Communist China to the United Nations under current terms while hinting President Eisenhower favors an informal meeting with Malenkov. He says Britain wants China to prove good faith before U.N. seat and criticizes U.S. framing of the issue during talks in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Britain
United States
China
United Nations
Eohawer
Princip
Preeper
Giorgi N. Malenkoy
House of Conmons
Washington
U.N
F Anthony
Retailers Name Chairmen For Coming Events
Retailers name chairs for a slate of 1954 calendar events at the downtown business association meeting led by Maurice AL Thick. Plans aired for Dollse Day in August and the Mimi Tarvest Festival in October, with Christmas parade and decorations also discussed. Morris Rasen named chairman and Burton McCullough cochairman for Christmas decor. Charles Pagone to chair the Tarcast Festival committee with George McMarthan as cochairman. The group aims to add features as a five year program for Yule decorations downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniletyon
Maurice AL Thick
Oo Scanization
I Morris Rasen
Burton McCullough
Appr
Charles Pagone
George McMarhan
Chamber of Commerce
Staelling
Inehide
Civic Development Committee
W. H L. Brelsfori
Plans Complete For Annual Local Soap Box Derby Race
D Day in Anderson is tomorrow with the derby set for Wednesday at 4 30 pm. Teams will gather at Mounds Park for a pre derby picnic hosted by Delen Remyal. A derby helmet will be awarded and ten prizes given for top cars in construction, design, brakes, and upholstery based on derby inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Arrowamily Millisan
Usuaf
Derby Eve Picnic Draws Jail Wardens and Race Fans
Sheriff reports heavy Derby weekend plans in Ava counties as 70 inmates expected for a public supper at Mounds Park jail. Special derby trophies and Delco Remy designed plaques to honor boys, with turnout higher than prior years, and parties lasting until around 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ava
Aca
Joe Meaghan
Mounds Park
Howard Gilmore
Delco-Remy
Anderson Fleyby
Motorist Reports Robbery Near Elwood in Cleveland
A Cleveland resident told Elwood police on Monday that a stranger robbed him of 140 dollars along a highway near Elwood while he searched for the nearest filling station. He noted his car was parked at the roadside during the incident and described the suspect briefly before vice officers launched the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Flwood
Cleveland
Ohio
Elwooil
Archiv
Merritt
St. Louis
Morrill
Allomonile Parks
Coluwa
Eisenhower Eyes Highway Plan At Governors Conference
President Eisenhower via Vice President Nixon proposed a grand federal state highway plan to meet defense needs for a possible 200 million population by 1970. Dulles planned a Paris flight to align with talks, while governors discussed funding shifts and new lanes to support growth and defense. The White House stated Eisenhower approved the trip and Nixon would deliver the prepared address as talks aimed at East-West peace continue amid Indo China tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton Landing
N. Y
Eisenhower
Nixon
Cie Yar
Washington
Dulles
Paris
Indochina
Europe
Nanarene
Peencky
Mendes-brance
Vrilyish
Tea Tuedy
Waphasled Ural
Ilke
Iecision
Uty
Ericare
Feneva
Wales
United States
Dayt
Cabot
Milton Eisen Tower
Mresidenk
Hales
Hinheny Plas
Sniff
Wikephower
Senators Soften No Aid Threat On France Italy
Washington senators backed away from a threatened cut in foreign aid to France and Italy and approved a $44.1 billion foreign aid program for the next 12 months. The committee, chaired by Wiley, also moved to accept an amendment by Mansfield to modify the Covel aid plan within the defense program, noting the change may not guarantee lending to foreign aid as of that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
France
Italy
Wiley
i-Wis
Sen. Mansfield
D-Mons
Bat Y. Mexander Lasmith Cilmi
Staith Dial
Aettes
America
Vietminh Hit Hard On Delta War Report
Viet Minh guerrillas and regulars attacked French posts along the Red River Delta about 200 miles south of Hanoi as French forces defended strongpoints. French armored units and mobile columns moved to blunt assaults. reports describe heavy fighting with insurgent pressure on supply lines and defense positions near Hung Yen and surrounding inland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Rpwards
Hanos
Red River
Franch Armired
Margi
Althea
Lekhu
Rongty
Coudterallsck
Yin
Handi
Viel Minh
Irene
Hung Yor
la Tie Serena
Lick Mong
Unie
Heat Wave Hits The State With Record Temperatures
The Unlintapabs Woeathers Bureate reported yesterday a heat wave with high readings around 100 degrees, while Karl Davis at the Philadelphia Quartz Works logged near 101. The heat peak Monday afternoon neared 100, with a warm front holding in the north. The system moves east from the plains as relief rains are hoped for in southern Indiana crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Indiana
Greenfield Man Named State Legion Commander on Third Ballot
A Greenfield veteran of World War II was elected state Legion commander on the third ballot at the Amarillo convention. Thad Layne led with 690 votes on the first ballot but fell short of majority. Emory Rayd and Wayne Talbert were also named top officers as the convention settled on a unified slate amid debates about foreign policy and party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani Awalolaa Waim
Greenfield
Lees
Rain Sean
Harriss Jam
French Lick
Layne 690
Tal Jewy
Darvison Ail
Ayon
Allok
Emory Rayd
Angola
Wayne ? Talbert
Choirayn Capehart
Iyimetind
Winston Churchill
Senate
Anthony Eden
George J. Marans
Desperda Sarner-Solow Parinur
Bilan Andjallarney
France
Marcus
Asia
Anas
New Jersey Builders Targeted in Housing Scandal Probe
A congressional committee pressed New Jersey builders amid a housing loan probe. Witnesses faced tough questions as panel members discussed possible windfall profits and legal rights during a secret testimony session. The hearing raised questions about agency actions and the scope of the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walmington
Ig Standil
Sarbienl
Garner
Marcus
Sidney Sarver
Nenady
N. K
Sar
Colume
Hingell
Aually
Larner
Ralph Solow
Chest X Rays Planned Here by Mobile Unit Visit
The Madison County Tuberculosis Association schedules a second annual mobile chest X-ray unit with State Board of Health cooperation. It will operate at 207 East 4th Street July 26 to 27. no charge, reports confidential, and prior visit served over 6,000 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Tuberedlists Association
Pf Wealth
Evalin’ Leidall
R Association
Taly
Tds
County Association
State Board of Mealth Aca
He State Medical Association
New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
Several local births announced from Anderson area families. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry Forse of 509 Winding Way. a son to Mr and Mrs Garl Decker of 171 Tanbery Id. a son to Mr and Mrs Li of Bruce Cope land Pendleton. A daughter to Seaman Te and Mia Leroy Kelly. Honolulu ties noted for maternal and paternal grandparents Fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Hospital
Toy
Harry Forse
Winding Way
Garl Decker
Tanbery Id
Bruce Cope
Land
Pendleton
Seaman Te
Mia
Leroy Kelly
Rebecca
Jane
Honolulu
Hawaii
Henry Zimmerman
Mer
Prank Kelly
Main St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Camp Kikthoven
Robert A. Carter
Robert Street
Robert Post
Tipton
Henry J. Eavey Company
Nesties Company
Mr. Caner
Kikthoven and Council
Street
Mounds District
Post
Anderson Cubbers
Brannan
Overnor
Wisconsin
Joseph Ro
McCarthy
Ralph F. Rioth
Sen
Rudd
Auditor's Office
U. S
Jil Hos
Vietminh
Delta
State Legion
Arderson Federal Savings and Loan Association
Fitch and
Jackson Sts
Lester K. Bing
New Jersey Builders
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!