Bombing of Quemoy Draws Fire From Taiwan Def Aims
Formosa reports say Monday’s air and artillery bombardment by Chinese forces targeted Quemoy and Amoy while defenders claim Nationalist retaliation halted a larger invasion. Unidentified aircraft caused a Taipei blackout as pilots returned safely amid scattered artillery fire.
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Fateng Sod
Six Die In Head On Wreck Near Tipton
AP reports Labor Day highway toll surges with over 300 killed nationwide as motorists head home. Friday’s final hours of the long holiday week are expected to be the most dangerous, with highway crashes, drownings, and other mishaps driving the tally.
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National Safety Council
Spunky waitress thwarts robbery at White Mill Sandwich Shop
In St Louis a 3 year-old waitress Irene Pemrick used a clothes rack to fend off two armed bandits who burst into the White Mill Sandwich Shop. She and bystanders say she kept the felons from shooting, leading to the arrest of Louis Webb, 22, and James Larue, 19, on suspicion of attempted robbery.
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White Mill
Irene Pemrick
Labor Day wreck in Indiana toll rises to 14 dead
A Labor Day traffic disaster in Indiana raised the state death toll to 14 as another victim died at Tipton County Memorial Hospital. Investigators noted the Ind 31 crash near Ind 28 involved Anna Harwell of Indianapolis driving north when her car crossed the road and struck a southbound vehicle. The dead include Anna Harwell and James Edward Harwell, 27, plus James Edward Harwell Jr, 3 months, and Mary F Harwell, Alberta Hendrickson, Joseph M Church, aged 32, all identified from Tipton and nearby towns. Several others were injured. Investigators from Pendleton State Police with Tipton County officials cited hospital refusals for condition updates and noted the Harwell party were reading Bible when the crash occurred. the Church car occupants were deaf mutes and all were described as colored. The crash remains under investigation.
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Anna Harwell
Indianapolis
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James Edward Harwell
James Edward Harwell Jr
Mary F. Harwell
Alberta Hendrickson
Logansport
Joseph M. Church
Clay
Frances M. Church
Joseph
Tipton County” Memorial
Howard Bock
Clifford McCory
Pendleton
Tipton
Paul Grimme
Howard
Thomas
Della Hendrickson
Temperatures Near 100 at Indiana State Fair
Temperatures hovered near one hundred degrees as Labor Day crowds attended the Indiana State Fair opening. Grand Circuit Harness racing started, open stock judging began, and the Red Cross reported treating 289 blisters. Champions included M. H. Routon and son for the Yorkshire boar, Ralph Rinehart and son for the grand champion Duroc boar, with reserve champions shown by C. J. Murphy and family and Bryan Jackson and son. The grand champion in the 4 H colt competition went to Robert Whisman of Cicero.
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Red Cross
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Camby
Ralph Rinehart
Flora
Duroe
C.J. Murphy
Bryan Jackson
Galveston
Robbert Whisman
Shirley Whisman
Cicero
Robert L. Ramey Dies In Auto Crash
Robert L. Ramey, 60, of Nesro, at 1515 Sherman St., was killed when his car failed to negotiate a turn and crashed into the Regenold garage Sunday night at 9 10. Local authorities listed the incident as a fatal single vehicle crash.
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Russ Regenold
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Nesro
Russ. Regenold
Nixon urges Dewey reelection for strong 1956 ticket
In New York, Vice President Nixon disclosed a personal plea to Governor Thomas E Dewey to seek a fourth term. He argued Dewey would be the party’s strongest candidate amid expected tough races, citing private polls and the need for a proven leader in 1956. The message suggested Eisenhower supported Dewey if he chose to run.
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Dewey
Good Morning Start The Day With A Chuckle
Cushing Bryce a 51 year old officer forgets his badge and attempts to stop a speeding motorist. The motorist fled on foot to a farmhouse and called police. The passerby later apologized saying he mistook the officer for a hijacker headed to Traffic Court.
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Highway Patrol
Today's Program At State Fair
State Fair schedule lists Governor and legislators day with aircraft events. Open judging for shorthorn, Holstein, and Belgian teams. Coliseum hosts 4-H sheep and swine judging, Gladiolus and floral arrangements, cherry pie and dairy demonstrations, and a 1:30 3:30 7 open pie bake. Youth Center air show in grandstand. Light horse show at Coliseum, Grand Circuit harness races, Jan Garber orchestra, and grandstand follies.
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Poland
China
Chester White
Youth Center
Jan Garber
Coliseum
YMCA drive to meet Thursday evening officials named
The $45,000 Anderson YMCA membership and financial campaign will meet at the YMCA at 5 30 pm Thursday to map plans for the annual drive. About 30 to 40 industrial firm representatives are expected to attend with co chairmen Russell Hulse and Floyd Stoelting and leaders including DeVar Litten Paul Newbern Wilbur Martin A O Barnes Wilbur Hardacre Richard Alexander Jack Burton Frank Zimmerman John Ryan and M E VanMeter. The first report session is set for Monday Sept 20 at the YMCA.
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YMCA
Russell Hulse
Floyd Stoelting
DeVar Litten
Paul Newbern
Wilbur Martin
A. 0. Barnes
Wilbur Hardacre
Richard Alexander
Jack Burton
Frank Zimmerman
John Ryan
M. E. VanMeter
Scientists See More Oldsters in Global Population
United Nations experts told a conference that life expectancy will rise as deaths from heart disease and cancer fall. They forecast births and longevity will push the share of people over 65 from current levels toward 16 or 17 percent by 20. Retirement ages near 70 were urged to keep older workers productive as degenerative diseases become more common. Cont page 2 column 0.
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Somme
Berent
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Jerry Berent
World Communists Press New Wreckage Order
Fragmented OCR text discusses Cominform influence, SEATO, and European defense debates amid calls for international action against a revival of fascism. Mentions Germany, European Defense Community, and US efforts in Asia, with unclear references to Japan and France within Cold War framing.
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Murthy
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Muenee Tapan
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Quiet Labor Day Observed in Anderson Indiana
Labor Day passed quietly in Anderson with offices factories and stores opening on schedule. Many residents escaped heat by trips to lakes in northern Indiana and local parks while several attended celebrations in other Indiana cities. Traffic was heavy as vehicles returned home and one fatal accident occurred in the city amid other major wrecks statewide.
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Private industry breaks ground on first atomic power plant
The United States enters the atomic age as Duquesne Light Co Westinghouse Electric Corp and the Atomic Energy Commission launch the world’s first full scale nuclear plant near Pittsburgh. President Eisenhower signals activation from Denver as work begins on a project costing 15 to 50 million dollars and slated for completion in 1957.
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Westinghouse Electric Corp
Atomic Energy Commission
Kitchen Sink and Toilet Stool Sold For Cash
A Herald Bulletin want ad promotes selling a used kitchen sink and toilet stool for 15 dollars. The seller notes 29 calls and says the ad cost little, offering to help readers place similar ads by calling a provided number and asking for the Bulletin Herald Want-Ad Girl.
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Herald
Dutch Airliner Crash Checked
Irish and Dutch authorities probe rescuers delay after KLM Super Constellation plunged into River Shannon killing 28, including 11 Americans. Of 28 aboard, 15 were Americans survivors. Plane came down two miles from Shannon airport in darkness. 25 bodies recovered, two missing.
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North Sea
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Richard O'Sullivan
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Adriaan Viruly
Caroline Platz
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Anderson Chamber to map Rustic Roundup dinner plans
The And erson Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Committee will meet Thursday under Chairman Charles Hardy to map fall membership dinner plans at the Anderson Country Club on Sept 16. The 1954 Rustic Roundup program includes a golf tournament, dinner, and entertainment by Briar-Hopper Five, Lane and Lindell dance team, and Audry Norris. Committee members include James L. Day and E J Flanagan. The reception committee will consist of Walter Bagot and directors. Golfers compete for the president’s and secretary’s cups.
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Charles Hardy
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Audry Norris
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International A Pool Plan Starts Without Russia
President Eisenhower announced a plan to form an international agency for peaceful atomic technology, with the United States and allies including France Canada Australia and South Africa starting immediately without Russia. He spoke coast to coast then entered Fitzsimons Army Hospital for his annual physical, Hagerty confirming no health issues. The Shippingport power plant project was also unveiled as part of the peaceful atomic effort.
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Eisensomer
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Russia
Brian
France
Canada
Australia
South Africa
White House
Fitzsimons Army Hospital
Ames C. Hagerty
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Hagerty
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Shippingport
Pittsburgh
Hint McCarthy Hearings Near Close
Washington reports suggest the Senate inquiry into censure charges against Sen. McCarthy may end soon as closed sessions wrap up. The six member bipartisan committee has been in recess since Thursday after evidence on five charge categories was introduced.
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R-Wis
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Edward Bennett Williams
Sen. Watkins
Utah
Wisconsin
E. Walk Lace Chadwick
Edwin C. Johnson
Cole
Johnson
Denver Post
New Arrivals In Anderson and Vicinity
Several families in Anderson area announce newborns including a son to Mr and Mrs William E Small of Sheridan at St Johns Hospital a son to Mr and Mrs Floyd Faizies 1413 Fairfax a son to Mr and Mrs Harold Phillips 2021 Cedar St a son to Mr and Mrs Charles A Mc Intyre 2916 McKinley St a son to Mr and Mrs Glenn Burton 2819 Main St a son to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Idle 2129 Silver St a son and a daughter to Mr and Mrs T V Neeley 219 State Road 67 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Findley. Civil defense antenna project near Alexandria city depicted with labor donated by James Moore Anderson TV service firm and young Heineman. Antenna will serve county civil defense units mobile contact details listed. Others include a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Bostic 1402 W 15th St. Herald photo.
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St. John’s Hospital
William E. Small
Sheridan
Floyd Faizies
Fairfax
Harold Phillips
Cedar St
Charles A. McIntyre
McKinley St
Glenn Burton
Main St
Kenneth Idle
Silver St
T. V. Neeley
State Road
Frank Findley
Robert Heineman Jr
William Masters
Alexandria
Esa St. Inee
Young Heineman
James Moore
Anderson TV
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