Commissioners Study 4-H Bids in Madison County
The Madison County Commission met in full session at the courthouse to approve a contract with James H. Webb for voting machine care and 21 additional machines for fall elections. They authorized purchasing 12 county directories and opened bids for a 4-H livestock building at Alexandria Fairgrounds, awarding to Robert Painter Construction Co. at 8,945 with Alco Co. at 11,600 as the runner. Bids for the 4-H show barn were not acted on due to incomplete specifications and will be re advertised. The panel also studied bids for a new Home Economics building at the Alexandria 4-H grounds with Alco Co. at 1,690. Robert Painter Co. at 2,195. and Jones and Co. at 1,742.35. fatalities reach four Fort Wayne hospital reported the death of Lawrence R. Bacon of Fort Wayne during a week end fire at the Whitley Products plant in Columbia City. The other three victims Paul B. Walker, Paul Sherwin, and Homer L. Bowlby were cremated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Commission
James H. Webb
Alexandria
Robert Painter
Alco Company of
Alexandria Fairgrounds
Alco Company
Robert Painter Company
Jones and Company
Fort Wayne, Ind
Lawrence R. Bacon
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital
Columbia City
Whitley Products, Inc
Paul B. Walker
Paul Sherwin
Homer L. Bowlby
House Passes 8.8 Percent Pay Bill For Postal Workers
The House approves a million dollars a year for the payroll of about 500,000 postal workers. Though expect passage, leaders doubt override of a veto as a two-thirds vote is needed in both chambers. Awaiting developments in the ongoing congressional battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
White House
Postal legislation to raise pay for civil servants
The bill would boost pay for more than 1,200,000 civil service employees. The Senate approved a ten percent increase while the House has not acted yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Coliseum Project Nears Completion on Columbus Circle
Fire Commissioner Edward F Cavanagh Jr. said on the scene the thirty million dollar Coliseum project started a year ago on the west side of Columbus Circle between 58th and 60th streets. The plan includes a 20 story office building and a large exposition hall and was about half completed. Superintendent Franklin Yeaple warned misbraced vertical beams may have caused the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F Cavanagh Jr
Coliseum
Columbus Circle
58Th
60Th Streets
Franklin Yeaple
Mystery Shopper Rewards and Free Show Plans at State Theatre
Shop Anderson initiates S.A.W. Week with a mystery shopper plan and 1200 daily good luck envelopes. Trustee Boone cited among hundreds tapped by Lady Luck as officials announce a free show for children at 9 30 at the State Theatre with overflow to the Riviera Theatre and the Paramount Theatre unavailable due to prior commitments.
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S.A.W
Boone
Lady Luck
State Theatre
Riviera Theatre
Paramount Theatre
Retail Group Discusses Parking and Free Parking Plans
The S A 7 program hosts a meeting with committee members including Mr. Rossen Jack Richardson and Charles Fasone from Gates Store. Attendees from Anderson Stores include J C Penney Hoyt Wright Rapp's Store Bings Clothing and Woolworths plus local media and Chamber of Commerce representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rossen
Jack Richardson
Kirkman’s Jewelry
Charles Fasone
Gates
Wade Free
Anderson
Maurice Buck
J. C. Penney
Hoyt Wright
John Crisler
Rapp’s
Garland Hines
Clay Riley
Anderson Newspapers
Polio vaccine reports and watchdog actions outlined
Inspectors approved polio shots while reporting to Scheele with hopes to release first lots late this week. Senator Magnuson launches early week probe into vaccine confusion and Jonas Salk defends Public Health Service actions as safeguarding vaccine flow and safety. The PHS report cites 51 polio cases after vaccination, noting 44 involved the California lab batch withdrawn temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheele
Magnuson
D-Wash
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Jonas E. Salk
Pittsburgh
Public Health Service
Parke-Davis to Be First Plant Visited by Inspectors
The plan to withhold names and itineraries of federal inspectors was noted but it was announced that Parke-Davis in Detroit will be the first plant visited by inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke-Davis
Detroit
Vehicle Check Continues With Auto Defect Breakdown
Inspections at Arrow Pontiac, Hunter Motor Co, W C McLain, Broadway Sales, Heckaman Buick, Mitchell Motors and Welker Ford reveal defects in 2642 cars. Improper glass 19, faulty headlights 27, defective rear lights 94, blue dot 5, license issues 19, registration 25, muffler 40, brakes 10, steering 4, wipers 3, hand brake 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow Pontiac
Hunter Motor Co
W. C. McLain
Broadway Sales
Heckaman Buick
Mitchell Motors
Welker Ford
City GOP Commits To Early Candidacy Drive
City Republicans outlined an upcoming campaign to win four more years in office. Mayor Wright spoke on running a successful effort while precinct officials offered ideas for all 29 precincts. Anderson and Milne promised a full schedule of party and precinct meetings soon to launch the campaign. Milne added a called meeting will be held in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Anderson
Milne
Frost Taints Indiana Placid Morning Readings
A frost covered parts of northern Indiana with lows near 29 in Goshen and readings around 31 in South Bend 32 in Fort Wayne and 39 in Indianapolis. Higher temps foreseen with a 60 to 75 degree range and possible showers on Wednesday.
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Indiana
Goshen
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Indianapolis
PTA Council Reviews Student Council Role in High School
Principal Huffman outlines benefits of clubs and activities as PTA members discuss student council operations and school programs at the high school gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin. Huffman
School meeting calls for expanded facilities and citizenry goals
The 84 attendees urged expanded physical education and library space and urged parents to visit classes. They highlighted character building as central to the high school program and noted many workers lose jobs for poor interpersonal skills. Plans for strengthening citizenship and boosting science and math talent were outlined. Officers installed included Pete Heiden as president and Harold Gallagher as treasurer. School Board members attended as special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Heiden
Lowell Bennett
F. G Hoppess
Charles Miller
Harold Gallagher
Paul McAllister
Four youths deny theft charges in Middletown freezer case
Four youths pleaded not guilty to theft of frozen foods from a home freezer at Cleo Lawson’s Middletown residence Rt. 1. One Daleville youth received 30 days for drinking beer in a car. Judge Austin suspended five and a half months of six month terms after good behavior pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Lawson
Rt. 1
Middletown
Daleville
Austin
Tempo in Europe sparks war scare and Quemoy visit
The piece reports U S and Britain facing war fears as Tempo accuses ruling circles of plotting conflict with the Soviet bloc. Two top U S military officials, Vice Admiral Pride and Major General Chase, visited Quemoy near Amoy to confer with Gen Liu Yu Chang during a tense period. Robert Wilson previews higher defense spending beyond Congress expectations, noting a projected $3.5 billion shortfall and ongoing high military outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Quemoy
Red China
Amoy
Alfred M. Pride
U. S. 7Th Fleet
William C. Chase
Formosa
Liu Yu-Chang
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Congress
Wilson
Quests for New Obligational Authority Rise for Defense Outlays
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a discussion of new obligational authority needed to sustain long term defense outlays. The text references fiscal planning and potential funding mechanisms without full context or concrete figures.
Ellender warns against rushing to scrap price program
Sen. Allen Ellender said it would be a mistake for Democrats to push this year a bill scrapping the Eisenhower Benson farm price program. He noted a committee canvass shows likely votes are lacking and urged patience while favoring 90 percent supports until a better plan is offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Ellender
Senate
Ellender
Senate Agriculture Committee
Committee
Indiana Toll Road Debate Sways Officials Focused on Funding
Rardin defends toll road push after a 500 mile study and broad mayor public backing while Peters questions feasibility and bond repayment. Peters warns that continuing toll road expansion could drain state funds and erode a free highway system, urging court action to block rash spending.
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Rardin
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Peters
Indiana
Toll Road Commission
West Germany Joins NATO as Soviet Pressure Rises
Western ministers hail West Germany joining NATO adding 50 million people to the alliance and signaling a stronger European front. Pinay and Molotov tackle a four power Austrian treaty as Dulles MacMillan and Lavrov plan a Vienna meeting. The conference eyeing Lugano Lausanne or Geneva is set to decide the time and place for a Big Four gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhly
Antoine Pinay
Pinay
NATO Council
Lugano
Lausanne
Geneva
Switzerland
Molotov
Dulles
Harold MacMillan
Vienna
Austria
West Germany
NATO
Free World
Police Seminar On Modern Administration And Training
Coen control and juvenile enforcement outlined a seminar coordinating city county and state police administration. Sponsoring groups include Purdue Public Safety Institute Division of Adult Education and the Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Public Safety Institute
Purdue
Indiana Association of Chiefs of Police
Toll Road Survey Shifts Route East of Indianapolis
Indiana Toll Road Commission moved the toll highway survey to an east of Indianapolis path to serve a denser population area. The 1955 Senate urged new studies, three engineering firms were hired despite no funds set aside, and Finance Board opposition delayed payment as officials pressured for approval.
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Lafayette
Frankfort
Toll Road Commission
Indianapolis
Litton
U.S. 136
Legislative Advisory Commission
State Senate
Indiana
Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hall & McDonald
New York
Wilbur Smith & Associates
New Haven
Rardin
Finance Board
Craig
Bardin
Rail line strikes marked by shootings and explodings
Violence flared as the L and N Railroad and striking unions faced a Tuesday deadline to choose a referee or arbitrator. If not agreed, the National Mediation Board will appoint. The main dispute centers health insurance with a proposed $34.40 monthly employee contribution and full family coverage plus a $3,500 life policy.
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L&n
National Mediation Board
T Eisenhower
Anderson Obituaries Highlight Local Service Notices
Robert E. Silvers 66 of Anderson died at St John s Hospital after weeks of illness. He worked 28 years at Delco Remy Plant 1 and served in World War II in France. Burial at East Maplewood Cemetery with services Thursday. Other obituaries include Walter F Frank 60 Adisa Frank Mrs Edna Lockwood 78 and Catherine T Kyle with service details and survivors listed. Funeral homes Harold E Rozelle Baker Brothers Nichols and Carmichael Brown and Butz are noted.
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Robert E. Silvers
Walnut St
St. John’s Hospital
Lebanon
Fortville
Delco-Remy
France
Harold E. Rozelle
Clark Myers
Park Place Methodist Church
East Maplewood Cemetery
Mary H. Silvers
Lula Roush
Upland
Dan Silvers
Anderson
Lloyd and
Leveret Roush
Walter F. Frank
Columbus Ave
Yesterdy
Strathroy
Ont
Walter G. Frank
Delco- Remy
Eagles Lodge
Baker Brothers Funeral Home
L. L. Rapp
Colonial Eub Church
Adisa Frank
Gordon
Catherine T. Kyle
Roland C. Kyle
Washington Blvd
Internal Revenue
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Brown and Butz Funeral Home
Kirby Mortuary
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Irvington
Widow Minnie Segner dies after long Chicago residence
Mrs Minnie Segner 5818 S Homan Ave Chicago widow of S H Segner died Saturday Survivors include daughter Mrs Donna Bauer and son Erian Segner both of Chicago and a niece and nephew Freda Dennis infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dennis 2133 E Fourth St died yesterday at 950 am at St Johns Hospital Graveside rites set for today 10 am Memorial Park Cemetery officiated by Rev Phillip Philbrook Also noted are her parents sisters and grandparents. Samuel Weddel 72 of Medora father Mansul Weddel 1238 Home Ave died Sunday in Seymour funeral tomorrow Medora Christian Church burial near there. Survivor list includes widow two sons Mansul and Lee of Medora and a daughter.
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Margaret Driskell
Ann Catt
W. 34Th St
Driskell
Paragould
Ark
Guide Lamp Division
Uaw-Cio
Baptist
Harold E. Ro
Owen
Bolivar, Tenn
Ada Anna Mabbitt
Homer Mabbitt
Anderson
Washington County
Ind
North Anderson Christian and Missionary Alliance Church
Brown and Butz
North Anderson and Missionary
Minnie Segner
S$ Homan Ave
Chicago
S. H. Segner
Donna Bauer
Erian Segner
Freda Dennis
William Dennis
Fourth St
St. John’s Hospital
Memorial Park Cemetery
Phillip Philbrook
Meadowbrook Baptist Church
Theresa
Deborah
Edna Wilson
Crawford
Tenn
Jess Buckner
Monteray
Samuel Weddel
Medora
Mansul Weddel
Home Ave
Seymour
Medora Christian Church
Lee Weddel
Lola F. Bales Wilkinson
Lola F. Bales
Greenfield
Methodist Church
Condo
William Lykins
McCray
Wilkinson
Blanch Smith
Elkhart
Helen Goldwater
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Harry Laird
Calif
Offut Bales
Deaths In Madison And Nearby Counties
Obituaries report Lola F. Bales Wilkin son 75 died in a car near Greenfield. Funeral services and burial planned in Wilkinson area. Also John Thomas Cheek 13 of Honey Creek died at Henry County Hospital with funeral at Honey Creek EUB Church. Gold discovery note from Denver area.
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John Thomas Cheek
Middletown
Carl N. Cheek
Honey Creek
Henry County Hospital
New Castle
Ballard and Shirey
Miller Cemetery
Charles R
Kelly Talbert
Muncie
Marcel Sanders
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GS Sling
Baer Brothers
Gunerad
COWIE
East Eleventh St
Belmont Boys Club
29Th St
Madison Ave
Carl Campbell
Optimist Fifth District
al Stow
Chester Edwards
Walden Vanasdal
Noland C. Wright
Howard Presser
Boy’s Work
Frank Lucas
Robert McGinness
Bill Fine
Herald
Frost
PTA Council
Europe
Britain
Soviet Union
Starr Homes and Garages
Pendleton Ave
Melvin Price
Price
Department of Defense
Atomic Energy Commission
House Atomic Energy
Committee For Economic Development
Coen
Edna Lockwood
Pearl St
St John’s Hospital
Harold B. Lockwood
S. Edgewood
Recreation Equipment Company
Laurel
Lockwood
Chesterfield
American Legion
Nichols and Carmichael Funeral Home
George Harris
East Lynn
James Moore
Holy Cross Cemetery
Kyle
Marie Kilgore
Betty McGarr
Cincinnati
Frank J. Owen
Miami
Fla
Mrs
Ada Mabbitt
Madison
Denver
Colorado
Cherry Creek
Mayo Saverwein
Interstate Finance
Lea
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