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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1956
Page
5
A garbled Indianapolis vaccine report notes another 2.040080 doses of a Salk Putin vaccine produced by Pilmay Moore Cu. The release was announced Friday by the company. The apparent context mentions rising cases and possible slow distribution, with unclear references to dates and names.
The Agriculture Department extended the removal period for soil bank crops. State officials urged farmers to complete removal by the extended deadline, with payments tied to acreage and compliance.
New York stocks closed mixed as steel and aluminum shares rose while industrials and other sectors showed declines. Trading volume reached about 1.28 million shares with the Associated Press average slipping to 60. Blackouts and labor disruptions weighed on some data, but gains in aircraft and aluminum offset some losses.
About a hundred workers gathered Thursday outside the Stark and Weleel plant after a walkout over pay and working conditions. Leaders cited inadequate safety measures and demanded wage increases to restore profitable operations. Company officials and local authorities prepared for negotiations as unions sought a formal response.
Chicago wheat sagged through the session while July soybeans declined. The late selling in soybeans weakened other futures. The rest of the market rose, led by a sharp rise in nut prices, leaving grains ahead for the week as the sole positive sector.
Fragmentary market notes indicate hog prices at Muncie rose about a quarter, with scattered figures such as 317.25 and 260 appearing among unreadable lines, suggesting pricing activity but with many garbled entries. No clear broader context or totals available.
Market report shows butcher hogs rising across weight ranges from 120 to 300 pounds. Calves and poultry values mixed as soybeans and wheat edge higher. Old roosters and leghorn hens noted with current egg prices unavailable.
An old tale from Kingston reports Benjamin Franklin visiting a tavern near the campus entrance where a private house stands now. He requested a “horse a cabark of oysters” and, after a moment, the diners witnessed the unusual scene as a horse served oysters before Franklin sat by the fires, a curious anecdote tied to campus lore.
A regional market report shows steady to firm cattle values with prime veal and steers trading firm. Butchers and utility cows sold mostly in the 11.00 to 20.60 range, while lambs ranged from 21.00 to 29.50 with strong demand noted for choice lots. Receipts included around 6,500 cattle and 40 sheep, with overall activity subdued but prices holding.
An international affairs expert argues Poznan riot highlights Russia’s calculated risk in easing tensions. He cautions Russia could become more dangerous if the gamble succeeds, and notes potential global impact from any economic setback. The report also references broader political and financial strains in the era.
The Navy set a new single stage Aerobee-Hi altitude record of 163 miles, beating the Viking II mark of 158 miles from May. The rocket used design changes by General Motors officials Critchfield and Ed Karight, with thrust improvements and a Delco Remy division contribution. The goal is 190 miles for upper atmosphere research, using a liquid-fueled core boosted by a solid booster that drops away after three seconds.
J F Van de Vusse of Bloomington was named president of the Minois Telephone Co and operating vice president of the General Telephone Co of Indiana. He will take the post August 16 with H R Christianson of Lafayette remaining as operating vice president. W A McCullough of Muskegon will become secretary treasurer, Ha. Counsman moves to director of industrial relations.
Administrator's sale of real estate at 126 No John St Pendleton. Auctions include James C. Ryley selling June 30 at 1 PM, Ernest Ritchey household goods at W. Tatham St, June 30 at 12 30 PM, Robert Stowe auction at Stowe's Lake Road 6 miles north of Mocha iesburg, Claude M Bean auction at 2215 WW Streat July 7 at noon, Fred Nenwine public auction at E State 5 Pendleton, and Rochet My Brattain executors sale at J. Brads Ing. Auctioneers listed with dates in June or July.
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