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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1954
Page
4
A fragment describes a proposed Air Force Academy site in Colorado near the foothills and Rockies. It mentions Pikes Peak nearby, Cadets, and the academy setting near Colorado Springs with highway access and wooded foothills. The text references Tabiegatic cadets and a location in Colorado Springs while noting the region’s rugged terrain and western rangeland.
The piece notes Colorado Springs as the leading site to host a new Air Force Academy. It cites a 1950 census population of 45,472, state support including one million dollars for land purchase, a nine member committee, and offers from Colorado, College and Broadmoor Hotel. Air Force aims for a 15,000 acre campus with classrooms, dormitories, a flying field and facilities.
AMVET delegates from Post No 9 named for the state convention in New Castle July 16 17 and 18 include Paul Barrell Paul Girt Ed Brewster Johnny G Jones and Norman McClain Plans for the post annual picnic at Shadyside Park were advanced by chairman Ee Haulf The outing will begin at 10 am with all postAuxiliary members and veterans of World War I and Korea War urged to attend Committee members are James Lennon Marvin Steele and Homer Gilbreath.
In Poplar Bluff Missouri Elmer Simpson accepted several drinks then woke with a headache and no shoes. The unnamed man who offered the wine left with Simpson’s footwear. The incident reads as a cautionary tavern tale of fraudulent hospitality.
Norman K Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Howard Morrison Route 5 is returning from the Far East after sixteen months in Korea. He will be discharged shortly after arriving in the United States early next month. He served overseas in the 2nd Division and has been in service since the war began.
A birthday dinner honored Mrs Herman Williams of Shirley at the Collier home in Anderson with guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Perry of Knightstown and Herman Williams. Hospitalization and improving health updates for Mrs Henry La Vallee are noted along with visits from Rev Ivan LaValle and others. A Father’s Day picnic at Riley Park Greenfield and attendance at an all-star game in Indianapolis are mentioned alongside multiple community visits and family news.
Chicago policeman Nicholas Furdeck and railway express driver Matthew Domfie were arrested on federal theft charges involving interstate shipments from Given Manufacturing Co. Furdeck had prior acquittal for a toys heist at a Chicago novelty firm. Deputy U.S. Marshal James Settles said both men face theft and receiving goods charges with Bond set for Furdeck and Domfie detained for lack of bond.
The first convocation of Christian colleges adjourned after five days in Granville Ohio Sponsored by the National Council of Churches it drew 700 delegates from 4 Protestant denominations representing about 250000 students and 12500 faculty members A resolution urged freedom of inquiry thought and expression while recognizing public life under God and warned against dangers of Communism and mass hysteria.
The Indiana Public Service Commission authorized water rate increases for West Terre Haute and West Lafayette and allowed discontinuation of a Pennsylvania Railroad run between Manapoulis and Richmond from June 28 to September 16. West Terre Haute may issue 225,900 dollars in revenue bonds for Ferguson Hill Whitcomb Heights and LaMarer Hill water extensions. West Terre Haute rates stay the same for some users while nearby towns face higher charges. West Lafayette sets a quarterly six dollar minimum and four cents per thousand gallons up to ten thousand monthly.
A missing woman was found in weeds near her home on Route 8 after an unsuccessful suicide attempt. She slashed her left wrist and throat and swallowed iodine, but avoided the jugular vein. She was taken to St. John's Hospital in stable condition and expected to recover.
Librarians at Toledo Public Library recorded a book lost in 1882 titled David Crockett His Life and Adventures. Estimating a fine of 26 cents, they decided to drop the charge due to no record of the borrower. The note in the back mentioned a previous owner.
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