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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1955
Page
9
Vice-President Chard M. Nixon headlines the final day of the Four Day event the National Plow Match and Soil Conservation program runs September 14 to 17. Nixon will speak on Saturday following the fourth day of contour and level Tand plowing state eliminations will be held.
The third reading of ordinances rezoning multiple properties including 1408 Pearl Street 4404 Pearl Street 1 1B Sherman Street and 2412 Silver Street passed. Other rezoning at 1203 Broadway and 1139 Broadway led to additional readings. A signed agreement with the State Highway Department would have the state pay the city for sweeping state highways through town, with proceeds funding a second street sweeper and equipment rentals.
A four day national event near Wabash Indiana will showcase contour plowing and level land techniques across 20 farms totaling over 2,000 acres with demonstrations by soil experts from Purdue University and the Indiana Conservation Department. Separately in Kenya, 22 drowned after a Lake Victoria launch capsized while Mau Mau terrorists and guards attempted an escape, as crews recovered passengers and assessed damage at the New Maven railroad curve incident.
A park ing ordinance restricting two hour parking on both sides of Meridian St between Central Indiana failcord and 1th St was read a first time then referred to the Safety Boat and the Council Safety Committee for further study and recommendations. Rezoning ordinances passed.
Acting district fire chief Capt Emil Weimer aged 47 sustained critical head and chest injuries. Lt James Miller 35 driver of the chief's car suffered cuts and bruises. Pumper truck driver Louly Bartlett 45 badly injured with chest injuries and a broken leg. Firemen George Kirk 29 and Paul Vespo 27 hospitalized with injuries. A motorist Robert Mood 45 witnessed the crash and described the events near the intersection.
The Yong Brothers and Henry Sils headline a Ringling show at Harter's Field. Johnny Yong performs a wedbody crossover with sisters and younger performers, thrilling crowds as imported acts from Europe and Africa join a rare animal lineup in the enlarged Big Top. Performances start at 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. with doors at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Rainfall reports show 2.1 inches locally with readings earlier in the day. Kokomo recorded 2.53 inches before nightfall while Fort Wayne logged 1.53 inches in 24 hours. Temperatures held in the 80s with Fort Wayne peaking at 92 as humidity rose between showers.
The crash killed a Pendleton resident pilot who had long flown from Anderson Airport. Witnesses described seeing a truck struck as the Stinson went down during approach. The victim, a Ford Flying Warriors member and former Lions Club leader, was noted for extensive flight hours and local community ties. The truck driver, injured lightly, reported a flash at impact and was hospitalized.
Senate debates to compel veterans and draftees into additional reserve training after active duty. House backed compulsion for all service since July 27 1953. Senate favors phased 30 day post service activation. Senate to offer $200 housing bonus through July 1 1957 for volunteers in three years of reserve training with Army and Marine units. Also report notes income drain in Chicago from food liquor tobacco rising one third of family income with local business Hamm's Cafe at 1403 Meridian.
Dulles arrives amid talks on a wartime alliance framework for Western Europe including France Britain West Germany Italy Belgium and the Netherlands. Ministers debate arms control and potential limits extended beyond the Two Curtain as Saar elections are planned and a Franco German dispute looms.
Derby officials praised Anderson citizens and local agencies for cooperation during an open teller issue recount. A duplicate prize was awarded yesterday after a Derby records check showed Bausman had competed for five consecutive years. Local firms provided support including Delco-Newty, Sear’s, Shell Oil, Toledo Scales, All-State Insurance, and Walter Keeney plaques.
Congressional hearing transcripts reveal disputes over controlling a 1980 Sabre Jet story. Grutaner and Grutzner contested publication timing while Glen Stackhouse and Jay Grutaner faced questions about security leaks. Kilns Reuters? The narrative shows China Reds and Sabres in combat, with Talbert Basnard and others recounting press actions and Air Force restrictions.
Talbert compared the plan to broadcasting from a Seoul radio station, arguing the glory filing method was easily monitored by the Reds and could reveal sensitive details. The remark highlighted concerns about surveillance and security implications amid the ongoing tensions.
From the Korean conflict reports come figures on air strength including 700 light jet bombers, capable of carrying atomic weapons to targets in Japan Korea the Ryukyus and the Philippines. Also listed are 200 medium piston aircraft of B 25 type and 400 of the four engine B 7 type with long range. Several hundred piston engine bombers and fighter planes are noted as available.
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