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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1959
Page
1
The Navy plans to launch its first ballistic missile submarine, the 6,700 ton George Washington, in a major step toward atomic strategic warfare. It carries 16 tubes for Polaris missiles and can stay submerged for weeks at high speed, signaling a race with the Soviet Union to field capable nuclear subs.
Liberace takes the stand in a London libel suit against the Daily Mirror and columnist Willig Neil Connor, denying claims of homosexuality and describing the critical column as a vicious attack. The case hinges on damages and jury verdicts, with testimony recounting hostile audience reactions and the columnist’s inflammatory language.
The Anita License uranea office Gere will close at 10645 am Wednesday according to Mrs Mary Watson assistant manager. Employes of the focal branch Slang with those heany other offices of this area will atend a district school stating at noon of Naylford City MELVAN GETS CONTRACT SEURGH.
Three members of a family were killed in a three vehicle collision near Crescent Mountain south of Altoona Pennsylvania. Two other children were injured and hospitalized in critical condition. Police said the driver faced drunken driving charges as investigators worked to determine exact details at the Route 28 intersection.
The Indianapolis weather forecast shows today largely unchanged with rain likely Wednesday. Northern areas expected fair, while Central states face showers and possible isolated tornado risk near the Big Stone Lake region. A motorboat incident near Marseilles is noted in local updates.
The piece notes top Republicans aim to label the current Congress a won’t do and push for a Republican successor with a fully GOP House and Senate. It cites President Eisenhower acknowledging plans to improve conditions but withholding specifics, as the party presses for an anti Democratic, pro Republican balance in Washington.
The record summarizes contentious Berlin discussions focusing on Jefferson Street properties. It notes broken windows and neglect, with officials debating rehabilitation plans and Allied rights amid Cold War tensions. Soviet demand for a new occupancy framework and Allied resistance shape ongoing talks with Khrushchev signals toward a summit.
Fragmented local item listing various residents and addresses including Anna Davidson Hazel Works Sue St Howard Stout Marian Land Jack Hoppes and families. Mentions a group of East West experts and a discussion on recommendations and progress in artificial satellites research.
The health board concluded its review of Mr Noland s death with the Board of Works and health officials present. It approved a heating plant structure contract for the torn down site at five thousand dollars to Service Construction Company of Anderson and a door contract to Hartford City Door Company for nine hundred twenty dollars and eighty five cents. A fourth continuation to Brentford Wenor was approved.
Indianapolis men were sent to reformatories on charges of burglary in a case tied to census district evidence. Judge Thomas Maulner dropped a serious allegation after a circuit of deputy prosecutors argued the point, with the hearing held Monday in the state reformatory.
Village and city figures including Miller Collier Dick Shorr Jerry Schlossberg Charles Bohmeyer Richard Cralb Art Morgan Phil Rossin Art Riliie Don Williams George Worton Lyle York Bill Garrity meet with Citles from Anderson Kokomo Marion Muncie New Castle Greenfield Richmond Portland Noblesville Rushville Elwood Alexandria Ingstewerstown Shelbyville Consonersville Hartford City Unton jcits Winchester on civic issues.
City Court records detail multiple defendants in Boone and surrounding counties with trials set for June and July. Names include Geraldine Norris of Markleville, Ellen Carman of Fort Wayne, and several from Marion and Lebanon. Pages note intoxication, speeding, and general traffic violations, with hearings continued and judgments recorded.
Committee notes from page one outline early building needs for the new state road airport. Administration, tanker and shop facilities planned on a minimum basis, to be expanded as operations begin. Attending were Malern Brown, Lester Farran, Charles Humphrey and others. airport board meets Mondays at City Hall. Also notices on local obituaries include Maudie Jarrett 77 Summitville, Loren Meyers 57 Parker, and Jean Nixon 75 Middletown.
Lobo claims fmas plant demonstration was fake and machinery was impounded. He says lawyers consulted Bell’s attorneys seeking settlement but failed. Lobo asserts personal reputation damaged by linking to a dishonest group. Belle says his attorney did not cash the questioned check and denies any stock scheme.
Obituary notices report Mrs. Nellie Smack died at Mercy Hospital at 3 30. Survivors include a husband and two children. The body was taken to Davis and Stridler Funeral Home for services pending. Also listed: Mrs Nelle Smock 68 wife of Charles Smock Dundee died yesterday afternoon at Mercy Hospital. Survivors include husband and daughter. Funeral arrangements were pending with local funeral homes. The notices reference hatchery operations, church affiliations, and family connections across Dundee Alexandria and Enwood.
Barry E Carlier, 4, son of Mr and Mrs William R Carter, tied Sunday in Vallejo California Veterans Hospital from a heart attack. He was born April 12, 1919, son of Mr and Mrs William Carter Rt 3 Anderson. He had lived in California about 10 years. Survivors include his wife Mina in California, his parents Rt 3 Anderson, four sisters Mrs Lillian Stanley Mrs Wylman Benny and Mrs Julian Ann Conover all of Anderson, and Miss Beverly Carter at home Rt 33, three brothers William George and Melvyn all of Anderson, and many uncles and aunts. Funeral Thursday in Twin Chapel Tennessee St Vallejo. Burial will be in California. Mr and Mrs William R Carter will leave tonight by air for California.
Elwood Indiana obituary for Layton Johnson aged 82 born December 2 1676 near Aroma. Retired farmer and hog breeder, member of Aroma Methodist Church 32nd degree Mason charter member of Hamilton County Cooperative Association and Producers Marketing Association. Survived by widow and five brothers. Friends may call after Wednesday noon at Copherland Fesler Funeral Home.
Mrs Alice B Forte 79 of 2108 Meridian St died at her home after 20 years in Anderson. Widow of Storry C Forte she was a First Methodist Church member and Friendly Club. Foster daughter Verl Bricker of Lancaster Ohio and brother Roy V James of Alexandria survive. Norman Brooks 83 of 133 Ohio Ave died at 2 50 am. Retired farmer born October 2 154, to Anderson in 1456 from Fighart. Survivors include daughter Mildred Stamm of Wildstown, Pa sons Mary, Howard, Clay, and Kennels plus seven great grandchildren. Burial plans pending with local funeral homes. Arch Bostic formerly of Anderson died in Arizona. He had been employed by Javelle Fowwi. Survived by daughter Elma Green of Tucson three grandchildren. Burial plans unclear.
About 2,000 Sharonville Ford workers were evacuated after a caller warned of a bomb 90 minutes later. Police and fire units searched the plant, finding no device. The 3 p.m. deadline passed with officials saying the call was a hoax.
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