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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
1
A Guatemalan government statement declares victory against invading exile forces. The report links regional turmoil to ongoing political tensions and border security actions, noting international concern about legitimacy and the potential for further clashes in the region.
Guatemalan government claims a first major clash with anti-Communist invaders, saying regulars drove rebels from Gualan near Zacapa after a brief skirmish. The release notes battles at Puerto Barrios and claims rebels hold 25 towns, with continued fighting reported along the Guatemala rail route to Puerto Barrios.
A thief took an automatic pistol worth 50 dollars from Leon P. Storm's home on Father’s Day. The intruder left a two pound box of candy and a box of cigars labeled Happy Father’s Day. Storm, a single man, turned the items over to police.
A caller canceled a for rent ad after it ran a day in the Bulletin and Herald. The tale exemplifies the paper’s strong pull, as many locals seek rentals like a small semimodern house newly decorated, listed with contact numbers.
Australian runner John Landy set a world best in Turku Finland clocking 3 minutes 58 seconds for the mile to become the second man to break four minutes He also clocked 3 41 8 for 1500 meters both marks approved by the IAAF racing against five international rivals on a fast cinder track in ideal conditions with 8000 spectators.
Twenty thousand people attended the Church of God campgrounds for the 66th Annual International Convocation with a jammed tabernacle and overflow crowd. Speakers included Rev. Maurice Bergquist of Los Angeles, Rev. Robert Reardon of Anderson, Dr. Harold L. Phillips, Dr. Eugene W. Nida of the American Bible Society, and Rev. Robert Clark from East Pakistan. The event featured conferences, workshops, and vocal clinics as part of each day’s agenda before the General Ministerial Assembly adjourned.
William Dale Miller, 16, Indianapolis, received 1 to 10 years in the Indiana Reformatory after pleading guilty to aiding in an $80 filling station robbery against his father. Accomplice Kenneth Mahurin, 17, drew one year on the State Penal Farm. Miller's tougher sentence cited a prior burglary conviction and a lack of filial respect. He said the holdup was driven by his wish to marry a 16-year-old girl who bore his child out of wedlock.
A San Francisco report finds heavy smokers, men aged 50 to 70, who smoke a pack or more daily have a 75 percent higher death rate from all causes than nonsmokers. The mass study of 187,766 men in nine states links smoking to higher risks of lung cancer and other cancers, with implications for younger and female smokers.
Indiana resident Harry Dalzell 21 key in robbery and stripping of State Trooper Al Walker near Indianapolis June 13 faces assault and battery with intent to kill charges in New Mexico. Dalzell wounded in a Tucumcari gun battle. companion Ronnie Clouser 17 of Darlington held as witness. authorities will not seek Dalzell’s return to Indiana.
Indiana Democrats convene to nominate for eight state offices with contests in three races. Delegates will adopt a state platform and hear remarks led by Paul Butler. Contested races include secretary of state, state auditor, and two appellate court judge positions. Candidates include Floyd R. Harper and Ralph Tucker for secretary of state, Pat H. O'Hern, Orville Bray, and Clinton Green for state auditor, plus Warren W. Martin Sr. and Bernard Korbley in the southern appellate district.
Sen. Margaret Chase Smith crushed Robert L. Jones in the Maine Republican primary as returns from 368 of 626 precincts showed a landslide lead over Jones. The contest kept Sen. McCarthy largely off the issue, though Smith accused him of Communist-hunting tactics in a hard fought race.
Sixty five Madison County delegates and numerous party officials attend the Democratic state convention at State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, to name candidates for secretary of state state auditor state treasurer and other offices. The Madison delegation headquarters are at the Lincoln Hotel under County Chairman Charles B Cartwright after caucuses at the Claypool Hotel and a 5th District meeting. Dr Gideon Sundback dies at 74 known for perfecting the slide fastener or zipper with ties to Talon Inc born in Sweden in Meadville Pennsylvania.
Workers in the Anderson Citizens Committee of Anderson College plan a second report breakfast at 7 45 a m today in the Mulberry Room of the YMCA. Everett Hartung and Linfield Myers co chair the drive for 250 000 to aid a proposed 500 000 college library. Last week 55 850 was reported toward the goal.
Ann Arbor Mich The University of Michigan astronomer Dr Dean B McLaughlin told the American Astronomical Society that Mars may still be evolving toward a habitable world He suggested dark Martian regions result from volcanic ash drifting under summer winds challenging the view of Mars as an old dying planet He noted volcanism could mark a long delayed planetary development similar to Earth Continued on page 6
Women members of the Madison County Womens Republican Club meet at 7 30 p m at 1514 FE 8th St with speaker Madison County Prosecutor William Byer Mrs Rex By rum president of the club in charge. Ways and Means Committee met at the home of chairman Mrs Margaret Barnhizer to finalize plans for the Anderson Free Fair project. Also delegates to the GOP state convention gather at party headquarters 11274 Meridian St at 7 30 p m chaired by Harold J Anderson to discuss participation in Friday’s state GOP convention in Indianapolis.
The Heat wave may break by Wednesday as a cold front moves into the northwest and shifts southward within 24 hours. Temperatures rose to 97 yesterday after days above 90 with no rainfall except scattered showers. Water use dips and supply remains strained as lawns suffer and residents cut sprinkling to conserve supply.
Senate committee chair Mundt says the main points of the Army McCarthy controversy have emerged though the full truth remains elusive. He announced a Tuesday committee meeting to gauge agreement on what to include in the formal report as Special Counsel Ray Jenkins offers to help draft it. Mundt notes Flanders keeps alive a plan to strip McCarthy of chairmanships if contempt is not purged by July 15, and Hensel’s dismissal is seen as unlikely to affect the case.
Officials of the Anderson Retail Association plan a two session outing at the Anderson Country Club on Wednesday afternoon and night for 250 members and guests. M M Buck chairs the group with Warren Marshall and John Allnson co chairs in charge of arrangements. The program features a golf tournament, bridge, a buffet supper at 6 30 p m, and entertainment by Don Gooding accordion and guitar duo plus group singing led by Victor Ress. Ivan Geiger is the defending golf champion. Awards totaling 400 will be distributed for golf bridge and attendance gifts.
Anderson public schools receive a report from the Indiana Department of Education showing ten schools in the top First Class bracket and five in Continuance. Schools listed as top rated include Anderson High School Hazelwood North Anderson Meadowbrook Riley Washington Columbia Longfellow Twenty-ninth and Seventh St. Five in Continuance are Central Junior High Park Place Westvale and Shadeland. Westvale’s rating is noted as affected by teaching assignments.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners met yesterday to consider advertising for highway equipment and to hear residents about road improvements. President Wilbur House said the board looks to buy a new pickup truck and road machinery for repairing old blacktop roads and to purchase crushed stone for county roads. Attending were Dale Flora and Fred.
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration will loosen banking policies to release about 1.2 billion dollars in reserves over six weeks. Banks can expand loans and investments up to six times the released amount, theoretically boosting credit by about nine billion dollars in the national economy.
Born yesterday at St. John's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Russell McCain 2904 Pitt Sr a daughter. Mr. and Mrs Hyde Stires 1509 Euclid Dr a son. Mr. and Mrs Mont Snead Middletown a daughter. Mr. and Mrs Joseph Byrnes Alexandria a son. Mr. and Mrs Clyde Chenowith 1840 Crystal St a daughter.
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