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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1954
Page
8
Former U.S. official Dewey announces retirement planned for autumn, following a Tempo conference on the future of U.S. aid. Watkine reassures decline remains steady after the 24th session.
Manila reports the signing of an eight nation Southeast Asia defense pact to deter aggression in Indochina. Britain Australia France New Zealand Thailand Pakistan the Philippines and the United States will sign, pledging aid if Cambodia, Laos, or South Vietnam are attacked. Dulles trimmed the term Communist from the pact while keeping a NATO like commitment among signatories to consult on aggression and uphold constitutions.
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey announced on a statewide telecast that he will not be a candidate for any public office this fall. He cited thorough consideration and said the time has come for him to return to private life.
Officials of the newly organized Indiana Internal Security Corps units will meet at 7:30 pm at the Armory to confer with state officials and interview prospective recruits. Col. Lester Mathews will lead the session with Maj. Ralph Daly and Capt. James Gray among officers named. The corps trains for civil defense missions and car pools to replace the National Guard if called to federal duty.
The Associated Press reports Indiana’s three day weekend traffic toll rose to 16 with two fatalities and a Chicago fan killed near Hobart on Tuesday morning. The holiday toll trails 1952’s Labor weekend when 20 died. Victims include Joseph Li Cawthorn, 44, of Detroit, killed when his car veered off Centre Line Road. his wife and another woman injured. Noble Walker, 44, of Bicknell, also among the dead.
Reporter Travid Welly of the Pittsburgh San Telegram reports an explosion minutes after leaving a steel cover over an underground transformer in Pittsburgh. A Duquesne Light Co spokesman said the transformer apparently overheated and exploded.
A note from the bulletin’s proposer says several people are interested in purchasing a small upright Estey piano. The ad lists contact options for Kandi in West, with calls possible Monday and Tuesday afternoons and Sundays all day.
About 790 freshmen begin the 1954 55 Anderson Senior High School year with Freshman Day activities. An 8 30 a m assembly will feature principal John Huffman and assistant principal James Allen. Dean of Girls Edna Rhynearson and Dean of Boys David Adams also speak. Freshmen register, receive program cards, and sign up for locker privileges. Lockers cost 1 50 for singles and 50 for doubles. A 10 30 a m tour of the building by home room teachers and counselors follows, led by Max Beigh. Textbook buying runs 1 to 4 p m in the high school library. Senior teachers conduct discussions as orientation continues for a week.
Inclement morning showers and overcast skies kept turnout down at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. Lt. Gov. Harold W. Handley arrived by helicopter as Fair Board president Gilman G. Stewart greeted gusts of aviation displays. Governor Graig missed due to a Canadian fishing trip while events on Air Craft Day proceeded with planned horse and livestock shows and pie baking contests yielding several champions.
Formosa reports state forces conduct air and sea attack on Quemoy. Nationalists claim 18 dead and multiple vessels damaged as bombardment continues from Amoy to Pagos. Defense ministry notes continued antiaircraft action and offshore shelling amid tense standstill near the island fortress.
The School Board met in regular session under Superintendent Eichert to conduct routine business and discuss opening plans for the city schools later this week. The Insurance Committee, chaired by James Day, Jerry Mahoney, and Edward Wellington, proposed changes to school property insurance and presented a reevaluation of district properties. Arthur Contin Coleman was announced in connection with the meeting.
The Madison County Council opened its annual three day budget session at the courthouse with CM Busby in charge. Adoption of the 1955 county budget would yield a ten cent levy per hundred, down from 69 cents last year, and a four to five cent possible cut may be made after today's review. The proposed budget also includes a welfare department tax rise from eight to 13 cents. Final action is not set until Tuesday.
Rose Enters Guilty Plea In Indianapolis federal court to eight counts alleging misapplication of 67000 at Citizens Banking Co. in Anderson. Thompson, co-defendant, pleads not guilty. sentencing postponed after delays for trial preparation and pending evidence. Rose admitted inflating vault cash figures to cover Thompson’s checks and was a teller at the bank for over two years.
Indiana State Insurance Department reports a midyear rate cut affecting about 20 percent of motorists, with annual savings around 1.635 million dollars. National Automobile Writers Association firms see 7 percent cuts for private passenger comprehensive premiums, while other insurers face varying changes across cities like Jeffersonville and Evansville. A separate report notes meteor dust found in Germany near Murnberg, with authorities investigating metallic particles.
Elementary teachers attend a two day workshop at Westvale School auditorium. Dr Paul Royally head of English at Ball State Teachers College will speak alongside local educators. Thursday opens with 8 30 am orientation and 9 am session on The Reading Program in the Elementary School led by consultant Miss Selen Cook.
At a Minior Chamber of Commerce dinner held at the YMCA Kenneth W Shock 13 received a citizenship award for outstanding citizen ship related to his quick thinking during a February store robbery on Pendleton Ave Police Chief J B Cover outlined a safety program to Jaycee members Shock is son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Shock of 2432 Forkner St and was recognized for aiding in catching two men during the incident.
LATEL committee members finalize ceremonies for the new Tapel Setmol building to be dedicated Friday night September 17. The 2%room facility opens this year for the first time with an 8 PM program led by Victor Gwens school president. Wilbur Young state superintendent of public instruction listed as speakers.
Yesterday at St Johns Hospital two families welcomed sons. Dr and Mrs Alvin LeRoy of Alexandria reported a son. Mr and Mrs James EB Gyeo of Markleville welcomed a son. Raymond Scales of 13592 Henry St welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Michard Va Sipkie of 825 Starlett St welcomed two daughters.
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