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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1955
Page
1
A fragment describes an ocean going prototype intended to carry cargo and provide practical experience. The project aims to compete with other merchant ships rather than act as a flagship.
The U S Foreign Claims Settlement Commission sets August twenty first as the deadline for Korean War POW claim filings by veterans or heirs. Wayne Copeland of Indianapolis is named on the list of those with unpaid entitlements and eligible dependents. mail claims to Washington for processing.
Reported injuries from a crash west of Plymouth left Dr. Neuman and Courtright in serious condition while the Neumans recovered. Bullman’s death raised weekend traffic fatalities to twelve on Hoosier highways as the week began.
The ceremony at the ARC Kublis Atomic Power laboratory highlighted a 12,500 kilowatt turbine set to produce about 10,000 kilowatts. Officials noted atomic power remains noncompetitive with conventional methods while discussing trash disposal and the potential for a large incineration plant to cut waste volume and costs.
Twelve Russians toured the Alleman farm near Slater Iowa listening to questions on farm operations. Richard and Verda Alleman described 1600 acres with 9% workers and 100 combines while noting the farm’s modest net income.
The measure authorizes the federal government to buy free vaccine for children up to age 20 and for pregnant women. It would be distributed to states to supply communities upon request, removing the means test and leaving funding to be determined later. The bill reflects shifts in responsibility toward parents, doctors, and local health officials.
The House approved by voice vote a bill for the Maritime Administration to build an experimental commercial atomic driven cargo ship. The plan aims to explore future world trade potential and could take up to ten years to complete with experts to define vessel type and capabilities.
Tage outlined continued talks and proposed lifting barriers while Bulganin agreed that removing them would serve national interests of both Soviet and American peoples and world peace. He warned that Asia and the Far East require careful settlement despite Western omitting those topics.
Robert D. Wilts 24 of South Boston Mass appeared before U S Commissioner Henry Carr in Bermuda shorts and a blue shirt. He was held in 1000 bail on a charge of stealing an automobile, described by court attaches as the first case of a defendant appearing in shorts.
The House passed a measure by 372 to 31 to raise social security benefits for women and disabled people and raise payroll taxes 25 percent to fund the plan. The Senate’s action was unlikely this session, with enactment possible in the next Congress. The reform lowers women's eligibility age from 65 to 62 on January 1, aiming to add about 4 million dollars in benefits to roughly 600,000 women in the first year.
Vernon county sheriff reported the drowning of 58 year old 1500 AiUspy resident M4 Tiving Phillips, brother of Mrs. Phillips. He slipped while fishing along Cliver Wht near Mascataluck flyer late Sunday night and drowned. George William Bean attempted rescue but failed. The body was recovered Monday morning. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Vernon.
Elmer FE Thygnypy Elmer EB Brown 75 of Shady Rest on A. S. 91 died Sunday evening after retirement from F. W. Woolworth. Former resident, funeral set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Evana Godby and Trout Funeral Home Noblesville with Rev. Clarence Cook officiating. Burial at Partying Cemetery Alexandria. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Col Wilfred E. Brown Dayton Ohio and Marvin F. Brown Elyria Ohio, five grandchildren, two brothers Glenden Amerson and George Haifa City, two sisters Mrs. Stella Hidny Hartford City and Mrs. Arvilla Tinley Frankton.
Joseph McCormack 99 of Middletown died at Henry County Hospital after a yearlong illness and a fall. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pleasant Valley Christian Church with Rev. J Westley Stewart of Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, east of Middletown. He was a retired farmer and former director of the Farmers State Bank for 60 years. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Howard Gale Rt 1 Middletown a granddaughter Marilyn McGord a student at Holy Cross School of Woreing Anderson and a brother Arey McCormack of Cadiz.
Judge Rabb ordered a new armed robbery trial for Joseph Horay 41 of Cleveland after a hung jury in the first trial over a $55 thousand Holdup. A Sept. 19 Criminal Court date was set for the retrial.
Weekend rainfall deluged streets as the city received up to four inches on Thursday and 54 inches during the weekend. Strong winds and hail contributed to flood conditions while officials warned of hazards from freezing temperatures.
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