Indiana Co-ops and Utilities in Power Fight over 42 Million Loan
Indiana industry seeks unfailing electric power for plant siting while rural co-ops face a controversial 42 million federal loan. REMC has connected 98 percent of Indiana farms using long term federal loans, amid debates over competition with private utilities and the role of the PSC and REA in shaping access to power.
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Indiana
Coontention
KEMC
Dean G. Chris
Purdue University
Sis
Dean Christie
John €. Mellett
Purdue
Bootle County
REMC
Peters- al
Gotig
John W. van Ness
PSC
Washington
Handley
Rural Co-operative Association
Benson
REA
Jas
Pec
HEA
Public Service Counyy
Southern Indiana Gas & Electric Co
Park Gifts Total 1400 For South Side Playground
The Community Park Development Committee announced total gifts of 1400 for playground equipment. The Junior Chamber of Commerce gave 360 from fundraisers like Hypnotic Marvels, Home Show, and Auto Show, while Allied Builders pledged 1000. The Lebanon Chamber of Commerce added 125. A Pony League field is ready, with picnic tables and outdoor ovens planned.
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Fred Giddings
Community Park Development Committee
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee
Allied Builders
Ralph Heuser
Compte
Lebanon Chamber of Commerce
Charles Smock
Intern Finds Fiancee Slain In Hollywood Mystery
Dr Walter Derke a former Wisconsin Chicago rocker reports fiancee Miss Marjorie Hipperson found slain in Los Angeles with a nylon stocking around her throat. The 24 year old nurse and his fiancée planned to marry next week in Chicago. The couple had attended an engagement shower Sunday night at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. Police found Hipperson’s car outside her apartment and the door was chained. Deike previously rode a motorcycle from Madison to Berkeley in 1951 to compete in the AAU meet funded by coach Riley Best.
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Hollywood
Calif
Arntern
Walter Drike
Wisconsin
Chicago
Marjorie Hipperson
Derk
Planner
Derke
Los Angeles
Bachelor Quarters
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
Hipperson
Deike
Madison
Wis
Berkeley Calif
Riley Best
Where To Vote On Wheat Plan
Basil A Wright announces the Boone County Marketing Quota Referendum will be held June 20 from 8 am to 7 pm. Eligible wheat growers from Center, Washington, and Harrison Townships vote at Boone County A. S. C. Office 124 East Washington Dover School Marion Township School and Whitestown School with voters from Jackson Jefferson Sugar Creek Union Worth Perry and Clinton townships assigned to locations.
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Basil A. Wright
Boone County
East Washington
Dover
Marion
Whitestown
Center
Washington
Harrison
Jackson, Jefferson
Sugar Creek
City Police And Firemen Seek Higher Wages
Lebanon city officials hear requests for salary increases from police and fire departments. Budgets show raises for chiefs, captains, lieutenants, and officers, plus new academy funding and car replacements. No action taken at this meeting.
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Lebanon
FBI Police Academy
Washington
Kiddies Play Programs Enter Second Week Of Activities
Summer Morning program sponsored by Tri Kappa Sorority and Stokes Afternoon Playground enter week two of activities. About 175 participated in carnival day and picnic with daily average 165 youngsters and 20 volunteers including 25 junior leaders. Kids ages may attend 9 to 11:30 daily in June with no advance registration. Informal dramas by Mickey Mouse Club plus band dancing and singing showcased at Stokes Playground from 1:30 to 9:09 indicating ongoing youth activities led by Mrs Gaskell and Stokes staff.
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Awo
Tri Kappa Sorority
Stokes
Tri Kappa
Dorothy Gaskell
Ruth Goldsborough
Robert Foist
Mickey Mouse Club
Hilly Billy Kaze
Stokes Playground
District Meet Cut To 54 Holes Ulen Club Is Next Stop
Unplayable conditions at Indianapolis Highland golf course forced postponement of the second round in the Indianapolis district meet. Play resumes in Lebanon at Ulen Country Club with the tournament cut to 54 holes. the final round moves to Lebanon on Thursday at the Alen course. last night heavy rain drenched the course and surrounding areas.
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Ulen Club
Indianapolis
Highland Golf Cours
Lebanon
Ulen Country Club
Alen
Highland Course
Seashore Pool Opens June 13 at Memorial Park
Seashore Swimming Pool at Memorial Park will open for the season on Thursday at 1 pm. Weekday hours are 1 to 5 pm and 6 30 to 9 pm, with Sunday 1 to 9 pm. Season tickets go on sale at 1 30 pm at the bath-house. family tickets 12 and individual 6. General admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under 16. Spectator fee 18 cents. towel rental 3 cents. Staff includes guards Susan Porte, John Akerman, John Keynes, Allen Young. lifeguards Red Cross. cashier Barbara Lindley. attendants Kay Burgess, Marcie Ballard, Judy Ridgway. boys Tony Barnes, Dave Richards, Gary Knowlton.
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Don Houston
Mmorial Park
Houston
Hetet
Susan Porte
John Akerman
John Keynes
Allen Young
Red Cross Life
Cates
Barbara Lindley
Bath House
Kay Burgess
Marcie Ballard
Judy Ridgway
Tony Barnes
Dave Richards
Gary Knowlton
PSC Rules Open Territory for Big Springs Co
The Public Service Commission ruled that the territory now served by Springs Telephone in Boone County becomes the territory. Commissioner Jorce Skieton said hearings show the service rendered by the company is adequate.
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PSC
Big Springs
Indianapoliss
Public Service Commission
At Springs Telephone
Boone County
Jorce Skieton
C of C Warns Homeowners of Sales Schemes
The Chamber of Commerce warns Lebanon residents about itinerant salesmen posing as reps of a large national firm. Officials note city ordinances require licenses and credentials. Residents should call the Chamber at 77 to verify legitimate offers and avoid pushy sales tactics.
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Lebanon Chamber of Commerce
Y Jim Myers
Lebanon
Myers
Chamber of Commerce
Meers
Tornado Misses Illinois Capital with Narrow Swing
A tornado swept through central Illinois damaging trees damaging homes and power lines. The funnel largely spared the state capital but damaged farms near the city of about 2000 residents. Police rescued families trapped by fallen roofs as cars were crushed and windows, porches, and garages were destroyed.
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St SP
Weather Bureau
Springfield
Young Athlete Injured in Dover Wells Pony League Game
Stephen Lee Kouns, a Dover school baseball player, suffered a fractured right ankle during a Pony League game against Wells. Taken from Witham Hospital to Indianapolis for a bone specialist, he was placed in a cast and returned to the hospital. He is the son of Mrs. Larlle Kouns of Max.
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Stephen Lee Kouns
Dover School
Witham Hospital
Indianapond
Stephen
Larelle Kouns
Max
Dover
Wells
No Craig aides testify on immunity waivers in Indiana case
Sherwood and Saver testified about immunity waivers in the Warren County grand jury investigation into Craig administration spending. Prosecutor Tinder said both answered questions, with focus on State Highway Department purchases of materials and supplies.
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Indianapolis
George No Craig
Warren County
Grand Jury
Craig
William FE
Elmer Wo Sherwood
Woule
John G Tinde
Hold Father Son Breakfast at St Josephs Parish
Fathers and Sons breakfast was held in St Josephs parish school hall sponsored by the Holy Name Society and Altar and Rosary Society. James Berry was toastmaster Very Rev John Hensgen spoke about father son bonds and read a poem. A group led by Karen Thrine sang nine selections including He and Tell Me Why.
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Fathers and Sons
St. Joseph's Parish School Hall
Holy Name Society
Altar and Rosary Society
James Berry
John Hensgen
C.ss.r
Mary Kelley
Ellen McCaffrey
Rita Bevington
Kathy Doyle
Janis Taylor
Jo Ann Hanlon
Karen Thrine
Alvin
Boone County youths attend 26th annual Junior Leader conference
Five Boone County 4-H members depart for Greencastle to join the 26th annual Junior Leader conference at DePauw University. Purdue Extension Service and Indiana Kiwanis sponsor the event with Lt Gov Crawford Parker and Governor Loren A Badkey among speakers.
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Boone County
Greencastle
Deanw University
He Purdue University Agricultural Extension Service
Indiana District of Kiwanis
Morns
Kern
Clinton Township
Carlton
Lemar
Sugar Creek
Rudy Broshar Jefferson Woby Smirk
Mary Dice
Powell
Clinton County
Robert McCann
Lebanon Kiwanislub
Boone ‘Nirants
Boone
Munns
Ald Well
Kiwanis
Loren A Badskey
Indiana
President Eisenhower Returns to White House Desk
President Eisenhower resumes work at the White House after a stomach upset. He spent about an hour and four minutes at his desk, then had lunch and rest. He signed an appropriation bill totaling $562,591,203 for State and Justice and the federal Judiciary for the new fiscal year and sent Congress a request for a supplemental increase of $30,000 for Senate restaurant expenses. He appeared in his office shortly after and was reported virtually recovered by his physician.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
State and Justice Departments
Federal Judiciary
Congress
Senate
Ito
Prayer Excerpt Reflects Faithful Pursuit of Church Work
A religious prayer passage emphasizes praise for entering the house of the Lord and asks for perseverance, faith, courage, and patience to sustain church work amid obstacles. The text concludes with an Amen and a request for divine strength through Christ.
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Gran
Christ
Gore Testimony to Justice Body Unfolds Indiana Probe
Senator Gore says he will forward testimonies from Carpenters Union officials and Indiana Highway Department former officers to the Justice Department. The witnesses invoked the Fifth Amendment amid accusations of siphoning 7 000 profits from fast turnover of road right of way near Gary Indiana. The hearing noted possible federal and state prosecutions and drew parallels to similar actions in other unions.
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Norma Washington
Sen Gore
Justice Department
Maurice
Hatcheon
Memor Carpenters Union
Senate Roads Subcommittee
Gore
Carpenters Unin
Indiana Highway Department
Abot
Gary
Ind
Indiana
Department
Federal Arney
Lake Cou
4Reld
Handley
Senate Investigating Committee
Tiithen
Apl-Cio
Executive Council
Dave Beck
Eamsters Union
Union Unds
Hutcheson
Carpenters
Carroll Flays Federal Order Favoring Japs
William S. Girard’s counsel argued in Washington that the GI is clearly entitled to a court order to prevent him from being turned over to Japan. The government contends courts have no authority to intervene. the case concerns turning a U.S. specialist over for trial in Japan for actions in the line of duty.
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Washington
William S. Girard
Karl J Chrroll
Jorney
Janan
Senate
Japan
Carrel
Jory
Robert Dechert
Defense Department
Girard
Dechert
Carroll
Daffynitions Working Girl: One Who Quit Her Job to Marry
A playful definition describes a woman who leaves employment to marry, reflecting a dated stereotype that equates romance with career sacrifice. The quip notes her status as a former worker and wife-to-be in a lighthearted dictionary-style entry.
Indiana skaters chosen for national roller finals at Lavonia
Johnson and partner Harmen Butch Jennsen with Mrs T G Johnson and Sherry Apple of Aradia will represent Indiana at the National Roller-Skating finals in Lavonia the week of July. Other divisions named during a three day caule to send state contenders to the national meet at Noblesville's Rainbow Roller Skating Palace.
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Harmen
Butch
Jennsen
Som
T G. Johnson
Washington Strent
Sherry Apple
Aradia
Indiana
Lavonia
Nobiesville
Rainbow Roller Skating Palace
Fun
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Lord
Justice Body
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