Bank Economist Forecasts Farm Price Boost At Swine Institute
Minneapolis Federal Reserve agricultural economist R W Worcester forecast an improved farm price situation at the Minnesota Iowa Swine Institute session. He cited reduced livestock marketing congestion, rising food demand, and stronger farm management as signs of a recovery along with higher consumer spending for food.
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R. W. Worcester
Minneapolis
Federal Reserve Bank
Minnesota-Iowa Swine Institute
Worcester
Twin City Bus Drivers Strike Planned For Monday
The union representing about 1 575 Twin City Rapid Transit Co. workers calls a strike starting 4 am Monday potentially halting public transport for Minneapolis Saint Paul’s 800000 residents. Union leaders say the walkout follows the company’s refusal to bargain on wages and pensions with negotiations failing at the last session with a federal conciliator. The Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission asked state labor conciliator to intervene for the public interest.
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Minneapolis
Twin City Rapid Transit Co
Twin Cities
Fred Ossanna
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Paul Rasmussen
Commission
Doctor Says Eisenhower Needs Time To Decide On Term
President Eisenhower's physician Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snyder said the general is four and a half months post heart attack and not yet able to decide about a second term. He added the President should have as much time as he needs and did not specify a timeline. Dewey meanwhile said he cannot imagine the country without Eisenhower's leadership.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Howard M. Snyder
Snyder
Thomas E. Dewey
Grand Meadow Man Found Dead in Snow
Edward Rudd a 45 year old Grand Meadow implement dealer was found dead behind his shop in Grand Meadow Minnesota presumed natural causes. Sheriff Reinartz and county coroner Dr H M Fisch continue to investigate as Rudd had been missing since Wednesday night. Survivors include his wife Dora a son Ronald of Silver Bay and a daughter Shirley Sharan of Ostrander. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
Edward Rudd
Albert Reinartz
Rudd
H. M. Fisch
Reinartz
Highway 16
Ruud
Dora
Ronald
Silver Bay
Norbert Sharan
Shirley
Ostrander
Europeans Endure Worst Cold Wave of Century
Western Europe faced unprecedented cold with sub zero winds and heavy snowfall. Deaths rose to at least 36 as gas water and power networks strained. Countries from Britain Germany Denmark Italy France and the Netherlands reported record lows and widespread disruption to transport and services.
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Europe
French Riviera
Sunshine Resort
Britain
Germany
Denmark
Italy
France
Netherlands
Elizabeth
Girl dies in Duluth apartment fire at Effie street
A two year old girl named Carol Kingbird died in a blaze at Effie Duluth as sub freezing temperatures gripped the city. Her two brothers John Jr. four Hanlan three escaped as fire consumed a three story six unit building. Nine tenants fled to safety while investigators closed the site. The owner was Thomas Brunner of Hibbing.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Effie
Duluth
Carol Kingbird
Grand Rapids
John Jr
Hanlan
Thomas Brunner
Hibbing
Benson backs McKay for Senate in Spokane stop
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson urged Douglas McKay as the Republican best hope to defeat Senator Morse. He called Eisenhower's election priority and praised the administration farm program as a "billion-dollar-plus" plan during a Spokane stopover.
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Spokane
Wash.p
Ezra Taft Benson
Benson
Douglas McKay
Oregon
Sen
Morse
Dore
Eisenhower
Wayne Morse
National Assn. of
Portland
Washington
Traffic toll tops United States deaths in 1955
The National Safety Council reports 92,000 total accidental deaths in 1955, with 38,300 lost to traffic accidents, 1,350,000 nonfatal injuries, and $4.7 billion in losses. Motor vehicle fatalities rose 8 percent from 1954, and the year saw record holiday tolls and a per 100 million miles death rate of 64. Falls and drownings also produced notable fatalities.
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Chicago
National Safety Council Today
United States
Mexico-Bound Couple Killed in Car Crash
A head on collision on U S 71 near Blomkest south of Willmar killed Clement J Kusnierek 55 and Helen 42 his wife both of International Falls on their way to Mexico William Ravenhorst 47 driver of the other car was hospitalized at Olivia not seriously injured The fatalities marked Kandiyohi Countys first of the year and lifted Minn again toll to 21.
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Willmar
Minn
Here
International Falls
Mexico
U.S
Blomkest
Clement J. Kusnierek
Helen
William Ravenhorst
Olivia
Kandiyohi
Senate Agri culture panel wrestles with corn in farm bill
Senate Agriculture Committee members clash over corn in the omnibus bill. Chairman Ellender cites past failures and proposes alternatives including removing planting controls and adjusting price supports. Debate centers on soil bank inclusion and voting plans set for Saturday.
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Washington
Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Congress
Soil Bank
Senate
Benson
Agriculture Department
Bartender Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Thomas Earl Nelson a 25 year old Minneapolis part time bartender was acquitted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Alvin R. Wilson of Shakopee on August 28 A district court jury rendered the not guilty verdict after four hours of deliberation Wilsons estranged wife a former Stage Coach tavern employee testified for the defense Nelson worked at the tavern.
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Shakopee
Minn
Thomas Earl Nelson
Minneapolis
Alvin R. Wilson
Wilson
Stage Coach
Nelson
Mother to Be Braves Snowy Trip for Birth
Mrs. Arthur Madsen, 33, traveling 180 miles through snow to Duluth area for imminent fourth child. She questioned doctors, weighed Joliet or St Paul options, and faced no income in winter from a lodge business. Welfare board and hospitals offered possible aid.
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Proctor
Minn
Arthur Madsen
Madsen
Frank L. Lighthizer
Duluth
Lake Saganaga
St. Paul
Joliet
Ill
St. Louis
Kerr Proposes Food Stamp Plan to Cut Surpluses
Sen. Kerr and 22 colleagues seek to add a food stamp program to the social security revision bill. The plan targets farm surpluses and would aid about 4.57 million on public assistance and unemployment rolls. It would exclude old age survivors benefits and could total over 500 million dollars annually nationwide.
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Washington
Kerr
D-Okla
Senate Finance Committee
Agriculture Department
Indicted on four counts in fatal bank theft case
A federal grand jury indicted James P. Taylor, 30, ex convict, on four counts including murder a capital offense in the kidnap slaying of Kenneth Lindbergh, Thief River Falls bank cashier. The raid also charges theft of about $14,000 in travelers checks and interstate transport. Bail remains at $10,000. early arraignment sought.
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ST. Paul, Minn
James P. Taylor
Kenneth Lindbergh
Thief River Falls Bank
Thief River Falls
Lindbergh
MacKinnon
Taylor
Minneapolis
American Express
Bank of America
Shoburne County
Clear Lake
Minn
Herbert F. Johnson
Nicollet Hotel
San Francisco
Broader Polio Plan Studied For Expanded Vaccination
The House Commerce Committee considers broadening the federal polio vaccination program beyond age 20 to include more groups. The bill would extend funding from Feb 15 to June 30 1957 for vaccination of persons up to 20 and pregnant women, with optimism of surplus vaccine by year end for 65 million beneficiaries.
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Washington
House Commerce Committee
House
Leonard A. Scheele
Scheele
Albert Lea strike shuts restaurants over union shop clause
In Albert Lea Minnesota restaurants closed as a union shop clause in a proposed contract sparked a strike. Local 21 of the Hotel Restaurant and Hospital Employees Union did not immediately comment. Ralph Peterson attorney for the Albert Lea Restaurant Association said most terms were agreed but the union shop clause was rejected and the count of restaurants involved was not released.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Hotel, Restaurant and Hospital Employes Union
Ralph Peterson
Albert Lea Restaurant Assn
Senate OKs Increase in Durum Wheat Crop
The Senate approved a bill to expand durum wheat production. Durum wheat is used in macaroni and spaghetti products. The action signals broader sowings and market flexibility for the grain.
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Senate
Oks
Washington
Washington says Eisenhower Eden endorse new peace moves
In a three day talk the leaders issued a joint statement and a Washington declaration urging stabilizing steps in the Middle East. They warned Russia over arms to Egypt and invited France into talks under a 1950 tri‑power declaration. Potential plans include UN peacekeeping forces in the Israel Arab demilitarized zone.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
Eisenhower
Eden
Red China
Middle East
Israel
Russia
Egypt
Czechoslovakia
Palestine
United Nations
U.S
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