End Of British Bases Asked
Prime Minister Bandaranaike of Ceylon urged Britain to quit bases at Trincomalee and Katunayake in a public demand tied to new talks with British Prime Minister Eden. The move follows his election in April as he seeks a neutralist stance within the Commonwealth amid looming Soviet pressures and impending ministers’ talks.
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London
Solomon Bandaranaike
Ceylon
Trincomalee
Katunayake
Commonwealth
Oxford University
Eden
Bandaranaike
Britain
Negombo
Aden
Arabian Peninsula
Singapore
Malay Peninsula
Europe
Asia
Africa
Britain halves defense budget amid inflation drive
London reports a 76 million pound cut in this year’s government spending with two thirds from defense totaling about 141 million dollars. Harold MacMillan says no change to armed forces size and that major decisions will follow allied consultation.
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London
Harold MacMillan
Royal Air Force
MacMillan
Britain
Guatemala Declares State of Siege Amid Violent unrest
Guatemala City authorities imposed a state of siege after a night of gunfire sabotage and mob violence that left four dead and at least 20 injured. The measure includes press censorship and follows a prior alarm over a purported Communist plot.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Jose L. Balcarcel
Bar Association
Mario Monteforte Toledo
Hoy
Jose L. Bocalletti
Juan J. Arevalo
Jacobo Arbenz
Arbenz
Col
Carlos Castillo Armas
Summitville Junior Women Host Come As You Are Party
Summitville Junior Woman's club met at the home of Mrs. Joan Pyle with Mrs. Maxine Walker as co-hostess. Members pledged the flag and completed roll call, secretary and treasurer reports. A silent auction was planned for the next meeting and a family item was noted.
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Hill Lake
Club
Collec
Betty Hartwell
Marge Farmer
Hazel Caldwell
Mary Alice Horner
Dorothy Vinson
Lois DeLong
Maxine Walker
Joan Pyle
Mary Horner
Jack Dyson
Methodist Church
Dyson
Edward Brewer
Doris Overdorf
Clear Water Park
Charles Melling
Jay Smith
Barton Clock
Paul Ice
James Kirkwood
Martha Eaton
Thelma Lawson
Cletis Bair
Val Jean Fallis
Gaston
Paul Bozell
Anderson
Tom Bair
Richard Mason
Indianapolis
Ruby Vinson
Logan Hinshaw
East Walnut Street
Summitville
Hospital Dismissals Listed From St. John's
Dismissals include Jacob Miller Alexandria Mrs Violet Horine 2932 Pitt Mrs Barbara Graves 3904 St Charles St Harold Schim 1907 Cedar St Mrs Lucille Disbennet Alexandria Harvey Kamp Rt 4 Mrs Charles Ames infant son 1123 E 27th St etc list continues with numerous residents from Alexandria Pendleton Elwood Middletown Lapel Greenfield and other nearby towns.
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St. John’s Hospital
Jacob Miller
Alexandria
Violet Horine
Pitt
Barbara Graves
St. Charles St
Harold Schim
Cedar St
Lucille Disbennet
Harvey Kamp
Charles Ames
E. 27Th
Jerry Fox
David Meadows
Pendleton
Mildred Randall
Columbus Ave
Joseph Kyle
Indianapolis
Earl Hodson
Nancy Kelsch
Donnelly
Sherry Gwynn
Chester
Steel firms propose wage hike and Sunday premium plan
The text notes a wage request of 2.46 dollars per hour, demand for Sunday double pay, a 52 week layoff pay plan and other benefits. Companies counter with a wage rise of about 7.3 cents per hour annually for five years, plus a 4 percent Sunday premium and no Saturday premium, and proposed various holiday vacation provisions.
Garden Party Contributions and Hostess Details Noted
The report lists Mrs. Marguerite Humphreys as ception and Mrs. Clifford Savage as hostess. the hostess committee includes Mrs. Savage Mrs Frank Allis Mrs Howard Barnhiber Mrs Durbin Hollingsworth and Mrs Ann Jackley. It also notes a net increase of resident aliens in the U.S. during 1955 of about 207000.
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Ception
Marguerite Humphreys
Clifford Savage
Savage
Frank Allis
Howard Barnhiber
Durbin Hollingsworth
Ann Jackley
U.S
Lewis named assistant treasurer at National Tile and Manufacturing
Kenneth R. Lewis, nine years in the accounting department, named assistant treasurer by president Richard B. Alexander. Indiana University business graduate with prior International Accounts Society experience, served as a Major in World War II, began at the local plant in 1947, promoted through cost and payroll to general accounting supervisor, amid backlog and longer hours. He resides in Edgewood with wife Maxine and daughters Lynn and Debra. succeeds Read M. Morris as credit manager.
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Kenneth R. Lewis
National Tile and Manufacturing Company
Richard B. Alexander
Mr. Lewis
Indiana University School of Business Administration
International Accounts Society
Fort George Meade
Maryland
Lewis
General Accounting Department
Alexander
American Legion
DAV
Retired Officers Association
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Mt. Moriah
F and AM
Scottish Rite
Edgewood Country Club
Noble Street
Methodist Church
Central Way
Edgewood
Maxine
Lynn
Debra
Read M. Morris
National Tile Company
British Women’s Champion Rallies To Beat Nelson
Jane Nelson of Indianapolis pressured in round one at Sunningdale England before losing to defen ding champion Mrs. George Valentine in 20 holes after a one up win. Valentine edged Nelson one up in the next round, advancing to the later match. Americans consume 161 pounds meat per person annually with beef totaling 81 pounds.
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Nelson
Sunningdale
England
Jane Nelson
Indianapolis
George Valentine
Hoosier
Philomena Garvey
Ireland
Valentine
Miss Nelson
Local Officials Named in Democratic Convention Delegates
Brogdon, a former Delco Remy Division employee and Elwood High School graduate, won sheriff elect. Dallas Sells of Anderson, state CIO president and former Local 662 president, was elected a delegate-at-large to the Democrat national convention in Chicago August 13. Mayor Ralph Ferguson of Anderson and Mayor Robert Fortson of Elwood named as alternates.
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Delco-Remy
Brogdon
Elwood High School
Dallas Sells
Anderson
State Cio
Chicago
Ralph Ferguson
Robert Fortson
Elwood
Factory worker real wages dip amid shorter work week
The labor department reports after tax weekly income in May at 71.95 dollars for a worker with three dependents and 64.62 dollars for a single worker. Clague cites meat price upticks to hog herd reductions and farm reactions, pushing beef and lamb costs higher.
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Clague
Millis Backs Party Responsibility for Gubernatorial Bid
Frank Millis, candidate for the Republican nomination for governor, pledges party responsibility and not one-man government. He proposes monthly meetings of department heads to discuss policy questions and asserts the administration should operate with collective input rather than single leadership.
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Frank Millis
Parties Declared Not In Existence By House Clerk
Clerk Ralph Roberts said campaign committee reports filed with the House had likely been bound and disposed as scrap paper after the Justice Department sought documents. The FBI had requested Republican statements for 1952 and Democratic statements for 1949 1950 1951 and 1952 with no further details given.
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Justice Department
Ralph Roberts
House of Representatives
Roberts
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Iceland vote signals rise of anti base movement in dispute
Returns from Iceland’s historic election show opposition to a US NATO radar base gaining ground as ballots are counted. Observers say a special NATO meeting may be needed to assess the crisis and Prime Minister Olafur Thors faces a pro American regime loss under proportional representation. LT. GOV Handley blasts Gov Craig over Perfect Circle strike actions.
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Iceland
NATO
Olafur Thors
Harold Handley
George N. Craig
New Castle
National Guard
Perfect Circle Corporation
Handley
Craig
Florida
Knowland Believes Eisenhower Will Run for President
Senate GOP Leader Knowland stated at the White House that he has no doubt Eisenhower will remain in the presidential race. He said he had no word from Eisenhower about political plans and the White House conference did not discuss the matter.
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Senate
GOP
Knowland
Eisenhower
White House
California
Mayor Safety Committee Pushes Traffic Box Score Plan
The Mayor's Safety Committee endorses weekly newspaper box scores listing traffic violations. It weaves in red flasher lights at 8th Street and Central Avenue, cites dead-end risks, and calls for heightened enforcement on Meridian and Main streets downtown, especially evenings when youths race through.
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Mayor's Safety Committee
8Th St
Central Ave
Pearl and
10Th Sts
Meridian
Main Streets
Meadowbrook Traffic Plan Aims to Curb Accidents
Anderson police and the Chamber of Commerce Traffic Committee plan an appeal to the public during national Safe Driving Week. A hospital ambulance installation with an attendant intern is to assist all accident cases. Rules would allow parking on one side near large industries and signs are proposed for 34th St Brown St and South Drive. Investigations of blocking 29th St at the railroad crossing are planned. Mayor Ferguson issued a proclamation urging public help.
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29Th St
34Th St
Brown St
South Drive
Meadowbrook
Anderson Police
Chamber of Commerce Traffic Committee
Ferguson
Doan's Pills Offer Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation
Nagging backache and urinary discomfort are described as tied to stress and poor habits. Doan's Pills are praised for pain relief, soothing bladder irritation, and mild diuretic effect, promising renewed energy. The ad urges readers to try the new large economy size and join millions who found relief over 60 years.
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Dean
Doan
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