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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1954
Page
15
Former U.S. leader Dwight Dewey signals retirement in the coming fall during a Tempo conference focused on the future of American aid. Watkins offers reassurances as federal aid declines after a 24 year stretch.
Manila reports say a formal signing of a Southeast Asia defense pact was scheduled for Wednesday with President Eisenhower, Foster Dulles, and regional leaders set to discuss Indo China and regional security. The pact outlines military aid for signatory nations if attacked, with emphasis on a collective defense stance in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region.
Rain and a weather threat cut attendance at the craft day fair while Gov. Craig enjoyed a Canada fishing vacation. Grand Circuit harness racing continued despite morning showers featuring the 28 081 Horseman Stake for two year trotters. Hugh Dooley of Crawfordsville won the professional sheep shearing title and George Moreton of Lebanon captured the amateur crown earning a chance to compete in Chicago in November. Other major winners included State 4H and FFA livestock contests and pie showcases in the Women’s Building and Youth Center. Betty Woodard won the women’s open-face Dutch apple pie title, while Judy Shuler of Indianapolis won the Club cherry pie baking crown with a custard pie last year.
Republican Gov. Thomas E. Dewey announced on Tuesday night that he will not be a candidate for any public office this fall. After careful consideration he said the time has come for him to return to private life.
Security Corps units will meet at 1:30 this evening at the Armory to confer with state officials and interview prospective recruits. Lt Col Lester Mathews will lead. Col Layton Maddern of Indianapolis and Maj Robert McLain with Capt James Gray and Lt Norman Gordon are named. The organization aims to train for civil defense missions and to replace the Indiana National Guard if federal duty arises. Enlistment is open to county men aged 18 to 50 without military obligation.
Over the weekend officials stressed the power to halt millions in foreign aid projects in France unless the French government accepts a workable substitute for the European Defense Community. The move is framed as supporting West Germany's rearmament. Senate actions involve Watkins and McCarthy censure charges, with calls for impartiality. Johnson is pressed to confirm authenticity as the dispute continues.
Indiana's Labor Day weekend traffic deaths rose to 16 as late reports added two fatalities. A Chicago man died in a Tuesday morning crash near Hobart, while the worst crash national tally occurred in Tipton county with six deaths. Final week toll included Joseph U Cawthorn of Detroit and Noble Walker of Bicknell.
Freshman day activities begin as Anacron College and Anderson Senior High School launch seven days of orientation for the 1954 55 term. Presidents, deans, and faculty lead sessions with freshmen registering, hearing talks, and touring facilities as librarians and counselors prepare schedules and locker assignments.
Pittsburgh reporter David Welty of the Pittsburgh Sun Telegram headed to a break after an underground transformer exploded as a 900 pound steel cover was displaced by the blast. A Duquesne Light Co spokesman said the transformer apparently overheated and exploded.
Several buyers shown interest in a small upright Estey piano as posted in a local bulletin. The notice lists contact details and available times for viewing or purchase.
The nationalistic defense ministry reported continued Chinese Communist air and naval actions around Quemoy for a second day. It said Soviet planes and five warships attacked Amoy and nearby waters, with ships firing on island positions while anti aircraft fire protected Quemoy.
The School Board held a regular session led by Superintendent E Ebbertt to review opening plans and conduct routine business. The Insurance Committee including James Day Jerry Maroney and Edward Wellington presented a school property insurance proposal and urged relisting and reevaluation of all properties.
Madison County Council opened its three day budget session at the courthouse with C. M. Busby in charge. The proposed 1955 budget would set a 71 cent tax levy per $100 value, up from 69 cents last year, with possible four to five cent reductions after budget review. A major proposed increase includes a Welfare Department rate boost from eight to 13 cents. Final action was deferred to Thursday as council members continued review.
Ralph Daly announced C. J. Stanley was named chair of plans for car pools and a fan groups formation for the statewide GOP rally in Indianapolis. Harold J. Anderson, county chairman, named Stanley and the group aims to register cars and drivers Sunday at the picnic. Richard Nixon is slated as speaker, with Mrs Achor heading refreshments and several women named to the committee.
Jerald Lee Rose a 21 year old former teller at Citizens Banking Co Anderson pleaded guilty in Federal Court Indianapolis to eight counts of misapplication involving 67000 in bank funds. The plea tied to accomplice John J Thompson with sentencing delayed until after Thompson's trial. Rose admitted inflating cash balances to cover Thompson's checks from late 1953.
The Indiana State Insurance Department announced a Tuesday rate cut affecting about 20 percent of drivers, with annual savings around 1 16350 dollars. National Automobile Writers Assn firms see about seven percent drop in comprehensive premiums for private passenger cars, except in East Chicago and Evansville, while Jeffersonville and Evansville face different adjustments. The notice also notes independent companies and Hoosier state Bureau members largely unaffected. Dr Kurt Schreiber reported hailstones in Bavaria may contain atomic bomb dust.
Dr. Paul Rayaty of Ball State Teachers College will headline the Westvale School workshop for elementary teachers held Thursday and Saturday in the auditorium. The 9 a.m. session covers The Reading Program in the Elementary School led by Miss Helen Cook with follow up group discussions in multiple rooms.
At the YMCA the Junior Chamber of Commerce awarded Kenneth N. Shock a citizenship honor for his fast thinking during a February store robbery on Pendleton Avenue. Police Chief J D Coen announced plans for a safety program to Jaycee members. Shock is the son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shock of Forkner Street.
A Lapel school dedication plan was advanced at Tuesday night meeting for the 28 room building now in use this year. The dedication Friday Sept 17 will begin at 8 p.m with speakers including Wilbur Young state superintendent of public instruction. The program details appear continued on page 3.
Born yesterday at St. John's Hospital to Dr and Mrs Alvin LeRoy Alexandria a son. Mr and Mrs James E Owen Markleville a son. Mr and Mrs Raymond Scales 9532 Henry St a daughter. Mr and Mrs Richard Van Ickle 825 Hazlett St a daughter.
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