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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

3

Castries Says Fight To End Elected Defense Of Dien Bien Phu

London in Brig Gen Christian de Castries said his officers chose to defend Dien Bien Phu to the end rather than obey French high command and attempt a retreat. Radio Peiping quoted a long Castries statement noting retreat was doomed and death would follow the attempt.

London Christian de Castries Dien Bien Phu Laos Peiping Red China Vielmink de Castries

Parachuting at Dien Bien Phu Reported As Fatal Jump

A broadcast account quoted the General describing parachuting at Dien Bien Phu as a death jump with no link to French forces or Pathet Lao control. It notes hopes for an exit path to retreat toward Pathet Lao and mentions a command consult among units about retreat options. The report references presumed deaths and a tense search for a way out.

Dien Bien Phu Pathet Lao Laos Pathet Lag

Trial of Communists Ends In Jury Breaks For Final Arguments

A Federal Court jury in St. Louis was excused until Monday as final arguments loom in the trial of Communist Party conspiracy charges. The defense rested after cross examining William Sentner who testified he recruited for the party within the labor movement and beyond since joining in the early 1930s. Sentner, former president of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers from 1947 to 1948, described a broad district including Kansas Iowa Missouri and parts of Illinois and Texas. He said he recruited wherever possible and did not target specific plants. he urged individuals to seek better wages at certain plants.

ST. Louis Gemmnunist Party Sentner United Plec Rical, Radio, and Machine Workers Lafayette Broome Chinf Kansas Iowa Missouri Lisnofr Taslima Whytier Communist Party Party APL Com Tunish Ig James F. Forest Dorothy Jose Forest Robert Munewll Maccud A. Murphy

Shirley Alpha Club Hostess Meeting at Mrs Stoughton Home

Mrs Stoughton hosted the Shirley Alpha Grabrel meeting at her home with Mrs Lou Witt assisting. President Ruby Masters led roll call with response Shings Mother Taught Us. Fourteen members attended along with five guests. Next meeting set for June 10 at Mrs Lally Mam's home. a light dinner to be served.

Shirley Shirley Alpha Grabrel Tattle Stoughton Lou Witt Ruby Masters Shings Mya Earl Barnes Widh Mia Pearl Fisher Mesdames FE. Wiliams, Earl Barnes, Mary Mavis, GD. Barnhart Garland Allee Lally Mam Mins Helen Hatmer Soi Migal Nammer Michi Ernest Laird Jean New Castle W Robert Jgrawnmith Misa Gertrude McStara Cestral Chester Wisehart Ani Earl Wanena Bans Kenneth Snellen-t Berger Shintington Edwin Maske Delbert Te Deery Trausan Dean Fin Wisehart Richmond Park Whitewater State Park Nertherinthle

Bethany Christian To Hear Euings

Bethany vicinity hosts 7 30 Sunday May 23 as Mr and Mrs Wehard Euing from the Bras at Christa Missions speak at Bethany Christian Church. Host Garland Lawler and the Friendly Class meet at 645 Alexandria Pike on May 28.

Bethany Vicinity Wehard Euing Christa Missions Bethany Christian Church Garland Lawler Alexandria Pike Tice Gl College Corner School Gene Hacker Donna Kreegar Caroly Wacker Sharon Brannenberg A. W. Remingon Suandey Bethany Church Carolyn Hacker Health and Safety Intk Martha Ann Reed Harbars Boxell Karen Waymalte Leafy Noble Ball Memorial Mune Yale

Hospital Dismissals List Includes Dozens in Indiana Area

A long list of patients discharged from St. Jeans Hospital is provided, naming Gilbert Hatiess Pendleton. Mrs Edith Whotsel Fort Wayne. Mrs Lovetty Copeland Ingalls. Mrs Henriett Laughlin Indianapolis. Thex Wilburn Vinegar Yard Street. Areva Campbell St Charles. Ralph B Taylor Pendleton. Mrs Robert K Closser Springfield. Wayne Wright and daughter 1790 West Lat St. Pautine Scot 933 Washington Rivd. Dorothy Teonard 1203 West Ward Street. Nora Webb 424 West North. Cindy Zirkle Middletown. Antmer Grissom 241 West Path. Alma Blansette 1404 State Road 67. Paul Millar 11 Ohio Ave Launcat. G Wills Frankton. Taylor Mexandena. Louise Rivilis 14 F Street Delores Wart Robinson. Esthee Lynam West 1 Alt Ruby Bussel 332 West 9th. Marjorie House Frankton. Marcus Michael Lapel. Maureen 10 and Hubert H children of Edward Curl Fortville. Day Gilmore 9 months son of William Gil more 3123 Columbus Ave. Randy Graham son of Mr and Mrs Charles Graham Chesterfield. Carol Hose 5 daughter of Joseph House Edgood. Jane Kirkman 7 daughter of Argyle Lautenhizer RR 4. Alexander McKee 6 son of Frank Nyatt 388 Trane Uton Pe. Craig Sherman 5 son of Theodore Sherman Elwood. The earthquake of 1773 is noted as killing 200,000 people.

St. Jeans' Hospital Gilbert Hatiess Pendleton Edith Whotsel Lovetty Copeland Ingalls Henriett Laughlin Thex Wilburn Vineyard St Areva D. Campbell St. Charles Ralph Taylor Robert K. Closser Launacit Marjorie House Frankton Marcus Michael Lapel Maureen Hubert H Edward Curl Fortville Day Gilmore William Gillmore Columbus Ave Randy Graham Charles Graham Chesterfield Carol Hose Joseph House Edgood Jane Kirkman John Kirkman St. Jan Argyle Lauteenhizer Alexander McKee Frank Nyatt Trane Craig Sherman Theodore Sherman Elwood

NYC Shares Passed to Texas Millionaire Friends in Proxy Fight

The right to vote 12.4 percent of New York Central stock was handed to Clint Murchison and Samuel Richardson, Texas millionaires, via proxies after Chase National Bank delivered them following a court ruling. The move follows a proxy contest to gain control of the railroad with the ICC later denying a government intervention.

New York New York Central Railroad Wis Texas Robert KR Chase National Bank New York State Supreme Court Chase Bleck Clint W. Murcigon Sir W. Richardson Ure Chesapanka & Ohio Railway Murchison and Richardson Bank Gald Central Studing Jorge Young Hag Wagee Rall

Bethany Banquet and Community Notes Highlight Local Visits

Bethany Christian Church hosts a mother daughter banquet Friday May 21 with dinner at 8 o clock and pictures from Florida. May 27 features Mrs Wean entertaining Bethany Ladies Aid. Numerous local families visit relatives in Middletown Greenfield Norfork and Tucson while new births and regional news are noted.

Bethany Bethany Christian Church Tom Wolf Florida Chester. Wean John Seal Earl Wollaman Jerry David Ball Memorial Hospital Muntele Wesley Scott Harold Foust Terriann Curtis Murphy Greenfield Gene Murphy Robert Huxtable Robert Vermilion Zebble Murphy Edward Brown Glenn Brown Roy Shultz Beverly Jo Middletown Shull Dan Jercon Tucson Ariz Charles Lawler James McElhaney John Barger Norfalk Elirey Ellis Charles Barger Albert Broadbent

Crochet pattern ad offers 3 D rose dailies and Needlecraft catalog

A fragmented advertisement promotes crochet patterns and color transfers with 3 D rose motifs. It lists pattern numbers, size details, and mailing instructions to The Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept in New York, along with a catalog offer and 20 cent copies.

Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept P. O Staton New York N. Y Taura Wheeler Seni The Princess Inc Yummer Anne Ravis Pattern Dept West 17Th St Andress Aize Amt

Weather Data Blame Placed On May Climate Shifts

Farmers blame sharp May weather changes for crop damage across wheat oats alfalfa and red clover. Officials warn yields and feeding value may drop if favorable conditions do not return, urging use of the classified section for updates.

Lafayette Ind U— Purdie

Powell and Conklin Apply for Marriage License

Robert L Powell age 27 a laborer of Anderson and Elaine Conklin age 23 of Frankton filed for a marriage license. Powell was born in 1933 and Conklin in Wad.

Robert L. Powell Anderson Elaine Conklin Frankton

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