Handley Campaign Claims Delegates Ready For Nomination
Handley campaign manager Vernon Anderson said Harold W. Handley has enough delegates to win the Republican nomination for governor, likely on the first ballot and certainly on the second. Sparks backers disputed the count, claiming Sparks sits in second place after stealing votes. Other aides warned against early conclusions and reminded the convention date is June 29.
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Indianapolis
Harold W. Handley
Handley
Vernon Anderson
Hammond
Frank H. Sparks
Sparks
Thomas E. Bath
South Bend
John A. Scott
Frank T. Millis
Dan M. Cravens
Storms Damage Power Lines Leaves Lineman Hurt
Municipal linemen fought to restore power after a Tuesday night storm knocked out lines transformers and a sub station. One lineman, Jose Keene 45 of Anderson was shocked by a broken 4100 volt line and taken to St Johns Hospital.
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Weather Bureau
Elwood
Indiana
Jose Keene
Rt. 4
Anderson
St. John’s Hospital
Keene
Ringwood Way
6Th Street
Army Fires Nike Missile Demonstration Hits Target Exactly
White Sands New Mexico Army ordnance experts fired a Nike guided missile and said it hit a tiny target on the nose during a desert demonstration. The test followed demonstrations of Corporal and Honest John ground to ground weapons amid national missile controversy.
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Army
Nike
White Sands Pervins Ground
N. M
Ordnnance
New Mexico
Desert
Air Force
Corporal
Honest John
Hazel Park and Copemish swap mayors in Michigan Week gesture
Hazel Park mayor Louis Elias visits Copemish as his counterpart Harold Hysell joins the race track festivities. Hysell bets on a horse named Howard County, a choice tied to a country touch, while Elias socializes with local farmers during Michigan Week.
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Detroit
Hazel Park
Copemish
Michigan
Harold Hysell
Hysell
Howard County
Louis Elias
Story About Correspondence and Prompt Classified Ad Action
A humorous London tale explains that vague phrases like the matter is now under consideration hide a lost file. It contrasts this with a prompt selling offer that elicits quick contact through the Bulletin-Herald Classified Ad pages.
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London
Bulletin-Herald
Nice Clean Mattress in Good Condition
A brief classifieds note advertises a clean mattress in good condition available by phone contact. The listing provides a partially obscured phone number for interested buyers.
Wanted Ad Leads to Quick Mattress Sale
A classified ad成功 led to a fast sale with a seller noting the mattress went in one day. The other advertiser recommends calling the Want Ad Girl at the listed phone number for quick results.
Postage Raise Gets Approval
The House Post Office Committee voted 13-5 to raise first class and air mail rates by one cent per ounce and adjust second and third class rates. If approved by Congress, first class would move to 4 cents, air mail to 7 cents, with varied long-term changes for newspapers and magazines, and a minimum piece charge rising to 3.0? percent.
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Washington
House Post Office Committee
Post Office Department
House Rules Committee
House
Congress
Primary Election Expense Reports Filed by Kirkpatrick and Hiday
John L. Kirkpatrick, Fortville Democrat, unopposed for joint state representative Madison and Hancock counties, filed no expenses. Fred Hiday, Republican, who won renomination for county coroner, reported expenses of $103.29. Deadline for filing is June 7.
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Joseph H. Armington
John L. Kirkpatrick
Fortville
Madison
Hancock
Fred Hiday
Armington
Senate Approves Compromise Farm Bill with Soil Bank Plan
The Senate passed a compromise farm bill by voice vote sending it to the House where action could finish soon. It mirrors Eisenhower’s program and includes a $1.2 billion soil bank to pay farmers to cut output. Remarks by Ellender and Aiken described the pact as fair and the best possible for this session.
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House
Eisenhower
House Conference Committee
Sen
Ellender
D-La
Senate House Conference Committee
Aiken
R-Vt
GOP
Senate Agriculture Committee
Dulles denounces Egypt recognizing Mao regime
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles says Egypt's move to recognize Red China expands world communist influence. He rejects being told in advance of Russia's military manpower cut and notes Khrushchev's claim as unconfirmed. The action draws Senate support from Knowland warning of harm to world peace and Korean armistice terms.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
Egypt
China
Dulles
Russia
Communist Party
Nikita S. Khrushchev
United States
Gamal Abde
Nasser
Soviet Union
Red China
Permits Issued For New Homes In Anderson Area
County Building Inspector Everett Johnson issued permits for nine new homes at an estimated cost of 120000. Seven of the homes are in the Anderson suburban area including five for Byrum Construction totaling 82000.
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Everett Johnson
Anderson
Byrum
Mary Lambertson
Anderson Township
John A. Boone
New Township
25Th St
Boone
Township
Madison Avenue Road
Ind
Ford Foundation funds St John's Hospital first payment
Announcement says St. John's Hickey Memorial Hospital received 69 900 dollars as the initial payment in Ford Foundation's 200 million program to aid hospitals in improving and expanding local services. The hospital is listed among the second group of voluntary non profit facilities nationwide.
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St. John's Hickey Memorial Hospital
Ford Foundation
St. John’s Hospital
Thomas Nicholl Former Traction Official Dies in Pennsylvania
Thomas H. Nicholl 63 former resident of Anderson and Indiana Union Traction official died Monday night in Allentown Pennsylvania where he had lived two months. He had been ill since gall bladder operation in Colorado Springs where he lived eight years. Survivors include widow Ruth Hill Nicholl four children Mrs Mary Burnham Harry Hugh Nicholl his mother and a sister and eleven grandchildren. The body will arrive in Anderson.
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Thomas H. Nicholl
Anderson
Indiana Union Traction Company
Allentown
Nicholl
Colorado Springs
Colo
Ruth
Hill) Nicholl
Thomas H. Nichol
Eisenhower uneasy over interservice friction says Wilson
Secretary Wilson told reporters that President Eisenhower is unhappy we do not get along better in the services. He noted two Senate subcommittees plan probes into Army Navy Air Force rivalry and Congress may settle basic defense role differences. Wilson called the interservice feud a rash that breaks out occasionally and said he could cure it.
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Sen
Symington
Congress
Armed Services
United States
Russia
Air Force
President Truman
Sen. Chavez
D-Nm
Wilson
Arthur W. Radford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Eisenhower
School Trustees Buy Truck and Hear Building Report
Anderson Board of School Trustees met at the administration office to approve a 2 ton service truck for 1444.55 from W C McLain Company and water emulsion coal tar pitch sealer from Indianapolis Genie Service for playground projects. The total purchase reached 3740 dollars. Architect Arthur Henning reported progress on the South Side Junior High School including lockers doors bookcases cabinets and gym equipment. The gym floor sanding will begin and gym bleachers will arrive soon. Trustees will attend the Apprentice School banquet at the YMCA on June 6.
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Anderson Board of School Trustees
W. 11Th St
Indianapolis
W. C. McLain Company
Indianapolis Genie Service
Arthur Henning
New South Side
Henning
YMCA
Westvale
Courtesy Boxes Aid City Motorists With Parking Violations
The city begins a 90 day trial of yellow Courtesy Boxes mounted on parking meters to allow quick payment for over parking fines. Motorists tagged for minor infractions may insert a quarter to avoid a dollar fine. If successful, Chief Morgan expects permanent use and reduced police bookkeeping.
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Morgan
Health Board Chief Warns on Rabies Bite Spike
Dr. Charles Austin president of the city and county health board reports a sharp rise in dog bite reports at the health offices on 9th St and Central Ave. He warns this could trigger immediate quarantine rules for dogs citywide. Vaccinated dogs would not need leashes or muzzles, but others may be restrained.
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Charles Austin
City and County Health Board
Health Board
9Th St
Central Ave
Austin
Anderson Group To Visit Plant Dedication At Madison
Thirteen representatives from Anderson including chamber leaders and city officials visit Madison for the dedication of the world’s largest power plant. The group tours the facility with Marion and Muncie guests and hears talks from Atomic Energy Commission officials.
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Anderson Group
Anderson Chamber of Commerce
Madison
Ind
Marion and Muncie
Indiana and Michigan Electric Company
Combine of
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
James Miller
Marion
Floyd Stoelting
J. E. Flanagan
Chamber
Walter Bagot
Frank Yarling
William Sparks
John Templeton
City Utility
Don Gwinnup
E. A. Bailey
Anderson Newspapers
Robert Robinson
Delco- Remy
Robert Miller
Guide Lamp
John A. Beuhler
Ed Turnquist
Wright Cotton
Mr. Stoelting
Atomic Energy Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Anderson Retail
Senate approves road tax hike to fund new highway program
Senate Finance Committee backs a 13 billion dollar 16 year raise in federal taxes on gasoline diesel tires trucks and buses to fund a large road program. The panel limits truck overage tax and adds a Humphrey cutback proposal that could slow road spending mid term.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senate
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Humphrey
Zoning Appeal and Tax Hearings Set for County Courthouse
The Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 9 a.m. at the courthouse to consider a zoning variance for an asphalt paving material plant east of Ind. 109 where E. 20th St. would cross the bypass. Petitioners Lawrence H. Robbins, Mayme Robbins, and Western Indiana Gravel Co. seek industrial use allowances. County Auditor Jesse Biddle notes two State Tax Board hearings Thursday on additional appropriations, plus a hearing on Madison County Council’s $16,000+ allocation for county agencies and funds approved by the Anderson Board of School Trustees.
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Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals
Ind. 109
E. 20Th St
Lawrence H. Robbins
Mayme Robbins
Western Indiana Gravel Company
Jesse Biddle
State Tax Board
Madison County Council
Anderson Board of School Trustees
Eisenhower to Hold News Conference on Wednesday
President Eisenhower will hold a news conference at 10 30 am Eastern Daylight Time 8 30 am Central Standard Time Wednesday.
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Washington
Eisenhower
New Arrivals Born at St. John's Hospital
Yesterday at St. Johns Hospital five new babies were born to local families. Lester Jaynes and wife of 2803 Halford Street welcomed a son. Paul Oud tes and wife of 1520 East 18th Street welcomed a daughter. Benton Miles Jr and wife of 2701 East 8th Street welcomed a son. Arthur Whitmill and wife of 2613 East 4th Street welcomed a daughter. Robert Abshire and wife of Alexandria welcomed a daughter.
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St. John’s Hospital
Lester Jaynes
Halford St
Paul Oazes Oudtes
Benton Miles, Jr
Arthur Whitmill
Robert Abshire
Alexandria
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E. 10Th St
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George Harris
Ozora T. White
Herald
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Waltham
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Concord, N.H
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Thomas Nicholl
Traction
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