Ralph Tucker for Indiana Governor A Democratic Success Story
A closeup profile portrays Ralph Tucker as a self made Democrat with a Horatio Alger arc. It highlights his orphaned beginnings in Hemera Indiana, early work in Vigo County, rise as Terre Haute mayor, and leadership roles shaping labor and municipal reform. The piece notes a strong convention showing unity, labor influence, and Tucker’s bid driven by a record of tax reductions, infrastructure upgrades, and economic growth in Terre Haute.
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Horatio Alger
Ralph Tucker
Herminee Fur Savertio
Hie
Pyven
Amerin
CIO
AFL
Ient
Terre Haute
Don Roberts
Tucker
In Haute
Indiana Municipalse
New Industries Tech
White Tucker
Rualph Tucker
Demoje Party
Indiana
VFW Installs Local Man As District Head
Robert H. Acton of 703 Jameson Street is named Commander of the Birth district of the Veterans at Partisan Wars. The installation occurred at the Department Encampment with about a dozen members, including the post’s Auxiliary and Women’s Auxiliary. Acton has held multiple district posts and previously served as commanderin Lebanon and at Jerold Wo Broun Post No. 9100. He is a World War I veteran and former Master Sergeant in the Aviation branch, with service in Europe and the Pacific theaters. He is married to the former Riske Neter of Lebanon. they have four children. Acton is a Boone County native from Harrison Township, eight miles south of Lebanon, and the son of Walter Wallace Acton and Ada Acton of route. He is a Pin Wil High School graduate.
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Robert H. Acton
Jameson Street
Suruay
Lebanon
Ton
Ued
Arkiliery
Mr Acton
WFAW
Jerold Wo Broun
VEW
Iss
Acton
Inli
Riske Neter
Boone County
Harrison
Township
Hite Wallace “Acton
Ada Acton
Pinwil High School
Kiwanis Club Hosts Golf Lesson and Attendance Honors
Kiwanis luncheon highlights five members with strong attendance marks and a complimentary golf lesson by Alen Pro Jimmy Scott. Pins awarded to G A Henigar for ten years of perfect attendance and to several members for year end records. Jimmy Scott demonstrated chip shots and golf techniques for over a dozen members, who aim to repeat Lebanon club’s 1935 district Kiwanis victory in next month’s tournament.
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Jimmy Scott
Kiwanis Club
G A Henigar
John Fiutzis
Paul McFarland
John Hellemanrandi
Robert/Maze
Endante Records
Aki
Gokera
Jackson
Raney
Rivas
Moncey Noop St
Walthero Reynolds
Raleith No
Charles C. Wedihe
Robert McCann
Lebanon
Republicans Honor Green And Wiseheart
In Indianapolis Paul H. Green of Lebanon was elected assistant secretary of the Republican state convention to represent the Sixth District at a caucus held Thursday night. Dr. Robert H. Wiseheart, also of Lebanon, was named a national convention alternate.
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Indianapolis
Paul H. Green
Lebanon
Boone County Republican Committee
Robert H. Wiseheart
Steel Parleys Again Fail To Make Progress
NEW YORK - Steel wage negotiations ended without progress toward averting a nationwide strike by 650000 workers due to midnight tomorrow. Talks will resume with McDonald and Stephens indicating they will stay in touch, while the union's Wage Policy Committee and executive board convened to hear updates. Government planning an immediate Taft Hartley Act move to prevent a shutdown as cooling operations threaten production losses.
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NEW York -P—Steel
David J. McDonald
United Steelworkers
John A. Stephens
McDonald
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Indiana Five Day Weather Outlook Warmth Shifts Across Regions
Indiana forecasts show temperatures near normal in the north and up to 34 degrees above normal in the south with highs near 84 and lows around 61 in the north and 48 in the south. A warm Saturday will give way to cooler conditions most areas late weekend. A warming trend arrives Monday and Tuesday before cooler conditions return midweek. Precipitation averages about half an inch in the north and around one tenth inch in the south with light showers focused in the north and central Saturday and again late Tuesday or Wednesday.
Lula Mae Rose Rites Saturday in Frankfort
Lula Mae Rose 69 of Frankfort died Thursday at Clinton County Infirmary after an eight year illness. Born Tipton December 25, 1886 she was daughter of John Pat and Jane Handshui Maroney. She married O E Rose November 22, 1910, who survives along with three sons and four daughters. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Goodwin Funeral Home Frankfort with burial in Fairview cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Mae Rose
Frankfort
Clinton County
Tipton
John Pat
Jane E.handshui
Maroney
O. E. Rose
Jacky Pat
Elgin Air Force Base
Fla
Harold Carpenter
Lafayette
Dalles Quinn
Star City
Bernard Stout
Kokomo
John Lanke
John Maroney
Springfield
Til
Goodwin
Fred Douglass
Fairview Cemetery
Ipton
Indiana GOP platform calls for tax base broadening and school stance
Indiana Republicans adopted a platform urging broadening the tax base and opposing federal school aid and a right to work law. It avoids highway tax changes, condemns federal curricula, and backs labor reform while praising Eisenhower and Gov. Craig. The document pledges state payroll reform, unemployment adjustments, and funding for colleges, with focus on state control and home rule studies.
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Indianapolis
GOP
Ashport
Indiana
Gov. Craig
Henry F. Schricker
Schricker
Leter
Fiseshower
State Commission On Human Tews
Eisenhower
Craig
Michigan Girl British Champ at Sunningdale
Margaret Wiffi Smith of St Clair Michigan won the British women's amateur golf championship in England, defeating Mary Patton Janssen of Charlottesville Virginia 4 and 7 in the final. Smith, famed for power hitting, led 2 up at lunch, then exploded to an eight hole lead by the 28th and closed out with a 29th half.
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Sunningdale
England
Margaret Wiffi Smith
St Clair
Mich
Mary Patton Janssen
Charlottesville
Miss Smith
Miss Smitth
Elvis Bites One Of Hands That Feed Him
Charleston reporter recalls Elvis Presley biting her hand after she asked about his Marilyn Brando remark. Presley says he was being friendly like a puppy dog and that no one had bitten him before.
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Elvis
Charleston
S.C
Charleston News and Courier
Elvis Presley
Marion Brando
Presley
Springer Lands Party's Record in Indianapolis
Rep William L Springer urged at the Republican State Convention that November’s election pits the Eisenhower program against a more radical alternative. He praised Eisenhower for reversing regimentation and centralization, noting social gains and a strong record, while criticizing the Truman administration for crook and crony rule and vowing continued progress, peace, and prosperity.
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Indianapolis
William L. Springer i
Helly
Eisenhower
Truman
Springer
Water Lacking At Farm Fires
The lack of water at several farm fires concerns Center Township officials led by Trustee Paul Tauer Jr. Worth Township Fire Department with an 1100 gallon tank truck has aided Center Township which lacks an auxiliary tank. Tauer is exploring purchasing a tank truck for rural fire use, with formal action needing Township Advisory approval from Phil Adler Ralph Stark and Dr. Robert Nelson.
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Paul Taver, Jr
Center Townsip
Worth Township
Whitestown
Center Township
Tauer
Phil Adler
Ralph Stark
Robert Nelson
Poznan Revolt Kills 38 and Wounds 270 Troops
A Bolshevik style revolt in Poznan led to 38 dead and about 270 wounded as workers seized police stations and city halls, attacked Communist headquarters, and clashed with troops. Tanks, jet fighters, and a curfew were reported while rumors of further uprisings circulated in Szczecin and Lodz.
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Berlin
Warsaw
Kremlin
Stalin
Tiflis
Communist Party
Ane
Szczecin
Stettin
Gdansk
Gdynia
Altenstein
Olsztyn
Katowice
Lodz
Willard Barber
Tioned
Council Picks Franklin Linton for Lebanon School Board
The Lebanon City Council chose Franklin Linton of 914 East Noble Street to join the school board, replacing Richard Puller. Linton will take office August 1 for a three year term. The council also authorized roof repairs on the City building and approved purchasing a flag for July 4. Discussions covered the pending budget, county valuations, and dump contracts amid a nuisance suit involving the city and county.
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Franklin Linton
East Noble Street
Lebanon
Linton
Richard Puller
Stokes School
Max Edwards
Sylvester O'Bryan
Prayer fragment on sacrifice and faith in eternal life
Fragmented archaic prayer text references John 3 16 style themes of God loving world and eternal life through belief. It appears as devotional lines asking for guidance to abide in love and the sacrifice of Christ, with garbled names and phrases.
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Loke
Cour Rinker
Eisenhower signs 11 billion superhighway bill
President Eisenhower today signed an 11 billion dollar construction bill launching the nations biggest peacetime spending program. White House aide James Waxerty said the plan would connect states with modern interstate routes and improve mobility, though the initial effect on mileage and local projects remains to be seen. The act designates funds for a widely linked system with states including New Hampshire, Maine, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Alaska, and others, as lawmakers outline the future pace of highway construction.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
James
Waxerty
Feoe Hanes
Miles
Mimieigs Actaated Jaeerttarriat
Tio Snes
Castien
Linharbis
Mavi Pasierta
Rico
Wah Alaska
Egy Sear Hemmning
Sindy
Naponiey
Sperry
Eagle Teachers Get $500 Raise Under New Schedule
Eagle teachers receive a $500 raise under a new salary schedule. Beginning teachers with bachelor degrees start at $3,600 and those with master's degrees at $3,700. Maximums reach $4,600 for bachelors after 16 years and around $4,500 for masters after 25 years, placing Zionsville above nearby township schools but slightly below Lebanon Public.
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Zionsville
Boone County
Lebanon
Handley Wins GOP Governor Nomination On Second Ballot
In Indianapolis Lt Gov Harold Handley clinched the Republican gubernatorial nomination on the second ballot after missing most from the first. First ballot totals were Handley 6, Millis 560, Sparks 241, Scott 173, Cravens 48. Wilbur Youry of Osgood was chosen for superintendent of public instruction over B W Johnson of Gwensville by 1347 to 1.
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Indianapolis
Giovernor
Harold W. Handley
Om. St
Handley
Lise Ht
Wil
Frank T. Millis
Frank Sparks
John Scott
Dan M. Cravens
Wilbur Youry
Osgood
B. W. Johnson
Gwensville
Million Dollar Blaze Hits Francisco Waterfront
A violent explosion on Thursday night at the Francisco waterfront destroyed or damaged a machine shop and nearby facilities. John de Haan, 49, and Tidewater Association worker 64 sustained severe burns. Sue Johnson and Witter, 50, suffered injuries. Chief Frank Kelly puts insured damage near one million dollars as flames rose 400 feet into the air and many workers fled the scene.
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Sue
Francisco
John de Haan
Navy
Kern
Tidewater Associates
Johnson
Witter
Frank Kelly
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