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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1954
Page
17
Saigon reports General Navarre praised Monday night the five month French Union campaign aimed at crushing Vietminh strength in central Annam. He warned the setback might pose a greater immediate threat to his successor than the Red River Delta situation.
Rebels pressed toward the delta from Dien Bien Phu as Vietnam forces faced a Viet Minh offensive near Tuy Hoa. Navarre warned that Viet Minh plans could threaten Laos and Southeast Asia, while U S officials pressed for press freedom amid prison terms for six conspired to overthrow the government.
A large group of elementary pupils registered on opening day for the annual Vacation Reading Club at the Anderson Public Library. Librarian Mrs Ethel W Albright reported 105 registrations on Monday and noted the club may grow as new members can enroll anytime during the summer.
County officials report the remonstrance against a 147000 bridge bond may succeed as about 3 000 taxpayers’ signatures are checked today by County Auditor John Walker. Only 1 772 property owners petitioned for the project while road plans proceed and three miles of West 38th Street P Road may receive blacktop soon. Wilbur House, president of the Board of County Commissioners, notes progress as other road projects are reported.
Senator McCarthy accuses two prominent Democrats of instigating Army probe aims to ruin the Republican two party system. Amington and Clifford deny the charges as Sylvan calls for evidence while transcripts reveal Stevens sought a Schine assignment. Retirement banker Elmer E. Black dies at 84 after breaking a hip.
In Geneva Molotov dominated Indochina peace talks and was expected to issue a critical policy statement at the 17th session. The move could influence French Premier Bidault and France's Paris delegation, while impacting the overall fate of Indochina policy and government stability.
Everett A. Hartung and Linfield Myers announced divisional leaders for a $250000 fund drive to build a library at Anderson College. The effort includes a Thursday YMCA dinner with the McGuire Sisters and Dr Thomas Jones as speakers, with about 400 guests expected. The campaign totals 25 community leaders plus six associate chairs and six co chairs. The library is slated for completion within 24 months and will hold about 100000 volumes.
Madison County Grand Jury indicted Rudd for the Feb 29 1949 shooting of John London at a westside clubroom. The case, before Judge Russell E Stewart in Madison Circus Court, follows a prior second degree murder conviction overturned by the Indiana Supreme Court on grand jury irregularities. Rudd, free on bond, pleaded not guilty May 1 1953 with Harold J Anderson serving as special prosecutor.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to act on his legislative program after an informal talk at Washington College. He warned Americans to monitor the government to prevent overreach and preserve a republic beyond “busybody” governance. He spoke without notes, praising Milton and committing to focus on advancing proposals through Congress.
Picket lines began at Lynch Corporation’s North Anderson plant amid a wage dispute. Local 777 UAW members claim about 145 local workers and 84 Lynch employees are affected, with a strike vote taken Saturday after talks collapsed Friday night. The Marion plant group met Sunday seeking strike action. another Lynch Foundry location remains involved.
Members of the Anderson School district PTA Council met in the superintendent’s office to seat officers for the 1954-55 year. Pete Heiden was installed as president with Lowell Bennett as first vice president, Mrs. Mike Seybert as second vice president, Robert Webb as treasurer, Mrs. Charles Miller recording secretary, and Mrs. Margaret McCallister corresponding secretary. Heiden announced committee heads and noted an immediate bid by Anderson.
Indiana Fraternal Order of Police convention named Charles A. Fartzell of Anderson secretary treasurer after unanimous election. Dan B. Hudson was the single candidate for FDP presidency 1954, with no opposition. he is Evansville bound after a Sunday nomination. Rhee urged walkout at Geneva talks and warned of all-out war if Communist forces attacked Korea, urging unity against the Reds.
The Church of God boards begin sessions at 9:00 this morning with emphasis on missionary activities today and tomorrow. Nomination of three-term members for each board is planned, with minutes from 1953 and annual reports on the agenda. Foreign missionaries from Egypt to Jamaica will be discussed. Dr Kardatake of Anderson College will report on Kenya.
The Madison County Board of Tax Review opened its 1944 session at the courthouse with Joe Hartman presiding. The panel will review thousands of personal property tax assessment schedules and related real estate changes over a 30 day period, potentially extending to 40 days. Members include County Auditor John Walker, Treasurer Walter Hays, Joseph Stoner, Pendleton Democrat, and Sherman Harlan, Anderson Republican. Hartman heads the board by virtue of being county assessor, with public members appointed by Circuit Court Judge Russell E. Stewart. The board also reviews changes from removals or burnings and new improvements on real estate tracts.
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