Kefauver Attacks Stevenson Over Florida Convention Vote
Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver escalates his clash with former Governor Adlai Stevenson in the Florida 28 Democratic convention vote fight. Kefauver attacks Stevenson for not denouncing a Stevenson delegate who called Kefauver a psychopath for Negro and labor votes and cites Stevenson vetoes on pension increases.
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Tennessee
Estes Kefauver
Adlai Stevenson
Florida
Kefauver
Stevenson
Illinois
Illinois Delegates Weigh Symington Bid At Springfield Meeting
Downstate Illinois delegates gathered in Springfield for a closed door session amid signs of growing support for Senator Stuart Symington of Missouri for the presidential nomination. Former Senator Scott Lucas said sentiment favored Symington, with former Governor John Stelle aligning with him. A NAM study blaming union power for inflation drew praise from industry leaders who warned inflation threatens free market economy.
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Stevenson
Illinois
Springfield
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Scott W. Lucas
Symington
John Stelle
Eisenhower
Stelle
National Association of Manufacturers
NAM
Rufus K. Schreiber Jr
Oshkosh
Wis
United States Motor Corp
America
Senate Finance Committee votes to send highway bill to floor
The Senate Finance Committee approved a multibillion dollar road funding bill this week, proposing about 14.5 billion in new highway user taxes to finance the program. The action moves the measure toward the Senate floor as details remain under consideration.
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Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Hospital Group Hears Reports On New 125-Bed Facility
Anderson Hospital Development Committee heard reports from a fund raising firm and a hospital consulting agency at night. Robert H. Dobbin of American City Bureau presented a preliminary city survey and fundraising proposal. Douglas Kincaid of James A Hamilton conducted a local survey two weeks earlier.
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Anderson Hospital Development Committee
Robert H. Dobbin
American City Bureau
Chicago
Douglas Kincaid
James A. Hamilton
Boy asks for hypnotism book at library
An 8 year old boy visits the Prospect branch library seeking a book on hypnotism. Librarian Louise Hodapp questions whether a child his age can understand such material and notes the available titles likely won’t instruct him to make his brothers wash dishes.
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Indianapolis
Prospect Branch
Louise Hodapp
Student pilot misses seat as plane takes off alone
In Leicester England a student aviator swarmed the propeller and dashed toward the cockpit but tripped as the monoplane lurched away. The plane taxied, became pilotless for two hours and finally crashed in a field. The item ends urging readers to check Want Ads for classified bug offerings.
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Leicester
Eng
For Sale Heavy Steel Gravity Dump Bed Ad
Heavy steel gravity dump bed 4 by 6 by 18 inches for sale. Price 15 dollars. Contact phone xxxxx. Location 0000 Madison Ave.
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Madison Ave
Classified Ad Sells Gravity Dump Bed Quickly
The gravity dump bed sold quickly for 15 dollars, a mighty nice return for the small cost of a classified ad. Call 3-5371 to place your classified.
Branch YMCA Campaign Launched In City
About 50 people met with Andersons Mens Club to launch a southeast city branch YMCA. Frank O Roark and Gene Norris co chairmen of facilities, Ted Stewart program chair. Two committees formed to handle program and facilities as plans target a July 9 start. Site and program phases discussed at YMCA meeting.
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Anderson's Men's Club
YMCA
Frank O’roark
Gene Norris
Ted Stewart
Y's Men's Club
Twenty-ninth Street
Meadowbrook
St. Ambrose
Washington
Central Avenue
Franklin
Roosevelt
Estranged Wife Fatally Wounds Muncie Plumber
A 40 year old Muncie plumber, previously charged in Madison Circuit Court with kidnapping, was shot and killed while visiting his estranged wife at her sister’s home. He died from a shotgun wound to the face while en route to Ball Memorial Hospital. His attorney said the charge had been reduced to assault and battery and later dismissed.
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Muncie
Madison
Clarence Sonny Hunt
Ball Memorial Hospital
Clarence Benadum
Hunt
Asault
Weekend Warmup Heads Indiana Weather Outlook
The weatherman predicts a warmer weekend for Indiana after early Thursday lows near freezing in northern Indiana. Central Indiana will be partly cloudy and warmer today with a continued warming trend into Saturday and possible showers. Highs around 77 in the central zone. Anderson area reached 63 yesterday. Goshen dipped to 33 with 41 this morning.
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Indiana
Central Zone
Anderson
Mercury
Goshen
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Army seeks new aircraft to expand mission scope
Washington report says the Army wants planes far larger and with hundreds to thousands of mile ranges to adjust guided missile fire. The plan implies overhauling the 1952 agreement allowing only 5 000 pound empty weight planes. The briefing emphasizes aviation doctrine amid interservice bickering and a Senate inquiry consideration.
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Washington
Army
Styles Bridges
R-Nh
Senate
GOP
Two Suspects Are Sentenced in Madison Circuit Court
Two men were found guilty and sentenced by Madison Circuit Court. William Baker pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated receiving a one year license suspension a 50 dollar fine and 15 days in county jail. David L Adair pleaded guilty to burglary at Indiana Lumber and Supply Company on April 27 and received a suspended two to five year sentence to the Indiana Reformatory pending good behavior. Eddie R Stewart appeared for arraignment on multiple rape related charges and requested the services of a lawyer.
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Madison
Russell E. Stewart
William Baker
David L. Adair
Melvin Thornburg
Indiana Lumber and Supply Company
Indiana Reformatory
Eddie R. Stewart
Eisenhower Urges Congress to Pass 18-Point Priority Program
President Eisenhower asked the Democratic Congress to approve his 18 point priority program covering school and highway bills civil rights and foreign aid. He called it very important to pass before adjournment for the 1956 election. Senate leader Johnson urged patience and McCormack noted much of the program is already moving. The foreign aid package of 4.9 billion dollars remained a focal point with cuts challenged in the Senate and House actions ongoing.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Democratic Congress
White House
Congress
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
House
John W McCormack
D-Mass
Murray Snyder
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Living Cost Boost Adds One Cent Per Hour For Workers
Washington notices report a June 1 pay rise under living cost provisions in auto, aircraft, and farm equipment contracts. The Delco Remy Division Guide Lamp and Pierce Governor Company hourly workers gain one cent per hour, salaried staff receive cost of living allowances increases. The Labor Department index shows April costs up 0.2 percent to 114.9, signaling higher grocery prices and ongoing inflation.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Anderson
Delco-Remy
Guide Lamp Division
Pierce Governor Company
Labor Department
Prisoner Escapes During City Chase. Hundreds Aid Police
A 35 year old parolee escaped from a patrol car after arrest for larceny as hundreds of residents aided in the chase from a near southside neighborhood near the NYC tracks. Police recovered the suspect at 19th and Fletcher after a lengthy pursuit, with several shots fired but no injuries reported.
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Southside
Robert Graham
New York Central Railroad
19Th St
Fletcher Sts
Hammond
Rex Toombs
Toombs
19Th
Meridian Sts
NYC Railroad
Main St
Graham
Robert Tumulty
Navy Recruit Dies After Rifle Drill Heat Stress
A 17-year-old Navy recruit from Lansing, Michigan died at Great Lakes Naval Training Center after a disciplinary rifle drill in 90 degree heat. An investigating board will decide if drill and other duties given to Maurice G. Everett of McKenzie Tennessee caused his collapse and death. Everett, in the eighth week of initial training, had been placed in retraining for talking back after being found in barracks off limits.
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Great Lakes, Ill
Navy
Maurice G. Everett
McKenzie
Tenn
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Everett
Public Information
C. E. White
White
Lansing
Mich
Glen
Red Cross
Huntingdon
Local Scouts Gather In Cincinnati For National Conclave
About 1 500 adult leaders attend the 46th National Council meeting in Cincinnati with a 14 member Kikihawenund Area Council delegation from Anderson Tipton Alexandria Noblesville New Castle. Gov Henry F Schricker and Harold E Stassen speak. John M Schiff presides. Dr Arthur A Schuck delivers the annual report as 538 local councils oversee 4 175 134 boys in 104 150 units nationwide.
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Boy Scouts of America
Kikihawenund
National Council
Cincinnati
United States
A. O. Barnes
C. A. E. Rinker
Cedric A. Dunkerly
Anderson
Irvin Banta
Tipton
James McCarty
Alexandria
B. F. McLaughlin
Noblesville
Dennis Anderson
New Castle
Henry F. Schricker
Indiana
Music Hall
Harold E. Stassen
Eisenhower
Charles P. Taft
John M. Schiff
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Arthur A. Schuck
National Committee
Schiff
Parade Publisher Urges National Driver Behavior Study
Arthur H. Motley of Parade Publications urged a nationwide study of driver behavior to boost traffic safety, likening it to Kinsey’s work on sex. He proposed a motivation research program at a 14 state Midwest safety conference with 1,500 civic leaders in attendance.
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Chicago
Arthur H. Motley
Alfred C. Kinsey
Motley
Parade Publications Inc
New York
America
Kinsey
Anderson Urban League marks 30th anniversary banquet
The 30th anniversary of the Anderson Urban League was celebrated at Linder's with a banquet themed Teamwork for a better Anderson. Rev. Horace Brown delivered the invocation, Monroe G. Schuster introduced the board, and three members were honored for 25 years of service Lena Ramey Martha White and E C Toner. The Anderson College Choir led music under Dr. Robert Nicholson and Russell Olt of Anderson College served as MC.
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Anderson Urban League
Linder’s
Anderson
Horace Brown
Wallace Temple A.M.E. Church
Monroe G. Schuster
Lena Ramey
Martha White
E. C. Toner
Anderson College Choir
Robert Nicholson
Dean Russell Olt
Anderson College
Six Candidates List Expenses In Primary Campaigns
Campaign expense reports filed with County Clerk Joseph H. Armington cover six candidates in the May 8 primary. Harold E. Smith reports 67.45 dollars as GOP county surveyor candidate. Billie W. Schuyler lists 325.79 dollars for Superior Court 2 nomination. Walter Hays shows no expenses. Lee B. Fidler reports 191.47 dollars for Superior Court 2 nomination. Robert Rock lists 100.75 dollars for state representative. J. J. Bailey records 27.50 dollars for state representative.
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Robert Rock
J. J. Bailey
Legion Poppy Drive Opens In Anderson Today
The American Legion Memorial Poppy drives by the George Hackett and Calabria Auxiliaries run today and tomorrow to raise rehabilitation and welfare funds. Poppies are made by patients at the Maree Administration Hospital with volunteers at factory gates and on downtown streets. Calabria leaders are Lucille Frye Paul Meagher Garnett Shultz while Hackett leaders include Letha Hall Ruth Stevenson Bertha Hollenger Amy Radabaugh and Orville Johnson. Headquarters for Calabria are at 1031 Main St and Hackett operates from Anderson Hotel with Junior and Sons of the Legion assisting.
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American Legion
George Hackett American Legion Auxiliary
Calabria American Legion Auxiliary
Maree Administration Hospital
Calabria Legion
Lucille Frye
Paul Meagher
Garnett Shultz
Hackett Legion
Letha Hall
Ruth Stevenson
Bertha Hollenberger
Amy Radabaugh
Orville Johnson
Calabria Drive
Main St
Anderson Hotel
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Sons of the Legion
Soviet invite extends to Twining for Moscow air show
U S officials confirm Russia invited Gen Nathan F Twining Air Force chief of staff and a small Air Force delegation to a June 24 Moscow air celebration. State Dept says invitation under Pentagon review amid talks of inviting all Joint Chiefs of Staff, though none received.
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Washington
Russia
Nathan F. Twining
U.S. Air Force
Moscow
Thursy
State Department
Pentagon
Alexsandr I. Zinchuk
White House
State and
Defense Departments
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
New York Daily News
Zinchuk
Twining
Air Force
GOP Women Plan Parley with Sparks to Speak Here
Madison County Women’s Republican Club elected official delegates to the Indiana Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs state convention in Indianapolis. Mrs. Fairy V. Stanley and Mrs. Maude Lee will head the county delegation. delegates include Mrs. Cliff Savage, Mrs. Ped Rowe, Mrs. Robert Heineman, Mrs. A. P. McDaniels, and Mrs. C. J. Stanley as the group prepares for a June 26 meeting at Mrs. E. C. Toner’s home.
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Indiana Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs
Indianapolis
Madison County Women’s Republican Club
E. C. Toner
GOP
Fairy V. Stanley
Maude Lee, Anderson
Cliff Savage
Ped Rowe
Robert Heineman
A. P. McDaniels
C. J. Stanley
New Arrivals Reported at St John’s Hospital
Newborns at St John’s Hospital include a boy to Mr and Mrs Norman Day of Middletown and girls to Mrs Loren Lawson of Fairmount, Mrs Glen Skinner of Forest Terrace, Mrs Bayne Burton of Atwood Drive, Mrs Louis Clemons of West 37th Street, and Mrs Alfred Moss of Morton Street. parents listed with addresses.
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St. John’s Hospital
Norman Day
Middletown
Loren Lawson
Fairmount
Glen Skinner
Forest Terrace
Bayne Burton
Atwood Dr
Louis Clemons
W. 37Th
Alfred Moss
Morton St
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Tooms
Harold Boicourt
Sam Adams
Madison County
Urban League
Legion Poppy
U.S
Morris Rossen
Star China Shop
Byron Stewart
Paul Nunn
Uaw-Cio
B. Bloom
Guide Lamp
Supreme Court
Harold Achor
W. B. Harper
Ralph Land
Hoyt Wright Co
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Melvin Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum
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