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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
1
A brief note from June 9 1938 records efforts by officials to seek a lasting settlement amid rising tensions. The report highlights diplomatic steps, inquiries, and calls for concerted action by leaders and nations to avert further conflict.
ETUC and labor leaders warn that a five day old strike by shipyard workers and firemen paralyzes industry affecting 2700 workers. Cabinet discussions and Eden government actions spark debate on labor policy as field trials and vaccine analyses surface amid economic strain and export concerns.
Indiana Toll Road Commission announced that all but 8.05 miles of the 166 mile toll road are under contract or covered by bids. Bids opening covered three-fourths of the road in Lake County with a low bid of 7,250,140 from Kenny Construction Co. and Louis Garavaglia Construction Co. The project runs from West 49th Street in Hammond southeast to near Indianapolis Boulevard in East Chicago.
Gustoff Otto Patz, 45, of Alexandria, died at 10 30 p m Thursday at the family home 318 Miles Street after a six month illness. He worked at the Delco Remy Division in Anderson before falling ill on June 30 1954. Born August 4 1908 in Alexandria he married Florence Johnson in Anderson on January 28 1933. A World War II veteran and Masonic Lodge member he had worked at various plants including Anderton General Motors. The body was moved to the Davis and Strider Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
The Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis announces receipt from the U.S. Public Health Service of six research grants totaling $89,517. Grants include $31,019 for eye disease, $16,059 for heart surgery research, $5,955 for brain damage study, $5,446 for arteriosclerosis work, and a joint $3,917 grant for tumors of the mouth. Individual receivers include Orose Gauc Wamuee, Morris Schumacher, Conrad Merl Patt, T. F. Schineller, Mary Goodpasture Angel Jr., Ralph Reltan, Albert Auler, and Shafer Standish.
Indiana Governor Craig unveils a statewide traffic safety drive after a conference with state and local law enforcement. Special safety committees will be formed in many communities with representation from the Indiana Bar Association, Chiefs of Police Association, Prosecutors Association and Sheriffs Association. Committees will be self governing and receive materials and support from the Office of Safety. The governor believes progress will be made by promoting safety at the community level.
Wilbert Felix Friend 44 confessed to the moonlight killing of Ruth Muir 30 years ago in La Jolla San Diego. He was arraigned on a murder charge, pleaded guilty, but a plea could not be accepted at arraignment. A preliminary hearing was set for June 2. Miss Muir 48 a daughter of a retired banker was dragged into a gully from an ocean front beach attacked sexually and bludgeoned to death.
Reports from the conference recount that eleven U.S. airmen jailed by the Communists were referred to as spies. Major General Lory Smith warned reporters to remember there are eighteen Americans involved. The group expressed gratitude to the American people and the United Nations for efforts on their behalf. Officials claimed the pilots were shot down in combat over North Korea, while acknowledging possible incidents in Manchuria. Statements noted attempts at brainwashing, but the men resisted.
Peter L. Hamilton 70 of 1316 W 14th St died yesterday at St Johns Hospital Madison County resident employed at National Tile Company and church member at Madison Ave Spiritualist Temple. Survivors include two sons two daughters four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Sells and Nowe Funeral Home with services at East Maplewood Cemetery. Other obituaries note Homer C. McCord Ernest M. Oswalt Anna Boring and local drownings and diesels. Funeral details listed for several individuals with burial at local cemeteries and church services.
Albert A. McClish 80 a longtime Alexandria resident died after a brief illness at his River Avenue home. Born July 4 1874 he came from Royal Center and had two marriages both deceased. Survived by daughters Eva Denton Thelma Beamer Hilda McClish Myrtle Peters Bernice Williams and sons Fred John Albert Robert Robinson plus 32 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral home handling arrangements.
Joseph Blane Shoemaker 66 Middletown died Thursday at St John s Hospital after an extended illness. He worked for Delco Memorial in Anderson and lived most of his life in Middletown. Buried at Miller Cemetery. Survived by wife, two daughters, one son, six grandchildren and a niece. Funeral arrangements by Ballard and Shirley Funeral Home with services pending.
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