Lake Geneva Doctor Kills Son and Self Tragedy Strikes Family
Prominent Lake Geneva physician Dr. Charles J. Brady 53 and his son Jon 20 were found dead after a dinner at the Danish Tea Room and a return to their home. Dist Atty Erwin C. Zastrow described the deaths as murder and death by own action. Col Walter Hahn said the motive remains unclear though a family strain linked to Jon’s four year mental illness was suggested. Jon was a Marquette University student. Brady allegedly cried out to die as ambulance attendants arrived.
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Lake Geneva
Erwin C. Zastrow
Charles J. Brady
Jon
Brady
Walter Hahn
Associated Press
Milwaukee
Hahn
Sawyer
Marquette University
Charles
Victor Holburg
Kenosha Joins Nationwide Civil Defense Exercise Operation Alert
Kenosha joined cities nationwide in Operation Alert to test civilian readiness for a potential enemy air attack. Civil Defense coordinator Joe Ripp manned the main control center as officials opened sealed problem envelopes and prepared for evacuation, damage, and relocation drills.
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Kenosha
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Civil Defense
Joe Ripp
Ripp
Milwaukee
Traffic Toll Raised to 390
The death of two youths in separate motorcycle accidents Thursday raised Wisconsin traffic fatalities to 390 for 1957, down from 494 a year earlier. James W. Danielson, 17, of Town of Cloverland Douglas County, died when his motorcycle veered into a guard rail near Lakeside, east of Superior. Thomas Hed, 16, of Sheboygan, died after his motorcycle crash on Highway 141 south of his home.
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Wisconsin
James W. Danielson
Cloverland
Douglas County
Lakeside
Superior
Thomas Hed
Sheboygan
Highway 141
Aga Khan's Son Postpones Wedding in Geneva
Prince Sadruddin din Khan postpones his marriage to Nina Dyer for six weeks following the death of his father the Aga Khan. Sadd ruddin, 24, had planned a Geneva ceremony with the 27 year old former wife of Heinrich von Thyssen, to take place next Monday.
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Geneva
Saddruddin Khan
London
Nina Dyer
Aga Khan
Saddruddin
Nina
Heinrich von Thyssen
Mon
Rumors of Red Army Leadership Rift Surface
Diplomatic observers report tensions within the Soviet top ranks as Marshal Georgi Zhukov clashes with deputy Marshal Alexander Vassilievski. Vassilievski is seen as a rival and an advocate for a tougher stance toward the West amid power struggles inside the Ministry of Defense.
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London
Red Army
Georgi Zhukov
Alexander Vassilievski
Russia
Germany
Vassilievski
Zhukov
Ministry of Defense
West
Milwaukee Man Dies After Scaffold Fall
Milwaukee resident Albert Zschack, 42, was killed Thursday when he fell 20 feet from a scaffold at an industrial plant where he was performing repair work. The accident occurred during renovation duties at the site.
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Milwaukee
Albert Zschack
Eisenhower Announces Helicopter Aid to Pakistan
President Eisenhower said the United States will turn over two six passenger helicopters to Pakistan to aid flood relief operations. The move follows ongoing flood crises in Pakistan, with the aid intended to bolster rescue and relief efforts.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Pakistan
Khrushchev proposes marriage of convenience to avert war
In Prague Khrushchev urged peaceful competition between Communist and capitalist worlds. He praised Yugoslavia as loyal to the Socialist camp and told Western diplomats that Soviet relations with other Communist nations are strong while seeking improved ties with the United States. He argued people marry without love when they get along well, and urged treating each other as equals.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Nikita’ Khrushchev
Yugoslavia
Communist Party
Hradcany
Bohemia
Antonin Zapotocky
Kremlin
Khrushchev
United States
Tehran Seismic Quake Kills Thousands in Iran
Tehran reports ongoing tremors for the tenth day after a violent July quake killed an estimated 2500 to 3000 people. Authorities note daily shocks continuing since July 2 as rescue and recovery work continues across affected regions.
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Tehran
Iran
McGurn Runs Independent for Wisconsin Senate
Arthur J. McGurn a former federal employee who withdrew from the Democratic race announced he will run as an independent in the August 27 Wisconsin special Senate election.
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Arthur J. McGurn
Kenosha
U. S
Wisconsin
Senate Appropriations Panel OKs $884 Million Public Works Bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee recommended a public works spending bill totaling 884,151,323 dollars, up 69,338,300 from the House vote last month.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Governor signs pension bill for early retired teachers
Madison report states Gov. Thom son signed a law granting additional pensions to teachers who retired before 1952 and are listed on the substitute teachers roll. Apex bank holdup described as two masked men forcing five employees and three customers into a vault at Durham Bank and Trust Co. and escaping with up to $40,000 with a possible accomplice.
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Madison
Thomson
Apex
N. C
Durham Bank and Trust Co
Question Man In Vichota Case
Chicago police questioning a red haired teenager and two men in an unlicensed car linked to the search for 6-year old Scott Vrchota abducted in Honey Creek Wisconsin. The 18 year old said he is from rural western Wisconsin and denied Honey Creek or Burlington ties.
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Chicago
Honey Creek
Wisbey
Wisconsin
Burlington
Wis
Scott Vrchota
Robert Hughes
Traffic Campaign Credited With Saving 400 Lives in Six Months
The National Safety Council reported that the Back the Attack on Traffic Accidents campaign saved about 400 lives in the first half of 1957, a 2 percent drop from 1956. Governors praise the trend as states expand patrols, laws, enforcement, licenses, and radar use.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Ned H. Dearborn
Council
Dearborn
Acquittal Predicted By Girard In Japanese Trial
Camp Whittington Japan 7. U S Army specialist William Girard of Ottawa Newfoundland predicted a Japanese court will acquit him of causing the death of a Japanese woman on a firing range. Trial dates set August 26 through October 4 at Maebashi.
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Camp Whittington
Japan
William Girard
U. S. Army
Ottawa
U. S. Supreme Court
High Court
Girard
Army
Maj
Stanley Levin
Hollywood
Calif
Maebashi
Juzo Kawachi
Kawachi
Levin
Naka Sakai
Housekeeper 66 Inherits Large Estate From Priest
Marion Casey a 66 year old former school teacher and housekeeper admitted she has to manage a sizable fortune after inheriting about 1.2 million dollars from Rev. Michael J. Kenely the Kennebunkport pastor who died at 73 in October. Eight nieces and nephews had contested the will but withdrew objections recently.
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Cape Elizabeth
Maine
Marion Casey
Michael J. Kenely
Storms Lash Scattered State Areas
Storms, including a tornado near Whitelaw in Manitowoc County, caused damage to a farm home and trees. High winds disrupted Milwaukee and Green Bay, knocking down lines and delaying a city paper as separate pressure systems triggered storms across the state.
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Bernard Vogel
Whitelaw
Manitowoc
Vogel
The
Coast Guard
Lake Michigan
Green Bay
Melvin Lardaores
Weather Bureau
House Set to Vote on Postal Workers Pay Hike
A majority petition cleared the House Rules Committee and removed the last barrier delaying a vote on a proposed 546 dollars annual pay boost for postal workers, setting up a House decision a week from Monday.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Sudden Thunderstorm Drops Temperatures Across City
A severe summer storm sent midday temperatures into the high 80s before plunging to 69 downtown within minutes. Gusts reached 40 mph with heavy rain and a squall yesterday afternoon, while forecasts call for scattered thundershowers and possible damaging winds and hail through tonight with a high in the low 80s on Saturday.
Senators Move To Take Up Civil Rights Bill
Southern Democrats tentatively back a midweek vote to take up the civil rights bill. Senator Russell and Republican Leader Knowland coordinate with Johnson as he says about 20 more senators wish to speak before the vote. Johnson expects a 2 to 1 majority in favor. Knowland notes the administration may still seek clarifying amendments.
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Washington
Sen
Russell
D-Ga
Knowland
Calif
Lyndon B. Johnson
Tex
Johnson
Senate
White House
Eisenhower
Capitol Hill
Rep. Celler
DN. Y
McNamara
Dmich
House
Arguments Set for Kohler UAW Strike Case
The National Labor Relations Board set September 9 for final arguments in the prolonged Kohler Company UAW strike case.
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Chicago
National Labor Relations Board
Kohler Co
United Auto Workers
Actress Vivien Leigh stages protest in House of Lords
Vivien Leigh interrupted a House of Lords debate to protest the demolition of Saint James Theatre in London. The 122 year old venue was to be torn down for an office block, despite her vow to leave Britain if more theaters are closed. She was escorted out by Sir Brian Horrocks after shouting her message.
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London
Vivien Leigh
Miss Leigh
Sir Laurence Olivier
House of Lords
Shakespeare
Titus Andronicus
Nikita Khrushchev
Saint James
Brian Horrocks
Black Rod
Sergeant At Arms
House
Saint James Theater
Britain
Eisenhower Signs Major Housing Bill Despite Defects
President Eisenhower signed a 1.99 billion housing bill with noted serious defects. The act cuts FHA down payment minimums to record lows and adds 1.74 billion in mortgage authority, plus loans for college housing and urban renewal grants. The White House prioritizes budget balance and cautions over possible inflationary credit effects.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Veterans Administration
Federal National Mortgage Assn
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