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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1956
Page
1
Senate leaders push to adjourn with Lyndon Johnson saying quitting time is imminent. The Chamber plans to act on Eisenhower foreign aid bill and send it to conference while the House targets the civil rights bill, facing Southern opposition.
President Eisenhower rejected any White House approval of replacing Nixon as running mate. Harold Stassen had urged Gov Christian Herter of Massachusetts for vice president, prompting a Hagerty statement that the President did not endorse the remark. Stassen said he acted as an individual and would back Herter’s nomination.
Soviet Premier Bulganin told Warsaw Communists imperialists abroad and vacillating ranks at home seek to exploit anti Stalin sentiment. Moscow radio said he spoke on Liberation Day eve and accused outsiders of trying to fracture Communist unity. Eisenhower plans a new disarmament letter to press for broader arms control and nuclear threat reduction.
Senator Jenner denounced the 4.11 billion foreign aid bill as follies asking colleagues to delay final action. He said the U S has spent over 50 billion on aid in a decade while the Soviets expanded control from 200 million to 990 million people. Russia admitted lagging in atomic power efforts in a separate note to Americans.
A zookeeper forgot to lock a cage at Hamburg Zoo and forty five rhesus monkeys escaped. A housewife found a monkey at her dining table eating fries while another monkey dismantled a pillow on the roof. Zoo official Emil Koehrmann said the zoo would cover damages.
Madison County children cheer the Bulletin Herald Lost and Found ads in the classifieds for recovering lost or stray pets. The section shows a high success rate and widespread community benefit.
A toy Manchester puppy is missing in the vicinity of Broad Way. Contact owner by phone to arrange reunification.
Classifieds note a puppy was found and returned thanks to ads in Classification No 7. If you lose or find something, dial 3-5371 to place an ad, with many finders often paid by the loser for the notice.
Sangamon County grand jury delays return of indictments in a state check cashing scandal involving former State Auditor Orville E. Hodge. Prosecutor Coutrakon says more prep and rechecking needed before true bills are voted.
Monroe Township Trustee Jason Grose announced a general meeting for residents who signed or supported petitions for a township high school. The session will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Orestes School to discuss key items in the school project. About 1,100 of 1,700 eligible residents had signed the petitions earlier this year.
Dr. G B Wilder chair of the Anderson Madison County Hospital Development Committee announces a July 31 gathering to hear reports on the hospital project. A finance committee will present analysis of financing methods while the site committee reports on four to five possible locations. Architectural concepts for the proposed hospital will also be reviewed.
The House passed President Eisenhower's civil rights bill 279 to 126 amid strong southern opposition. Senate chances were bleak as Humphrey warned any action would require breaking a filibuster, risking other key legislation in the final days of the session.
Weather experts advise keeping an umbrella today as cool July conditions continue. The AP notes a high near 85 with possible showers and limited sunshine. Yesterday at the Anderson Sewage treatment plant the high was 79 and the low 57.
Anderson Public Schools announces twelve new teachers filling vacancies in junior and senior high schools. New hires include Robert Belangee Horace Chadbourne Paul W. Davis Donel Dietzer Marilyn Lane Judith Madden Marjorie Reed Marilyn Richwine Vera Griffith Lewis Stoneking and Andrew Sandola. Also Mary Jane Schultz designated as assistant librarian at the senior high. The board awarded Guy Hamilton a 36000 remodeling contract to convert the former Anderson High School swimming pool into band headquarters. work has begun. Resignations include Mrs Harriett Fitzsimmons Gentry Delph and Mrs Dorothy Bodenhorn.
Madison County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at the courthouse and approved purchasing a water heater for the county home from Central Indiana Gas Company at $299.00. They also approved seventeen lots in the Ora Raines Addition and eleven lots in Comics First Addition.
Presidential aide Harold Stassen says he has no intention of resigning after endorsing Gov. Christian Herter of Massachusetts for vice president. White House dismisses suggestion as off the record and notes the President’s own position will decide the running mate. Stassen claims Herter is a stronger choice than Nixon and calls for GOP polling to test voter reaction. He stresses he speaks as an individual and awaits Eisenhower’s word.
Two Anderson units of the Indiana National Guard joined seven other 151st Infantry companies in earning superior ratings during two weeks of field training with the 38th Infantry Division at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. Company D led with the highest superior rating among more than 60 division infantry units. Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1st Battalion 151st Infantry also earned a superior rating. Units will prepare for September federal armory inspections and efforts to enroll local Guard members and eligible youths.
Donald Gwinnup city engineer reported 70 percent of field work completed for the new 3 million dollar water expansion. Mayor Ralph Ferguson said progress is rapid to start the project soon. Cole and Son engineers from South Bend may seek bids this September after surveys on new water mains including 24 inch loop lines. Core engineers advance around the municipal plant for rehabilitation of filtration and distribution mains. Walter Middleton of South Bend joined to inspect new water storage tanks.
Two recruits testifying at a court martial said Sgt. Mathew C. McKeon slapped them in his room and challenged one to a fistfight before leading Platoon 71 into Ribbon Creek where six Marines drowned. They defended McKeon as a capable trainer though the march ended in tragedy.
General Motors released preliminary figures showing world wide employment averaging 617 302 in the first half of 1956 with payrolls at 1 441 million. The 1956 first half beat 1954 but trailed the record 1955. Hours averaged 38 30 weekly and earnings 92 06.
Indiana Governor George N. Craig says he personally favors renomination of Vice President Richard Nixon as Eisenhower's running mate. He postpones comment on Harold Stassen proposal to replace Nixon until Indiana delegates are consulted, reaffirming long standing support for an Eisenhower Nixon ticket.
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service head Arthur H. Pierson announced a meeting with bus company and union leaders in Indianapolis to resolve a 21 day old strike affecting 130 Trailways and Indiana Railroad Division workers.
President Eisenhower, in Panama for goodwill talks, reports feeling better every day and hosts 11 Latin American leaders at the U S Embassy. He endorses Harold Stassen’s backing of Gov. Christian Herter for VP, while also signing a Panama Canal bridge bill with President Arias beside him. Stassen states his view as an individual.
Indiana Governor Craig voiced critique of the new federal road building plan saying it won t send funds quickly enough. He discussed bond sales for a Chicago to Indianapolis toll road and awaiting an engineering report on traffic to support bond feasibility. He also backed Nixon for renomination despite Stassen s support for Herter and affirmed respect for Herter.
Civil Air Patrol members will display special equipment and fly light aircraft at the North Drive-In Theater on Friday evening. A CAP color guard and drill team will present a program to accompany the showing of Sabre Jet. CAP members will direct traffic at the theater.
At St. John’s Hospital several families report new births. Daleville couple Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee welcome a girl. John Baker and wife at 1804 Indiana Ave. have a girl. Larry Lanning of 307 E. 27th St. welcomes a girl. Everett Burke and wife at 4609 E. Lynn St. greet a girl. Robert Moberly and wife of 1100 Alexandria Pk. announce a girl. Raymond Boat and wife at 527 McArthur Blvd. welcome a girl. Hoyt Walker and wife of 414 Andover Rd. greet a girl.
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