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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1956
Page
3
Herbert Hoover praises boys clubs as cures for delinquency through sportsmanship, woodworking, tools, books, and music guided by devoted staff. The 1956 Check Your Car Check Accidents campaign begins with un announced police roadblocks to inspect vehicles statewide in Anderson.
The Madison County Republicans nominate a broad team led by Rep. John V. Beamer for the Fifth District and renominate Judge Sid M. Cleveland. George W. McDermott and Dale E. Flora win state and county seats with Arthur Atwell Wendell L. Hollingsworth Walter Hays Fred Hiday Harold E Smith Clifton B. Paddock and John W. Hers berger named for local offices as precinct committeemen prepare for a crucial organizing meeting.
Washington column says Ike resents Truman for criticising his Potsdam role and refused to grant Truman official status or a personal blessing for his European tour. Truman will be hosted by U.S. ambassadors and foreign heads, but receives no formal recognition.
Folklore recounts church tales and a revival debate, plus anecdotes about Truman Eisenhower Hoover and Ike. It notes a modern labor ceremony for the International Association of Machinists and a Bombay of old shipyard tales, ending with a Beecher quip and a wary saying about arguing with a fool.
In Knoxville Tennessee a light grey pink marble vein was found on Lebanon Presbyterian Church property before 1900. For 56 years the 8 1/4 acre lot has been leased as a marble quarry for 300 dollars yearly plus royalties, helping the church survive says James Arthur.
Nine months after two pairs of J. P. Brown’s shoes vanished from his car, Brown spotted a man wearing shoes resembling his. The man claimed he bought them second-hand and was arrested on petty theft charges. Brown continues to search for the remaining pair.
The piece mocks the railroad leadership and advocates applying modern psychology to revive passenger service. It praises Robert R. Young as a progressive promoter and urges rail executives to shift from speed to passenger comfort with on board movies meals and other perks to avert further train and bus reductions.
Unofficial returns by district show Republicans with incumbents in districts one through eleven and Democrats contesting seats. Notable tallies include Madden unopposed in district one, Halleck leading in district two, Nimtz and Brademas in district three, Beamer and Harden leading in district five and six, Bray and Danton in district seven and Denton in district eight, Harvey and Carmony in districts ten and eleven.
Peabody Massachusetts Charles McHugh a 54 year old railroad worker riding to work survived two train crashes. His train first collided causing thirteen deaths and he was unharmed. After transfer to another train the second collision caused no injury. A few days later he burned his leg in a minor incident while smoking but suffered only minor burns.
William Brady offers guidance on handling swallowed foreign objects in children and the role of fluoroscope examinations. He warns X rays rarely cause sterility, criticizes unnecessary imaging, and prescribes a bulky diet to aid passage, urging parental restraint and professional judgment.
Secretary Dulles hopes the United Nations can manage the Middle East issue as Hammarskjold reports Israel and its Arab neighbors renewed pledges to the 1949 truce. Moscow’s posture relative to peacemaking remains uncertain, with cautious optimism that measured steps could signal a possible shift.
A notice advises subscribers who do not receive The Herald by 9 A. M. to call 3537 or request a special messenger after 9 A. M. If Sunday delivery fails, go to a local seller to sign a complaint and obtain a free copy.
Switzerland County voters did not see Eisenhower Daly or Kefauver on ballots because County Clerk Cecil Duvall did not list them. State officials said clerks were instructed to list presidential candidates on ballots by the State Election Board.
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