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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1956
Page
10
Far East officials warn that U S and allied weapons are aging as new production outpaces weapons systems. They fear a slow disarmament may push UN to seek armistice revisions after decades of stalemate. The piece notes postwar expectations and Dulles Adenauer talks on broader NATO unity.
President Eisenhower spends a productive day at Walter Reed Medical Center signing documents reading papers and guiding strategy for foreign aid. He walked twice and relaxed in a chair while doctors say full activity could return in four to six weeks. The Panama City inter American meeting may be postponed per Panamanian president proposal.
Madison County Republican Central Committee names William DeArmond secretary and Chesley Thomas treasurer. DeArmond, a local attorney, has long served GOP, while Thomas, Alexandria businessman, heads a tequila and insurance firm and chairs the Alexandria Banking Company board. The article notes upcoming pre convention caucus for 42 county delegates to the June state convention and a dinner in honor of President Eisenhower in Indianapolis.
A Brooklyn landslide toppled during a cowboys and Indians game as kids dug a cave near an expressway cut. At least six children died and a seventh was hospitalized in critical condition. Two victims were siblings. a mother fainted as bodies were recovered. Rescue workers feared two more children could be buried under sand. The site had been off limits but youngsters repeatedly returned to play.
Indiana Lt. Gov. Harol d Handley, a Republican gubernatorial hopeful, said he could not back Gov. George N. Craig on a north south toll road, arguing the route would cut 19 mines north of Indianapolis and force $380 million in feeder road spending from tax revenues. Former President Truman, in Paris, said he is too old for office and urged youth to rise to high office, while Pope Pius XII urged international action against obscene literature, calling publishers responsible for its influence.
Washington reports informal overtures seek to bring Lewis and United Mine Workers into the AFL-CIO merger. Key leaders must smooth terms before a union can join the federation. Dubinsky praises integration efforts while Lew offers no comment.
Hong KongPU wins Turma's ambassador to Washington aid the UN. The country would adopt economic aid from America and Russia but with no strings attached.
Classified ads in the Bulletin promote tailor-made appliances for sale. Dealers and households seek used and new items, with emphasis on quick turnover and local buyers through the classified section.
An AP Wire photo shows a robin found in the backyard of William Munch. His daughter Mary has been harmed by a recent event, with reports stating a young person is involved.
Moud Stoelling manager of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce was elected president of the Indiana Commerce Association at its annual Crawfordsville meeting. Other officers named include Phil Gerringer first vice president Robert Harnan second vice president and John Barnett secretary treasurer. Next year’s convention will be held in New Castle. Meetings today include a YMCA breakfast by James Day and Charles Mumphrey to discuss membership and fall dinner plans.
Record heat surged across the Midwest on Tuesday with readings pushing into the 90s. Cities from Chicago to Denver reported higher temperatures as an unseasonably warm wave extended across northern regions and western plains.
Indiana faces hot humid conditions with highs near 92 in the central region and 90s elsewhere. Scattered afternoon storms may ease heat in parts. South Bend enacts water rationing after flooding and damage from a May storm. A May 24 hour rainfall total reached 0.82 inches with a barn fire causing about 10,000 dollars in losses on Wy 25th Street.
George Dijastone urges restoration of military aid cut after President Risethower appealed from hospital for aid. He backs a half billion dollar追加 funding within the $35.4 billion program approved by the House, down from $4 billion originally requested.
The Madison County Manning Commission met at the courthouse and approved several subdivision plans and a rezoning petition. The Board of County Commissioners reviewed budget estimates while the Planning Commission led by Ray Woot approved plats for Mana Jo Trights Addition and other subdivisions in Green and Anderson townships. a joint rental of Highland Aetehis Ardition and parking enhancements near a Wendless supermarket were also approved. Plans include homes from 5409 in different districts and additional area improvements for Ath St outside Anderson.
Washington observers describe a contempt action sought after a raucous House hearing. The committee, aiming to rally support for Senate impeachment pressure, debates whether Rep. Robeson faced actual contempt. The session, filled with interruptions, prompted requests to continue on to page 3 for fuller coverage.
In Muncie Indiana police rounded up nineteen youths during a racial disturbance with nine adults and ten juveniles arrested. Officials reported a tense three hour clash with multiple injuries and charges against five white youths.
A lone robber abducted nine people including bank staff and patrons at the Southport bank, forcing the president A Whalen to open the time-locked vault. He fled in Whalen’s car with $66000 trapped inside a money container, leaving police to recover the scene shortly after.
Chapter officials announced last night that Mrs Leafy Palmer executive secretary of the chapter for many years would retire this year. Negotiations by the personnel committee headed by Roh onl Austin aim to secure a new executive secretary. The notice came at the monthly board meeting led by Chapter Chairman Thomas A McMahan.
Britain deported Archimandrite Kellinikos Macherious, head of the Greek and Cypriot community in London, for activities deemed beyond his church duties. Scotland Yard arrested him in Camden Town and sent him to Athens. Cyprus officials protested, while British security measures expanded to protect the royal family and government from Greek Cypriot threats. Page 7确认.
Lavern Riggins was elected commander of the Gorge Hi PU American Legion post at the meeting held at the post home. Retiring commander Leonard Willoughby presided. The post also named delegates to the state convention and elected officers including Robert Dunlap, Paul Mitchell, Cesar Puckett, James Pierkert, Marvin Lewash, Walter Williams, Robert Williamson, Bernard Chiek Lat, and Orville Johnson.
New arrivals from Andersen and nearby areas announced with names including Mr and Mrs Slason Ashton and Mr and Mrs Charles Browner. The note lists infants born yesterday at St. John's Hospital and mentions several families from local streets.
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