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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1954
Page
1
Across the region, Central Greece faces 150 dead and 25 000 homeless after a devastating quake while tremors ripple to nearby areas. Reports also note political frictions as Yugoslavia Turkey and Greece discuss a security pact amid broader Cold War tensions.
A three man Vietnamese delegation arrived in Geneva overnight on a mystery mission after waiting across the French border at St Julien. hotel owner says they may return Friday night and a French aide reported no contact with his group. The trip followed tense Indochina talks as Molotov’s fate loomed in a broader Asian conference scene. An Athens Greece quake killed or injured many and left 25 000 homeless in the Granitsa region after the disaster.
Building permits issued in April show strong activity in the county and city. Home construction dominates, with 62 permits in the county and 33 home remodeling permits in the city. Total April value reaches $782,000, lifting year totals to $2,859,920.
Indiana State Tax Board approved an appropriation exceeding 220000 and a bond issue above 1200 900 to finance a new sanitary sewer system in the tasiside area. Funds come from advance payments by property owners. A public hearing occurred last week and final steps include completing a contract with Anderson city heads on sewage rates and selling the heads.
Jobless claims fell for several weeks in Anderson, aided by outdoor work and construction activity. Armstrong reports a slight rise in one week claimants due to reporting procedures, with 115 claims counted twice at two wait periods, yet actual beneficiaries did not increase. A one week layoff at a plant added 220 claims, all now back at work. a tree season claim total is expected.
Cpl. Edward S. Dickenson faces court martial on charges of supplying information to the enemy and collaborating with POWs during imprisonment in North Korea. Defense and prosecution argued over his alleged pattern of behavior, while fellow POW Edward Gaither testified to abuse and an escape plan, amid a nine day trial.
State and local Republican groups held eventful activities as a fish fry at the Sportsmans Conservation Club drew hundreds of attendees. Lincoln and Madison County Women’s Republican clubs hosted speakers including Virginty I Gays lor of Indianapolis. The May breakfast at Grandview Clubhouse slated for 7:40 AM Sunday drew over 300 guests. New board member William J. Burger named to Indiana parole board replaces John A. Stelle on a commission role.
French Union command launches mass air assault from Dien Bien Phu era to smash Vietminh bases. Reports describe bombing and infantry support as pilots target fortress outskirts while signaling continued support for regional operations amid ongoing siege.
Washington officials suspend two Housing and Urban Development figures as part of a broader probe into alleged abuses. John McGrath and Wilmer Russell reportedly failed to answer inquiries about gratuities while related investigations span major cities.
Madison County will participate in Operation Alert on Friday and Tuesday June 14 14 at Alexandria City Hall. Five control center personnel led by Civil Defense Director Robert W Shoemaker Jr will set up the local center and report to Pendleton state center when ready. No public action is planned as the 24 hour test aims to refine emergency communications and minimize disruption while Indianapolis Fort Wayne and other cities in the nation take part.
London reports the Food Minister says after 14 years of meat and bread rationing the supply will end at midnight on July 2. Prime Minister Loyd George announced the move in the House of Commons amid wartime austerity.
E Clar ences Bryant, 71, of Springfield, was fined 2000 and sentenced to three years in prison after a Federal Court jury found him guilty of mail fraud in a scheme to swindle elderly widows through a lonely hearts club he ran for 18 years. Judge Brigato rejected probation and noted no reform for the defendant. Bryant admitted promising marriage to three widows who gave about 10000 to him. two victims named Grace Connelly of Fort Wayne and Tazel Maudeough of Pierceton, Indiana.
Dulles and Molotov agreed in Tuesday conferences on President Eisenhower's atomic pool proposal and may extend Saturday talks to broader issues. Dulles will depart Geneva Monday via Milan for a conference with Italian Premier Scelba. Eded and Eden discussed Korean and Indochinese problems in Molotov's villa after a long lunch.
Doug Albright was named the new executive vice president and chief operations officer for the American Guard Madison County unit. He arrived in Anderson in 1952 from Carlata NM and has been active in organization and youth activities. His background includes studies in economics and industrial psychology and leadership in a free enterprise association. He is married to Diane Whittaker of Abdar-Jack and joins a board of directors including Jack Howe and Ted Bloom.
Salk polio test vaccine shots were given to 1,608 second grade students in Madison County across 28 centers. The same schedule for the second shot will be followed next week. Deputy Kenita Meretar reported 84.3 percent of eligible pupils participated, with about 40 physicians and many volunteers aiding the program.
Officials of the Anderson Retail Association announce a May event with prizes for the oldest mothers in each of 14 townships and an additional award for the county's oldest. A youngest grandmother prize is planned. Entry forms are at the Anderson Herald and Anderson Bulletin offices, 12th and Jackson streets. Charles W. Reed Jr. chairs with M. Clay Riley as co chair.
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