46 Counts in Scandal Sought Amid Air Force Talks
Air Force weighs inviting a high Prussian leader, possibly Marshal Zhukov, to visit the United States as part of a broader diplomatic exchange. Some expect repayment for Gen. Nathan Twining's Moscow invitation, but no formal White House recommendation has been sent. President Eisenhower met new Hungarian minister Peter Kas this week as Hungary signals a push for mutual understanding and respect. Iceland faces a decision on the NATO base at Keflavik amid talks on forming a new government.
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United States Air Force
Georgi Zhukov
Nathan Twining
Russia
Pentagon
Zhukov
Air Force
White House
Twining
Air Force Chief of Flags
Moscow
Eisenhower
Peter Kas
United Sians
Hungary
United
United States
Iceland
Inlkg
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Retlavik
Driver narrowly escapes as car stalls on tracks
A driver escaped as a car stalled on Indiana State Road 67 near Fontelti. Nathaniel Royal of 258 Boulevard, Indianapolis, turned off the engine and attempted to flag a westbound train at a steep railroad approach. The train, slowing from about 60 to 80 mph, dragged the demolished vehicle 1,500 feet. no injuries reported.
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Indianapolis
New
Genigis Uvery
Fontelti
Automobie
Nathaniel Royal
Boulevard Mace
A. G. Snider
Royal
Good Morning Start The Day With A Chuckle
Police say three mischievous youths solved a neighborhood clothesline mystery and admitted stealing clotheslines for their prank. No one was harmed and authorities filed a report with local youths.
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DES
UPI
Tailor-made To Sell Appliances in Classified Ads
Classifieds section showcases used and new appliances under Electrical Appliances. Advertisers report immediate sales to households and retailers, with examples noting gas ranges and strong call volume. Dial the listed numbers for advertising contracts and specials.
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Bulletin and Herald
Gtr
Death March at Ribbon Creek Testimony Reveals Louder Foibles
Parris Island hearing hears Pvt Grabowski recall Platoon 71 entering Ribbon Creek for a disciplinary march that led to six drownings on April 8. He describes the crew joking before the swim and notes liquor on Sgt McKeon's breath. McKeon faces court martial for the deaths.
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Parris Island
8. C
Platoon 71
Pvtarl Granowski
Kearney
N. J
Matthew C. Imekeon
Ribbon Creek
McKean
Fla ‘Toon 71
Pii
McKeon
Keon
Social Security bill backs earlier retirement ages
Senate House conferees reached final agreement on a trailblazing Social Security bill allowing men to draw retirement benefits at 62 and disabled workers at 60. Rep. Cooper said all seven Senate and five House conferees signed the report and would reconvene to finalize before prompt House action.
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Washington
Senate House
Heomen
Senx
Ateok
Rep
Cooper
D-Tenn
Senate
House
Hlouse
Extra 400 Million For Atomic Power Approved by Committee
The House Appropriations Committee voted to add 400 million dollars to Eisenhower's budget to speed up government atomic power plant construction. The panel argued the United States lagged behind Russia and Britain and framed the issue as American versus Russian power. The measure, opposed by the Atomic Energy Commission, passed 28 to 11 with Republicans voting against.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
United States
Russia
Britain
Steel strike meeting set amid ongoing negotiations
Pittsburgh workers and steel executives scheduled a Friday session to break the 20 day nationwide walkout. United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald and lead negotiator John A. Stephens warned a Saturday talk may not signal progress. A 16 minute federal mediation break followed a 1 hour 20 minute Friday talks.
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Pittsburgh
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers
John A. Stephens
Joseph 8
Finnegan
Wo Aldes
Body of Baby Found in Hudson Not Kidnapped
A body found in the Hudson was identified by police and FBI as not the kidnapped child Peter Weinberger. The newborn remains were located near Pier something by a barge crew, prompting confirmation by Dr. Milton Helpern and officials.
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Hudson
Weinberger
Ian
FBI
Peter Weinberger
Pierol
Milton Helpern
Petey
Westhn Helpern
Cooler Week Ahead With Scattered Showers Forecast
Forecaster predicts a cooler coming week with fewer showers and below normal temperatures. Readings from Saturday to Wednesday show highs around 60s to mid 60s and lows near 66, with showers possible today. Sunday is expected to be fair and mild with a high near 77 and a low around 83.
Indictments Sought in Hodge Check Scandal
Springfield announced that 46 indictments will be sought by State's Aide George P. Coutrakan against former State Auditor Orville E. Hodge. Charges include embezzlement forgery and operating with confidence games in the vast check scandal tied to Hodge's office.
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Springfield
Ill
George P. Coutrakan
Orville E. Hodge
Hodge
Coullakon
Vame
Mock Atomic Assault Wrecks Largest Centers
Emergency civil defense drill Operation Alert 195¢ simulated a massive atomic attack across U S and Canada. President Eisenhower led swift responses as detonation areas stretched from Alaska to Puerto Rico. The test, lasting through Wednesday, aimed to gauge city and military center readiness and interagency coordination.
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Operation Alert
America
Eizenhower
U. S
Laree Alaska
Puerto Rico
New England
Hawaii
Eisenhower
Panama
Hodge
Federal Grand Jury
Operation Alert 956 Opens Mock National Emergency Test
Madison County Civil Defense conducts Operation Alert 956 with a full county center at Alexandria and zone centers in Anderson Alexandria Elwood and Summitville. Conelrad signal reaches Summitville and other points while three Alexandria sirens mark the opening. Calamity Jane rescue truck en route to simulated disaster in Anderson for Zone 1 Center at Naval Reserve.
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Madison County Civil Defense Organization
Alexandria
Anderson
Elwood
Summitville
Zone 1
Naval Reeserve Center
County Contral
Red Cross Home Service Report Details 1953 56
The Anderson Red Cross Home Service reports 1953 56 figures showing 940 active service men 281 veterans and 38 civilians served totaling 1 209 cases. A total of 2 3121 services were provided across these cases while 180 services were given. The local Red Cross maintains 24 hour duty assisting armed forces personnel and their families.
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Anderson Red Cross Home
Roxy Cussins
Home Service
Oliver
Catimn
Local Guard Unit To Be Paid In Silver Dollars Here Sunday
CAMP McQU, Wis. Heads and Headquarters Company of the 1st Battalion 151st Infantry 38th Division will receive pay for summer training in silver dollars and two dollar bills through Anderson Banking Co. The unit will be paid for two weeks of training when they reach Anderson Indiana Sunday morning.
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Wis
151St Infantry Regiment
38Th Division
Abberson
Ind
Anderson Banking Company
Anderson
Imaginary Refugees Tested In National Civil Defense Drill
Imaginary refugees streamed from three Indiana state centers as the third national civil defense test unfolded. South Bend and Chicago area sites faced simulated bomb strikes while a 15 minute radio and TV blackout tested emergency channels and detection instruments.
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Associated Press
Indiapolis
Neal Civil Defense
Rurt Wayne
South Bend
Chicago
Indiana
Fic
Uonelrad
Ins
Three Brothers Found Safe After Missing From South Edgewood
Three brothers John 14 Larry 13 Kenneth 12 missing since Monday were found alive by sheriff deputies yesterday morning. They had slept in woods near the intersection of Park and Seybert Roads and were brought to Madison County jail before being reunited with their parents.
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Madison County
Horey Couch
Manger Or
South Edgewood
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Kenneth
Lorry
Herald
Yiiing
Sheriff's
Seubert Rd
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Aly
Harry Couch
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Fark
Seybert
Local Polio Chapter Sends Supplies To Aid In Chicago Area
The Madison County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis sent 39 dozen syringes and 4,500 needles to Chicago in response to an appeal from Dr. Hetmar Bundenson. Chapter chairman Kenneth Lewis announced the shipment was possible through cooperation with the Delaware Division of Railway Express and the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Chicago
Hetmar Bundenson
Madison County
National Foundation For
Vite
Kenneth Lewis
Chaiman
Delewhenny Division
Railway Express
Pennsylvannia Railroad
Pease
Autopsy Shows Cause Of Death For Pvt. Robert E. Bytehison
Services for Indiana National Guard Pvt. Robert Lee Bytehison aged 17 will be conducted at the Christian Temple with burial in East Maplewood Cemetery. He died suddenly at Camp Meris during weekly field training with Company D, 11th Infantry Regiment. Autopsy determined death from coronary occlusion. Funeral arrangements announced by J Black, 28th.
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Indiana National Guard
Robert Lee
Buteh
Autehigon
Ada’ Anne Bytehison
Halford St
Chrisiat Temple
Wth and
Brown
Nellie Ressman
East Maplewood Cemeery
Pet
Evtchison
Camp Me
Ris
Atnfantry Regiment
11Th Division
Jel J. Black
Local Births and Deaths Reported in City
New arrivals recorded at St John’s Hospital include a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hosier and a girl to Mr. and Mrs. James Suttor. A death is noted after a sudden collapse near a ballanton dispensary while walking to barracks. The body will be returned for burial as services are planned by Baker Brothers Funeral.
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fFytchison
St. John’s Hospital
Donald Hosier
Jerry Spaulding
Morton St
Ballalon
Harold Brummet
Wapel
Bert Reeves
James Suttor
San Bernadino
Calif
Baker Brothers
William FB
Jack
Earl Jackson
1603
Noble St
Anderson
Ike Starts Panama City Air Journey
President Eisenhower flew to Panama for an informal Pan American summit with 18 republics. The trip follows his abdominal surgery and includes a non stop flight aboard the Columbine. Only Colombia the Dominican Republic and Honduras will not be represented.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Panama
Tucumen
Columbine US
Simon Bolivar
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Honduras
Senate approves 2.3 billion foreign military aid bill
The Senate backed President Eisenhower by a 30 to 38 vote to approve 2.3 billion in foreign military aid for the current fiscal year after defeating three Ellender amendments to slash the amount. Final action postponed to Saturday as the bill advanced through a marathon session.
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Wallington
Senate
Eisenhower
Allen J. Ellender
D-Lal
Senate Appropriations Committee
Stilla
Ellender
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