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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1957
Page
16
Washington The House Commerce Committee debated a measure to overturn a Federal Court ruling on railroads bidding for troop transport, claiming it would save the government about 100 million dollars yearly. A closed door meeting followed as leaders planned a Tuesday vote showdown.
Senate Majority Leader Johnson said he would ask the Senate to lay aside the civil rights bill for a day or two to tackle backlog of business. He seeks a unanimous consent agreement to consider presidential nominations and pending appropriations for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The chamber faces 175 bills, including five appropriations measures, with potential filibuster by southern Democrats.
Mexico City faced further ruin as aftershocks toppled weakened structures. The death toll reached 55 in the capital with 657 injured and 15 more reported dead in the quake belt spanning 154000 square miles.
Walter F. George, long time Democratic senator and Eisenhower NATO envoy, is gravely ill at his south Georgia home after a coronary occlusion a week ago. Atlanta physician Dr. J Willis Hurst notes he remains short of breath and likely will be ill for some time.
President Eisenhower signs a pact bringing the United States into the projected 80 nation International Atomic Energy Agency. The move enables US participation in agreements to distribute uranium 235 for peaceful power development. The IAEA grows from the 1953 Atoms for Peace plan and will be formally established later this year. St. Johns University and Manhattan College will meet next season for the 52nd time in basketball. Franklin College appoints Frank A. Mertz as business manager, succeeding Charles M. Cochran who moves to Cornell College.
President Eisenhower urged oil importing firms east of the Rockies to reduce crude oil imports by 10 percent, warning that failure could trigger mandatory controls. A cabinet committee advised applying the cuts to existing importers for 1954 1955 and 1956, with new entrants subject to varied reductions. The aim is to curb foreign oil dependence and protect national security.
Nelson M. Parkhurst acting registrar at Purdue University said the fall term opening Sept 19 should bring 13,000 to 13,500 students on the main campus. An additional 5,500 to 6,000 students are expected at the universitys five off campus centers.
In the quake devastated capital a panorama of collapsed and unsafe structures looms. Officials fear further loss of life as dozens of buildings are razed or condemned. The International Building houses ex New York mayor O Dwyer office and the Canadian embassy. The city closes at least 20 theaters and several night clubs amid mass evacuations and an official inquiry into collapse causes.
INDIANAPOLIS (NP) The State Budget Committee met Monday night to consider requests including a $5,000 annual pay boost for a new superintendent of Muscatatuck State School for mentally retarded children. Governor Handley has not appointed a replacement for Dr. Alfred Sasser who resigned. The board also weighed $53,000 for a dam and weir at Evansville State Hospital, $52,000 for electric-line rehabilitation at Logansport State Hospital, and $26,000 for Versailles State Park sewage disposal.
An 81 year old small town storekeeper Alvie Partridge was found strangled in his store in Masontown Pennsylvania after having wounded a youth who tried to rob him last August. The motive remains undetermined and the cash register with $110 was untouched. The youth shot by Partridge recovered and is in a reform school. Partridge’s hands were tied and a pistol found nearby.
Honolulu report says three aboard the yacht Typee owned by pineapple heir Richard Dole died from asphyxiation caused by fumes likely from a butane stove or auxiliary engine. Eleven crew members were aboard returning from the Oahu-Kauai race when others were injured. Names include Wayne Corey, Patricia Peterson, and Ray Watson. Navy doctor could not save the victims. the Sterlet and Marine helicopter assisted in scene.
Suzanne Elaine Soule, 19, confessed killer of her socialite roommate Catherine Marie Elvins, was arraigned in San Mateo Municipal Court. She admitted beating and stabbing Elvins to death last Wednesday to obtain a $160 endorsed check for debts. Soule spoke only to correct the judge on the pronunciation of her name and pleaded insanity may be raised by defense.
Indiana’s new 20 million dollar state office building will be built on a three square block site west of the Statehouse. Governor Handley urged obtaining the best site at the least cost. The estimated cost by state hired appraisers is 2,445,800 dollars. The area is bounded by Washington Street, Senate Avenue, New York Street and Missouri Street, with two blocks directly across Senate from the Statehouse.
The elder Lawrence Mullins and his son Lawrence Mullins Jr. will be flown in for double services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Davis and Strider Funeral Home. Burial follows at Lancaster Cemetery in Tipton County. The elder Mullins, born in Hartford City and employed near Albany, Ind., is survived by his widow Bonnie, seven children, two sisters, and five grandchildren. the son died in the wreck.
Lawrence Mullins Jr., 31, of Louisville, died Sunday at St. Edwards Hospital in New Albany. His wife and two children, Lawrence III and Debra Ann Mullins, survive. Bonnie Mullins and Lucia Mullins, drivers of the first car, escaped serious injuries. The crash occurred after both cars, following the wives' vehicle from Elizabeth, Indiana, crashed into trees after rear-ending the other car.
Zeis backs the communications division and Lew backs accident records. Both men smiled when asked by reporters about the plan but refused to comment. The board approved a reorganization of the executive structure of the state police and named Field Captain John T. McCrory as successor to Captain John J. Barton who resigned after a long career. Staff captains will head six divisions including training, investigations, business administration, records and communications, traffic and uniform, and public relations. Lt. Mark Nelson will head the new traffic and uniform division August 1. Captain Lloyd Hickerson will become a staff captain to elevate public relations in the command chain.
Northern Democrats who backed the administration last week helped thwart an expansion of enforcement powers. Sen Henry M Jackson warned that denying jury trials risks a dangerous procedure, while Sen H Alexander Smith aligned with the administration against the O Mahoney amendment. Eisenhower urged GOP unity as Knowland declined further White House action. The president previously opposed jury trials in the right to vote section.
Hospital dismissals released from St. Johns Hospital include Virgil Little of Alexandria James France of Madison Avenue 527 George Roloff of Ober Indiana Harrell Couben of 131 West 9th Ora Graham of Sanders Nursing Home Marguerite Slader 427 Stewart Circle Mary Palmer Pendleton Marilyn Sheppard Elwood Elbert Burton and son 2444 Delaware Street Leland Johnson and son Middletown David Gordon and daughter Alexandria Lela Whitehurst 714 West 16th Jessie Pearson 2017 Louise Phillip West and daughter 1624 West 14th Elbert Rose and son 625 West 24th Herbert Merritt Frankton Betty Bickel Elwood Nina Day 2504 Jackson Jewell Rice 4005 Scatterfield Reverend Mamie Hendricks 1725 Brown Opal Fuller 603 Ruddle Ana Anderson Rt 5
David E Conrad and William Minnick are noted in Madison area obituaries. Conrad of Lapel, a longtime banker and business founder, dies at 84 with survivors including Bertha Roudebush Conrad and several children. services set at Fisher Brothers Funeral Home. Minnick, 84, ex Middletown resident, dies in Warren Ohio after illness. survivors include daughter Ferry and sons Marion and Ralph, plus siblings.
Mrs Rosie Christopher age 80 widow of William Christopher died last Wednesday at her son Harrys home in Muncie. She formerly lived in Summitville. Funeral services were held in Muncie last Friday morning and burial followed in Vinson Cemetery.
Former Eden resident Leonard Hickson Wilkinson died Sunday afternoon at Tyner Nursing Home in Fountainstown at age 90. Surviving relatives are distant cousins. Body taken to Condo and Son Funeral Home, Eden, with funeral services at 10 a.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. J. Lynch of Eden Methodist Church. Burial in Eden Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Eight palace guards were arrested in Guatemala on suspicion of involvement in the assassination of President Carlos Castillo Armas. A government statement noted the guards made statements and were “apparently involved” in Friday’s killing. The alleged shooter, Romero Sánchez Vásquez, 24, was repositioned minutes before the shot, under orders approved by a corporal, placing him at the dining room door as the president walked toward the room with his wife.
Maj. John Eisenhower son of the President arrived Monday to represent President Eisenhower at the funeral of Guatemala's assassinated president Carlos Castillo Armas.
Ernest Elmer Wilson died at 10:30 p m Sunday at St John s Hospital after a prolonged illness. He was born June 30 1894 in Frankton. Surviving are his widow Anna four daughters Mrs Neulah Conlon Mrs Dale Hosier Mrs Robert Swingo and Mrs Virgil Likens a son Ernest W Wilson four sisters and three brothers twelve grandchildren. Funeral services by Rev Gene Hollowell will be Thursday at 2 p m at First Pilgrim Holiness Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. George C Harper and Son Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Frank Curly Dillard Jr. 61 of 130 West Sixth Street died at Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis at 1 a.m. Monday after a 10 day hospitalization for a year long illness. Born in Orange County Indiana he had lived in Anderson 30 years. A painter and decorator he was a member of Newton Stewart Mason Lodge No. 432. Baker Brothers Funeral Home handled services at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Rev. E. D. Imler of First Methodist Church officiating. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Johnie R. Poynter Jr. 25 died at his sister Mrs George Rood’s home in Sun day morning after living with her five months. A New Castle native and Korean War veteran of the 21th Infantry Division he belonged to the Presbyterian Church American Legion Disabled Veterans and Paralyzed Veterans. He was wounded August 15 1951 and later cared for at Vaughn Veterans Hospital in Hines Illinois. Survivors include four sisters Mrs George Rood Mrs Julian Porter and Mrs Cleo Schroth of New Castle and Mrs Evelyn Luellen of Indianapolis and two brothers Albert and Lester Poynter of New Castle. Main and Son Funeral Home arranging. services 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev Paul Spurgeon. Burial Southmound Cemetery New Castle. American Legion graveside rites.
Graveside rites were conducted at Memorial Park Cemetery at 3 p.m. yesterday for Michael Lee Ward two day old son of Ronald and Mrs. Ward of 1924 Ohio Ave Rev Monroe G Schuster Cen tral Christian Church officiated Arrangements were by Waltz and Hiday Funeral Home The infant died Saturday night at St Johns Hospital Surviving are the maternal grandparents Carl and Mrs Hart Anderson and the paternal grandmother Mrs Ethel Ward Anderson Also notes the first appendix removal operation in 1885 by Dr William W Grant Davenport Ia
George E. Carter of Anderson died at St John’s Hospital after an illness since last November. He was 65, born in 1891 to Alvah and Maggie Carter, a GM Guide Lamp worker for 30 years and a member of the 31st Street Church of Christ, IOOF and Masonic lodges. Survived by his widow Izora M. Carter and several nieces and nephews. Body sent to Harold E. Rozelle Funeral Home for arrangements.
George H Chapman 84 died Sunday at 4 p m at his daughter Edna LaRue's home 405 W 3rd St Alexandria after a period of critical illness He was born in Wisconsin and lived in Alexandria 25 years Services Wednesday 10 am at son Roy Chapman's home 710 Wayne St Alexandria conducted by Rev Dee Henderson Nazarene Church Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery Vinson Funeral Home Summitville handled arrangements Surviving are daughters Mrs LaRue Miss Georgia Chapman Alexandria a son Roy and nine grandchildren .
Funeral services for Moses L. Metcalf of 827 West 17th Street who died Friday afternoon at St John’s Hospital will be conducted at 1 p m today at Second Baptist Church with Rev Charles B Dailey in charge. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at Leonard P Underwood Funeral Home.
Saul F. Binstock a 62 year old retired North Hollywood jeweler was found in the Mojave Desert after an apparent hull blast on a Western Air Lines flight to Los Angeles the plane landed safely and an inquest is scheduled for Thursday in San Bernardino California into his death.
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