County GOP Group caucus opens at Indiana fairgrounds
Madison County delegates to the Republican state convention gather for a pre convention meeting in the circuit courtroom. County Chairman Roberts presides as 73 delegates and leaders elect him county delegation chair. Delegates report no bloc commitment to any candidate though pressure for Willkie and Fishback is noted. District HQs and caucus times are announced amid calls for party unity after crop losses and rain damage in the Anderson area.
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R. H. Roberts
John A. Farr
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Roberts
Herald
Madison County
Indianapolis
Robets
Madison County Women's Republican
Robert Heaton
River Forest
Deb
Ates
U.S
Senate
Harold W. Handley
Russell E
Philip Willkie
State Central Committee
Rushville
Lhan
County En
Anderson
E. C
Coner
Willkie
Frank
Indiana Employment Secu Fishback
Farm Roberts
Bulletin
Claypool
George C. Chambers
Columbia Club
Robbery at Graydon Collier Cleaner Branch
A lone gunman robbed the Graydon Collier Cleaner Branch during the lunch rush at Nichol and Arrow Ave. He cleaned out the cash drawer and fled west on Ind. 32. Anderson detectives Ike Weatherly and Rube Cox traced the heist and alerted state police and Noblesville authorities but offered no new leads by midnight. Police withheld the amount taken.
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Graydon
Local Cashier Foils Forgery Attempt Here
Police describe an attempted check forgery at a local store led by a suspect who fled with cash and fled to a waiting car. Detective reports name the suspect as a tan suited man in his 30s, about 10 inches tall, with hazel or blue eyes, driving a green 1950s model with six-digit plates. Victims include clerk Blanche Barnard and cashier Mrs. Vesta L. Stanley, with losses from forged checks and a mower purchase noted. The case spans Anderson and Muncie, aided by Chief Detective Fred Denny and Beasley’s capture in Muncie.
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Barnard
Ennack
Anderson
Bernard ™ AR
Atl
Cox
Bob
Phils
Willkie
Prnne Barth
Poli
Noble Higgins
Muncie
Beasley
Thev
Fred Denny
Denny
Rushville
Tdianapolis
Anderson and
Derby lights up for annual Anderson Soap Box Derby
Nearly 100 youths signed up to race in the Allstate Insurance Company Derby with Roy E Wheal presiding. Officials called it record high signup and expect final registrations to close within 10 days. Derby day is July 9 at 7 p.m. on Meridian Street between 9th and 6th Streets. A new three horsepower outboard motor will be donated by Gene Please.
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Roy E. Wheal
Anderson
Allstate Insurance
Derby Fellowship
Meridian Street
Gene
Lebanon Faces Looming Rebel Assault Amid Beirut Bombs
Lebanon awaits an all-out rebel advance within days as Camille Chamoun and Dag Hammarskjold confer grimly. A bomb damaged the U S Embassy area narrowly missing Ambassador McClintock, while multiple blasts killed and injured bystanders near Beirut and in the mountains.
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Peanut
Lebanon
U. S
Robert McClintock
McClintock
Beirut
Zable
Hammarskjold
Hartke Named Senate Choice of Democrats
AP from Indianapolis reports Hartke won a second ballot nomination for the U S Senate at the Indiana Democratic convention defeating rivals including Marshall Kizer and Zandstra. Hartke led with 678 votes first ballot and 1084 on the second. Kizer rose to 596 second ballot but Hartke maintained the lead. Republicans plan to name their candidate at the same venue Thursday. The piece also covers an upcoming boys and cars inspection event with prizes and details about weight and height limits and a trip to Akron Ohio for the All American race.
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Dianapolis
R. Vance Hartke
U. S. Senate
Hartke
Fairgrounds Colosseum
Marshall Kizer
Plymouth
Evansville
Kizfer
Indiana
Harold Handley
William Enner
Kizer
Bartel Zandstra
Highland
Marshall E. Hanley
Muncie
Paul J. Tegart
New Albany
Zandstra
Lake County
Hanley
Derby
Hunter Chevrolet
Meridian St
Cte
Akron
Ohio
Aim
J. C. Higgins
Sears Roc
Jack and Co
Emergency Loans Issued For Flood Damaged Farms
Madison County farmers damaged by floods or heavy rains may apply for emergency loans from Horatio W. King, county supervisor. Eligible operators must farm primarily, show substantial loss, lack credit, and plan to use funds for feed, seed, fertilizer, and operating costs. Applications available at 122 Federal Building, New Castle, Indiana. 3 percent interest with repayment per purpose and income estimates.
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Horatio W. King
Madison
Federal Building
New Castle
Indiana
Ring
Reuther Moves To End Missile Plant Walkout
The UAW leadership moved to end a walkout at a Chrysler missile plant near Detroit. About 450 of 8,500 plant workers at Guide Lamp Division in Anderson faced disruption as 20 strikers and others walked off, with picketing of the plant continuing despite no contracts. Police reported injuries among pickets and nonunion workers. traffic near the plant was jammed. The union accused the company of discrimination and refusing to bargain while the company denied these charges.
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United Auto Workers
Te Thrysler
UAW
Guide Lamp
General Motors
Anderson
Detroi
Proeies
Redstone Ag Dersons
Othey
Chrysler
Boys Jailed For Fishing At Gravel Pit Incident
Serutt Joe Brogdon reported youths swimming and fishing at area gravel pits. Two boys, aged 14 and 16, were jailed yesterday morning for ignoring a no trespassing sign near Myer’s pit after a drowning incident. Deputies held them. juvenile court authorities released them pending further action.
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Joe Brogdon
Brogdon
Myer’s
T Juvenile Court
Double Wedding Plan Counts For Confused Pair In Rochester
In Rochester New York Reverend George J Schmitt at Holy Family church arranged two weddings for 10 am on June 28. The plan created a mix up as two couples unknowingly prepared to wed the same time. Ultimately Wayne Corcoran and Elaine Zeller will wed Renato As lone and Judith Imbino in a double ceremony.
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Rochester
N. Y
George J. Schmitt
Holy Family Church
Wayne Corcoran
Elaine Zeller
Renato Aslone
Judith Imbino
Edgewood Family Repeats Classified Ad Hit
An Edgewood family used two classified ads to attempt a double purchase of goods as they had $135 in cash but did not need a refrigerator or humidifier. The sale ads included a 12 cu Frigidaire refrigerator with freezer and a humidifier offer. The town sees rising use of classifieds across economic strata.
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Edgewood
Major Overhaul Planned for Anderson Post Office
Acting postmaster Wendell Hollingsworth outlined a major fix-up program at the Anderson Post Office. The project, to start within weeks, includes roof repairs, interior and exterior painting, decor, and the installation of a 40-foot flag pole at the southwest corner, replacing the flag atop the building. Contracts were awarded to M. H. Ferguson of Decatur, Alabama, totaling 16858 dollars. Hollingsworth announced three new regular city postal routes and three auxiliary routes to improve and equalize delivery across large routes.
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Wendell Hollingsworth
Anderson Post Office
Chicago
M. H. Ferguson
Decatur
Hollingsworth
High School Golfer Scores Double Eagle at Grandview Club
Rennetn Cook, 13, son of Fred and Mrs. Cook of 107 Silver St, member of Anderson High School inks team, hit a double eagle on Grandview Golf Club No 15, a par 5, amid veteran Madison County golfers. He stood with Tom Williams and Mike Martin as his 225 yard shot landed on the green. John Lan singer and Richard Sipes watched the ball roll into the cup after Cook’s long shot. Cook posted a 56 for 14 playable holes on the course.
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Rennetn Cook
Fred Cook
Silver St
Anderson High School Inks
St.yard
Anderson
Madison County
Cook
Tom Williams
Mike Martin
John Lansinger
Richard Sipes
Record High May U S Living Costs Fueled by Gasoline and Used Cars
May CPI rose 3.3 percent from a year earlier as gasoline and used car prices climbed. Medical costs, rents, home repairs and maintenance also rose while food prices held steady. The report notes wage boosts for workers tied to the index and expected cuts in some car prices as 1958 model releases dampen new car costs.
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UPL
Sugner Nour
Labor Department
Walsh Wins Democratic Nomination For Secretary Of State
John R. Walsh wins the Democratic nomination for secretary of state at the Indiana state convention held at the Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis. He has practiced law in Martinsville and Richland Township with wife Helen, four children, and a veterans’ service record, as delegates headed by William Norton confirmed his candidacy against opponents in a closely watched primary contest.
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Anderson
John V. Beamer
Dee Oracy
Congress
Antes
William
Noland
C. Wright Smith
Hartford City
Smith
Anderson and
Vicini
Anders
St. John's Hospital
Vance Hartke
Evansville
Richard Wisner
U. S
Martinsville
Rt. 6
Helen
Robert Moore
Melody
Phillips Dr
Lane
Richland Township
Edwin Finley
John Fitzwater
Fairgrounds Coliseum
E. 7Th St
Leonard Tiker
W. 14Th St
William Norton
Charles Rider
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