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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1958
Page
8
Elwood police chief Joseph Hickey announced on Tuesday that a new electric timing device will be obtained to aid in apprehending speeders. The device, similar to Indiana State Police equipment, will be delivered this week and used in operations in the city.
President Eisenhower nominated Bertha S. Adkins to be undersecretary of health education and welfare. A 52 year old native of Salisbury Md she is the first woman to be named to a high level post in his administration. If confirmed she will be the second woman in the cabinet era to hold a senior federal post. The nomination came as part of a broader push to appoint more women to national jobs.
Indiana state police expand truck weight enforcement with 12 station wagons and mobile scales to curb overpacked rigs. Overweight fines reach 25 000 to 30 000 monthly. PSC to warn trucking firms. Also lawmakers seek a federal veneer genuineness labeling law to curb fake hardwood veneers sold as authentic.
Harold G. Strause of Indianapolis fined one dollar and costs for speeding in Elwood city court. Forfeitures include Ohio man Ralph P. Hobbs overweight axle five dollars and costs and others with registered-weight violations or improper passing. A Burnett Jr. dismissal followed license show. Fires reported at Davis Cleaners and a home attic gas leak with no damage. Eagles initiation to be held with ritual work by Shelbyville and New Castle delegations. Elwood Masonic Lodge conferred Entered Apprentice on two candidates.
A dense list of today’s YMCA events includes 8:00 city bowling league meetings and multiple swimming and youth classes through 6:30 pm. Additional activities cover open swims for Bay’s and girls, plus adult instruction in tennis golf and archery and boys softball and basketball leagues downtown at Y.
The UPI report states the US appeals court granted en banc review of Judge Lemley’s June 23 order delaying Little Rock Central High integration. Hearings set for Aug. 4. Wiley A Branton and Thurgood Marshall represent Negro students and NAACP in seeking to reverse the delay.
The price of 1958 license plates for motor vehicles drops to half starting August 1. George O. Chambers of the Anderson Auto License Bureau said the reduction applies to all passenger vehicles and trucks, while farm tractor plates stay the same regardless of purchase time. Plates are valid until the March 1 1959 deadline.
Elwood reports numerous social events including a War Mothers meeting at the American Legion home with games and refreshments. Cooperatives Homemakers plan a Thursday all day session at the LH Club building in Alexandria. A bride elect shower honors Miss Jewell Mitchell at Shirley Miller’s home. The Presbyterian Women shift meet date to Thursday evening at 6 30 PM at the church. Legion Auxiliary installs officers with Mrs. Ruby Frazier as president. Personal mentions note Edward H De Hority and family visiting from Washington DC en route to Elwood and Anderson.
The YMCA Boy's Department plans a jail visit today as part of their weekly hike. They depart from the downtown Y and proceed to Madison County Jail, then tour the Y's Southeast Branch at 29th and Pearl Street for lunch and organized games. Return includes a swim.
Alexandria lawmakers reappointed Clifford Sheley to the school board for a new three year term effective Aug. 4. City officials report budget data gathering and an Aug. 7 deadline for first budget advertisement. Annexation plans include seven lots on 700 block Monroe St as part of tax base expansion. Birth announced for Ronnie Joe Shorter in Palestine. Firestone plants in New Castle won a wage increase for 17,500 workers under a new contract approved by most locals.
Adults accompanying the group were the Rev and Mrs Charles.
Members of the City Plan Commission convene at 7 30 this evening in City Hall where Harry Sheridan of Metropolitan Planners will explain phases and progress in the land use and planning program. Mayor Ralph Ferguson and city officials attend as William Zuck leads the meeting.
The Defense Department said American forces in Lebanon must fire only in self defense. Marines at Beirut airport reportedly exchanged fire with Lebanese gendarmes while Navy carrier planes did not retaliate after at least 16 planes were hit from the ground.
Dr Brady promotes iodized salt as a general health aid, claiming it provides iodine in the daily diet and can aid skin issues like seborrhea and acne. He offers a pamphlet and invites readers to mail ten thousand parts of salt in iodized form for a copy, noting replies limited by high letter volume.
A Reader's Digest promo suggests readers feel abused or neglected and offers tested ways to connect with others. It emphasizes reaching out as a path to well being and promotes purchasing the August issue with multiple related articles.
The passage touts Stainless Pazo as rapidly relieving nagging discomfort from swollen piles and inflamed tissue without surgery. It claims prior shrink-only preparations lack full relief and notes doctors report immediate patient comfort, but ends mid explanation.
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