18 Jun 1955
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1955
Page
1
The readable snippets mention Matt Leach and Maury in a political or sports context, with unclear details. Names like Pennsbania and Dittinger Yoose appear amid fragmented text. The piece references headlines in Tidings and a turnpike route, but concrete actions or outcomes are not clear.
Article fragments discuss Hassil Schenck and views on Australia, with references to meetings, promoters, and potential events. It mentions individuals like Sheila, Tedvin, and Boone, plus diverse names and places, but the text is garbled and non-specific. The piece hints at crime pursuit and legal matters, yet lacks clear facts, dates, or outcomes to summarize coherently.
Fragments indicate a retired schoolteacher faces three murder charges as investigators probe a tied to a Kentucky case. Matter involves a lawyer, alleged threats, and a police captain testimony. The report mentions arrests, a vehicle, and a possible robbery, with references to natural born rights and design controversies.
A Jackson visitor, now retired, recalls Lebanon High and Westin bourse Electric ties, sharing memories of local classes, a race track on summer evenings, and the old Water Tower with a man climbing to the top carrying water. He reflects on the town’s past leaders and a delayed reunion.
Patrols tightened control as troops patrolled central Buenos Aires streets amid unrest. The scene disrupted commerce and daily life with checkpoints and barred gatherings. Local authorities urged calm while security forces reinforced positions downtown.
The Red Cross Water Safety program at Seashore Pool offers a Sunday morning Senior Life Saving class from 9:30 to 11:30 in Hodadon area. Led by a certified instructor, the course is open to swimmers aged 13 and older and is part of Boone County Red Cross community safety efforts.
A high wire act ended in tragedy as performer Atterbury suffered a fractured pelvis heel and multiple ribs after a 55 foot fall during Friday night stunts at Me Rarsty Pupeg. His wife Law 33 and sister Shor Lex Petersen were nearby as 3000 spectators watched in horror.
A satirical note laments a citizen who yells for the government to balance its budget while asking to borrow five dollars until payday. The text uses witty contrast to critique fiscal stance and fiscal reality.
Peiping radio says Red China will return free Americans and two Belgians who stayed after the Korean War. It notes 22 UN soldiers initially refused repatriation, with one dying. hints others are eager to come home. Western officials warn any who return will be held accountable for actions abroad.
Free adult swimming classes will be offered this year at the Lrhanan Seashore Swimming Pool led by Mr and Mrs James A Jordan. Registration is open until Thursday with the first session on Thursday June 23. Classes run every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday from 5 to 6 30 pm.
Memorial Park concession stand was broken into Thursday night. Attendants found the break Friday afternoon and reported a burglary that netted a box of cigars ten dollars in pennies and change totaling 1.20 plus a book of ice tickets. City police are investigating.
Former vice president Garner, at 88, aids Texas Democratic effort and reunites party factions after 1952 splits. He met with Stevenson and Speaker Rash on a porch gathering before a crowd of about 1,060. Garner, who spends his later years tending chickens and shelling pecans, aims to bolster electors returning to the Democratic fold.
E. J. Barker a Thorn town businessman was re elected to a four year term on Hanover College board of trustees. He attended the annual meeting and 1950 class reunion alongside Hanover graduate Robert Spencer at the college recently.
Ninety degree heat may grip southern Indiana this weekend as the Weather Bureau forecasts a peak near 90 in the southern third of the state both today and Sunday. The rest of Indiana expected to reach the high 80s with Fort Wayne at 88 and South Bend and Indianapolis around 84. Thunderstorms possible in northern Indiana by Monday.
Washington describes reliance on the president’s inherent powers rather than standby mobilization plans as a key decision in a three day test of national emergency. General details include Eisenhower's choice after briefing on a simulated atomic attack, with 61 cities deemed flattened and 141 million casualties imagined, as contingencies for a real H bomb catastrophe.
Argentine forces quelled a short violent revolt as stores reopened and workers returned after a nationwide strike. President Peron set up his headquarters in the Army Ministry with military chiefs, promising swift justice for rebels and condemning vandalism of Buenos Aires churches blamed on Communists. The state of siege and army control extended across the country while reports from La Manana and Reuters noted fires destroying Catholic churches in downtown Buenos Aires.
AP staffer Sam Summerlin recounts a chaotic Buenos Aires day as bombs fall near the Metropolitan Cathedral and Government House. Troops surge through the boulevard, gunfire erupts, civilians flee, and tanks arrive after a two hour clash before resuming normal lines of communication.
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