Political Skirmishing in Congress Over Eisenhower Policy
In Washington Democrats challenge President Eisenhower on foreign, farm, and tax issues. Senate Leader Lyndon B. Johnson says the union and world appear rosier than in Eisenhower's message. The debate centers on debt, tax cuts, and extending current tax rates amid budget concerns.
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Israeli Egyptian Border Exchange Fire in El Auja Nizana
Israeli and Egyptian patrols exchanged fire for about thirty minutes across the border in the El Auja Nizana area. No casualties were reported. The Israeli spokesman said Egyptians opened fire and Israelis returned fire.
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Choking Fog Grips Britain Across Southern England
A dense smoke laden haze shrouds southern England for the third day, grounding all planes and delaying trains by up to two hours. The fog covers about 30 000 square miles, with soot and sulfur dioxide from coal fires rising from chimneys as visibility collapses to near zero.
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German War Prisoners Reported Missing in Soviet Camps
Bonn reports more than 100000 German war prisoners have disappeared in Soviet slave camps. It says negotiations with Moscow on their fate will start after ambassador exchanges. Refugee Minister Theodor Oberlaender stated about 8000 former prisoners have been repatriated by the Soviets in the last three months.
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Milwaukee approves 960500 multi level parking proposal
A city council committee in Milwaukee approved a 960,500 parking structure plan for downtown. The project envisions a multi level facility to serve the central business district and support urban development.
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Chile Enacts State of Siege as Arrests Rise
President Carlos Ibanez imposed a state of siege after a nationwide strike by Chile's Central Labor Union protesting wage and price controls. Four tanks ringed the government palace as police seized politicians, labor leaders and journalists without warrants. Public meetings are banned and media are censored under martial law.
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Cedarburg Man Killed In Icy Highway Crash
Arnold A. Riewesthal, 43, of Cedarburg, Wis., died Thursday night when his car skidded on the icy Wis. 143 highway northwest of Cedarburg and struck a tree.
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Kenosha survey weighs private college impact on economy
The Kenosha Evening News reports on a survey of private colleges in Wisconsin and Illinois assessing economic effects. Enrollments rise, local spending on clothing and recreation ranges 200 to 300 dollars per student annually, and staff needs number 30 to 150 locals. Carthage College discussions in Kenosha could lift enrollment to 800. Illinois Wesleyan and Beloit also contribute sizable local revenue.
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Senators Quiz More Journalists Over Communist Ties
Senate Internal Security panel questioned Alden Whitman a New York Times copyreader who said he joined the Communist party from 1935 to 1938 and belonged to a Herald Tribune cell after 1940. Robert Shelton of the Times refused to answer if he is a Communist, invoking First Amendment rights and sparking debate on press freedom.
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East German Refugees Reach 949000 Mark
The Refugee Ministry reports 258870 East Germans fled to the West in 1955, up from 184198 in 1954. Over the last four years the total number who have fled reached 949000.
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Wisconsin Braces for Winter Cold Front
A new cold front from northwestern Canada pushes into Wisconsin. Tonight’s low 0 to 10 above, Saturday high 18 to 25 with partly cloudy skies and light snow flurries. Noonday readings: 33 at the sewage treatment plant, 34 downtown. yesterday’s high 39, low 16, today’s low 35. Sunrise 7:18 a.m., sunset 4:36 p.m.
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United States to Stage New H Bomb Tests in Pacific
Washington expects official announcement of spring tests at the Enewetak Bikini proving ground in the Marshall Islands. A congressional authority said the 1955 tests aim at 40 to 50 million tons of TNT, building on prior spring 1954 super H bombs, as Eisenhower pledges peacetime atom uses while strengthening deterrence amid stalled Soviet arms talks.
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French paratroopers kill 21 rebels in Algeria clash
French paratroopers killed 21 rebels in a night battle in the Aures mountains of northeastern Algeria near Ain el Bar. Constantine officials reported seven prisoners captured and one French soldier wounded in the Djebel Fedouj area amid the fighting with the rebel band.
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Loot at Beneficial Finance Co Office
Two bandits held up a downtown Beneficial Finance Co office and escaped with 112 dollars in cash. The incident was reported as a crime brief in Milwaukee.
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Personal Income Jump Reaches Record Rate
The Commerce Department reports November personal income at a record annual rate of 312 billion dollars, about 2 billion higher than October. For the first 11 months of the year, income at an annual rate stood at 302 billion, up 15 billion from the prior year. The rise mainly reflects higher industrial payrolls, with half the gain in the automobile industry and a quarter in other manufacturing.
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Mild Earthquake Shakes Oklahoma in Alva
A mild earthquake was felt in Alva Oklahoma causing plaster to fall from walls at the Alva telephone exchange and temporarily taking the switchboard out of service. Editor Carl Beyer of the Alva Review Courier reported hundreds felt the tremor in the northwestern Oklahoma city of about 7500.
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United States Demands Damages Over Neptune Bomber Shootdown
The United States seeks 724,947 dollars in damages for a Soviet aerial attack last June 22 that downed a Neptune bomber near St. Lawrence Island, injuring an 11 man crew. Secretary Dulles notes the Soviet offer of half payment was accepted due to special circumstances.
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Conflicting Reports on Bong Air Base Housing Units
Reports from Washington conflicted over total privately financed housing units at Richard Bong base in western Kenosha county. AP cited 350 units for the base while UP said 240. both noted costs around 13 500 per dwelling and FHA insurance or competitive bidding. Construction to begin next spring with about 1 500 military personnel and 200 civilians anticipated on base.
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Monaco Celebrates Rainier Betrothal To Grace Kelly
Monaco erupts in joy as Prince Rainier III’s engagement to American actress Grace Kelly is announced. Residents decorate Monaco with red and blue, celebrate with feasts, radio chatter, and plans for a possible heir amid concerns about potential tax changes if the dynasty ends.
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