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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1954
Page
11
Indiana farming conditions show moisture near ideal across the state with excess in some northern counties and shortages elsewhere. Plowing is about 85 percent complete except in wet areas, corn and soybeans planting underway in the south, tomatoes just starting, and pasture in excellent condition.
Pentagon assigns Col Frank H Schwable to a routine flight refresher course at Cherry Point Marine Base North Carolina. The Marine Corps seeks his help in the Navy flight safety program studying accident reports and procedures as part of ongoing safety efforts.
Murl Jarvis of Richmond Indiana was convicted by a federal jury in Saint Paul Minnesota for the December 1 101 robbery of the Cannon Falls Minnesota Bank. Jurors deliberated 1 hour 40 minutes before verdict. Sentencing postponed for a probation hearing. Jarvis faces additional federal charges from an escape and suspected involvement in a Honduran bank robbery.
An attempt to settle the Indianapolis transit strike failed on Tuesday as the Amalgamated Street Railway and Motor Coach Employes Union pressed for arbitration while Indianapolis Transit System officials stood firm against arbitration and a wage increase. The union seeks a 15 cent hourly boost. drivers were paid $1.75 under the old contract.
Hal Royce of Aus Lit Indiana and his wife Louise were hospitalized in Louisville after a Saturday crash east of Austin. Royce, 60, and his wife remain in critical condition. Gentry Gay, 26, of Hamilton Ohio, was killed. Two Austin girls, Norma Jean Napier 18 and Rosemary Weediock 15, were injured.
UI-Har old J Grimm history professor at Ohio State since 1937 was named chairman of Indiana University history department while Prof FF Lee Benns retires.
FBI probes describe an extortion plot linked to a Dallas Methodist church figure James Hollis Jones. Victims received delivery instructions while police protection was offered. Jones denied involvement as investigators pursue charges amid a broader federal case.
The I U chapter of Sigma Delta journalism fraternity honored Arthur Tate, a business school instructor, with the Brown Derby Award for being the most popular professor. Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis Speed was also noted in the event.
The murder trial of William C. Burke formerly of Muncie Indiana was scheduled for June 1. Burke is charged with killing showman Al Wexner at the Pensacola carnival grounds in April.
The Way president was honored with the Big Bows award for dedicated service to LU, recognizing leadership and community impact. The ceremony highlighted years of commitment and the award cited notable contributions to campus programs and student life.
State Attorney Ed Wicke cites union and contractor tensions over wages and carpenters in Anderson and vicinity. Burke allegedly fired shots during a wage dispute while others returned to work after favorable weather. Burke admits end of the labor disagreement.
Sergeant Maurice J. Ripnerger, 36, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ripnerger of Elwood, will participate in a Pacific Northwest training exercise at Fort Lewis and Yakima firing center. The 44th Infantry Division unit trains in coordinated tank and infantry actions, with mock guards and simulated bombings planned. His wife, R. E. Shuman, resides in Washington, D.C. The event runs May 15 to June 4.
In Indiana at Vansville Roberts indicated he might join Gov. Craig’s Republican slate for state offices, including secretary of state. He said he was not eager but left the door open, amid factional tension with Parker leading the anti Craig side.
Washington U S Senator Hene Drickson of New Jersey blasts Senate procedures as public confidence sinks. He laments excessive floor talk and says church leaders have asked his judiciary subcommittee to probe alleged civil rights violations and related testimonies.
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