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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1956
Page
1
Fortune survey shows 1956 farm income to at least match 1955 as soil bank payments lift totals yet farmers cut spending on equipment and consumer goods. Debts from 1955 sag linger while West Coast merchants report reduced luxury demand. Dairy states remain optimistic as output rises and prices climb.
PETOSKEY Michigan coroner states he examined a body reported dead but later found alive. He notes confusion over how the mistaken death occurred and admits the case stumped him.
Studies claim many American business leaders pushing for financial success may be risking an earlier death. An unnamed company suggests such businessmen live years shorter than peers, implying health costs behind the drive for wealth.
Andersons public school teachers will convene for an organizational meeting today at 8 30 a m in the South Side Junior High School building. A coffee hour runs 8 30 to 9 30 before a general meeting where Wilfred E Borne an outstanding educational speaker will address the group. Superintendent G E Ebbertt urged teachers to use the Delaware and Brown Street routes in the new school Meri Station
Faculty and new students at Anderson College begin a two day retreat and orientation. Dr. Ralph Noyer, dean emeritus, will discuss liberal arts in the latter twentieth century. Retiring teachers and patrons are invited, with workshops and school meetings planned across campuses.
Deputies from the Madsay Cowits Sheriff's Department responded to a Sunday evening crash on Ind 6 near Ind 109. Robert Lee French of Indianapolis and Genevieve Allen of Gray, Ohio, were among the injured, with chest and forehead injuries and a possible fractured ankle. All were treated at St John's Hospital in Brown and Butz ambulances and released.
Republicans and Democrats push for American worker backing as Eisenhower’s report touts economic highs. Stevenson accuses poverty and insecurity affecting nearly one in five families while criticizing GOP labor policy. Dulles headlines a major State Department event as Detroit crowds hear calls to liberate the afflicted.
Washington AP says the Soviet Union set off the third explosion in 10 days in its current test series. The AEC report notes the blast was in the same region and size range as previous bursts. US officials warn of intensified nuclear testing while Russia calls for disarmament. President Eisenhower had announced the first blast on August 26 in California.
The Associated Press reports Indiana recorded 14 fatalities and many injuries over the Labor Day weekend with damage estimates exceeding 14 million dollars. A plane death, a single fire death, and a drowning mar the holiday period.
In Kansas a new dispute emerges between Indians and white settlers over a Huron Cemetery. Officials estimate deaths and injuries tied to traffic amid a pow wow planned in Wyandotte. The case centers on selling burial ground valued at about a million dollars for commercial development.
Thousands along with visitors from over 20 Indiana cities witnessed the Easter Indiana Labor Day parade. Union officials described it as the largest celebration yet, with talks by Crawford Parker and Mayor Ralph Tucker, and receptions for governor candidates. Awards honored floats, marching units, and notable groups, as the parade progressed in four divisions with nearly 100 units.
Robert W. Shoemaker Jr prominent community leader named general chairman for a Unit Round-Up conference of adult Boy Scout leaders and their wives to be held next Sunday afternoon at Camp Kikihawenund. The program will kick off the 1956.57 year and offer aids for about 150 units serving roughly 7,000 boys annually in the Kikthawenuad Area Council across four counties.
Unit Sound-Up kicks off the 1999 program year for more than 150 Cub packs, Scout troops and Explorer posts in Madison, Henry, Hamilton and Tipton counties. About 285 leaders and their wives are expected to attend as Russell Smith chairs the Cub segment with packs from Carmel, Sheridan and Noblesville demonstrating meetings and planning. Dr William Canaia heads the Scout division with Norman Townsend as co chair. Graham T Howard leads the Henry County Troops for the Scouting element.
Indications point to Indiana resisting standard time changes with Indianapolis clock alignment. Affected western towns such as Rodepol Brexnell Bloomfield and Worthington briefly shifted to Central Standard Time while others like Tet City and Cannelton changed recently.
The National Safety Council cautioned the final Labor Day highway toll may be below its 480 death forecast as traffic deaths reached 402 by 7 pm Monday, with 74 drownings and 62 other fatalities for a total of 538. Ned H. Dearborn said the weekend toll could fall under last year’s 438 and the 461 Christmas 1951 record.
In Cairo the Menzies mission formally presents the one-nation plan for Suez Canal control to Egyptian President Nasser. Nasser cooperates on conference schedule with the five-nation commission led by Australian Prime Minister Menzies. He remains opposed to international control while agreeing to further talks.
The Madison County Council opens a two day study of the proposed 1957 budget totaling 2 212 050 11 for county agencies next year. The budget is 78 826 71 above the 3 133 523 40 lease budget. Salary increases and new positions drive most of the 60 00 of the 75 528 71 increase. Commissioners seek a raise from 45 to 6 090 for fall salaries, boosting the three commissioners’ total from 13 500 to 18 000.
An advancing west front brings slightly warmer temperatures across Indiana with highs around 78 to 87 degrees. Lows are projected in the 60s, with rainfall amounts of about one half to one inch expected. The Weather Bureau warns of more rain Friday and Saturday.
Officials announced a new Social Security amendment expands eligibility for widows and working women. The move raises the retirement age for some to 62 and requires proof of birth and widow status. Office managers cited administrative steps and the need to file applications after August 1 to qualify. Local residents named include families at 54 2029 Park Ave, 513 Center St, 6244 Main St, and 2030 Delaware St.
Navy FBO Crusader jet flew 1015.428 mph to win the 1983 Thompson Speed Trophy at the National Aircraft Show closing performance in Oklahoma City. Cmdr Windsor from Patuxent River led the flight trial at Inyokern California, claimed as a new national speed record while officials noted the event was a controlled exhibition and not an official top speed for U.S. aircraft.
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