Bontrager Loyal GOP Opposes County Political Machine
Elkhart Indiana Senator Bontrager attacks the party machine led by Handley and Jenner as he campaigns for re election. The Independent thinker, noted for right to work advocacy and opposition to centralized power, maintains campaign HQ in Clay G Hotel while operating from Elkhart.
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Russell Bontrager
Eikhert
GO. P
Iten
Ager
Ronage
GOP
Robert Matthews
Harold W. Handsbey
W. E. Jenner
Crawford F. Lee
Bontrager
State Senate
George N. Craig i
Bomenger
Taft
Handley
Senate
Parker
Park
Jenner
Bowatrager
Hiema Party
Wil Bert
Senator Bontrager
Elkhart
Ram
Clay Gl Hotel
Hoosier State
Flooded Wabash Drives Detours as Indiana Sees Rains
Heavy rains kept southwestern Indiana flood levels rising on the Wabash and White rivers with crests forecast across multiple towns. At Vincennes the Wabash flood closed a one mile stretch north of the city, prompting detours via Ind. 54 and Ind. 67. Governor Capehart toured the area with officials from the Farmers Home Administration and the Small Business Administration, announcing emergency loan help while warning of continued showers and cool weather through the weekend.
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Indiana
Montezuma
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Bieffton
Wabash
Anderson
Indianapolis
Columbus
Homer FE
Capehart
Col Roscoe Turner
Speed
White Valleys
Hubert Alexander
Farmers Home Administration
Earl Merry
Small Business Administration
Washington
U.S Agriculture Department
Home Administration
Benton
Blackford
Boone
Carrefi
Cass
Clay
Clinton
Daviess
Delaware
Fountin Fulton
Gihstan Grant
Greene
Hamilton
Hendricks
Howard
Huntington
Jaspar
Knox
Madison
Marion Miami
Montgomery
Morgan Newton
Owen
Parke
Pike
Posey
Putnam
Randolph
Sullivan
Tippecanoe
Tipton
Vermullio
Vigo
Warren
Wells
Million Dollar Pay Increase For White Collar Workers
Washington AP reports a 10 percent pay raise for government white collar workers retroactive to last January, with 250 million dollars in back pay and 542 million more annually. President Eisenhower signed the measure amid a two year fight, matching a previous 10 percent postal raise, and distribution of back pay begins next month.
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Washington
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Lebanon Woman Among 6 Hurt In Auto Crash
A Lebanon woman is among six injured when a car careered uncontrolled in Indy area traffic. The accident report notes multiple victims and ongoing investigations into the cause and extent of injuries.
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Lebanon
Elfrida von Nardroff Seeks Vacation Loan
New York report details Elfrida von Nardroff, NBC Twenty One contestant and top money winner with $253.50 so far, applying for a bank loan to fund a summer vacation. Without a co-signer she hopes the bank will accept her security of fame and future earnings as collateral.
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New York
Brooklyn
Joan Thuraiay
TV Guz
Elfrida von Nardraff
Jean
Miss von Nardroff
Daffynitions Counterfeiter headline joke
A cartoonish caption jokes that the only man who makes money without advertising is a counterfeiters figure, playing on words about money creation and publicity in a humorous way.
Tax Official Advises on Flood Loss Deductions in Indiana
Boone County field rep Clark G. Jones says residents impacted by heavy rains may claim flood loss deductions now. Reassessment requests run January 1 to March 31 each year, using form 152 from the County Assessor. Damages within the past three years may be included, with changes to take effect on 1960 tax payments.
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Lebanon
Indiana
State Tax Commission
Clark G. Jones
Boone County
Offce Jones
Jones
Prone Creek
Hagerty Guests at Swank Ponte Vedra Club
President's press secretary James C Hagerty and his wife stayed five days as guests of the Ponte Vedra club near Jacksonville Beach in 1957. They reportedly received golf lessons and meals totaling 200.97 dollars. Hagerty insisted on paying but was refused. The Tampa Tribune cited Ponte Vedra Corp. officials and club staff confirming the comped stay.
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Tampa
James C Hagerty
Tampa Tribune
Hagerty
Ponte Vedra Club
Jacksonville Beach
J. P. LeMaster
Ponte Verda Corp
Mayhugh Courson
Washington
Indiana 5 Day Weather View
Temperatures will average 44 degrees below normal in the south to 6 below normal in the north with normal highs around 86 to 49 and lows near AO north. Temperature changes are noted Saturday through Wednesday, with rainfall varying from less than half an inch to over an inch in the south. Showers are frequent in the south and likely north around Monday.
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Ain
Saas Heard by Kiwanis Club in Lebanon Talk
Indianapolis businessman George A Saas spoke to the Lebanon Kiwanis about his 38 years in selling and advertising. He described forming an Indianapolis agency in 1947 and outlined his view of modern sales psychology, illustrated by a tale called The Witch Donut about a boy and a kindly bakery owner.
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George A Saas
Indianapolis
Reo
Saas
Georgie
Vom
Treith
Senate Rejects Move To Cut Tax On Automobiles
Washington AP reports the Senate rejected an effort to cut the federal excise tax on automobiles. The 44 to 32 vote defeated Sen Charles Potter's proposal to trim auto tax from 10 percent to 5 percent and auto parts from 6 to 5 percent, amid administration opposition following related tax votes.
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Senate
Washington
Prescott Bush
R-Conn
Congress
Charles B. Potter
R-Mich
Tse Senate
Optimists Plan Ladies Night and July 4th Parade
Lebanon Optimists outlined plans for their annual Ladies Night at Alen Country Club on July 17 with dinner and entertainment led by program chair Al Doran. Officers for the new year were installed, past president Harley Geden pledged support, and donations included Waterford fireworks for the Fourth of July at the ball park. Ed Olse and M W Dun were named co chairs of the marching committee for the parade, Norm Stencil the program chair, and an animated film on gasoline was shown to highlight better performance.
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Lebanon
Ball Park
Ed Olse
M. W. Dun
Marshall Ing
Norm Stencil
Fim
Crosby son arrested over Bel-Air car push incident
In Los Angeles police booked Christopher Crosby and Jeffrey Davidson, 16, on suspicion of temporarily depriving a vehicle owner of their car. They allegedly pushed a Corvette from a Bel-Air driveway, aiming to “joy ride.” Crosby was later released to his mother and Davidson to his parents.
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Los Angeles
Orches Crosby
Chrisat
Compania
Bel-Air
Young Crosby
Jeffrey Davidson
West
Christopher
W. R Maxwell
June Crosby
Davidson
Raymond Davidson
Peter Heisser
Crosby
BUFFY Directors Meeting Re Scheduled For June 30
BUFFY president Jen nw Donaldson announces the regular directors meeting at the REMC Building is postponed due to conflicts and rescheduled for Monday June 30 at 7 30 pm The meeting will introduce new area chairmen and take place at the REMC Building.
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BUFFY
REMC
Jennw. Donaldson
Talent Show Features Tri Kappa Recreation Event
ABR reports an average attendance of about 20 children at the Tri Kappa Sorority Summer Recreation program in Memorial Park. Stunts and talents included Jean McKinzie baton solo, Kathy Coons and Ann Lang tap dances, Carleton Evans harmonica, Martha and Elizabeth Flaitz with Jennie Jean Hermance singing, plus a puppet show by David Truill and Steve Lewis and a Betty Bible led twirling feature. A quartet by Dorothy Crawford Misa Bible Mrs. Robert Fuist and Becky Batty provided music. Easter Bonnet contest winners were Vital Hollaman, Martha Flaite and Nancy Nester.
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ABR
Tri Kappa Sorority
Seasionl Memorial Park
Jean McKinzie
Kathy Coons
Ann Lang
Carleton Evans
Martha
Elizabeth Flaitz
Jennie Jean Hermance
David Truill
Steve Lewis
Miss Betty Bible
Dorothy Crawford
Misa Bible
Robert Fuist
Becky Batty
Vital Hollaman
Martha Flaite
Nancy Nester
Civil Defense Seeks Ambulance Vehicle for Boone County
Boone County Civil Defense coordinator Roy Hicks said the agency is recruiting with state headquarters for an ambulance-type vehicle. A war surplus station wagon may be acquired to stand by for emergencies, potentially parked near Memorial Park Seashore pool in summer with a resuscitator onboard. Approval by Civil Defense headquarters is expected.
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Roy Hicks
Boone County
Civil Defense Headquarters
Hicks
Civil Defense Director
Memorial Park
The Prayer in The Upper Room Invocation
A church prayer urging loyalty to services through presence, prayers, and gifts. The writer asks for divine guidance to influence others and uphold the church, citing Hebrews 10 24 25 and concluding with Amen in a reverent, period tone.
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Rether
Christ
Court Rules Out Records Of Megilner
Indianapolis AP defense lawyers failed to force Arthur J. Megilner to reveal personal financial records in the fourth highway scandal trial. Prosecutors said the state would finish its case Monday against Sherwood and William E Sayer as witness letters surface about the fallout.
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Indianapolis
Arthur J. Megilner
Recap Jr
Sherwood
Mogilner
E. Garvin
John G. Tinder
William E Sayer
George N. Craig
Sayers
Keith Reese
Sayer
Doc
Horace Coats
Craig
County Man Is Hurt In Crash At Intersection
A two car collision at SR 24 and SR 39 last evening injured Boone County man Alpha Biggerstaff and caused about 800 dollars in damage. Biggerstaff, treated for facial injuries, was reported in good condition. Donald Canada sustained no injuries. his mother Dora Canada was treated for an ankle injury and released. Biggerstaff received a citation for failing to yield the right of way.
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Boone County
David Summers
Richard Brown
Alpha Biggerstaff
Lebanon
Donald Canada
Danville
Biggerstaff
Bingerstall
Indianapolis RCA crash injures six women
An out of control car at the RCA plant intersection in Indianapolis struck six women waiting for rides after a night shift. Driver Marvin St Martin, 25, was arrested for drunken driving and leaving the scene. Lena McElrath and several others suffered skull fractures and broken limbs. several victims remained hospitalized in critical or serious condition.
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Indianapolis
Radio Corp. of America
Marvin St. Martin
India
Methodist Hospital
Ruth Busetee
OM Sophia Tekorius
Faye Hicks
Amanda Boal
Lena McElrath
Lebanon
Johnnie Maiden
RCA
St Martin
McElrath
James S
Bonita Mae
West Noble Street
Emi
St. Martin
Linda Lau Larsen
Inde Paul Beaumont
Anapolis
Caswell Rites Set Monday
Mrs. John Caswell mother of Mrs. Delue Akerman died in Methodist Hospital Indianapolis after a heart attack, having resided at 3643 Birchwood Avenue. She visited Lebanon with her daughter and grandson John, with funeral services at Moore Kirk Mortuary Indianapolis at 10 am Monday followed by burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after seven o'clock today.
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John Caswell
Delue Akerman
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Birchwood Avenue
Caswell
Lebanon
John
Moore Kirk Mortuary
34Th Street
College Avenue
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