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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1956
Page
7
Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser warned front line officers that Western arms to Israel would trigger more arms for Egypt. Cairo radio said the remark was made on the eastern front as Egypt has received weapons from Czechoslovakia via Soviet ports, while Israel has acquired Mystere jets from France.
County GOP reorganizations give Craig faction 10 votes, anti Craig 8, and 4 swing votes. A 12 vote majority on the 22 member state committee decides officers. Key uncertainty lies in the 4th and 8th districts with potential district chair changes and a pending deal in the 7th to replace Wayne Kellams with Jack McIntyre.
A new product called Knit Lure dissolves instantly in cold water. It lets you soak, rinse, and dry sweaters without shrinking or matting, restoring softness and color to cashmere wool and nylon yarns. Available now at local retailers.
The article notes political maneuvering in the district with Craig likely to benefit. It mentions the director of the State Highway Department and former state commander of the American Legion as key figures. Mrs Martha Whitehead of Waldr on withdrew as district vice chairman after a challenger was defeated, suggesting replacement by a pro Craig candidate.
The Lions Club announced a gift of a kitchen shelter and four Adirondack lean-tos valued at 3500 dollars for Camp Tanglewood east of the city on 10th St Rd. The home show supports civic programs and youth welfare, with parental accompaniment.
New County Hollingsworth remains active in civic and school programs. Mr. Roberts says announcements on a new county GOP secretary and treasurer will be issued soon. Republicans attend Fifth District sessions at Marion and will meet at Grant County city with George Chambers, Anderson, district chairman.
Commissioners opened bids for paving and asphalt supply. Acme Paving submitted offers including cold mix patching at $5 per ton FOB plant and emulsified asphalt delivered or FOB loaded, with freight terms and application on county roads in minimum lots of 1,000 gallons.
The Soviet Union announced deep reductions in its armed forces effective May 1 1957, with 63 army divisions and 3 air divisions to be demobilized and more than 30.99 million personnel in East Germany affected. Moscow offered further cuts if the US Britain and France follow suit. The move aims to shift manpower to industry and agriculture while challenging Western powers to match disarmament steps.
The meeting covered county distribution of asphalt by vendors in minimum 1 000 gallon lots at 1350 dollars per unit. Motopaver operation was priced by the gallon for liquid asphalt. Attendees yesterday included Truman Swain Fred Willets and Guy Lewis.
The Weather Bureau reported cool and gusty winds will continue with slightly warmer days ahead. Highs reached 85 and lows 58 with no rain, as Southern Indiana foresees possible showers and residents prepare for vacation season.
Armed in this evening's event will be led by Col Dale Swanson USA Reserve as parade marshal. A dance follows at the Naval Reserve Training Center North Anderson near Shady Side Park. Open house plans have been organized by many groups under general chairman Ray Stanesu.
A House Ways and Means subcommittee proposed narcotics reforms setting first offenses at 5 to 20 years and subsequent violations at 10 to 4 years with no death penalties. Senate action would create a marijuana smuggling offense with 5 to 10 year minimums and allow wire tapping. A Petrov affidavit alleges British diplomats MacLean and Burgess aided Russia with secret Allied information, prompting a Moscow top secret archive section to handle the material.
Anderson death of the Ministerial Fellowship will announce gifts to the College from their organizations. Only one special day remains on the convocations calendar that of Senior Day on Thursday when tribute will be paid to members of the graduating class.
A Chicago conference on disarmament heard calls for peace and action. Senatorial voices urged removing mandatory price supports on livestock feed grains from the soil bank bill, warning of a veto risk. France agreed to ship 12 Mystere IV jets to Israel, approved by Washington. In Nicosia, Cyprus, a leaflet campaign urged the execution of Governor Harding, signed by the EOKA leader Dighenis, condemning the British.
The high court expedited actions against the Communist party by issuing a mandate from its April 3 decision, sending the case to the U S Court of Appeals and then to the Subversive Activities Control Board. The board will decide next steps after the Supreme Court ruling, with potential impacts on government witnesses and constitutional questions deferred until fall.
The University of Alabama fought a federal court order to admit Auther ine J Lucy and other qualified Negroes, arguing the judge lacked authority and a three judge court was needed. In a separate matter four Maryland farmers blocked agricultural inspectors. lower courts ordered field inspections for crop control while agents faced threats of violence in May 1951.
A government program proposes preserving 1.2 million units while mothballing military training schools and disbanding several units and does not specify next steps. The proposal hints at restructuring and potential reallocations within defense resources.
Defense chief testifies before senators on the administration's 4.9 billion dollar foreign aid request for the year starting July 1. He says air power should be measured by quality and combat readiness, not aircraft counts, and notes the US leads now but questions if that will hold in 1960.
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