GM Gift To YWCA Promises New Community Center
A $100,000 donation from General Motors to the Anderson Young Women's Christian Association was announced yesterday. The funds will be used to construct a new community building for the women and circle of Anderson.
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General Motors
Anderson Young Women's Christian Association
Cirle
Andorenn
Messe Pytn
H. D. Dawson
Delco-Remy
C. A. ‘Michel
Guide Lamp
YWCA
Michel
Dawson
Anderson
Yawca Center
Walter Bagot
Jackson St
Ywca Long
Bagot
Earl Baker
Ywca Bosing
Jthis
Baker
Guard Readied For Indiana Flood Work
National Guardsmen were ordered to duty for rescue and flood fighting after the year's worst flash floods in central Indiana. Rain measures up to 7.87 inches caused evacuations, flooded intersections, and isolated areas from Zionsville to Marion County. Governor Parker authorized Maj. Gen. John McConnell to call guardsmen as needed. Maj. Gen. DeBard supervised evacuations in Lebanon as 7.3 inch rains fell. Guard units were deployed from Indianapolis and Kokomo to fuel, boats, and relief efforts while Red Cross provided lodgings and meals for evacuees.
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National Guardsmen
Indiana
Crawford F. Parker
John McConnell
Eagle Creek
Zionsville
Marion County
Traders Point
U. S. 52
Speedway
Cunningham
Red Cross
Indianapolis
White River
Carl O. DeBard
National Guard
38Th
Lebanon
Stout Field
Mayor Acquitted in Portland Lying Charge by Jury
Portland jury finds Mayor Terry Schrunk innocent of lying about accepting a bribe. Verdict follows a swift trial with nine women and three men deliberating one hour. Separately, flood warnings and heavy rains cause widespread damage across Indiana areas near Green Castle and Fort Wayne to Terre Haute.
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Jutant General's Office
Greencastle
Big Walnut Creek
City Wells
Urban
Crawfordsville
Terre Haute
Spencer
Fort Wayne
Thei
White River
Finne
Ore
Mavor
Terry Schrunk
Ight
Alamblec
White River Flood Crest Warned For City
A predicted 17 to 18 foot flood crest for the White River prompted city officials to issue a special warning after heavy rainfall in the upper valley Friday afternoon. River levels were rising, with 11 p.m. readings near 75.73 feet and rising, and warnings extended to Killbuck Creek crossings and local park areas. Emergency measures included evacuations and Red Cross sheltering, while roads and bridges suffered damage or closures across Madison County.
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White River
Anderson
Killbuck Creek
Cross Street
Moss’ Island
Red Cross Diploma Sent In Absence At Graduation
Mrs Charles Williamson plans earlier instructional classes after not missing a Red Cross baby care course until the graduation ceremony Wednesday night A daughter born Tuesday kept her in Home Hospital and the Red Cross presented her diploma in absentia
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Lafayette
Ind
Charles Williamson
Red Cross
Your Heart Is Your Heart Is Your Toughest Muscle
The strongest muscle in your body is the heart and a classified ad is the strongest worker you can hire. It covers the town end to end in hours, tells thousands about your offer in homes, and provides speedy continuous action until problems are solved. Dial 35371 for an ad writer and discover the magic of Classified.
Twelve People Hurt In County Auto Accidents
A series of county auto accidents yesterday in Anderson, Alexandria, and Elwood left twelve people injured. Notable cases include Mex Nash, 27, Summitville, with a skull fracture and serious injuries after a collision with a loaded truck near lad 9 and 28 at 3 30 pm Friday. he was taken to St Johns Hospital. Police from Sheriff Joe Brogdon, Deputy James DeLong, and State Police investigated. Other injuries ranged from broken collarbones to lacerations. multiple victims were treated and released after first aid. Rebecca Hiles, 10, of Nichol Ave, suffered a skull fracture when hit by a car on Nichol Ave near Hendricks. the driver was Larry Wood, 17, and the incident occurred around 2 50 pm yesterday. Police described her condition as serious. Page 2, Column 1.
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Alexandria
Elwood
Mex Nash
Summitville
Orestes
Lad
St. John’s Hospital
Joe Brogdon
James DeLong
Ronald Mexico
Rockwood St
Ecrest
Mich
Robert L. Jackley
Rebecca Hiles
Nichol Ave
St. John's Hospital
Hendricks
Larry Wood
Dulles Rules Out Based Peiping Bans
John Foster Dulles in a Friday policy address ruled out any plan to recognize Red China or ease embargoes. He dismissed arguments for cultural exchanges and warned that recognizing the Communist regime would endanger U S. interests. He said the Eisenhower administration would keep an open mind while seeking other ways to influence China’s mainland regime toward change.
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Convention of Lions International
John Foster Dulles
Red China
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Ufting Tie Us
Freee
China
Resus Ping
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International
Eisenhower Adminis“Communis Tration
Pha
U.S
U S Jets Fly Over South Korea in Show of Force
U S jet bombers and supersonic fighters flew over Seoul and Japan amid a U N Command decision to allow new arms in Korea. Officials say flights were routine training and not a deployment to Korea, with bases remaining in Japan and pilots refueling only in Korea.
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United States
South Korea
Japan
United Nations Command
North Korea
U.N. Command
U.S. Air Force
Korea
U.S
Miday
Air Force
U.N
Joint Military Armistice Commission
U.N. ‘Command
Illinois to Add 500 State Police in Traffic Plan
Springfield reports the Illinois Legislature approved Gov. Stratton's traffic safety program on a tight schedule, adding 500 state policemen, raising driver license fees, and expanding driver training. A last-minute setback blocked abolishing the Public Aid Commission in favor of a Stratton-controlled department.
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Springfield
Thellinois
Stratton
House
Ilinois Public Aid Commission
Senate
Blast Deaths Raised To 3 at Anchor Hocking Plant
Three workers died or were fatally injured after an explosion and flash fire at the Anchor Hocking Glass Corp plant in Winchester Indiana. John Davis Jr 24 was killed instantly while Olen Moland 35 and Carl Myers 51 died in Randolph County Hospital. Davis young wife stood nearby as Javarel Shaw 46 Reverdy Green 43 James Harvey 29 were listed in varying conditions. Plant manager Donald E Matthews blamed a 40 pound air line explosion from extreme heat igniting oil and gas lines. Edward Monk Winchester suffered hand burns aiding Davis. Fire in a fireproof section caused little other damage. Davis survived by a wife and a months old daughter.
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Anchor Hocking Glass Corp
John Davis Jr
Winchester
Olen Moland
Carl Myers
Union City
Randolph County
Davis
Ind
James Harvey
Donald E. Matthews
Edward Monk
House Votes to Cut Foreign Aid by 400 Million
Washington The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to reduce military and defense aid, proposing 400 million dollars less than the Senate. The measure seeks to trim Eisenhower administration requests and set aid at about 3.237 billion for the coming fiscal year beginning July 1, 1956.
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Washington
House
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate
Eisen
Mittee
U.S
Eisenhower
Storm Winds and Floods Across Ohio Valley From Audrey
A massive storm named Hurricane Audrey swept from Louisiana to the Ohio Valley causing massive damage and heavy flooding. The disaster killed and left missing hundreds in Louisiana, destroyed oil rigs, and displaced thousands, while inland states reported drownings, tornadoes, and record rainfall across Illinois Indiana and New York with widespread highway closures and utility outages.
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Associated Press
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Red Cross
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Ind
Christman
Alabama
Montgomery
Weather Bureau
Palm Beach
Fla
Sandusky
Ohio
Paris
Kaskaskia
Shelbysille
Vandalia
Milnois
Rockville
Smith gives $18,000 bond in highway graft case
Indianapolis Indiana former State Highway Commission chairman Smith was freed on an $18,000 bond on six bribe taking indictments. His total bond now stands at $33,000 after previously posting $15,000 on conspiracy and embezzlement charges. Smith surrendered at the Marion County jail and declined to comment. The indictments name fellow commissioners William H. Sorrell and Deans Walker, secretary Zelpha Maris, and other highway officials as witnesses. Prosecutor Tinder said the investigation would continue with the next grand jury.
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Indianapolis
Virgil
Smith
State Highway Commission
Marion County Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Highway Department
Marion County
Frank A. Symmes
Symmes
J Twe
William H. Sorrell
Knightstown
Deans Walker
Culver
Zelpha Maris
Commission
Lloyd E. Poindexter
Elmer Laws
State Bank
Milan
Arthur J. Mogilner
Mogilner
John G. Tinder
State Board of Accounts
Tri-State
Lake County
Ane Indianapolis Bank
Marrion County Grand Jury
College Dean Named to TVA Board Nominee Arnold R Jones
President Eisenhower selected Arnold R Jones a college dean and financial expert for appointment to the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors. Jones is assistant director of the Bureau of the Budget on leave from Kansas State College where he serves as dean of financial administration and CFO. Senate confirmation imminent.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors
Arnold R. Jones
Federal Bureau of the Budget
Kansas State
Callege
Irk Jones
Senate
New Arrivals Born at St Johns Hospital
Newborns reported for local residents include a boy to Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson of Route 6 a girl to Mr and Mrs Clifford Pierce 1402 10th Street a boy to Mr and Mrs William Lewis of Alexandria a girl to Mr and Mrs Robert Humphrey of Daleville a girl to Mr and Mrs James Brondage of Daleville and a girl to Mr and Mrs William Werner of 332 West 3rd Street.
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St. John’s Hospital
Fred Anderson
Clifford Pierce
William Lewis
Alexandria
Robert Humphrey
Daleville
James Brondage
William Werner
W. 3Rd St
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