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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1954
Page
1
The CIO plans to sign a no raiding pact with the AFL as a signatory process proceeds on Monday. Some major unions within the two federations oppose, while leaders report many affiliates ready to sign.
Four escapees from a Indiana reformatory were recaptured after their car struck a post on the East Side. The four men aged 21 to 28 had fled a dairy farm on Sunday and were free about 33 hours. Names listed include Robert L. Highim, Clifford J. Melean, Evereth Ritter, and Lee B. Pruitt, with burglary and vehicle theft convictions across Vigo, Lake, and Monroe Counties.
A Public Health Service report released Monday states the average life expectancy in the United States is 68.5 years, up nearly a year over the past decade. Women outlive men by six years on average, while the gap in some interpretations shows two years in earlier data.
A fragmentary notice describes a large parade led by Soeroce Armed Forces and allied groups. It mentions units from Noblesville and Ble woodsly and a hoped for AFL-GIG merger with four million members. Local veterans and service organizations are listed among participants for a World War II era style event.
President Eisenhower will travel to Capitol Hill to dedicate the completed frieze in the Capitol dome, a project years in the making. Britons expel two Soviet diplomats after alleged improper conduct. science news covers cancer virus research and a kidney operation update.
A hair specialist from Latseh Hail Experts region will visit Anderson Inn on Wednesday May 1 to examine men and women seeking hair loss solutions. The consultant touts at home treatments, noninvasive methods, and promises results within 60 days, with free consultation and no obligation.
City officials announce a voluntary car check drive alongside a tougher compulsory inspection. Owners passing the voluntary check will receive a sticker while those skipping face arrest during the stricter examination by police.
Fragmentary report cites discussions between French authorities and Viet Minh aimed at an armistice and evacuation of wounded. The proposal envisions withdrawal of foreign troops, limited sovereignty for Indochina then under French and allied influence, and possible later entry into the Soviet bloc as the conflict in Indochina continues.
Undersecretary Smith argues any armistice must include strong safeguards under international supervision. French spokesman Bidault notes Vietminh seeks French and American aid shifts, while warning that within ten years Indochina could fall under Communist control and other party chiefs face exile or execution.
The clash centers on calls for televised hearings and shortcuts to question witnesses. McCarthy rejects Republican and Democratic proposals, fearing evasion and prolonged answers. Dirksen outlines a plan to limit further public sessions, while Mundie and Stevens clash over the process and the fate of key witnesses. Both sides deny using improper pressure to influence draft cases or cover up Communist infiltration.
Democratic critics accused the administration of failing to secure independence and safety from external armed attack amid rising discontent. The dispute centered on the Indochina crisis after Dien Bien Phu and the East West conference in Geneva as Senator Kefauver spoke.
The speech notes the Senate’s low point since World War II, faulting Secretary of State Dulles for lacking full party backing and urging a clearer, bipartisan foreign policy. Truman also criticizes the administration’s approach, calling for a recognizable policy framework.
Indiana reservists will train at Fort McClellan Samp McCoy Fort Leonard Wood and other sites from June to September. The program includes 30 days in camps with field instruction in tactics and techniques. Local employers are thanked for paid time off to support training.
Reports say French forces in the Wen Bien Phu sector face continued harassment by Viet Minh units after the fortress fight. The French command denied any general Viet Minh offensive near the Red River area. Viet Minh radio claimed Brig. Gen Christian de Castries was taken prisoner in the final hours before the fall, though official confirmation remained unavailable.
Funeral services for Alex Foster 76 will be held at Friendship Baptist Church with Stew. G. Me Bride and Rev. F. Williams officiating. Interment in East Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include widow Willie Lou Foster four daughters Katie Alexander Ann Bostic Viola Washington Lucy Tate and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Ed Smith 76 died Sunday at St John’s Hospital after a week illness. Graveside rites set for 1:30 p m today at East Maplewood Cemetery with Rev Kenneth Los officiating. Calling hours at Solis and Rewe Funeral Home. Smith was a native of Clark County and lived in Madison County. He moved to Anderson five years ago.
The State GOP will meet in Bloomington rather than Spencer. The Craignan called close voting in the district unusual. Democrats will not form district organizations until Wednesday and their meeting places were incomplete Monday night. Charles F. Skillen of Win arine is expected to be re elected Democratic state chairman. Nelson Grills, Marion County Democratic chairman, said some suggested half the state chairmanship but they are not important people. Grills is backed by Frank M. Medale and Frank G. Malkinney. Skillen is aligned with former Gov. Henry Scuricker.
Madison County Chapter of the Red Cross was honored as a host group during the tornado emergency in Anderson Indiana. Mr Hallam reported more than 2500 dollars in relief claims paid by the chapter and praised the Red Cross Canteen group led by Mrs O K Gray for rapid aid started shortly after the twister struck the west part of Anderson.
A city commission approves planting at Shock Add in Wall Creek Township and designates the Main Street area on a site 114 miles south of Level. Wilbur Wouse, president of the Federal Sentence board, and Dale Louisville are cited in related actions. A Minne lory firm faces charges after pleading guilty to forging U.S. directory money claims. The county plans to assign house numbers based on the road numbering scheme and may study road-supply offers at intersections. The bald eagle, symbol of the United States, is noted for its historical link to Iroquois Indians.
William C Turner 76 of Lapel dies after brief illness at home. Survives include widow Ella Hackamas, three sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren. George W Owens 40 of McCordsville dies suddenly. survived by wife Corinne, two children, parents, siblings. James Everett Copeland 85 of Kenrod, funeral Monday. widow Nellie, daughter, granddaughter, three great grandchildren. Rosene Welfleman 66 of Lapel dies at Riverview Hospital. burial Brookside Cemetery. brother Jefferson and sister Alpha Reason survive.
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