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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1956
Page
3
At a Pentagon briefing and in Senate subcommittee remarks, generals and officials clash over air power and missile roles. Senator Symington pledges hearings on service positions while flag officers deny recent material and defend budgets amid controversy over Nike and Talos programs.
House Dulles declared he will seek Senate approval for the long range aid tied to the anti Russia program. Rep. James P. Richards said the one billion dollar military aid is sufficient with five billion in reserve to fund programs for at least two years. He hinted the committee version may be brought to the House next week and dismissed the Russia manpower cut as a factor. Weather notes report tornado damage in Indiana and heavy rains with variable temperatures across the state.
The board debated the Riley school districts with plans for extra classrooms. a June 5 session continuation was set. The board approved payment of claims totaling 15,456.23 dollars.
Storms left Anderson without power for a time as Elwood crews cleared limbs and downed trees. Power lines failed on Ind 9 north of Anderson and Madison Avenue Road south of town, with overnights lows around 61 rising to 85 before retreating. Heavy rain and hail accompanied the storm. three hour rainfall near Monticello reached 3.07 inches. Forecasts predict cooler, partly cloudy weather with highs in the 65 to 75 range. Police noted a GOV. AVERELL Harriman remark during lingering coverage.
Arch bishop Rummel's opposition to segregation sparked controversy after he labeled segregation morally wrong in a pastoral letter. Separately, U S officials push back on rumors of Communist China arming Egypt amid Middle East volatility. Franco seeks to revise Spain's fundamental laws as Juan Carlos emerges as a potential monarch. Wyoming Senator O Mahoney advances a bill to penalize auto manufacturers who drop dealers without good faith, authorizing double-damage suits in federal court. John L McCaffrey rejects a U A W bid for an industry wide farm equipment conference.
Harriman dismissed his 1954 gubernatorial win as not an endorsement of Stevenson. He told Earl Maze of The New York Herald Tribune he became interested in the Democratic nominating process last autumn but did not consider himself an active candidate due to gubernatorial duties.
St John s the United States Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico will mail checks totaling 31 072 180 to about 1000 of 3500 participating hospitals. The mailed funds equal half of their scheduled total. Elwood s Mercy Hospital will receive 13 700 as its share under the plan.
Thomas Nicholl died Thursday morning at 6:50. He was president of the Lehigh Valley Transit Company in Allentown and had lived there since January. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. at Albright Funeral Home with burial in East Maplewood Cemetery. Previously he led Colorado Springs Transit during eight years.
Obituary notes the death of a longtime transit executive, born in Baltimore and raised in several cities, who led Indiana Union Traction and Cleveland Street Railway operations. He served in World War I, then held roles in Washington and Shanghai, and was vice president of American Transport Enterprises at his passing. The piece also mentions postwar defense and local civic meeting notices.
The Army reported firing at an 11-foot radio operated drone at 30,000 feet during a Tuesday test. The service gave no details on which of two Nike missiles hit the target and only noted holes in the fuselage and under the drone. Army officials emphasized the ongoing tests and cautioned about limited information.
The membership committee will launch its annual campaign June 1 with Burton McCullough and Wilbur Roby as general co chairmen to lead the drive to enroll new merchants in the association. Membership team captains and roles are noted for organization.
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