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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1954
Page
1
TEMPO reports a surge of Southeast Asia intervention talk with Senate Republicans and Democrats urging action. Carney and Romulo push for US allies to decide on intervention, while Adenauer receives a Blue Army peace prize. Mundt signals McCarthy Army investigations amid partisan tension.
Gov approves 1.2 billion toll road linking Sammond and Indianapolis after toll road studies. Senator Van Ness favors six month delay pending east-west road profitability. highway committee members weigh economic impact and timing amid opposition from business groups and traffic concerns.
Omaha city council inquiry reveals plans for a new fire station lack a fire alarm system and talent inquiries.
An ad notes two Maytag washers available from C Barwell at MOO XzxIxxR2x7 Street. It urges quick action and offers contact via phone number 3-537 to arrange purchase. The informal message highlights surprising results and a prompt sale.
Washington reports show Army Counsel Welch with senators pressing to force Sen Joseph McCarthy to reveal the 130 alleged Reds in U S defense plants. McCarthy demands public hearings and refuses to yield to Wilson or FBI, while Cohn and Welch clash over the issue.
The House Veterans Committees Wednesday approved a two year extension of the Korean Bill of Rights. The panel gave its okay to a bill allowing men who entered the armed forces after hostilities in Korea to apply for government educational and other benefits up to four years after discharge. Existing law allows veterans two years after discharge to apply for benefits, not until August 20, 1934.
The NAC disclosed it is researching an atomic engine to fly nonstop around the world. Eugene Manganiello urged stronger nuclear energy use for aircraft while Edward Sharp predicted nuclear powered flight could be achieved within 20 years.
Indiana officials weighed placing a proposed sixteen million dollar state office building at Park Square near the Statehouse. Lt. Gov. Handley chaired the locating committee, opposed buying ground, and favored using surplus state land to save about eleven million dollars in interest. The decision was due before the 1953 Legislature.
W L McCarthy Delco Remy Works manager and City Court Judge Robert L Austin named general co chairs of the 1954 Anderson Community Chest campaign to start in October. McCarthy led last year’s Red Feather drive raising over 114000 for 12 agencies. budget hearings by Frank Allis set this year’s goal.
Indiana senator Capehart told Rotarians in South Bend that the United States must expand foreign trade via long term credit to sustain peacetime economic levels. He argued other methods would distort the economy and risk private enterprise, risking Cold War influence if trade stalls.
An armed bandit robbed Fleenor Grocery at Rigdon around 1:20 am forcing four Fleenor family members to lie on the floor and fled with about $30 in small bills, some checks and silver. A blue steel automatic was described. the suspect, 28, 5'10", 150 pounds, wore a fatigue cap and jacket. The thief used a waiting car to escape south on Ind 37. police alerted and the investigation continued.
President Eisenhower said he has not decided whether to ask Congress for authority to intervene in Indochina. Advisors have discussed a possible White House resolution, but a final decision awaits Britain and allies pledging to join in a united front. Military talks with Britain France Australia and New Zealand proceed as the U.S. withdraws some Air Force technicians and maintains plans to support Southeast Asia policy.
Noblesville man Frederick Tomlinson is credited by Sheriff Joe Brogdey and Indiana State Police with saving 82 year old Arvin Behymer by extracting him from the blazing wreck following a three vehicle collision on Indiana 67 southeast of Anderson. Behymer and four others were injured with Behymer in critical condition at St John’s Hospital.
Sioux Falls reports an ex Marine pilot who downed 26 enemy planes at Guadalcanal is portrayed as virtually certain to win South Dakota’s GOP gubernatorial race. Unofficial tallies show Moss leading with 53 342 votes over two opponents in the primary, while Democrats lag with around 20 000 votes. The result boosts a long Republican line since 1996 in a strongly GOP state.
452 Anderson High School seniors gathered in the gym for graduation exercises tonight with four speakers delivering addresses. Rev Eldon M Petry gave the invocation as the high school orchestra played In a Persian Market. Speakers included Janel Swetnam Lyle Crouse Latricia Ann Pheanis and Charles Petry. G B Ebherst presented diplomas with William J Hutchison and Dr W Bransfordt delivering remarks.
Local residents may tour Indiana Bell facilities during four evening sessions June 10 11 and 16 from 6 30 to 9 p m at the telephone exchange building 1215 11th St The event features a guided tour of equipment used for long distance service and demonstrations by company officials including manager Sara Flanagan chief operator Lucille Harris and W E Pea wire. The State section notes a 605 000 hand telescope sale and school bond retirements for Richland Union Township High School with financing via Richland Union Building Corporation and four townships contributing 30 000 annually to retire bonds. The project is overseen by architect B E Iamilwon and Muncie firm C Ralph Trimble. The article ends with a Guatemala arrest update related to President Ardenz Gómez’s leftist government.
Primary expenses by candidates were listed at the County Clerk office led by Joseph L Armington. Today is the final day for declaration of primary expenses. Republicans filing include Ray Fowler for sheriff 78 dollars Mary Watson for recorder 161.99 dollars Valentine for Green Township trustee 82. a Wright for American Township trustee 82.70 Botder for Sun District Congressman 629.85 Rumler for sheriff 62.20 Getermoad for state representative (Conlinand ex Page 1)
Susan Turner, six, cradles a rare white baby albin robin found in Springfield Illinois. The fledgling, still learning to eat, is fed by two adult robins believed to be its parents. Susan hopes the bird will eventually make its home with her. Wire photo shows the scene.
Sora at St Johns Hospital announces newborns for Mr and Mrs Carl Taylor 2612 Le Ty An Street a daughter. Mr and Mrs Calvin Banks 1724 Morton Street a son. Mr and Mrs James Brooks 1444 Gindberg Rel a daughter. Mr and Mrs Paul Mossberg Ie 22 som. Mr and Mrs Jorey Gray 1716 Macran Street a daughter. Mr and Mrs Hobart Smith Middletown a son. Mr and Mrs David Keeney 220 Sherman Street a son.
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