Dulles Calls for Calculated Peace Risks Amid Criticism
Secretary of State Dulles urged taking calculated risks for peace when U S vital interests face a potential aggressor. He defended Life magazine coverage of his brink of war stance saying the piece overemphasized some points and credited him too much for avoiding war in Formosa, Korea, and Indochina.
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Dulles
United States
Life Magazine
James Shepley
Shepley
Far East
Birthday salute marks Ben Franklin's 250th birth anniversary
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia joins 500 organizations in 51 countries to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin born in 1706 in Boston. The event highlights his diverse achievements and his persona as a printer and public thinker.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin Institute
America
Franklin
Boston
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Kenosha Council Approves Sheridan Rd Traffic Upgrades
City council acted to ease growing traffic in Kenosha approving signals at Sheridan Rd. 55th 58th and 59th St. and stop lights at 50th St. and 22nd Ave. Pedestrian walk-light timing changes at 56th St. and Sheridan Rd. were also approved. The scoop the loop ordinance was withdrawn. A petition for one hour parking on 8th Ave. was denied. Debate centered on 10 acres east of 17th Ave. for a new northside playground with a plan to study cheaper sites. The city plan commission had recommended buying the 10 acres between 27th and 31 St. for park use.
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Kenosha
Sheridan Rd
55Th
58Th
59Th St
50Th St
22Nd Ave
56Th St
8Th Ave
51St St
51St Pt
Gilbert Petzke
Miss Shirlee Lake
Earl Morton
Nicholas Wade
Edward Fechner
Aye
R. Merrill Rhey
Gordon McAleer
City Plan Commission
17Th Ave
Ridgway under fire over calls to destroy fighting strength
Senator Mansfield urged a Senate inquiry into General Ridgway remarks that he felt pressed to destroy rather than build the army. Ridgway said Defense policies silenced criticism and questioned Eisenhower's statements. Wilson defended Ridgway as a dedicated general.
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Sen
Mansfield
D-Mont
Senate
Matthew B. Ridgway
Army
U. S
Ridgway
Saturday Evening Post
Department of Defense
Eisenhower
Defense Wilson
New York
Francis Case
R-S.d
Symington
D-Mo
Rid
Plane lands in field near Aus tin Straubel field
A twin engine North Central DC3 on flight 291 from Chicago to Escanaba made a successful belly landing in a frozen stubble field three miles short of Aus tin Straubel field. All 10 passengers and 3 crew unharmed. Co E Liske said this was the line's first air accident. Investigators from the line and CAA to arrive.
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Green Bay
North Central Air Lines
Austin Straubel Field
North Central
Chicago
Escanaba
Mich
Straubel Field
Brown County
President to Address Republican Rallies Nationwide
President Eisenhower will address Republican rallies Friday evening with options for in person remarks at the local event or from the White House. White House press secretary James C. Hagerty announced the plan as details remain undecided.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
James C. Hagerty
Chicago Police foil prisoners with jigsaw puzzle confetti plan
Three Chicago underworld figures Guzik Humphreys and Kruse were arrested after guards used jigsaw puzzles to reconstruct torn gambling and club records. Police found evidence the Owl Club in Calumet City profited 55000 last year and a fake veterans group hid casino fronts. Scraps formed five documents to be sent to U S Attorney Tieken.
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Owl Club
Calumet City
Ill
Chicago Veterans Organization
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Greasy Thumb
Guzik
Murray
the Camel
Humphreys
Lester
Killer Kane
Kruse
Alex
Louis) Greenberg
Capone
Joseph Morris
Near North Side
Key Club
Morris
Gwl Club
Syria Calls UN to Ban Economic Aid to Israel
Syrian delegate Ahmed Shukairy urged the United Nations Security Council to halt all economic assistance to Israel, labeling further U S aid at this moment as an unfriendly act. The request comes as tensions flare over Middle East aid policies.
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N. Y
Syria
U. S
Israel
Ahmed Shukairy
UN Security Council
Hutchinson Log and Lumber yard fire causes $40000 loss
Prairie du Chien reports a fire that destroyed the Hutchinson Log and Lumber Co yard and milling shed. Proprietors estimate the total damage at about $40,000.
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Prairie du Chien
Hutchinson Log and Lumber Co
Secretary Dulles seeks long term aid powers for Asia
Secretary Dulles appealed to Congress to grant authority for long term foreign aid commitments to compete with Soviet offers, focusing on Asia. The move aims to secure ongoing assistance and counter Russian influence.
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Washington
State Dulles
Congress
Asia
House Committee backs competitive bids for defense buying
The House Armed Services Committee voted 36 to 0 to require the Defense Department to use competitive bidding more. The panel approved a bill repealing a wartime rule that allowed secretly negotiated contracts by the military.
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Washington
House
Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Teen-Agers Confess Wave Of Burglaries Vandalism
A group of teen-agers admitted to a series of burglaries and vandalism incidents across several neighborhoods. Police say the suspects provided details during police questioning, leading to multiple property recovery leads and ongoing investigations.
Radar Man Stain Boston Case Ties to Hidden Briefcase
Police linked a late Saturday slaying of radar engineer Robert H. Himmler to a hitchhiker, a Georgetown cemetery dump, and a Boston gas station robbery. Himmler carried confidential East Coast radar defense papers. his wife Mary Lou urged disclosure of contents. A Dorchester gasoline station robber used his car. a guard watched the victim’s briefcase. Teenage burglars and a wider theft spree involving bicycles, soda, and a factory employee’s family unfolded as investigators probed motives and suspects.
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Boston
Georgetown
Robert H. Himmler
Cumberland
Mary Lou Himmler
Boston Globe
Globe
Himmler
Eight Peruvian Warships Head to San Diego for Training
Eight Peruvian warships are en route to the U S Navy base at San Diego California for crew training. The voyage connects Lima and San Diego as part of a naval exchange program with U S forces.
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Lima
Peru
San Diego
Calif
U. S. Naval Base
Weather Update For Kenosha Area
Cloudy skies and cooler temperatures spread across the state including Kenosha. Kenosha marked a low of 28 with city readings near 31 at times, while yesterday saw a high of 35 and a low of 25. Mostly cloudy tonight with a few snow flurries and little temperature change into Wednesday with a low of 10 to 20 and a high of 20 to 28.
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Kenosha
Grantsburg
Milwaukee
Beloit
American Motors
Kenoshans
Fleeing Youth Triggers 17 Car Collisions In Minneapolis
A 19-year-old Leroy Anderson led police on a 20 mile chase through Minneapolis streets in a stolen car. The vehicle side swiped 17 cars as bullets damaged the rear, with 47 holes noted after a tire was shot out. Anderson and a 14-year-old passenger were unhurt after the crash.
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Minneapolis
Leroy Anderson
Anderson
22 Beefy Ladies Eat Final Glorious Meal
Twenty two dieters staged a last feast before starting an eight week YMCA weight loss program in Chicago. Each received a 2300 calorie serving as a warning of future daily limits. The group includes Helen Childs 265 pounds and Mrs. John Denison 135 pounds, with Denison joking she is sitting on her weight.
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Chicago
Helen Childs
John Denison
Miss Childs
Better Schools Build Better Communities
A public service notice urges long term planning for school enrollment growth. It invites citizens to attend community conferences and obtain a booklet to learn how to help schools. The campaign is produced with The Advertising Council.
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West 45Th Street
New York
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