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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1955

Page

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Formosa Dispute Parley Again Offered By Chou

Senator Knowland, California Republican leader, questioned any benefit from a Soviet Union big four meeting calling any accord a new scrap of paper and appeasement. Two retired FBI officials proposed a free public library of totalitarianism data funded by gifts. Labor Secretary Mitchell called an auto strike outcome a coin toss as negotiations with Ford and GM over wage terms continue.

William Knowland Calif Senate Russia Soviet Union China Knowland Federal Bureau of Investigation Stanley J. Tracy FBI United States James’ P. Mitchell D.S. United Auto Workers Union Ford General Motors Mitchell

Eisenhower Seeks 30 Million for Polio Program

President Eisenhower asked Congress for 30 million dollars to advance the polio program. Of this, 28 million would ensure shots for poor children using Salk vaccine, with 2 million for anti black market measures and for hiring health personnel to test safety and potency. Welfare Secretary Hobby defended a voluntary distribution plan and faced questions on timing and effectiveness.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Welfare Hobby Hobby Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee Sen. Lehman Lehman Jonas Salk New Yorker

AFD Program Starts Today amid Peiping talks

Peiping Radio says Premier Chou En-Lai renewed his offer to negotiate over Formosa but charged the United States with an evasive stand. The broadcast notes growing calls from nations and peoples concerned about world peace urging negotiation.

Tokyo Chou En-Lai Red

Formosa Talks, Soviet Peace Aim Face Off With U S

Churchill and Eisenhower comments frame East West tensions as Chou En-lai reiterates China’s preference for peaceful progress toward Taiwan while rejecting talks with Chiang Kai-shek. The U S signals willingness to meet with Chinese Communists, Taipei reports cite renewed calls to ease Far East tensions amid ongoing Taiwan incidents and military displays in Britain.

Eisenhower United States Formosa Chou Bandung Red Kremlin Taiwan Magnese East-West Co Red China Chaing Kai-shek Tai-xuan Far East Tai-wan China Taipei Unitedsforce

New Social Security Provision Extends Survivor Benefits

A 1954 amendment to the Social Security Act allows families of workers who died between July 1 1948 and September 1 1950 to receive monthly survivor insurance payments even if their earlier claim was denied. District manager Herman E Landes notes the change applies to cases previously rejected. A separate item reports MIG activity near Matsu with close-close air encounters marking the month.

Army Reserve Infantry Trans-1 Ac- Artillery Herman E. Landes Anderson Social Security Office

Fire Extinguished At Local Company

A fire at the Howe Fire Appar 3s Company at 1402 W 2nd St was put out by firemen from Companies No 2 3 and 6 shortly after an alarm at 7 02 p m Three trucks responded and the fire was confined to the paint shop where a motor shorted and ignited lacquer used on ladders Assistant Chief Hert Johnson declined to estimate damage

Howe Fire Appar 3S Hert Johnson

Polio Program Released Here in Madison County

A second round of polio vaccination will begin Wednesday for first through fourth grade students in Madison County five county schools. Health officials say serum from Eli Lilly was released by the state health department after a brief delay for quality checks.

Madison County Howard Barnhizer Eli Lilly Company State Health Department Charles Austin A. C. Offutt Barohizer United States Public Health Service Eli Lily and Company Serum Washington House Merchant Marine North Anderson United States North Asj Anderson Linwood Leach Mississippi College Corners Eisenhower College Corner Bonner D-Nc Forest Hills Markleville Creek Heights Congress

Seven Local Essayists Win Cancer Contest Prizes

Seven high school students in Madison County won prizes in the 12th annual essay contest sponsored by the Madison Cancer Society. Thirty-nine entries were judged on originality clarity and bibliography with seven students earning awards from $1 to $15. winners included Sue Warneke Pat McLary Kitty Ann Ferguson Beverly Eckstein J Michael Mantey Jerry Foster and Dorothy Brown.

Madison* Cancer Society Sue Warneke St. Mary's Pat McLary Pendleton High School

Thieves Nabbed After Department Store Robbery

Police caught Natale Montforte, 43, and Joseph Bellaviz, 39, after they entered a department store, hid in a closet, and waited for closing. They stole 7000 dollars and jewelry worth 2000 before triggering an electric eye alarm.

New York Natale Montforte Joseph Bellaviz

Baby Sitter Finds It Good Business To Use Want Ads

A Herald Bulletin Want Ad helps a girl find steady babysitting work. The note quotes strong success from using the newspaper service, with ad assistance available daily from 7 30 am to 5 pm at the office in Fletcher.

Herald-Bulletin

Shop Anderson Week Declared Huge Success By Leaders

Anderson Retail Association officials hailed the just ended Shop Anderson Week as a huge success. The six day program distributed gifts totaling more than 23 thousand dollars to shoppers. Association president Burton McCullough voiced gratification. Continued on page three.

Anderson Retail Association Burton McCullough

Officers Hunt Husband Of Dead Mother

Authorities search for Robert Neff 31 of Frankton after his wife Vera Rosalie Neff 23 was found dead from multiple blunt force injuries at their home. An autopsy at Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie confirmed internal hemorrhage as the cause. The husband disappeared after the discovery and abandoned his car in Muncie. Local coroner and Madison County authorities continue investigations.

Robert Neff Frankton Vera Rosalie Neff Ball Memorial Hospital Muncie L. G. Montgomery Madison County Fred Hiday Neff Muncie Ij

Siamese Twin Girls Die 34 Hours After Birth in Detroit

Detroit authorities at Mercy Hospital report Siamese twin girls, born Sunday to a 27 year old factory worker's wife, died at 6:20 p.m. CST after less than three hours of life. Weighed pounds and 14 ounces, they were joined at the chest from necks to abdomens and died likely from circulatory or respiratory deficiencies though autopsy awaits.

Detroit Mr. Carmel Mercy Hospital

British statesman hints at Soviet power shift in USSR

An 80 year old British statesman did not identify the group or explain what he meant by the areas behind these men. His statement could be interpreted as implying the Soviet army under Defense Minister Marshal Georgi Zhukov has taken a strong policy making hand in the Soviet Union and is vetoing proposals.

Georgi Zhukov Soviet Union

Anderson Mother Dies In Crash North Of City Sunday Afternoon

A young Anderson mother, Bernice Vanderhoof, 29, died of injuries after a car driven by her husband, Serquoion Vanderhoof, 31, crashed into a steel bridge on Moonville Road east of the state highway. Vanderhoof suffered multiple injuries as the vehicle lost steering and struck the bridge. he was aided by a nearby farmer before authorities arrived. The Madison County Coroner and Sheriff investigated the late Sunday crash, which left two victims taken to St. John's Hospital in Anderson.

Anderson Bernice Vanderhoof John's Hospital Baker Vander Ind Fair Concht Vanderhoof 9Th St Madison County Fred thelHiday Joe Brogdon Moonville Vanderhooff Seweed R. R. Forrest Leroy Vanderhoof Ind. 9 Moonvilla Rd Herald

Eighth Home Show Opens Tonight at Athletic Park

Thousands are expected for the eighth annual Home Show and Exhibition sponsored by the Anderson Lions Club at Athletic Park. The four night event begins at 7 p.m. and runs through Friday with 132 booths and an expanded automobile section in a large tent billed as the world’s largest. Admission is free for all attendees.

Athletic Park Anderson Lions Club Anderson Lions Club Harvey Neal Cochairman William Hamiltons

Dulles Sees Promise In Big Four Talks

Secretary of State Dulles, returning from Europe, said the Big Four meeting arranged for President Eisenhower shows promise of constructive accomplishment. He called the week in Europe eventful and noted much good work done. He then met with Eisenhower at the White House, who is cautious about the July session.

Washington Secretary of State Dulles Europe Eisenhower Dulles White House

Five From Anderson High to Hoosier Boys State

Five Anderson High School boys Ralph Goldsberry Ethridge Beauchamp Craig Campbell Tom Alley and Jim Fleece were selected to attend Hoosier Boys State at Indiana University June 18 The group is sponsored by Hackett Calab ria American Legion Posts and the selection followed preliminary and social studies teacher ballots The program teaches government and practical politics with over 8 000 attendees since 1937 Each boy will be assigned to a city or county and a political party.

fFive Anderson High School Indiana University Ralph Goldsberry Ethridge Beauchamp Craig Campbell Tom Alley Jim Fleece Ace Gordon Skeech David Schuster Bill Paramore Jack Macy Jon Crouse Herald Anderson High School Hoosier State J Bill Par Camore Joe Crouse Home Room Anderson Hackett and Calabria American Legion Posts Indiana

New Arrivals At St Johns Hospital Reported

A list of newborns announces births at St John s Hospital and Riverview Hospital Noblesville with parents named from various addresses including Middletown Markleville Anderson and Fort Wayne area families. Twin boys noted for Leon Bishop household with 1404 West 38th Street. Parents include Mr and Mrs Francis Jones William Fredenburg Harold Hosier Dale Atkinson Ronald Rile Jack Chaney Marvin Lawson James Hall Douglas Hinton Forrest Wallace J W Chapman Mark Baker Gene Fountain among others. Grandparents Elmer Murfin and Leslie Fountain listed.

St. John’s Hospital Francis Jones William Fredenburg Middletown Harold Hosier Dale Atkinson St. Charles Ronald Rile Markleville Jack Chaney Marvin Lawson James Hall Douglas Hinton Leon Bishop Forrest Wallace Anderson Gene Fountain Rt. 6 Riverview Hospital Noblesville Elmer Murfin Leslie Fountain

Alexandria Couple Missing Six Years Found in Nashville

An Alexandria couple William Lewis and the former Mary Jane Reed, who vanished in 1943 while high school sophomores, were located in Nashville Tennessee after a six year search. Relatives Mr and Mrs Al Lewis of Monroe Street and Joseph Reed of Route 1 Alexandria were learned to be in Nashville amid developing details.

Alexandria William Lewis Mary Jane Reed Nashville Tenn al Lewis Monroe St Joseph Reed Rt. 1

Police inspection leads to 15 fines in 330 cars

Compulsory check of 330 cars yielded 59 warnings and 15 fines. Police reported 770 cars inspected total, with 74 violations of Indiana safety laws found in 440 cars last Thursday. Blockades were placed at several streets including Nichol Locust Columbus and 32nd Madison 29th. Violations centered on rear signals, lights, mufflers, and brakes.

Harold Boicourt Indiana Boicourt Nichol and Locust Sts Columbus Ave 32Nd St. Nelle 22Nd Sts Madison Ave 29Th St

Thomas S. Baker Dies At 49 Principal Of Central Junior High

Thomas S. Baker 49 principal of Central Junior High School died Sunday at St John’s Hospital after two weeks as a patient He lived at 2703 Shawnee Dr and had been a teacher for 32 years Born January 9 1906 in Johnson County he moved to Anderson in 1936 and led North Anderson Junior High earlier He held AB and MS degrees from Butler University The body was moved to Baker funeral arrangements noted on page 7

Thomas S. Baker Central Junior High School St. John’s Hospital Mr. Baker Shawnee Dr Johnson County Anderson Butler University North Anderson Junior High School Baker Coleme

Two Local Burglary Reports Under Investigation

Three thefts and entry incidents were reported to Anderson police from Saturday through yesterday. Louis Welper reported theft of two electric clocks and a sewing cabinet after a storm window was unhooked. Anderson Coal and Lumber reported Saturday the theft of an electric drill. Henry Hargrade said someone broke into his home at 1824 Fairview Street. All cases are under investigation by the detective bureau.

Anderson Louis Welper E. Lynn St Anderson Coal and Lumber Company Dewey St Henry Hargrade Fairview St Detective Bureau

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AFD U.S Peiping Churchill Woodford England Raymond Stanesu Alvin Masterson USN Armed Forces Jack, Butler 151St Infantry 151St In Colusen Matsu Fletcher City Devries Big 4 Ron Atomic Power Hoosier State Anderson and Vicinity
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