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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
2
A broad heat wave sweeps the eastern and southern United States while flood threats grow in Iowa and Illinois. Bend Arizona records 106 degrees as Chicago ties a June 21 high and marks a new heat streak. Eleven drownings in Illinois accompany ongoing extreme weather. Des Moines and Fort Dodge see heavy rain and flash floods.
Tappans entertained a wide circle of visitors with afternoon and weekend guests from Boulder Arcadia Cincinnati Peoria Ill and Franklin among others. Notable attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Tappan and Mr and Mrs Paul Teal with Dorothy, Mrs Linda Davis and Judy Davis, and extended visits from Arthur Templeton Everett Carver Floy Tappan Grace Car Walter Ciodyk and the Gregg family plus Robert Walker and their daughters. The gatherings spanned Orestes Wabash Indianapolis and Summitville with travel from California closures and hospital ties noted.
Isaac Mitchell of Indianapolis and Indiana Avenue in Tulipia lost a two year fight against a day state farm sentence on eight gambling charges. Arch Bobbitt of the Indiana Supreme Court refused a writ of prohibition to block Judge Scanlon from enforcing the sentence and denied a one day stay of execution before transferring Mitchell to the farm. The US Supreme Court refused to review the conviction.
The report notes Theodore Roosevelt hosted ponies cats lizards dogs and other pets at the White House. It also mentions the Schaffer reunion at Callaway Park Elwood with 80 attendees and Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs C F Johnson and family, and Mr and Mrs Dallas Ludlow. The text hints at a study on cigarette consumption by men and a reactionary American circle, but details are sparse.
Dr. Hammond and colleagues released a report from the ACS based on a survey of 22 000 volunteers across 12 states. They warn smoking causes heart attacks and cancer, with lung cancer especially higher among smokers, and predict changes in smoking habits within a year.
A compact promotional note urging readers to use the Yellow Pages in the telephone directory for year round products and services offered by Indiana Bell Telephone.
The Augustana Lutheran Church approved birth control methods used within marriage to determine family size based on conscience. A morals committee urged responsibility in child rearing and condemned uncontrolled childbearing and abortion except to save a mother's life.
The Camp Meeting convention and other national church bodies elected leaders. Rev Harold Boyer of Springfield was chosen chairman, succeeding Dr A F Gray of Portland as chairman emeritus. Dr Harold L Phillips was ratified as editor in chief of Gospel Trumpet Company, elected in 1951. A new Executive Council was formed and Rev W E Reed of Anderson to head it. Dates announced for the International convocation set for June 13 through 19, and the International Youth FellowshipConvention will meet in Portland in August.
An Associated Press dispatch from Guatemala says exile led rebels, calling themselves the liberation army, move toward Zacapa by truck from Nueva Ocotepeque near the Honduras border. A flier reported a five hour battle for Esqui Pulls near the border, with three Guatemalan soldiers killed and no reported rebel casualties. Reports mention bombings of Cu ban and an ultimatum issued to President Arbenz, though details were not independently verifiable.
Col Carlos Castillo Armas led rebels proclaiming their command as Guatemala's only legal government. They issued decrees and threatened air bombardment of Guatemala City while the government asserted calm and martial law. Ground clashes were not yet reported as rebels push a three pronged advance along key transport routes.
The article describes Margaret Smith's decisive victory over Jones in Maine. Early returns showed a 4 to 1 lead, growing to over five to one as 120 polling places reported, with Jones carrying only two small precincts and many others blanked.
The committee on advance gifts chaired by Mr Myers reports a strong kickoff with about 300 solicitors. Flora W Stoelting named associate chairman to help push the effort alongside co chairs Hartung and Myer. Other associate chairs include Wilby S Roby Dr Earl L Martin William Bowser and Rev Robert H Reardon with executive oversight by Frank H Allis.
The Senate investigator Mundt, presiding over televised hearings, proposes creating a special coordinating committee to foster cooperation and peaceful relations between congressional probing bodies and the executive branch. TASS claims the United States launched an assault on Guatemala and alleges a long campaign of slander against its government led by Sobel Furniture and International Harvester refrigerators.
A scientist outlines speculative ideas on Martian oceans formed by interior water and volcanism. The text notes dark green markings called maria may be wind carved deposits, bays could be vents ejecting dust, and volcanic ash might appear green rather than brown, amid broader claims about habitable world formation.
Mundt notes from page one disclose aims of the inquiry. The Army charge alleges improper pressure to secure favorable treatment for G David Schine, former McCarthy aide. The McCarthy camp accuses Stevens and others of blocking a probe by using Schine as a hostage and by pressing for inquiries into the Air Force and Navy.
State department representatives outlined how schools earn ratings at Central Avenue Junior High, listing building features such as auditorium facilities lighting and upkeep, interior and exterior appearance, teaching programs, and teacher education as key considerations for rating eligibility.
County commissioners and County Attorney Burton McClintock will join the county board members at a dinner meeting of the Northeast District of the Indiana County Commissioners Association held at the Top Hat on Ind. 32 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. District president Mr Flora and state vice president will lead the session with Delaware County hosting the event. Barton Reese Pogue will be the guest speaker.
Democrats report a crowded field with unopposed candidates Herbert Lamb Terre Haute for superintendent of public instruction Joseph Klein Gary for clerk of the Supreme and Appellate courts Samuel Felwell South Bend and Severin Schurgfer Decatur for Appellate Court judges James Murphy Fort Wayne for Supreme Court. new entries Tucker and Green appeared, caucus committees seated, and district endorsements varied across six districts with several districts endorsing Harper for secretary of state and Tucker for governor while others left nominations open.
Arthur Robinson Riffle 77 prominent Chesterfield Spiritualist Camp Ground leader died after a fall from a tree Saturday afternoon. Services at 2 PM in the camp auditorium with Rev. Clifford L. Blast officiating. Cremation follows. pallbearers listed and honorary pallbearers named. body lies in state at Chesterfield Church chapel until 1 PM.
Kenneth Butterough, 25, fled a burning oil truck after discovering a leak created a fire beneath the vehicle. He steered toward the St Joseph River to avoid an explosion, leaping out before heat blistered nearby homes. Firemen doused the blaze with chemicals then cooled the wreckage with water.
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