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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1957
Page
8
Floyd Patterson hammered Tommy Jackson with a relentless barrage, scoring multiple knockdowns that haunted Jackson throughout the bout. Officials and observers credited Patterson’s power as he controlled the fight from start to finish, stopping it at 1:52 of the 10th round.
The card recounts a brutal 12 round bout where Patterson secured a decision after a sustained beating on Jackson, who had previously endured two 36 round fights and three knockdowns in the second round. Patterson now stands at 19 straight wins with 13 of his last 4 opponents stopped.
City police and detectives yesterday continued questioning a 1 year old local youth in connection with a breakin at the park Place Church of God. Weather and drought news dominate the rest of the page with rainfall forecasts and crop protection efforts across New York State.
Royal Air Force Venom jets pounded the Birkat fort east of Izki after a two day lull in operations. Earlier strikes targeted rebel positions as British air forces extended pressure in Oman.
A light start with a car trouble tale in Topeka and a weather snapshot. Massachusetts reports heavy rainfall in central areas while drought bites the southeast. Connecticut seeks emergency irrigation aid. New Hampshire faces fire risk easing with rain. Philadelphia area drenched but drought relief limited. New Jersey sees scattered showers with minimal crop revival. British forces move near Buraimi joining Sultan of Oman troops amid reports of mutiny denial.
Chloe returned home by herself after an unhelpful classified ad. The item notes ad failures and portrays dogs returning, stressing human-free problem solving and the role of classified notices in connecting people.
A fragment notes a man mistaking a cone veritable for a convertible and finding the vehicle had no top. The piece reflects a humorous misperception and a casual anecdote centered on a family car scenario.
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States hopes for a practical beginning to East West disarmament. He urged progress on limiting weapons, highlighted open skies inspections, and said the UN subcommittee must report to the General Assembly by Thursday. The remarks came during the London stop as Eisenhower sought to judge Geneva talks.
DELAND Fla attorney May said Monday he will file murder charges in Ohio against Donald J Wedler if the Florida convict signs a statement admitting killing Marilyn Sheppard. Police say a witness referenced Corrigan and Wedler in a confusing confession, while diplomats discuss Cold War inspection ideas.
Senate Republican Leader Knowland said he has picked up support in opposing a jury trial guarantee for civil rights bill defendants. He cited help from both parties and indicated readiness to address Mahoney’s amendment on criminal contempt cases tied to court orders protecting civil rights. A close vote is expected as southern opponents push broader public education if the measure fails. readers were urged to turn to page 2 for continuation.
Edwin L Butler 48 longtime local printer and ex exalted ruler of Anderson Lodge 209 Elks died after a heart attack early yesterday at his Tower Apartments. He had been active in fraternal civic life including the Masons Shrine Club Chamber of Commerce Trinity Church and Downtown Coaches Club. Survivors include brother Kenneth Butler and nephew David Butler. Funeral services at Trinity Episcopal Church with interment in East Maplewood Cemetery.
A weather forecast notes humid days will ease with lower humidity and cooler temps. Yesterday the Anderson Sewage plant read 86 high and 67 low. Thunder showers and a Friday cooloff forecast. 2.03 inches of rain reported in Winchester. southern Indiana showers possible today. Weekend picnic temps rise modestly with partly cloudy skies. No rain forecast.
Six present and past Indiana State employees were subpoenaed as Marion County grand jurors enter the third phase of a highway scandal probe. The panel will question Richard Harms, Loren Winkler, Doris Sanders, Bobby Pile, Deputy State Treasurer Charles Bryast, and Rose Ellis regarding an $8,850 state highway payment to an Austin moving contractor for work not performed. Marvin Preble recalled someone in the right of way division told him the check was available.
Madison County reports a $9 million year over year rise in net assessable property for 1957, with Anderson City up about $3 million from 1956 and Anderson Township near $2 million higher. Figures include railroads and utilities at $16.3 million, total real estate $100.6 million, total personal property $65.0 million, and exemptions of $144,095,635. Net township valuations list Adams, Anderson, Boone, Duckcreek, Fallcreek, Green, Jackson, Lafayette, Fountain, Pipecreek, Richland, Stonycreek, Union, and Van Buren among others, while city and school unit totals span Alexandria, Anderson, Chesterfield, Edgewood, Elwood, Frankton, Lapel, Pendleton, and more.
In Indiana weekend accidents claimed three Alexandria residents and two former residents. James Lee Walston, 31, of Canal Street, died when his car skidded into a loaded steel truck on US 9 north of Alexandria at 2:30 a.m. Funeral plans are under way for Marguerite Humphries, longtime clerk-treasurer, and for another local resident who died in an auto truck crash near Elkhart Saturday morning.
Indiana State Police Supt Harold Zeis reversed a plan to demote two veteran officers, Sutherlin and Lewis, and moved them to the business administration division. The board praised the handling, while the crash fatality count in Madison County rose to 13 for 1957, with Walston and four others among the victims.
National Guard officials announced the four acre tract on the east side of Ind 109 in Anderson will host a larger, modern National Guard Armory. The site, midway between Esth St and Lind ry Schrenker Rd, was approved by Judge Hent and is expected to provide ample space for a sizable building and parking. A prior W 8th St site offered by the city was rejected by federal authorities.
Retired Fleet Admiral William F. Halsey 74, commander of the Third Fleet in World War II, was admitted to Doctors Hospital in New York after suffering a stroke while vacationing on Fishers Island, New York. His recovery prospects were listed as indefinite.
A local note lists numerous births at St John s Hospital and area homes. Families include Johnson 3225 Columbus Ave a son. Anderson 2322 W 30th St a daughter. Elliott 1840 Crystal St a daughter. Horner 1102 Broadway a daughter. Rector 5328 Main St a son. Burton 12434 Delaware St a son. Granger 164 Drexel Dr a son. Rhey Pendleton a son. Stout 295 Willow St a son. William J Ku 1521 Locust St a daughter. Bashan 2299 W ath St a daughter. Dea 2515 Lincoln St a son. Foi Andover R a son. Moridge 104 Shawnee Dr a daughter. Ba iBuclid Dr twin daughters.
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