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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1954
Page
1
Senate Republicans warn a civil rights amendment could trigger a filibuster while debates over a 52 percent corporate tax rate and retroactive changes unfold. The Watt Hartley revision, housing probes, and Argentina wildcat strikes add to a tense legislative week.
Secretary of State Dulles declares the United States will not deploy armed forces in Indochina at this time. He urges Congress to join in any future action and warns that commitment could require broader unity of free world nations to defend Southeast Asia from communist advances.
Geneva reports the Dien Bien Phu fall as the French and Vietminh battle ends after 57 days. Western powers prepare Indochina peace talks with Molotov and Eden to chair discussions. The French accuse the Communists of stalling negotiations while Vietminh gains a psychological edge.
The Senate rejected Eisenhower Administration revisions to the Taft Hartley Labor Law by a 5 429.2 vote. Northern and Southern Democrats blocked passage, arguing the bill fails to address inequities and overreaches on anti labor activity, with concerns about race discrimination language and state control of strikes. Arthur McDaniel, a retired Herald printer and Wrights father in law, was hospitalized yesterday.
Morris was reelected as township Democratic chairman at a party meeting in Anderson with Grace Thomas, Marie Durr, Mabel Little reelected to offices, and Billy Holtsclaw as treasurer. The group planned involvement in the county reorganizational meeting in Anderson at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Guilford F Burns, 55, admitted thefts after taking a taxi to a turkey farm four times in a week. He allegedly stole three turkeys each trip and was sentenced to six months in a correctional facility.
Nation sees 260000 drop in unemployment in April the first decrease in six months. Employment rose in farming trade and seasonal sectors while factory jobs fell again, signaling cautious improvement with ongoing uncertainty noted by officials. Local item outlines a county car check campaign and traffic safety drive led by Police Chief J D Coen and Capt Floyd A Kline Sr. scheduled for May and June.
Bulletin Herald Want Ads prove effective for selling household items quickly. Advertisers report fast sales of items from living room sets to kitchenware, with buyers seeking reasonable prices and pickup often arranged by the Want Ad staff.
Hundreds are expected to tour the Cub Scout Hobby Show at the YMCA with demonstrations in crafts. Packs 1929 1004 8001 3008 3024 participate and Explorer Dancers from Meadowbrook Baptist Church perform. Show hours today 1 to 9 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
In Indianapolis Craig faction of the Indiana Republican party accuses opponents of pressuring precinct committees and state employees to back County Chairman Morgan. Morgan says the tactic involves firing dissenters and touts a Chicago Miami highway plan and bridges funding as part of the effort while Carlson and Wilkon assist in rallying supporters at multiple meetings.
Lapel residents go to the polls to decide whether to retain the town ordinance allowing the sale of liquor by the drink. The special election will be held at the Lapel fire station with polls open from 6 am to 7 pm daylight time.
Announced reforms lay out a G-3-3 school structure to start with the completion of South Side Junior High in September 1995. The plan shifts to six elementary grades, three junior high grades, and three senior high grades, ending the current four-year high school model. The South Side Junior High will be built east of Twenty Street School, with enrollment projected at 3,000, and will absorb Washington and Central Avenue junior highs along with Central Junior High. The move aims to ease overcrowding as housing growth expands, with completion of additional sites expected to relieve space pressure. State approval has been granted for the South Side junior high, to bridge Twenty-ninth Street and nearby facilities.
An extensive state and county highway road surfacing plan for Maison county this summer was disclosed by officials. The State Highway Department announced repayment plans for segments of Ind. 109 128 34 and related routes, with Clifton Paddock county road supervisor confirming county work on Mas san Avenue road.
Paris reports 67 days of bombardment as Viet Minh forces overran the Dien Bien Phu fortress. French defenders, including Brig. Gen. Christian de Castries, faced heavy losses amid mounting injuries and failed negotiation appeals for evacuation. The fate of key figures remains uncertain as the fortress fell to a massive Viet Minh assault.
U S senators pressed Brownell to confirm if parts of a McCarthy linked letter derived from a secret FBI report can be used as evidence. The confrontation centers on disclosure and Army FBI warnings, with McCarthy insisting on public release and Brownell awaiting a ruling.
New home construction in the Anderson suburban area remains active with 107000 in new homes authorized by County Building Inspector James Sharta. Permits issued yesterday cover four Edgeston homes totaling 6100 to Tanl J. Byrum, with four homes priced between 1000 and 22000. Ten permits for homes have been issued so far in May.
Automalic traffic signals at the intersection of roadway and School Street operating Friday after installation. Crews rushed work on additional lights at Broadway Cross and Vineyards yard, with Grand Avenue ongoing. The old Cross Street signal was replaced by two new lights, Vineyard lights completed but not operational last night. City and state share installation costs with the state providing equipment and materials while the city supplies labor. Northside residents long sought the signals.
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