Wisconsin Tornado Toll Reaches Millions in Four-County Hit
A destructive tornado plowed a mile path through four Wisconsin counties near Menomonie, killing about 80 people and injuring over 350. Gov. Vernon Thompson announced federal and private aid to supplement state relief as hospitals treated dozens in grave or critical condition. Federal help and rapid state response followed the disaster record.
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Menomonie
Owael
Roxy
Tre Vovery
Wisconsin
Asenbie
Jad Quater Ge Np
Vernon Thom
Rise in May Jobs Despite Weather Slowdown
A joint Commerce and Labor Departments report shows May employment at 401,000, up from April, with unemployment falling to 4.9 percent. The rise is linked to rapid expansion in service sectors and weather-affected hiring, though many new jobs go to those who had been idle.
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de Commer
Vishal
Denny
Dold Trio For Gas Theft
Fragmented OCR text details a gas theft investigation linked to a cement plant and police figures including Chief Poe or Hesley Tike. It references state police involvement, a cemetery, and several names with unclear roles amid multiple garbled phrases. Overall, the readable content centers on a theft case and local authorities working the scene.
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Etty Police
Salmneuk
Mori Lisior
UE Poe
Hesley
Ae Schmittd
WY Holthouse Haber Company
Bulinisy
Segiel Filihilie
Muri
Cobbet
Adward Nowy
Grove Street
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Tvs
Satellite Aid Plan Defeated Train Kills Two Boys On RR Trestle
In Barberton Ohio two brothers James Higent age 10 and Ronald Higent plus friend Ted Mann 92 were killed when a westbound Erie Railroad freight struck their position on a trestle. Engineer John L Sontag of Marion saw the boys just ahead as the train sped about 60 miles an hour. The accident prompted questions about the trestle safety and the failed satellite aid plan referenced in early reporting.
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Ohio
Higent
Jimmy Basaid
Ronald
Ted Mann
Erie Railroad
Hhey
Nii
John L. Sontag
Marion
Ted
Timmy
Iwi
Senator Foes Lose Bid To Add Aid Authority In 1 Vote Setback
Senate defeat of an aid provision divides lawmakers. The 43 to 42 vote to strike the amendment from the foreign aid bill followed a stormy debate. Supporters argued the clause would let the President aid nations free from Soviet influence. opponents warned of overreach and policy risk.
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Len Tubert
Hinphrey
D-Minn
State Department
Eisenhower
Senate
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Red China
North Korea
Moscow
Foreign Relations Committee
John F. Kennedy
D-Mass
William F. Knowland
California
Knowland
Local Assault Hearing Set in Marion Case
Vital Dames, 51, of Marion site, was assaulted on West Main Street and admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital with head lacerations. Carlyle Merritt, 24, of Marion, accused. two witnesses and two girls called police. Hearing scheduled for 1:30 this afternoon amid conflicting witness statements.
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Marion
Corry Memorial Hospital
West Main Street
Offici City
Daniels
Bill
Carlyle Merritt
Marion Street
Iice
Ely Poler
Merritt
Macmillan Flies To U.S. Tonight
Prime Minister Yelenbaker will visit the United States and Canada with President Eisenhower. The trip aims to mark an anniversary and honor ceremonies, but no formal agenda is stated for the talks.
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Eisenhower
Ir Nashington
Yelenbaker
Quiet Corry Area students stage peaceful class day protest
Seniors and underclassmen at Corry Area High School staged a school assembly last night protesting the omission of Class Day. The event featured song and humor, with junior and senior students participating. police officers Frank Carnegie and Charles Sutton helped maintain order guiding the crowd.
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Corry Area
Chass
Pirit
Little Rock
Frank Carnegie
No Early Relief Seen In Local Unemployment
James Rosebery of the Pennsylvania Employment Service reports no rise in overall employment. May pulls 115 new claims with 64% female. active files at 95% of applications. Clerical and sales placements lead with 10 positions filled. 30 jobs filled overall while 3% disqualified for benefits.
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Joes
Pennsylvania Employment Service
Roseberry
Erle County
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Tigis
Roseberey
Vlatmants Hein
Four Killed In Head-on Crash Near York Pennsylvania
A head-on collision on US 30 east of York resulted in four deaths and multiple injuries. Witnesses state a passer attempted to overtake in the opposing lane causing the crash. Emergency responders transported several injured to local hospitals. conditions remain critical for some. Names and exact ages of victims were not fully confirmed in available reports.
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Michael Simon
Sell Leonard
Aod
Tor
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York Chambers
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Rebels claim air superiority over Celebes in north
Reports say Thilanesia An Th donesian alt Toter spokes sail today that the ye h d ls have held north Celebes supremacy and not conducted a mission since May 18, with every rebel plane reportedly toast.
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Thilanesia
Celebes
Beth Tost
YMCA Fund Drive Sees Progress and Confidence
Frank Gates directing the campaign reported a partial tally with $35,667 today and a total near $117, WG earlier. Contributions show social gifts leading at $11,270, teams organization $3,140, and plant employees $2,717, with three more fast report sessions planned to boost attendance before the campaign ends. The next meeting is Tuesday at TH ni TEX.
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Accone
Frank Gates
Initia
Odiy
Tors
Tex
Polaris Missile Test Ends in Upper Sky Crash
CAPE CANAVERAL Pia A Navy Polaris experimental missile streaked skyward for about 29 seconds in what officials called its toughest test It broke apart after lifting off and plunged toward the ocean where crash boats stood by Navy officials said the test aimed to evaluate components of the Navy Polaris missile system and its guidance and propulsion sections The last successful launch before this failure occurred on May 8 when a Lockheed built rocket broke up shortly after liftoff
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Area Mother Indicted For Trying To Kil Son
Dolores Perry Rost of Dunkirk area trailer court faced grand jury indictments for attempted murder first degree assault first degree and endangering the life of a minor after authorities say she and husband Wilfed Rose bound gagged and tied adhesive rope and paper links around their 4 year old son Jimmy Rose in a reported discipline incident. The child was found unresponsive in a trailer and later recovered. Rost pled not guilty and posted an $8000 cash bond plus $10000 in property. Rose was not indicted and remained in custody at Gowanda State Hospital awaiting further steps.
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Dunkirk
Supreme Oon
Hamilton Ward
Wilfed Rose
Gowands State Hospital
Traiter Court
Vupee
Buffalo
N.Y
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Trade Pact Signed Between Oslo and Poland
Oslo and Communist Poland sign two new anti year trade agreements totaling $9 a year. The pacts mirror last year's figures and aim to boost bilateral commerce.
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Norway
Poland
Interview With Jailed Negro Professor At Miss School Attempt
An AP exclusive reports a jailed professor from a Mississippi college who attempted to enter a state school for an exclusive interview. The scene involved highway patrol and university officials, with indications of psychiatric evaluation and possible commitment to a state hospital if found unfit.
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Alcor
Pike Freed Of Scandal After 5 Convictions
Harrisburg area turnpike officials say the 440 million toll road is on solid footing after a year of scandal. Five men, including two former turnpike commissioners, were sentenced to 10 months to five years for conspiracy. all await appeals. The case linked to Manu Mine and Reading engineer Charles W Stickler, who touted a multimillion dollar enterprise from a $4 5 million capital investment.
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
George M. Leader
Turnpike
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State Superior Court
Wee
Reading
Charles W. Stickler
Manu-Mine Research and Development Co
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Thomas J. Evanshen
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Ible
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Eve
Pair Nabbed After Tying 7-Year-Old to Tracks
Norwalk California deputies said two 10 year-old boys admitted tying Michael Evans to railroad tracks to frighten him. The child was rescued Monday by his father as a train neared. One boy fled but was stopped before harm.
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Norwalk
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