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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1956
Page
2
In Cyprus on Friday violence involving Greeks Turks and Britons escalated into street clashes in Larnaca. One person died and 15 were injured as British forces including the Middlesex Regiment quelled the turmoil amid wider Cyprus tensions over remaining British rule and unification with Greece.
Moscow foreign minister V M Molotov told reporters he knew nothing about Washington reports that the Soviet Union planned to withdraw troops from Hungary and Romania.
Denver American Humane Society and National Association of Letter Carriers leaders shopped a parley on postman dog incidents. William C. Doherty urged to join and share carrier concerns while Rockefeller teased psychology as unlikely aid, joking about postmen judging dogs by psychoanalysis.
Virginia, New Mexico, Nebraska, California, Minnesota, Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Florida, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Virginia, Louisiana, South Dakota and North Carolina represent half the states. Bachelor of arts degrees will be conferred upon 42 men and women.
Officers spotted two people riding at 2 a.m. in Indianapolis. They claimed they were en route to a funeral. Police say the trunk held stolen copper wire and the back seat contained two bushels of small copper pieces. Local and Anderson authorities are coordinating the case.
Delegates and spouses from the June 26 convention attended a Lin der’s gathering with speaker Tom Johnson of West Lafayette. Johnson seeks the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. County Chairman C. B. Cartwright named more officials to finish the party central committee for the general election. G. J. Bayne Burton was reappointed secretary and Louis Eggman was reappointed treasurer.
Campbell, a suspected relay man in bootlegging rings, was killed when a bomb exploded as he tripped over a lawn stake wire in a Chicago style attack. Investigators say he dropped the device, his car bore Louisiana plates, and $522 was found on him. Police traced him to a prior manslaughter conviction and noted no current evidence of malpractice.
A Navy official states there is no retraining or refresher unit for recruits who fail to meet military standards. He clarifies the program is for those not attaining obedience and other training benchmarks, and that a fully trained man would have been disi- quickly advanced.
The Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee organized a courtesy campaign with industrial contributions to safety drives and educational programs. Committee members assisting with the plan included Magers Kemp Clarence Bowlin Carl Toedtmann Milford Barron James O. Cain Sgt. Donald Davenport Charles Dickman Gordon Gwinn and others.
Russell boy age 11 drowned after wading from the riverbank into a deep pit while fishing with his brother and two neighbors. Witnesses heard pleas for help as rescuers pulled the body from the water. Survived by parents, brother, a sister Connie Elizabeth, and paternal grandparents.
The President flew from Washington to deliver a White House billed major foreign policy address and returned to Washington in the evening. He then headed to his Gettysburg farm for the weekend with no advance disclosure of the peace proposal. The address resembled Truman's Point Four aid program in form.
In the report Eisenhower is linked to Gulzean Castle in Scotland as an ideal venue. The British government reportedly provided him an apartment there for his World War II services. Treasury Secretary Humphrey criticizes T Coleman Andrews over abolishing the federal income tax. He argues public trust continues after office and urges maintaining income tax to share the burden. A belt survey finds only 7 percent never use belts, most prefer highway use, and many see safety benefits.
The state hosts multiple ceremonies with speakers including Walter F. Kerr and Gov. Craig. Manchester College will honor Mark Alexander with a doctor of laws. Vincennes University to confer with Gov. Craig as speaker. 92 diplomas at the George Rogers Clark Memorial steps. Indiana Technical College awarded Charles F. Kettering an honorary degree last Sunday. Taylor University plans June 2 commencement with Rep. Walter Judd. Franklin College slated June 3. Roger D. Branigin listed as honorary doctor of laws honoree and gubernatorial hopeful.
Dismissed patients include Mrs. Helen Ballingal Pendleton Mrs. Leora Bricker 7330 Sprague St Mrs. Sarah Frances Brock 411 E. 23rd St Stanley Carter 1518 E. 18th St Mrs. Rita Cast 1814 E. 38th St Jack Chowning 3431 Hamilton Warren Clem 215 E. 13th St Mrs. Maxine Cohen 505 Ruddle Ave Ralph Collins 2227 Arrow Ave Mrs. Vivian Cox Alexandria Emmett Douglas Rt. 1 Mrs. Janice Butsler 1430 Walnut St Mrs. Emma Felton 1630 Morton St Grover Gootie Elwood Bennett Hathcoat 324 E. 11th Mrs. Velma Hoppes Frankton Jeffrey Jackson 3826 East Lynn Joseph Keene Rt. 4 Mrs. Betty Keesling Rt. 3 Mrs. Carrie Modlin 2235 Halford St Ralph Myers 425 Milton St Curtis Parker 2012 Noble St Mrs. Martha Rigney 2208 Brown St Joseph Thurston Summitville Horace Williams Pendleton Mrs. Lloyd Cain and son Frankton Mrs. Richard Canter and son Pendleton
Mrs Dessie C Roberts 75 dies at home of her daughter Mrs Richard Pine 1109 W 13th St after several weeks illness. Born Hancock County near Maxwell, she lived in Anderson since 1926. Survived by four sons Rex A Roberts Egbert E Roberts Ralph Wayne Roberts all of Anderson eight grandchildren four great grandchildren two brothers William N Bradley Adanarko OK and Edward H Bradley Eden IN. Body at Harold E Rozelle Funeral Home. Funeral Monday at 10 in Noble Street Methodist Church. Burial Eden Cemetery.
Dulles warned that a military exchange with Moscow could confuse allies and neutrals and harm U S interests unless policy lines with allies are kept clear. Senate Leader Knowland opposed inviting Khrushchev and Bulganin, calling Soviet leaders accomplices in Stalin era crimes. An informal invitation to Gen Twining to visit the Soviet Union was the only government offer before officials.
City police report 12 022 vehicles inspected since May 7 and 1 116 defects found. Defects include brakes 52 lights 191 steering 697 tires 12 mufflers 81 windshield wipers 27 rearview mirrors 4 horns 25 and brass 5.
The Chamber of Commerce estimates about 60,000 workers in other firms hold similar contracts. William C. Stalnaker, director of the Indiana Employment Security Division, asked Steers for his opinion and said he would follow it.
Martha Jane Maddy 79 died at 306 E 38th St Anderson after a two year illness. She lived in Anderson 12 years previously from Kennard and was daughter of Josiah B. Moore and Mary Ellen Carpenter. Survived by husband F L Maddy two daughters and three granddaughters. Funeral at Kennard Friends Church with burial in Spiceland Cemetery.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Virginia Dunbar Moore 50 of 6161 Crows Nest Dr Indianapolis. She died suddenly at her home yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Survived by husband Frank M Moore son Martin Joe a De Pauw University junior and mother. Body taken to Broad Ripple Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Home Indianapolis for arrangements.
Funeral services for Dr. Edgar Allen McMullen 72 of 1606 Main St Pendleton will be held at 7 p m at Sells and Rowe Funeral Home with Rev Irvin Pusey of Central Methodist Church officiating Burial is set for Grandview Cemetery Grand View NL at 1 p m Sunday Friends may call at the funeral home Final rites for Mrs Adda F Sharp 60 of Rt 4 Muncie former Anderson resident will be conducted at 10 a m today at Brown and Butz Funeral Home Rev A F Byrne of Wheaston Church will lead services Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Final services for Mrs Elia Meckel 91 of 1202 Hendricks St who died at St Johns Hospital Wednesday night will be at 10 a m today at the Presbyterian Church Rev George S Taggart will officiate Burial is in East Maplewood The body will lie in state at the church one hour before services.
Farmland funeral services for Frank M. Hammer 83 of Farm land will be held at 2 30 p m Friday at the Thornburg Funeral Home under Jehovahs Witnesses. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery Farm land. He died Tuesday evening in Randolph County Hospital Winchester four weeks after his wife died on April 26. Friends may pay respects at the funeral home.
Alonzo L. Hammitt 63 died of a heart attack Tuesday at Delco Remy Plant 10 Anderson. Services set for 2 p.m. Friday at the Christian Church Pennville with burial in JOOF Cemetery Pennville. Friends may visit the funeral home before the body is moved to Pennville.
In its pure state aluminum has a tensile strength of about 12,000 pounds per square inch. Heat treated alloys have been developed with tensile strengths ranging up to 80,000 pounds per square inch.
Mrs Lemon returns from vacation and resumes work at 1714 Meridian Ph 20470 where she offers reweaving services and related repairs.
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