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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1956

Page

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Montgomery Bus Boycott May Reach Supreme Court Ruling

The Montgomery bus boycott enters the sixth month as a suit challenging Alabama segregation laws heads to a three judge federal panel. The case seeks a declaratory judgment invalidating segregation rulings while Montgomery City Lines has ended segregation though no full integration has occurred amid threats of arrest.

Montgomery Ala United States Supreme Court Alabama Montgomery City Lines

Eisenhower Nearly Wins Indiana Primary Over Kefauver

In Indiana primary results President Eisenhower led Kefauver by about a 2 to 1 margin with 116,855 to 66,754 votes across most precincts. Lake County delayed Democratic ballots, and Kefauver was unopposed in the Democratic slot. Ten incumbents were renominated, eight Republicans and two Democrats. Madison County turnout topped 21,000 from 57,000 registered voters, with Whitehead winning the Democrat nomination for Congress and Beamer unopposed in the GOP.

Indianapolis Eisenhower Estes Kefauver Indiana Lake County Kefauver Lar Daly Chicago Madison County William C. Whitehead Anderson John V. Beamer Wabash Rep Beamer GOP Sid M. Cleveland Superior Court George N. Craig Cleveland Charles Gaus Billie W. C. Schuyler Paul

Secretary Wilson vows US can unleash vast destruction

In a Chicago speech Defense Secretary C. F. E. Wilson declared the United States is strong enough to inflict vast destruction on any aggressor and that no development will change this capability. He said retaliation would be applied regardless of a massive surprise.

Defense C. F E. Wilson United States Chicago Wilson

Tito and Mollet discuss arms to Yugoslavia in Paris

Yugoslav President Tito and French Premier Mollet held two hours of talks in Paris amid Tito's five day visit. They reportedly reached principle agreement on disarmament and possible French aid for underdeveloped nations. Police halted a Yugoslav emigre protest near the embassy. 40 demonstrators were arrested. Tito was reported to seek new Mystere jet fighters.

Paris Tito Guy Mollet France Yugoslavia Mollet Matignon Israel

Defense chief defends limited overseas attaché cuts

Secretary of Defense Wilson told senators at an appropriations hearing he has not cut overseas military attaches further. He compared the issue to a Canadian clergyman who said it is not the church's policy to prohibit what it cannot prevent, as he answered questions about policy and expense.

Washington Wilson U. S Sen Ellender D-La Canada

Uranium More Plentiful Than Gold and Silver Says Mines Chief

Commissioner Sumner T. Pike notes uranium is 1000 times as plentiful as gold and 300 times as plentiful as silver while distributed worldwide in thin, unworkable deposits. He compares it to money: abundant but unusable without access. The piece then pivots to promoting Want Ads to raise funds by selling surplus items.

Sumner T. Pike

Bulletin-Herald Ad Service Praised by Satisfied Seller

A customer praises the Bulletin-Herald for selling quickly on the first call and highlights the publication as a valued service benefiting thousands of users. The note emphasizes strong customer satisfaction with the ad process.

Bulletin-Herald

Three Chamber Committees To Convene Today

Three Anderson Chamber of Commerce groups will hold meetings here today led by Floyd Stoelting. The Membership Committee chaired by James R Day and Charles Humphries will meet at 8 a.m. at the YMCA to discuss ongoing membership efforts. The Public Relations Committee, with Gordon Odell and William K Mitchell, will hold a noon luncheon at the YMCA to review plans for the year.

Anderson Chamber of Commerce Floyd Stoelting James R. Day Charles Humphries YMCA Gordon Odell William K. Mitchell

Warmer Weather Forecast for Indiana Today and Thursday

Increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures with showers and scattered thundershowers are predicted for central Indiana this afternoon. Highs around 66 degrees. Thursday calls for partly cloudy skies and warmer weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms, and statewide highs of 70 to 80 degrees after Wednesday night lows of 50 to 60. Yesterday’s readings ranged from 36 to 65 degrees.

Indiana

Midwest traffic get tough policy gains regional support

Eight Midwestern states back a firmer traffic law enforcement program at the National Conference of State Safety Coordinators meeting. Illinois Governor Stratton links excessive speed to highway fatalities while Morris and Campbell push wider adoption of Illinois’ stepped up policing from the 1955 black Christmas tragedy.

Springfield Midwest American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators William G. Stratton Illinois AAMVA Iowa Missouri Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Kentucky United Stand William H. Morris Robert A. Campbell Iinois Morris

Eisenhower Leads Kefauver In Indiana Popularity Vote

In Indiana, unofficial results show President Eisenhower ahead of Senator Kefauver in a Midwest popularity contest as Republicans and Democrats in five states nominate candidates for November. Ohio West Virginia Florida and New Mexico held primaries without presidential ballots. Indiana voters could not cross party lines boosting a direct GOP versus Democratic tally.

Washington Eisenhower Midwest Estes Kefauver Kefauver Indiana Ohio West Virginia Florida New Mexico

Dulles Sees Russians Wary on Middle East Fight

Secretary of State Dulles told a Bnai Brith convention in Washington that Moscow shows growing caution about reckless action in the Middle East and that there are grounds for hope for a settlement. He tied his remarks to NATO's Paris ministers meeting and the plan to form a three nation study group.

Washington Dulles Russia Middle East State Department North Atlantic Treaty Organization Paris NATO Canada Italy Norway Council of NATO Soviet Union

Defense Secretary Denies U.S. Lags in Air Power

Secretary of Defense Wilson told a Senate subcommittee that Russia is not surpassing the United States in air power. He said production for the B52 bomber has been increased to 20 per month and total defense spending will near 100 million dollars daily, about 36 billion for the year.

Washington Wilson Russia United States Senate Appropriations Pentagon

Autos Checked Here Yesterday

Andersons annual Check Your Car Check Accident campaign reports voluntary checkpoints yesterday inspected 3 271 autos with 296 defects found. Defects included brakes 23 lights 42 rear lights 189 tires 8 exhaust 21 glass 1 windshield wipers 8 horns 4. Garages open today 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with police on duty to aid inspectors at Broadway Sales Williams Rec obs Fred 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 Motorcycles to be inspected at Phillips Motor Co Broadway.

Anderson Broadway Sales William Recobs Fred Welker Ford Harold Boicourt Hunter Motor Company Fred Richardson Heckaman Buick Donald Davenport Mitchell Motors Robert Mitch

Two Delco Remy Executives Receive Promotions at Plant Four and Delco Remy

H G Riggs announced new posts for two Delco Remy Division manufacturing supervisors. T E Vinson is promoted to assistant superintendent of Plant Four, replacing H J Ault who becomes Assistant Superintendent for Delco Remy second shift operations. Vinson joined Delco Remy in 1948 after Purdue. Ault joined in 1926 and rose from foreman in Plant Ten to general foreman, then assistant superintendent in 1953.

T. E. Vinson Delco-Remy H. J. Ault H. G. Riggs Vinson Purdue University Harold Ault

Knowland Reports Hope for Favorable Farm Bill

Senate Republican Leader William F. Knowland told President Eisenhower he is hopeful the new farm bill will be acceptable to the administration. He declined to predict Senate passage of the soil bank prepayment plan and noted the Agriculture Committee will begin work on the House passed secondary farm bill built around the soil bank program.

Washington Senate William F. Knowland Eisenhower White House Knowland Senate Agriculture Committee House

Anderson Community Chest to elect officers and directors

The annual meeting of the Anderson Community Chest Fund will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday in the Community Fund office at the Anderson Federal Savings and Loan Association Building. President H. G. Riggs will preside as new officers and directors are chosen and future meeting plans discussed.

Anderson Community Chest Fund Community Fund Anderson Federal Savings and Loan Association H. G. Riggs

Riot at Algiers V E Day ceremony draws thousands

Ten thousand students and veterans protested France in Algiers during a V E Day ceremony over Algeria policy. They pelted ministers with tomatoes and stones as clashes erupted on a main street, with police using tear gas as chairs and bottles flew from cafes.

Algiers Algeria France Robert Lacoste Michael Campeix Marcel Jacquest Chevallier Lacoste Algiers University

Armed Forces Day plans drafted for North Anderson

Representatives from local groups met at the Naval Reserve Armory to finalize plans for Armed Forces Day May 14 and 15. The program features a courthouse flag raising, displays of military equipment, a 7 p.m. parade through the business district, a public dance at the Naval Reserve Training Center, and open houses by veterans groups with bands and ROTC units participating.

Naval Reserve Armory North Anderson Armed Forces Ray Stanesu Cmdr W. B. Scott Robert Slattery Courthouse Square Naval Reserve Training Center Army Navy Air Force Marines National Guard Naval Reserve Army Reserve 35Th Army Band Fort Benjamin Harrison Anderson Eagles Ball State Teachers College Air Force Anderson

Eisenhower backs persistent push on disarmament talks

President Eisenhower told disarmament chief Harold Stassen not to abandon efforts to cut weapons with the Soviet Union and other nations. Stassen, after a White House meeting, said the president urged continuing patient pursuit of an agreement and sought a personal briefing on the London conference where open skies plans sparked discord. The pair saw promise for progress next year if Soviets accept aerial inspection as they did ground inspection.

Washington Eisenhower Soviet Union Harold E. Stassen White House Stassen London Geneva Russia United States

Pilot Credited With Saving 55 On Tucson Plane

Captain William Cooper of American Airlines safely taxied a DC7 back to the ramp at Municipal Airport Tucson after a warning light warned of landing gear trouble. Passengers were discharged before left tires exploded due to heat from a faulty brake, preventing possible injury or death.

Tucson Ariz American Airlines William Cooper Cooper Municipal Airport

Newborns at St. John's Hospital Share Six Births

Mr and Mrs Walter Hart announce a boy at 218 E 27th St. Mr and Mrs Robert Zion report a girl at 744 Columbus Ave. Mr and Mrs Richard Sears welcome a boy at 1321 W 8 St. Mr and Mrs Floyd Hurst register a girl at 36 Willow Rd. Mr and Mrs Donald Huffer add a girl at 2329 Main St.

St. John’s Hospital Walter Hart E. 27Th St Robert Zion Columbus Ave Richard Sears Floyd Hurst Willow Rd Donald Huffer Main St

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Spns Ike Whitehead U.S Truman O. A. Kopp J. J. Bailey Robert L. Rock House of Representatives Egbert M. Hood Cecil C. Carmichael Harold Foust Truman Swain Wendell L. Hollingsworth Madison Hancock Walter Hays John L. Kirkpatrck Fort State Wally Folk Hakes Robert McCord W. 21St St Herald Community Chest Nelson Bohannan Superior Court 2
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