Wisconsin GOP Leader Ringling, Circus Son, Dies at 49
Baraboo Wisconsin Henry Ringling a longtime Republican committeeman and Ringling Bros family member died Friday night from pancreatic cancer. He had served as Wisconsin committeeman since 1952 and stepped down in July. Survived by widow Jean, son Henry Jr. and daughter Salome. Funeral set for Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal Church.
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Ringling Death Draws GOP Leaders Praise From Wisconsin
In Washington after learning of Henry Ringling's death, Baraboo- and Wisconsin GOP figures laud his decades of service. National committee officials Robert Humphrey and Phillip Kuehn note the loss, while Wayne Hood and Robert Pierce share memories of Ringling's dedication and friendship.
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UN Council Faces Two Veto Threats
The United Nations Security Council weighs admitting 18 nations after a 52 to 2 General Assembly endorsement while facing possible vetoes from the United States and Soviet Union and a separate push by Nationalist China to prioritize non Communist applicants. The list includes Italy, Japan, Spain, Cambodia, Laos, Portugal, Ceylon, Jordan, Libya, Austria, Ireland, Finland, and Nepal.
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Red Chinese Arrest Bishop of Shanghai
The Roman Catholic bishop of Shanghai Kung Pin-mei and his principal aides were arrested by Chinese Communist authorities on espionage charges. Radio Moscow quoted Peiping reports saying Kung, 54, was seized in September while preparing a counter-revolutionary uprising. he is apostolic administrator of Nanking and Soochow and was named bishop of Shanghai in 1951.
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Spy ring uncovered in China says Radio Moscow
Radio Moscow reports the Chinese People's Republic uncovered a spy network in September 1955 led by Bishop Kung Pin-men. Interrogated accomplices possessed documents on counterrevolutionary plots and links to Chiang Kai-shek's intelligence, plus radio transmitters and secret government data. Number of accomplices not disclosed.
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Lake Geneva Bank Offers Reward For Recovered Money
The First National Bank of Lake Geneva offers a 10 percent reward for return of the $74,293 stolen in last Wednesday's bank holdup. Bank president Weber Smith and Stewart Farley of Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. emphasize practicality, with rewards for money recovered and no specific arrest linked to the masked bandit. The search continues as investigators sift minor clues.
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Jet Fighter Crashes Into Hospital Roof Near Sheffield
U S Air Force opens investigation into a jet fighter crash that tore through a crowded Sheffield hospital roof on Friday night. The plane carried wingloads of ammunition triggering explosions and causing casualties.
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Seek Murderer Of Omaha Coed
Police seek a sadistic murderer after the bullet riddled body of Carolyn Marie Nevins 20 was found behind bushes on the University of Omaha campus. Omaha city officers swarm the case as the popular senior who had won beauty and popularity contests and excelled in debate is mourned.
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Crime Lab Head Favors Coroners in Wisconsin Debate
Madison Wisconsin Crime Laboratory head Madison Wilson argues against replacing the elective county coroner system with appointed county medical examiners He warns such a shift would strain pathologists duplicate services and threaten the state lab He urges phased training for qualified pathologists and favors continued use of coroners endorsed by several state associations.
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City Council Grants Police and Fire Pay Increases
The City Council approved a $37.50 monthly raise for police and firemen plus a $10 monthly clothing allowance for firemen. The increases push total police pay to $395 monthly and equalize with sheriff deputies, while firemen receive the same $395 with clothing aid. The budget impact totals about $126,620 in wage offers, with further longevity discussions promised.
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Knowland's 1956 campaign stance outlined in NY speech
Senate Republican leader Knowland argues against appeasement and warns of Communist pressure as he signals a tougher anti Soviet line if he seeks the 1956 GOP nomination. He notes Geneva tensions and Eisenhower’s leadership while other leaders react to possible bids and party unity.
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State CIO Eyes Merger Plans
Wisconsin CIO delegates at a 5,000-attendee convention adopt two merger resolutions with AFL while delaying an Industrial Union Department. They back no raiding pacts with Teamsters chief Dave Beck and support including the Community Services Department in the merged body. Charles Schultz and Ross Baum are raised to 8500 annually. Baum re-elected for a third term. Assemblyman Mark Catlin is invited to speak under conditions at GOP gathering.
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Warns of Labor Party Possibility
George Meany, president of the CIO AFL, warned that the 16 million member labor force could form a labor party if deprived of political activity in existing parties. He stressed the union does not want a party but would act to defend its political voice if endorsements are blocked.
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Howard Hughes Buys AM Property in El Segundo
Film producer and aircraft maker Howard Hughes purchased a 42 acre tract and 500000 square feet of manufacturing and office buildings in El Segundo from American Motors Corp. He plans to integrate the site with electronic manufacturing facilities already owned.
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Push Probe Of Slaying In Chicago Underworld Ties
Chicago police launched a three pronged probe into the slaying of Alexander Louie Greenberg a noted underworld financier and Capone associate. They hunted his financial empire top underworld figures and conducted house to house searches in the suburb area. A separate blaze killed ex convict John Coletta 38 near Barrington raising possible revenge links to the Greenberg killing. Greenbergs family posted a 5000 dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the two gunmen.
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Wisconsin Farm Boy Presents Prize Hog to Eisenhower
A Wisconsin farm boy delivered his prize winning hog to President Eisenhower through Secretary Benson at a Royal White House reception on Friday.
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Chilly Weekend Forecast for Kenosha With Below Zero Night
Kenosha faces a cold weekend as temperatures may dip below zero tonight and rise only to about 20 tomorrow. Noonday readings reached 22 to 23 across the city, with yesterday’s high 23 and low 16 amid clear skies and early sunset at 4 24 p.m.
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