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Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

2

Wilson Doubts Russian Arms Reduction Value

Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles questioned the Kremlin's 1,200,000 manpower cut. They urged verifiable inspections and practical disarmament steps, warning the move alone does not reduce aggression or ease international tensions.

Washington Charles E. Wilson Russia John Foster Dulles Eisenhower Kremlin Wilson America Dulles United States Free World D-Minn Senate U.S Soviet Union

Craemer Trades Goat for Tractor Oil Filters Then Boat for Piano

In Wakefield Nebraska Guy Craemer a implement dealer posted he would trade for anything goats or “what have you” and was surprised when farmer Art Doescher accepted the offer Docher swapped his goat for tractor oil filters Craemer then traded the boat for a piano expanding the barter chain in a humorous rural exchange.

Wakefield Neb Guy Craemer Art Doescher Craemer

A J Broderick Elected to Lead East Side Club

East Side Community Club at the Anderson College men’s dormitory elected A J Broderick as president with William Sebree as vice president Earl Woolum secretary Roscoe Lee treasurer C L Edwards sergeant at arms John Garrett William Zuck and Ray Wood as directors Broderick succeeds Walter Haldeman and new officers will be installed in September The group heard on road improvements with Indiana routes 32 and 108 proposed as limited access highways and learned FE 5th Street residents will attend a Board of County Commissioners meeting to discuss east side route plans Robert L Wise Anderson accountant spoke at the dinner Directors meet May 22 at the Wood residence.

East Side Community Club Anderson College A. J. Broderick William Sebree Earl Woolum Roscoe Lee C. L. Edwards John Garrett William Zuck Ray Wood Broderick Walter Haldeman Wood County Planning Commission State Highway Commission Anderson Sebree FE. 5Th

Eagle Scout Don Collins Named Mounds District Chairman

Don Collins, a 23 year Scouting veteran and Eagle Scout since 1935, was chosen to chair the Mounds District serving about 2500 Scouts in Madison County with 1200 supporting adults. He has held numerous leadership roles and earned the 1951 youth service statuette.

Don Collins Mounds Madison County Mr. Collins Collins

Weather forecast shows below normal Midwest chill

The Weather Bureau predicts below normal temperatures across the Great Lakes and Northeast, with above normal warmth in the Southeast and West Coast for the next 30 days. Rainfall will exceed normal in the Missouri and Mississippi valleys and the Great Lakes region.

Washington Weather Bureau Bureau Great Lakes Northern Plains Central Plateau Missouri Misssissippi Continental Divide

Anderson Soldier Heads to Germany for Rotation

Fort Knox reports Pvt. Jay K. Long 18 son of Mr and Mrs Eugene L Long of Anderson Indiana will depart for Germany next month under Operation Gyroscope the Army unit rotation plan. His unit the 3d Armored Division at Fort Knox will replace the 4th Infantry Division in Europe. Long a supply records clerk in Company B 112th Armored Ordnance Battalion entered service last July and trained at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox Jay K. Long Eugene L. Long Crystal St. Anderson Ind U.S Germany Long 3D Armored Division 4Th Infantry Europe 112Th Armored Ordnance Battalion Army

Public addition Des Moines voters face light turnout

The article notes sparse voter interest in presidential preference ballots amid Ike and Kefauver unopposed on their tickets. Rural switching to Democrats may emerge, with 18 Republican and 12 Democratic delegates chosen along with candidates for four congressional seats and state offices.

Eisenhower Kefauver

Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission Expands Tactics

The Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission voted to hire secret agents to act as eyes and ears in the segregation fight and to spend state funds on intelligence gathering about integration activities. A full-time publicity director was also hired to explain segregation to integrationists as Gov. Coleman pushed for full effect of the commission. The group, created in 1956 to resist federal encroachment on states rights, signaled secrecy, including potential use of a Negro investigator to disrupt Negro activities. The governor called the undercover effort an official arm of state government.

Jackson Miss Mississipi State Sovereignty Cosion J. P. Coleman Commission Mississippi Coleman FBI SSC

Time Capsule and Open House at Delco-Remy Center

Delco Remy and Guide Lamp plan a morning time capsule sealing and a full open house with exhibits tours and plant access. Officials will mark the event with remarks by GM leaders and a nationwide NBC telecast featuring Walter Cronkite.

Delco-Remy H. D. Dawson Industrial Science Center Purdue Indiana Notre Dame Anderson Herald Anderson Bulletin Guide Lamp Guide General Motors Eisenhower White House Harlow Curtice L. R. Hafstad C. F Kettering Delco- Remy Plant 1 Delco-Remy Chorus NBC Network Walter Cronkite

Eight Die In State Plane Crash After Convention

A plane carrying Heating Piping and Air Conditioning National Association members crashed in a rural area. The company listed victims including J A McMurry and J A Dwyer among others. Witnesses described a violent impact with trees and houses and no survivors on site.

Pace National Assa J. A. McMurry J. A. Dwyer George L. Erwin Charles E. Towner G. G. Lindholm Fred J. Wilkey Randy Mulherin Robert Robinette Mulherin Sarah Cain

Farm tour of Anderson YMCA group schedule

The tour begins at Chamber Farm at 8 30 a m on June 27 with stops at Clint Goen dairy farm and Harold Hall hog and grain farm. A noon chicken barbeque at Asa Smith farm follows, with Glen Sample speaking on farm problems. Afternoon visits cover soil conservation beef grain and hog farming before returning to Anderson at 3 p m.

Anderson Ymca Clint Goen Harold Hall Asa Smith Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Co-Op Glen Sample Hoosier Farmer Smith Farm Anderson

Three Hurt In Wrecks Near Elwood And Shelbyville

William Keith Davies, 38, and Grover Gootie, 63, both of Elwood, collided injuring Kay Gwinn 20 and Grover. Davies and Gwinn were hospitalized after the crash. three Davies passengers were uninjured. Another accident near 29th Street and Madison Avenue left William D. Pope with a broken shoulder and not serious injuries.

William Keith Davies S. B St Elwood Kay Gwinn Chester St Grover Gootie Davies St. John’s Hospital Baker Brothers Ambulance Dick Coston Earl Scholls Paul Shallenberger Howard Gilmore Mex Zent William D. Pope Shelbyville Indiana Bell 29Th Street Madison Ave

James Gammon 74 Pendleton federal parole officer dies

James Gammon 74 died Tuesday en route to Burnt Prairie hospital Illinois where he had lived since moving from Madison County two years ago. He served as a federal parole officer for 29 years prior to leaving for Burnt Prairie. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Pendleton Christian Church with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery Anderson. Survivors include his widow Mary four daughters two sons two sisters and a brother.

Pendleton James Gammon Burnt Prairie Ill Madison County Cornell Bright James Horner Pendleton Christian Church Memorial Park Cemetery Anderson Gammon Mary Louise Gwattney Grace Hoppes St. Petersburg Fla Betty Canter Kenneth Edwards Frank Niles Miami Bessie Reed Alabama Bertha Hall Callie Illinois

Time Capsule reveals 1956 dream cars and weather control hopes

The Time Capsule release details the 1956 dream cars and the free piston XP-500 shown at the Technical Center with plans to open the capsule in 1981. Experts from Indiana Purdue Notre Dame predict doubled US output and elimination of poverty, weather control limits, and a shift toward mental and international problem solving through science.

Dr. Wells Indiana United States Dr Hovde Father Hesburgh Notre Dame Pr. Wells Hovde Welle

Obituary of C Howard Staggs Yorktown Glazier at Local Firm

C Howard Staggs, 50, of 1203 Maple Street, died at 6 30 last evening at the family home. Born in Yorktown he lived here 28 years. He belonged to Yorktown Methodist Church and worked as a glazier at a local auto parts firm. Surviving are his wife Mildred V Staggs a daughter Mrs Betty L Navarre Pensacola Florida his parents Mr and Mrs Perry J Staggs Yorktown a brother Joseph N Staggs Muncie and several aunts and uncles. Arrangements pending arrival of his daughter from Florida.

C. Howard Staggs Maple St Yorktown

Mrs Sophronia Braxton Dies in Indianapolis Visit

Mrs. Sophronia Braxton 76 of 1411 Henricks St. died Saturday at General Hospital Indianapolis where she was visiting daughter Effie Allen. Born in Mead County Kentucky she lived in Anderson 41 years and belonged to Second Methodist Church and the Ladies Culture Club. Surviving: brother Edward Williams Evanston Illinois sister Grace Beckham Anderson. Funeral 1 pm today at Second Methodist Church with Rev C B Bailey burial East Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call at 1411 Henricks St this morning.

Sophronia Braxton Henricks St General Hospital Indianapolis Effie Allen Mead County Braxton Anderson Second Methodist Church Ladies’ Culture Club Edward Williams Evanston Grace Beckham Second Methodist C. B. Bailey East Maplewood Cemetery

City Council Considers Removing S T Electric Signal At 8th St

The City Council weighs removing the traffic signal at the intersection of 8th Street and Arrow Avenue as the council finds the signal needless. In a separate note, it states only the sperm whale retains teeth in adulthood among larger whales.

Page One 8Th St Arrow Ave

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