06 May 1955
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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
1
President Ford discusses U S power and foreign aid within NATO and satellite alliances. Officials in Washington assess strategic options as NATO partners weigh roles and funding commitments. The talks focus on defense posture, security guarantees, and continued cooperation among allied nations.
A busy session features talk of abolishing the Administration Agriculture plan and a potential Eisenhower veto. The week includes remarks on military strength and new defense funding, with Adams Radford testifying to Congress on atomic-age weapons and readiness. Pierce Plant board named new officers and directors at the annual meeting. The Ford UAW talks extend into a week awaiting a possible late month climax amid ongoing auto industry labor activity.
Officials of the committee and local units will oversee arrangements for an Armed Forces Day program on the courthouse square and Main Street. The event includes a parade at 7 30 p m featuring Army Reserve Navy Reserve Marine Corps and National Guard contingents along with veteran groups and civil defense units. An Armed Forces Fair with static displays will precede the parade in the public square.
The article details tense House balloting on a price-support bill with last-minute defections shifting votes. It notes a recount request by Minority Leader Martin and confirms final tallies of 185 Democrats and 2 Republicans for, 172 Republicans and 29 Democrats against. Also mentions parade of Parity advocates and district optimist club leaders in Indiana.
Estimate lists possible A bomb casualties as Anderson members take part in a convention program. Richard Maier chairs the inter club relations committee and will present a report Saturday morning. A. L. Siow, city chairman of the new club build, participates in a Saturday panel at p.m. Also noted are district oratorical contestants Jerry Smith Mike Maine and W. R. Dunkin.
A 17 member committee titled hospital development group will study methods to relieve a critical shortage of hospital facilities and services. The panel will review current capacity, identify gaps, and propose actions for timely improvements and funding options.
A reader notes a hospital push as Dr. Wilder and Dr. Drake urged a permanent committee to expand space at St. John's Hospital. The piece recalls a prior estimate from April 4, 1984, and mentions a new committee meeting set for June 6 1966. Also included is a sobering civil defense simulation of a 40 kiloton atomic blast affecting Anderson with fatalities and injuries projected.
Bonn Germany The West German Republic won sovereignty and pledged it will never rest until it gains freedom for 18 million Germans in the Soviet Zone The renunciation of supreme authority by the Allies at noon marked a milestone in Chancellor Konrad Adenauer’s career The opposition Socialists criticized his tying West Germany to NATO and the move is seen as clouded by ongoing East German slavery Continued coverage on Page 3 Column 2.
Richard Reeder treasurer reports total 36561.62 raised for Madison County Infantile Paralysis March of Dimes drive conducted in February. County contributions totaling 26189.98 came from Anderson. 10371.64 from other communities. Half supports National Foundation. half stays with local organization. Town figures include Jackson 340.30 Alexandria 2556.41 Pendleton 1247.38 Chesterfield 601.34 Frankton 1435.30 Elwood 2252.62 Summitville 478.85 Markleville 399.01 Lapel 1050.43.
Patrons at a Westside Detroit bar were startled when 2-year-old Donald Dare Jr. plunged 35 feet through a skylight from an adjacent apartment building. He escaped with minor cuts and bruises.
Secretary Dulles told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the United States will likely maintain its mutual security program of grants and loans to friendly nations for a considerable length of time. He said halting the program could still leave weapons and tanks in production for about two more years, and cited measurable success in fostering peace while acknowledging ongoing East West tensions.
National officers of the 40 and 8 American Legion joined Madison County Voiture 510 for the Brass Hat Dinner at the Linder Tedder Breateau east of Anderson. Earl Simpson of Tulsa led the program with state and national officers present. Arrangements were led by Arthur Jeriminal and Anderson. The event drew over 200 members and guests amid arraignment and court hearing schedules for related matters.
Surviving Civil Defense photographers in radiation suits documented Doomsday Drive near Survival City Nevada after a 35 kiloton atomic blast wrecked two houses and damaged others. Photos show a two story brick home near ground zero and a wrecked radio transmitter, while a reinforced masonry block house and a precast concrete house with blown-out windows withstood the blast. Cleanup efforts and community groups prepare Saturday projects at local camps and parks.
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will open bids on a livestock barn a showbarn and a kitchen for the 4H Fairgrounds at Alexandria. The Madison County Council will hold a two day session to consider additional appropriations requested by county agencies. Planning Commission meets Tuesday to consider rezonings and two new subdivisions. Dale Flora and Earl Daugherty will preside over respective meetings. Ben Galton of the Indiana State Tax Board attended a Chesterfield bond hearing for a 527000 street improvement issue.
Plans set for annual May auto check to start next week with voluntary inspections in seven garages Monday through Wednesday. Afterward blockades will be set at unannounced sites and compulsory checks will follow. Cooperating garages include Heckaman Buick, Welker Ford, Mitchell Motors, and others in Alexandria and nearby towns.
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