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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1956
Page
2
Five states Indiana Ohio West Virginia Florida and New Mexico stage primaries today with party delegate selections and presidential preference races. Eisenhower Kefauver Stevenson contests shape expectations as Ohio West Virginia Indiana and Florida voters weigh Republican and Democratic options amid local and senatorial races.
Primary voting continued listing precincts and polling places in Boone Indiana Green Lafayette Monroe Pipe Creek and surrounding areas. Locations include fire stations schools town halls garages and business sites with detailed street addresses and cross streets. The long list covers Anderson Boone Duck Creek Elwood and Alexandria townships among others.
Petitions enumerate property parcels and public buildings across multiple towns in Indiana. Notable sites include Jones residence at 2031 S J Street Elwood and various schools, town halls, clubs, and a lumber yard with associated communities such as Richland Two and Union Two.
A baseball special train colliding with waiting vehicles at the Caplinville crossing near Milwaukee injured 00 people. The Portage origin train was heading to Milwaukee for a Braves Dodgers game. witnesses recalled quick aid as the crash occurred at 11:30 a.m. CST.
Defects will be made and officers on duty include Broadway Sales William Recobs Welker Ford Harold Boicourt Hunter Motor Co Fred Richardson Heckaman Buick Sgt Donald Davenport Mitchell Motors Robert Mitchell Hakes Pontiac Charles Troglen Munson Sales Leon Boys. In addition to the eight auto agencies motorcycles will be tested at Phillips Motor Co Broadway.
The weekend thunderstorms caused temperature drops up to 39 degrees by Monday. Lafayette fell from 84 to 45, South Bend from 73 to 35, Evansville from 85 to 63, Indianapolis from 82 to 48, and Fort Wayne from 77 to 44. Skies cleared southward with rain tapering to fog.
Allen Eugene Biddle 25 driver of a pickup collided with Basil Ezra Lee Lur ber 22 at the intersection of E 10th Street and Indiana 109. Passenger Deanna Watkins 17 suffered head and neck injuries. At the Chesterfield curve on Indiana 109, Charles W. Landis 28 and Norma Dean Benjamin 3716 Burton Place Anderson were involved. Charlott Landis 26 and Jennie Benjamin 78 were injured with knee, chest, leg and skull injuries. Sheriff Brogden and Deputies Gillmore Bratton investigated.
Command setup for Marines remains in place after the April 8 tragedy near the rifle range where a drill instructor led recruits into tidal marshland and six drowned. Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon is in the brig awaiting court martial around late May on manslaughter charges. Since 1955 nine drill instructors have faced court martial for mistreatment and three more are under arrest for thumping recruits.
Early returns from Maryland show Eisenhower leading the Republican presidential preference with 16 959 votes and an uninstructed delegation tally of 877. Kefauver dominates the Democratic nomination race with 33 206 to 11 912 for uninstructed delegates, while Sen. Butler appears renominated. Rainy weather kept turnout light across 450 polling places.
The proposal by Mr. Eisenhower includes high fixed supports for the portion of crops consumed domestically by people. The remaining production would receive lower supports, generally aligned with world market prices.
Mrs Ora James woke at 4 30 Sunday and saw a soft-shoed burglar flee after grabbing her husband’s $23 billfold and her $3 purse. Other victims include Dan Stanley missing $11, William Heard about $20, and Mrs Herbert $5. Police report window entries and a push to lock doors after dark. Capt Heiden urged residents to secure homes and report suspicious activity.
Indiana voters face a tight congressional primary with Republican and Democratic hopes tied to turnout. Parker notes local contests lure voters, while Skillen cautions the Democratic share may grow but not surpass Republicans. Kefauver campaigns, Eisenhower faces Daly on the Republican ballot, and delegates are chosen at state conventions with no statewide registration data.
Management speaker and program will draw club members and guests. Rev Eldon M Perry will deliver the invocation. Leland F E Boren the retiring Pierce Governor will conclude his year with announcements. New officers include Gerald Huey president Bill Brown vice president Gladys Melcher treasurer and J B Martin secretary.
The prosecutor said many applicants seek jury trials to avoid losing operator licenses and continue driving. He noted offenders have repeated the action and that deputies Norton and Pancol are studying methods to bring current cases before City Court for trial.
The article outlines a new parity ratio lowering wheat corn and peanut supports by 5 with another 5 expected in 1957. Sen Ellender and Sen Humphrey seek a modified two price plan for rice and wheat while opposing Eisenhower and Ag Secretary Benson. Anderson opposes a House barley oats rye cut requirement tied to a 16 rise in prices and cites large regional acreage reductions. The House backs the soil bank but blocks advance payments for 1956 land removals.
Summer classes start at 7 a m and 9 05 a m with tuition set at 12 50 per subject. Regular high school faculty will teach. Students may take up to two subjects and may enroll from nearby schools with a principal certification letter. Courses include English variants civics history math science typing and safety. Additional subjects may be added if enrollment is large enough.
Raymond C. Allford of Anderson dies at Ball Memorial Hospital after an eight day illness. He was a retired worker and long time resident of Anderson, survived by his wife Iva, son Leslie, two daughters, four sisters, and nine great grandchildren. Services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. with Brown and Butz directing.
Rep Daniel Reed proposes a three point program to cut personal income taxes as soon as budget permits. The plan calls for trimming the top rate from 91 to 75 percent, aligning all other rates including the 20 percent minimum, and broadening taxation by repealing many special exemptions.
Atomic scientists begin tests on a liquid fuel reactor described as an improved version of an Oak Ridge unit that previously generated electricity to light about 50 homes. Tito arrives in Paris for a four day state visit as details of his tour leak before official disclosure.
Senator Edward Martin warned Republicans may falter against Democratic social security liberalization proposals. In Bologna Italy bishops urged Catholics to avoid voting for Communist linked candidates in municipal elections May 27. Communists control Bologna city council.
Ruth Conte, 23, steps down as beauty queen at the National Restaurant Association convention citing sore feet after touring four and a half miles of aisles and corridors.
James O. Reid, 74, of 15 E. 16th St., died at 4 am Monday at Rahbeck Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Milwaukee, he lived in Anderson for years and was active in harness racing circles. Body sent to Baker Brothers Funeral Home. funeral arrangements pending. Surviving relatives not listed.
Jesse W. Branson 73 of 415 W 6th St died Sunday at 1 a.m. at his daughter’s home in Frankton after months of illness. Survived by wife Margaret two daughters Elliott and Mungyon a sister Naomi Kelly three grandchildren. Final rites at 10 a.m. at Frankton Christian Church burial East Maplewood Cemetery. Mary E. Schalk 50 of Anderson died Monday in Pullman Washington after illness since Saturday. Survived by sons Paul Pullman and Don Navy Norfolk. Body to Baker Brothers Funeral Home. no arrangements yet.
Mrs Laura Hughes sister of Mrs Ursula Hough and Mrs Dessie Kern died Saturday night in a Seymore hospital after a weeklong illness. She leaves a daughter at home and four sisters and a brother. Services will be at Jordan Funeral Home at 2:30 this afternoon with Rev Fred Dykins officiating. Burial in Vernon. Elmer Hedger 69 former Anderson resident and father in law of Ellis Asbury died Saturday in Cincinnati. Surviving are a son in law eight grandchildren including Rosemary Bilyeu Alameda William Ellis Jr Dianne Cynthia Robert in the Army and Miss Betty Asbury Chicago. Funeral rites 10 a.m. today at Thomas Funeral Home Kenwood Ohio. Burial Memorial Park Cemetery in Anderson.
Details show candidates for state senator two Democrats, two for superior judge, five for state representative, four for treasurer and eight for governor. Election Board and Registration Board staff will answer inquiries today. About 400 absentee ballot applications received. Presidential candidates listed Eisenhower Daly Kefauver. Women reportedly more sensitive to electricity than men.
Albert J. Skeoch 78 of 1018 Arrow Ave died Sunday at St John’s Hospital after a week as a patient. Born in Glasgow he came to Milwaukee then Indianapolis in 1909 and owned Skeoch Roofing Co retiring in 1950. Survived by Emma M widow two sons Donald Anderson Dr Gordon Skeoch San Diego a daughter Mrs Josephine Hayward eight grandchildren and a sister Mrs Arthur Hendrix San Francisco. Funeral at Baker Brothers with Dr George Taggart officiating Thursday 10 AM. Burial in East.
J D Frazier Elwood 74 of 1515 So N St died Monday evening at his home. Born Oct 22 1881 he was son of the late Elwood Frazier after whom Elwood was named. Survived by widow Edna Pemberton four sons Elwood John Ray Franklin and Charles at England two daughters Ester Hicks Janeann Bush two brothers Roy and Frank two sisters and 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral plans not yet completed.
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