School Trustees Convene to Discuss New Projects
Anderson Board of School Trustees met last week with Governor France and district officials to discuss upcoming school projects and district reforms. Superintendent Khbertt outlined funding needs while Arthur Tienping presented proposed initiatives and timelines.
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Wheat farmers vote record low support in 1955 quota referendum
Wheat farmers backed market quota controls at a 1955 crop referendum, producing a record low in approval. Senate figures, including Senator George T. Aiken, argued price supports distort production and urged reforms while critics blamed Democratic appointees in housing programs.
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World Power Conference grapples with power outage
In Petropolis Brazil near Rio, the World Power Conference at the Quwitindiaba Hotel suffers an electricity shortage. Delegates from 25 countries meet as power problems force use of candles and lanterns and candies to cope.
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Madison County commissioners plan road projects update
The Madison County Board of Commissioners discussed a county directory numbering program for roads and ongoing resurfacing plans. Acme Construction Co finished Main Street Red paving and began a two mile road steered at Gilman with further paving planned toward Summit. The Penn Construction project on Madison Ave Road continues, and a group urged resurfacing from the Delaware County line through Moonaville Enel. Engineer Martin Milliba expects to finish a bridge over Tippec Creek south of Alexandria and widen Madison Ave Road between Anderson and Alexandria. State Highway Commission will review plans soon. Board members were Wilbur House, Cate Flora and Fred Willetts.
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Mobile X-Ray Unit Begins Five Day Visit
A mobile chest X-ray unit opens a five day visit in Anderson to provide free chest radiographs for residents. The effort is aided by the Madison County Tuberculosis Association and the Wellana State Board of Health.
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Elwood Attorney Critical After Crash Near Bramkforel
Elwood attorney Elbert Colton, 44, of PSL, and two Fairmount men were injured in a Friday night crash on White Road. Colton remained in critical condition at Vistal Memorial Hospital Monday with brain concussion, crushed shoulder, cracked ribs, and other injuries. His status worsened on Saturday but showed slight improvement by Sunday.
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Youth Confesses Church Thefts and Drive-In Robbery
Indiana authorities report a youth confessed to multiple church thefts and a drive-in robbery south of the Interstate 9 and 67 intersection. About $800 in coins and notes were stolen from several churches including St. John’s, United Methodist, and Park Place of God. Three suspects, all from Indianapolis, were linked to the crimes as police pursued leads from Noblesville, Shelbyville, Knightstown, and other towns.
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Senate Wages All Night Battle On Atomic Setup
Senate moves into an all night session on the atomic energy bill as Knowland signals extended debate. U.S. planes shoot down two Chinese Communist pilots near Hainan in a humanitarian rescue operations area, with Secretary Dulles accusing Beijing of belligerence.
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Recorder Notes Development In Area Activities
Fayene Crongintle recorder of Madison County reports vigorous area growth in 1954 s first half deeds filed total 2474 for real estate transfers plats for home building filed 2186 mortgages recorded 2186 totaling 14 190 280 dollars real estate mortgages released 1 908 valued at 6 973 787 chatel mortgages released 3 616 totaling 4 922 130 mechanic s liens filed 143 valued 67 601 released 3 followed by miscellaneous papers plats veterans recharges and other records reflecting suburban expansion with homes under way on a large scale.
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Rhee Complaint Marks Korean Reds Critique at Park
President Rhee launched a sharp critique of Communist influence in Korea during a welcoming ceremony at the Korean park, addressing Autumatists and praising the ally nations present. Vice President Nixon and other officials heard the remarks. the crowd’s microphone setup may have muted his words.
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Lively Bound To Grand Jury On Death Count
Indianapolis records reveal Victor W. Lively, 24, being arraigned in Municipal Court as two detectives questioned associates in a case tied to the death of a girl. A separate tale recounts Cohen’s alleged involvement and extradition discussions as police sought details. An unrelated Navy cockpit incident shows M. Brown rescued after a freak takeoff at Atlanta’s Naval Air Station.
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Million Dollar Hospital Plans Slashed by State Budget Board
State health officials facing cuts in hospital construction as budget revisions trim capital requests. Removal of nearly two million from the Sailors Children’s Home project, plus reductions for New Albany tuberculosis hospital and other state facilities, cited as reasons for scaled ambitions.
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General Motors Reports Second Quarter Employment Figures
General Motors president Harlow Curtice summarized the firm s employment and payroll data for the second quarter of 1954 and the first six months of 1954. The release cites average employment around 557 840 for the six months and payrolls near 1 301 million, with 645 million in payrolls for the quarter and 975 113 hourly workers in U S plants.
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Police seize 4 Indianapolis holdup suspects
Police armed with machineguns raided woods near the Indianapolis ballpark and White River bottoms, arresting four men after a robbery at a finance office. Detective Chestnut and a fellow officer were wounded. suspects Will Horay, Gerald Martin, Nicholas Martin, and Raymond Gillis face preliminary robbery charges.
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Security Chief Believed Lured Into Red Germany
Security chief Schroeder reported that Dr John West Germany’s counterintelligence head may have been lured across the border to the East by a Red agent. He said West wanted to return to Cologne and had booked a flight before disappearing on July 22. Clues suggest the crossing was forced, not voluntary, and a Communist doctor may have accompanied the trip as planned.
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New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
Born yesterday at St Johns Hospital for Mr and Mrs Wayne Campbell 2104 Fletcher St a daughter Mr and Mrs James Spade Alexandria a son Me and Mrs Tom Smith 1312 Mr St a son Mr and Mrs Charles Williams Alexandria a daughter Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson Lexington Alexandria a son Mr and Mrs Eugene Camtplin 613 Pearl St a son Mr and Mrs David Temple Toy Will St a daughter Mr and Mrs Roy V Maxson 240 Maryland Dr a daughter
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