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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1956

Page

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Eisenhower cites foreign aid as national security pillar

President Eisenhower told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that tampering with foreign aid would endanger national security and upset policy. Secretary Dulles framed aid as a national insurance against Soviet threat, urging continuation. Democratic leader Butler pledged a firm civil rights stance, while Gen. LeMay warned Russia could win without U S restraint but cautioned against relying on ICBMs and heavy damage.

Eisenhower Congress Senate Foreign Relations Committee John Foster Dulles Dulles United States

Marines Revise Boot Camp After Ribbon Creek Tragedy

The Marine Corps orders a sweeping reorganization of boot camp training after revealing Staff Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon led a 74 recruit march through swamps at Parris Island. Six recruits drowned. McKeon faces manslaughter and cruelty charges. Gen. Pate will oversee training changes at Parris Island and San Diego.

Washington Marine Corps Parris Island Matthew C. McKeon South Carolina Ribbon Creek Randolph McC. Pate San Diego Calif Pate Marine House Armed Services Committee McKeon Worcester Mass Navy Charles S. Thomas

Will Limit Campaigning To TV Talks

Republicans and Democrats agree on a farm bill approach to allow price supports for corn overplanting and soil bank plans. President Eisenhower will limit campaigning to five or six TV appearances with no barnstorming, while Cabinet members will handle campaign duties. debate centers on prepayment authority and price support increases for multiple grains.

Washington House Eisenhower Leonard W. Hall Hall White House John Foster Dulles Defense Charles E. Wilson Ezra T. Benson Richard M Charles A. Halleck Ind Nixon House Agriculture Committee

Indiana GOP in-fighting sparks crossfire over governor race

Republicans and Democrats spar over factional fighting in Indiana as contenders Cravens and McCarty warn a split could doom the GOP in November. Craig supporters back Frank T. Millis while Lt. Gov Harold Handley is favored by anti-Craig factions amid a crowded gubernatorial field. State Sen. Matthew E. Welsh also noted in the chatter.

Associated Press Indiana Dan M. Cravens Franklin Cravens Harold W. Handley Craig Frank T. Millis Francis T. McCarty Brimfield Claypool Indianapolis McCarty Matthew E. Welsh

Mussolini Family Seeks Return of Dictator’s Body

The Mussolini family and their attorney Italo Firmichella press the Italian government to reveal the burial site and allow reinterment in the family plot. The government keeps the grave location secret to avoid a fascist shrine amid postwar tensions.

Benito Mussolini Italo Firmichella Italian Social Movement Italy Mussolini

Central Indiana Weather Forecast Cloudy Skies and Showers

Cloudy skies with showers expected for central Indiana this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will stay near 60 degrees with little change, following yesterday’s high of 63 and overnight low of 39.

Indiana

Lineman Resigns Driving Tests For Hazardous Work

A Missouri man quits his job administering driving tests for license applicants and returns to linework atop high telephone poles. He says the lineman job is less hazardous. The piece ends with a classifieds plug offering three job ads.

Missouri

Classified Ads Bring Three Jobs, Wife Says

A wife testifies that Bulletin-Herald Want Ads produced results, with her husband securing three jobs after answering the advertisement. She notes the ads reach over 36,000 subscribers and enter many homes.

Bulletin-Herald

Barkley to Receive Last Tribute in Washington

Former vice president Alben W. Barkley lay in state in Washington after dying in Lexington Virginia at age 78. Senators and colleagues paid tribute as flags flew at half staff and Barkley’s memory was eulogized following his last trip to the capital.

Barkley Washington LLP Alben W. Barkley Lexington

Barkley Dies in Navy? State Funeral in Foundry Methodist Church

Former congressman and Kentucky statesman Alben W Barkley lay in state at Hysung's Funeral Home and was to be honored at 11 a m EDT Wednesday at Foundry Methodist Church in Paducah funeral services. The Kentucky Heart Fund was asked to receive donations and flowers were omitted. Congress paused as the House adjourned in grief and Speaker Sam Rayburn paid tribute to Barkley the warhorse of democracy.

Hysung Foundry Methodist Barkley Paducah Kentucky Heart Fund Congress House Senate Sam Rayburn Rayburn

Marion Collins elected president of Anderson Jaycees

Marion L. Collins was elected president of the Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce at a meeting last evening in Farris Cafeteria. The board for the coming year includes Soph Pancol Noland Hughs Louis Caplinger Ted Wainscott Dick Moore and others with term beginning June 2 at Edgewood Country Club installation dance. Noland Hughs was named chairman of a teenage Road-Fe plan for May 19.

Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce Farris Marion L. Collins Collins Soph Pancol Noland Hughs Louis Caplinger Ted Wainscott Dick Moore Robert VanCamp James Fearnow Dick Stephenson John Haisley Larry Jackson Robert Campbell William Herbig Edgewood Country Club

Park Place Church Plans Building Fund Drive

The Building Crusade executive committee of Park Place Methodist Church approved an expansion program. A fund campaign will run June 16 to June 26 under the leadership of the Board of National Missions with P Glen Trembath representing the national board.

Building Crusade Park Place Methodist Church 7Th St Park Ave Board of National Missions P. Glen Trembath National Board

Provence elected chair of Mayor's Safety Committee

Leo Provence was elected chairman of the Mayor's Safety Committee at a 1956 meeting that set safety objectives. Theodore Demos was named vice chairman and Donald Gwinnup secretary, with members including Jack B. Campbell and Police Chief Robert Morgan. The panel heard Mayor Ferguson outline traffic safety goals and promote courteous driving and regulatory compliance.

Leo Provence Theodore Demos Donald Gwinnup Jack B. Campbell Obert Eckert Richard Barkalow Robert Morgan Maurice Pike Ralph Gray Bernard Branch Russell Davis Ferguson

Manion Calls for Centralized Government Reform

Clarence E. Manion former Notre Dame Law Dean urged centralized government while warning that people have fueled a dangerous conflagration. The figure spoke before 250 county residents at Anderson High School with 12 state legislative candidates present

Clarence E. Manion Notre Dame University College of Law Anderson High School American Guard Manion

Suspect Faces 3 Charges In Rape Case Here

An affidavit charging Arthur Holland with assault and battery, assault and battery with intent to commit rape, and rape was filed in Madison Circuit Court by Prosecutor Melvin B. Thornburg. Holland allegedly assaulted a 16 year old girl last week. Eddie R. Stewart faced identical charges in a separate complaint filed March 28 and appeared for arraignment requesting an attorney.

Arthur Holland Madison Circuit Court Melvin B. Thornburg Russell E. Stewart Holland Eddie R. Stewart

Elwood Woman Receives State PTA Life Membership

Mrs. Helen Hocker of Elwood is named among 26 life members by the Indiana Congress of Parents and Teachers at its 44th annual convention in Indianapolis. President Graydon F. Helman noted the group now totals 8,000 members more than last year despite 1,159 units and 45 new units, with consolidations offsetting gains. The convention faces a vote on polling local units about the PTA legislative program.

Elwood Indiana Congress of Parents and Teachers Indianapolis Helen Hocker Graydon F. Helman Muncie PTA

Dulles Heads to Paris for NATO Talks on Atlantic Community

Secretary of State Dulles departs for Paris to join 15 nation NATO talks and consult allied ministers on shaping the North Atlantic Community beyond a military alliance. He meets President Eisenhower beforehand and discusses Palestine, Soviet policy, Cyprus and current issues.

Washington Dulles Paris North Atlantic Eisenhower White House North Atlantic Treaty Council Cyprus

County names 14 inspectors for May 8 primary

The County Election Board announced the appointment of 14 precinct inspectors for 74 precincts for the May 8 primary. All precinct heads are Democrats under state law. inspectors come from the party that cast most ballots for secretary of state last general election. A six member Canvassing Board will include three Democrats.

Wilson Concedes Russia Tops U S on H Bombers

Defense Secretary Charles E Wilson said Russia is currently building bomber capacity at a higher rate than the United States for globe girdling hydrogen bombers. He declined to say if he agrees with Gen. Lemnizy that the Soviet Union will lead in long range striking power by 1958 60. He noted that Air Force wings of B52 bombers will rise from 30 to 45 due to a production speedup order.

Curtis Lemay United States Strategic Air Command Senate LeMay Soviet Russia Washington Charles E. Wilson Russia Curtis F. Lemizy Strategic Air Commander Soviet Union Wilson Air Force Earle E. Partridge Air Defense

F A Schaefer Named As New Kikthawenund Head

F Albert Schaefer named president of the four county Kikthawenund Area Council Boy Scouts of America succeeding J Raymond Wirt at a 6 30 dinner in Linders. About 400 leaders from Madison Hamilton Henry Tipton counties attend the installation with Tillman Bubenzer speaker on Young People in Europe and America.

Kikthawenund Council F. Albert Schaefer Philadelphia Boy Scouts of America Kikthawenund Madison Hamilton Tipton Henry Tillman Bubenzer Conner Prairie Farms Noblesville Linder’s Schaefer Mr. Bubenzer Europe America Central Indiana Gas Company J. Raymond Wirt Anderson Conner Prairie Farm J. B. Stephens P .E. Bardsley Harold Lockwood

Clean-Up Week Continues With City Trash Pick-Up

The annual Clean-Up Week in Anderson continues with city trucks, under Street Commissioner Earl Toombs, collecting trash in alleys and from residents. The City Collection Service joins the effort sponsored by the Anderson Chamber of Commerce led by Art Fontaine and Charles T. Antrim, with another chamber event a Fire Prevention Committee luncheon at the YMCA at noon.

Earl Toombs Anderson Chamber of Commerce Art Fontaine Charles T. Antrim YMCA

City Council approves sale of old pump and accessories

Resolution No. 81 passed at a special meeting authorizes selling a Brown and Bovari turbine used at the City Water Plant for 30 years. City Clerk Ernest Coburn says three court appointed appraisers will evaluate the worn equipment and bids will be sought soon.

Ernest Coburn

Newborns Reported at St. John's Hospital

Yesterday at St. John's Hospital four families welcomed new arrivals. Alex and Mrs Moorman of Alexandria had a girl, John and Mrs Rhule of 2408 Forkner Street had a girl, George and Mrs Alder of 1823 Pearl Street had a boy, Russell and Mrs Mullis of 2608 Monroe Street had a girl, and Carson Warren of Route 1 had a boy.

St. John’s Hospital Moorman Alexandria John Rhule Forkner St George Alder Pearl St Russell Mullis Monroe St Carson Warren

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TEMPO U.S. Air Future Mussolini's Body Indian Socialism Paul M. Butler Supreme Court Butler Ohio Wesleyan University Institute of Practical Politics Barbara O'Shea Martha Raye Westport Conn Robert O'Shea Soil Bank House Rules Committee Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru India Toronto Ont Toronto Telegram Lineman Jaycees Marion Collins Park Place Church Provence State PTA Group NATO Board U.S Wally Fok F. A. Schaefer John A. Kellege Ralph Fisher Myron Reynolds National Council C. A. E. Rinker A. 0. Barnes Matanzas Havana Cuba Anderson and Vicinity
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