Seven Children and Foster Mother Die in Connecticut Crash
At a snowbound crossing in Berlin Connecticut a station wagon carrying seven children a foster mother and a man driver was hit by a New Haven Railroad passenger train. The wagon slid into a five foot deep pond and four children were ejected as divers recovered the rest. Emily Whitaker 37 and her wards Negro children were among the dead. No train passengers were harmed.
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Berlin
Conn
Emily Whitaker
Whitaker
VFW Post 266 Names Officers for Year
VFW Post 266 elected new officers for the coming year during a regular session last night. Clarence Boaz was re elected commander, Earl Wheeldon senior vice commander, Donald Butler junior vice commander, Wilbur Dubois quartermaster, Melvin George three year trustee, Vincent Kelley judge advocate 15th year, James Moody post chaplain and Arthur Hiday post surgeon. A post sponsored record hop held last Sunday drew a large crowd and another teenage event was planned for April 3. The Military Order of the Cooties will install officers next Saturday night with Boaz to be installed as seam squirrel.
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VFW
Clarence Boaz
Earl Wheeldon
Donald Butler
Wilbur Dubois
Melvin George
Vincent Kelley
Adverate
James Moody
Arthur Hiday
Mr. Boaz
Palace
Indiana Bell to roll out compact Princess telephone
Indiana Bell plans a limited rollout next week of a small lightweight Princess telephone manufactured by Western Electric. The oval two ounce desk unit with a dial, night light, and five color options aims to save space and forego a full desk footprint as the company expands production nationwide by year end.
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Indiana Bell
Western Electric Company
Indianapolis
Henry Dr
Bell Telephone
Laboratories
Jr Glenn Falls To Lead Chicago Meeting on Tax Changes
Dr Glenn Falls chairman of Anderson College Business Dept named resource reader for a Friday meeting in Chicago by automatic merchandise vendors of Indiana. Hoosier businessmen will discuss Indiana property tax law changes. attendees include area businesspeople. Falls has been with Anderson since 1952 and is a CPA with a doctorate in business administration.
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Glenn Falls
Anderson College
Chicago
Indiana
Van Rie Acquitted and Returns Home
Amsterdam Reuters reports Dutch radio operator Willem Van Rie, acquitted in Boston of murdering Lynn Kauffman, returned to Nal with his family after a press conference at Schiphol Airport. He faced questions about the verdict as relatives greeted him and his mother-in-law.
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Amsterdam
Holand
Willem Vant Rie
Boston
Chicago
Lynn Kauffman
Naland
Seaman
Nel
Asst
Schiphol
van Rie
Muiriorad
Hospital funds boost for new Anderson Madison hospital
Hospital board reports major contracts awarded for the new hospital and pledges totaling 3 157 000 with 1 789 13 and payroll deduction plans supporting ongoing construction in Anderson and Madison County. Officials stress full collection of pledges and rapid facility improvements while outlining parking and off street use rules under consideration.
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Anderson
Madison County
The
Hospital Corporation
Direc
Jury Continues Deliberations in Finch Murder Case
The jury in the Finch murder case considers the so called murder kit and a bloodstained wedding dress worn by Mrs. Finch. Testimony has focused on Dr. Finch with jurors delaying questions about John Patrick Cody who said Carole hired him to kill Mrs. Finch. They face charges of first degree murder and conspiracy with potential death penalties. The judge states possible second degree murder options with five years to life if proven.
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Finch
John Patrick Cody
Carole
Central Indiana Gas seeks rate hike to offset rising costs
Central Indiana Gas Company files with the Public Service Commission of Indiana asking for modest rate increases. The request aims to cover annual cost rises of about 2.3 million dollars caused by higher natural gas costs payroll and local taxes. Residential customers not heating space would see 20 to 33 cents more per month. those using gas for heating could face about 130 dollars monthly.
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Cates
Central Indiana Gas Company
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Obituaries of Stephen Brogan Frank Sykes Alfred Moore and others
Obituaries list Stephen D. Brogan of Lynch Corp who died Tuesday at the Central Hotel. Frank Sykes 86 of Newport died Monday at Vermillion County Hospital Clinton with survivors listed. Wilfred D. Moore unit died at St. John’s Hospital with funeral arrangements. Harold F. Larimore 58 204 EF 29th St died. services pending. Dorothy M. Ward 32 Indianapolis sister of Merle Hanna to be buried Grove Lawn. May Isabelle Wolfe 76 Sherman Street died at St. John’s Hospital with services set at Baker Brothers Funeral Home.
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Stephen Brogan
Stephen D. Brogan
Lynch Corporation
Central Hotel
Waltz and Hiday Funeral
Frank Sykes
Newport
Vermillion County Hospital
Clinton
Rozella
Lena Safford
Leona Wildman
Anderon
Leonard
Anderson
Oscar
Albert
Danville
Leslie
Detroit
Mich
Orin
Tucson
Ariz
Alfred Moore
Wilfred D. Moore
St. John's Hospital
Baker Brothers Funeral Home
Robert Fribley
Pasine
First Methodist Church
East Maplewood
Arold Larimore
Harold F. Larimore
St. John’s Hospital
Dorothy Ward
Dorothy M. Ward
Merle
Hanna
Indianapolis
G. H. Hereman
Grove Lawn Cemetery
Pendleton
May Wolfe
May Isabelle Wolfe
Sherman St
Baker Brothers Funeral
M. K. Millikin W. Goodwin
Hoosier State Sees Mild Break After Heavy Snow
Snow and sleet grip Indiana with lows around five below in Goshen and near zero in Indianapolis. Forecasters expect mixed precipitation Tuesday night with a shift to light snow northeastward and a thaw by Thursday as temperatures rise to the mid thirties to forties.
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Sons
Tom Sage
Hoosier
Mercury
Goshen
Fort
Wayne
Lafayette
South Bend
Indianapolis
Evansville
Weather Bureau
Bunker Hill
Port Wayne
Louisville
Cincinnati
State ‘Highway Department
Deaths in Madison And Nearby Counties
Obituary notices from Madison and surrounding areas report Earl Noble of Yorktown aged 63 dies at home after four months illness with survivors including wife Myrta and children. Also listed are Lewis Reger Wilkin son funeral services and Stover Ring formerly of Frankton with services in Florida and Indiana. Funeral homes and burial details noted.
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Sarl Noble Yorktown
Earl Noble
Rt. 1
Yorktown
Delaware County
Myrta
Helen Huffer
Creta Williams
Muncie
Nina Pugsley
Anderson
Jack
Gertrude Heasley
Gaton
Cordelia Pernod
Richman and Prillaman Funeral Home
Lewis Reger Wilkinson
Lewis C. Reger
Knightstown
Condo and Son Funeral
Wilkinson
Harlan
Grover Ring
Frankton
Stover Cleveland Ring
St.etersburg
Fla
George C. Harper and Son
Joseph Adams
Public meeting on Cerebral Palsy care in Indianapolis
The next meeting is Saturday April 23 at the Anderson YMCA. Anita Sloiinski of the United Cerebral Palsy Clinic Indianapolis will give the luncheon talk on Care and Therapy for Cerebral Palsied Children. Public invited with reservations later.
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Puand
Chuoren
Anderson Ymca
Anita Sloiinski
United Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Indianapolis
YMCA Luncheons and Club Meetings Schedule
A compact schedule lists times for Christian Business Men 2:00, Soroptimists 10, C of C Public Relations dinners, Industrial Management 6:44, Women’s Republican Club 7:00, Republican Women 0, TV Service 7:30, and a busy physical fitness and sports slate including Women’s Gym and Swim 9:30, Men’s College Swim, Business Men Volleyball, Girls Swim and Gym, Older Girls Gym, and Men’s Badminton. Local basketball games feature Local 83 vs Indiana Bell and Chilties Coal vs Mac’s, with Pepsi Cola matchups listed as well.
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T. V. Service
Indiana Bell
Chilties Coal
Mac's
Pepsi Cota
Safety Board approves higher meter rates in Anderson plan
Police Chief John L Heiden presented a letter urging immediate action to raise downtown meters from five to ten cents per hour by May 1 Those affected include Main St 9th to 13th Meridian 9th to 13th and 12th St from Main to Jackson The plan excludes existing 29 minute meters Purdue University will host six Anderson officers for Indiana Law Enforcement Basic Training March 21 to April 21 Shinkle Hosier Perchinskey Hiatt Barth and Boze attend before March 29 adjournment.
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John L. Heiden
The
Safety Board
Anderson
Heiden
Indiana
West Lafayette
Shinkle
Hosier
iPerchinskey
Hiatt
Barth
Boze
Senate Cloture Debates Stall For-ward Motion In Fight
The debate over cloture splits GOP and Democratic ranks as key figures Johnson Javits and Dirksen weigh support. Senate factions show divided views on the gag rule and nominations amid a fresh round of political maneuvering and potential around the clock sessions.
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Pase
Senate
Johnson
Lagoh K. Javits
RNY
Javits
Dirksen
Onswers
Onlue
Harry
W. Bredewes
Evangelical
Red- Tirssen
Andrew Katers
Craig
Christian
N. Fox
Galen T. Len
Mii Reaaren
Walter E
United Tutharan
England
Town Board Sets Pay and Duties for Summer Season
The board fixed salary at 350 dollars per month plus a 50 dollar monthly car allowance and seven cents per mile for out of town travel. A deputy marshal could be arranged when the mayor was unavailable. They discussed sanitary sewer options and a hotel light at the Ind 60 Summitville Road intersection, funded by the Summitville Civic Improvement Association.
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Ast
DeLong
State Board of Health
Summitville
Local minister contender proves loyalty and patriotism
Local ministerial candidate from Pase One is praised as loyal and patriotic. The statement is signed by Dr Humbert as Indiana council president and includes Methodist Bishop Richard C. Raines, Episcopal Bishop John P. Craine, and Evangelical United Brotherhood Bishop Rueben H. Mueller. Other signers include Gov Hartman and Church Federation officials.
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Pase
Humbert
Indiana Council
Methodist
Richard C. Raines
Episcopal
John P. Craine
Rueben H. Mueller
Evangelical United Brothern
Gover L. Hartman
Council
Church Federation of
Delco-Remy assigns sales staff across divisions and offices
D R Has New ntinued From Pace One signed to the Milwaukee office are R. E. Coates, C. F. Singer, Don R. Bogue and K. E. Harmas. Bardsley also announced. In line with expanded sales activity, T. F. Tierney is named sales engineer for the Detroit office. Ralph Pace becomes coordinator of sales programs replacing Clarence E. Walker who retires May 1 under GM plan. J. Lowery moves to supervisor of sales East as set, reporting to Frank Hubler. Ralph Gophan takes over Lowery accounts. Bovis Mail and Timmerman head regional offices with long Delco-Remy service and industry experience. Basil is the Greek name for royal or kingly.
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Pace
Milwaukee
R. E. Coates
C. F. Singer
Don R. Bogue
K. E. Harmas
Bardsley
T. F. Tierney
Ralph Pace
Clarence E. Walker
J. Lowery
Eassetoine
Frank Hubler
Anderson
Ralph Gophan
Lowery
Bovis Mail
Timmerman
University of Ilinois
Mail
Delco-Remi
U. S. Navy
Deg Igning
Purdue University
Detroit
Delco-Remy
City council rezones Oakland Addition and notes fire demands
City council discusses traffic limits as a lion sign slows to under a mile per hour and yields to approaching vehicles. Oakland Addition parcels 5 6 7 8 near S Anderson St are rezoned from business to residential. Lots 3 6 belong to Allen L and Bertha Weddell, while 7 and part of 8 are owned by Mrs Luh Ventine. Fire Chief Theo dore Pete Wilson urges a new fire truck after a five alarm blaze destroyed three buildings. Council members visit Indianapolis to view a snorkel ladder and a displayed truck and market at an event. Vatican Post Office to issue new stamps April Time 30 for World Refuge Year.
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Granada
Spain
UPS
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Here
Ander
Naples
Italy
U.S
Council For Naval Base
Rota
Charles FE. Wilson
Ihem
Ronald Waugh
Pearl Clark
Madison Circuit Court
Lawrence Munsell
Schuyler Hancock
Ignac Weatherly
Anderson
Board of Public Safety
Th and
Jackson Sts
St. John's Hospital
Frank Wilnolh
Oakland
Allen L
Bertha Weddell
Luh
VenTine
S. Anderson St
Theodore Pete Wilson
Wilson
Robert Fottson
Indianapolis
Vatican
Vatican City
IAP
Trapped Miners Rescued After WV Mine Roof Fall
A roof collapse in a West Virginia mine trapped miners two miles below the pithead at 485 feet depth. Carter and Kyle Blair of Hearts Creek helped scout an escape route and were rescued. Initial reports claimed 13 trapped men had air, amid gas fumes and ongoing rescue efforts.
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Sean
Carter
Kyle Blair
Hearts Creek
W.va
Here
Charles'' Ton
Logan County
Little
Lun¢dale
President Eisenhower urges Latin America aid and self help
President Eisenhower in a 15 minute address notes U S aid to Latin American nations has risen and demands sacrifice. He says the United States wants them to succeed, and stresses self help while praising goodwill and highlighting misunderstandings about U S policy. He cites the Rio Treaty of 1947 and urges reduced arms spending by Western Hemisphere nations.
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U.S
United States
Eisenhower
Latin ‘America
America
American Development Bank
Latin America
Jury Trial Starts In Superior Court
A jury was selected and proceedings began in a damage trial in Superior Court. Mrs. Karl Trueblood sues Jerry and Eugene Gillam for injuries alleged in an automobile accident. Judge Sid Cleveland presides. The article notes the National Library of India in Calcutta was established over a century ago.
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Karl Trueblood
Jerry
Eugene Gillam
National Library of India
Calcutta
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Brook
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Raible Ave
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Marie Sylvester Riggs
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George Banpister
Donald Reyes
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John H. Burton Jr
Fred J. Cook
Sheldon B. Cosner
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Nalon Ferguson
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George A. Griffith
Charles R. Humphrey
Jon L. Kirkman
P. T. Lam
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Pat McLanahlin
Roy Moore
Thomas F. Morgan
C. A. Michel
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Robert Reardon
William E. Schofield
Byron L. Stewart
Russell E. Stewart
Vy. R. Shoemaker
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van Wilson
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Second Baptist Church
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Pendleton Ave
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Select-A-Pa Payments
MONTE
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Curt Stephenson
Rob Smith
American Industrial Bankers Association
Basil
Reyal
Bulletin-Herald
Howard
Brown Fred W. Bote
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