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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1954
Page
1
Workers were mailed from the office, checks sent to precinct Inspectors to distribute to 72 county precinct workers. Payments cover meats and rent for polling places as Mr Arming ton stated, ending most primary activity though parties plan for state convention openings.
The Democratic state convention is set for June 22 in Indianapolis while the Republican convention will be held there on June 25. Madison County delegates will be led by Harold J. Anderson and Charles B. Cartwright, with county chairmen for GOR and Donoferat counties. Hl County Republicans plan to open party headquarters around June 11274 Meridian St and Democrats consider July for theirs. No treasurer or delegate roster details have been finalized.
The piece outlines a high level meeting of senior military chiefs including Gen Raoul and Gen Pierre Petixaler amid talks on reinforcing troops and a possible mutual defense pact among 21 American nations. It notes the State Department noncomment on a Nicaragua Guatemala rift and a probe into arms shipments via the Alfheim freighter from Poland. It also references VFW and American Legion drives and local obituaries.
Elwood obituary notes Frank Eakin died at Mercy Hospital at 0 p.m. Thursday after a brief illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Pilgelin Holiness Church with Rev. Faye Locke and Rev. George Muff. interment Elwood City Cemetery. Survived by son Leslie, three daughters Velma Foley Esta Benson, sisters Edith Lybalt Danny Tetelek and Molly Patterson, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Born Oct. 4, 1884 in Grant County. married Elizabeth Ryfontin in 1902 who died in 1954.
First Reports notes multiple today sessions including noon luncheons of the Legislative Committee led by Catlin Whitehead and the Tas Research Committee chaired by Pi Newbern. Floyd Stoelting, Chamber manager, will attend a state Indiana Commercial Sectors Association meeting in Michigan US City this weekend.
The Central Indiana Gas Co and peers file with the Federal Power Commission for a planned rise in gas volumes. The proposal would add about 1.5 billion cubic feet of fuel, raising total to 2.428 billion, with affects anticipated in Greenfield, Kokomo, Winchester and Tipton.
Fragmentary report notes Naty wounded near Bien Bien Phu as rebels shift units and convoys toward the Delta region. French mortar fire targets Rebel River areas while allied commanders discuss troop movements and artillery positions along the western edge of the delta.
Authorities said the girls gave a complete description of the man and car with license number, aiding swift apprehension. Police report the incident occurred on West 13th Street near Jelnean Meridian and Jackson. He faces preliminary charges of public indecency and indecent exposure. cyanide obtained will be turned over to the prosecutor.
Union spokesmen said the vote to reject the proposal was final as buses and trolleys remained idle. Speedway officials offered double pay for eight hours plus overtime and pledged profits to charity if buses operated. Federal conciliators scheduled another meeting Friday to end the 21 day strike.
Successful closing draws praise from the public for colorful exhibits. Removal of remaining displays in the park begins Saturday after dismantling ends. Lions Club members to help with wiring and facilities. Proceeds support community programs and youth activities.
Nicaraguan ambassador Sevilla Sacasa urged that Guatemala’s alleged shipment of communist arms, described as vastly large, threatens Central American peace. Nicaragua cut diplomatic relations and discussed invoking the 1947 Mutual Defense Treaty and Caracas declaration to confront overseas or internal communism, after talks with U.S. Secretary Dulles.
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