Herter Will Make Nixon Nomination
Massachusetts Governor Christian Herter accepts invitation to deliver the nominating speech for Vice President Nixon at the San Francisco GOP convention next month. The move counters Harold Stassen’s push to nominate Herter instead and draw support from party leaders and lawmakers.
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Boston
Christian A. Herter
Massachusetts
Nixon
San Francisco
Leonard Hall
Herter
Harold FE. Stassen
Washington
Stassen
Hall
Cain resigns from Subversive Activities Control Board
Harry P. Cain, longtime critic of the Loyalty Security program, resigns as a member of the Subversive Activities Control Board, effective Aug. 9 when his term ends. The White House announced the move, with Eisenhower inviting a temporary continuation if a successor is not named. Cain, a former Washington senator, had signaled willingness to serve another term but did not expect reappointment. The board identifies Communist fronts and requires registration with the attorney general.
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Washington
Harry P. Cain
Subversive Activities Control Board
White House
Cain
Eisenhower
Fresh steel contract offer eyed as talks resume
New talks began between union leaders and U S Steel Republic and Bethlehem after a 25 day strike that halted about 90 percent of U S production. The industry proposed a three year package with a 20 cent per hour raise first year while union wages remain undisclosed. A union wage policy committee meeting is set for tomorrow with 650 000 striking members awaiting approval. Some mills may restart Friday but full production will take time and prices are expected to rise after any settlement.
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New York
United Steelworkers of America
U. S. Steel
Republic
Bethlehem
Pittsburgh
Balloons Carry Personnel For Low Level Meteorology
A weather balloon landed in a northeastern Colorado field near Hillrose after which the Air Force announced it is using personnel balloons for low level meteorological research. The instrumented balloons carry observers to record vertical air currents temperatures humidity and cloud formation.
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Denver
Colorado
U. S. Air Force
Hillrose
Colo
Air Force
Lowry Air Force Base
Lowry
Mol Wins Confidence Vote on 9.52 Billion Budget
Premier Guy Mol secures confidence from the National Assembly for the $9.52 billion ordinary budget for the current year. The vote affirms government spending plans and fiscal priorities as the country faces economic decisions.
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Paris
Guy Mollet
National Assembly
Steel contract progress amid 25 day strike
New York and steel union negotiators outline a deal as talks advance toward a final settlement of the 25 day steel strike. Milwaukee reports Leif Larson, 30, defending champion from Racine Meadowbrook, losing to Curt Jacobs of Oconomowoc 2 and 1 in the first round of Wisconsin State Amateur Golf Tournament match play.
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New York
Jp—Steel Management
Milwaukee
Leif Larson
Racine Meadowbrook
Curt Jacobs
Oconomowoc
Pro-British executive Edward Bonicci shot in Nicosia
In Nicosia Cyprus Edward Bonicci a pro British executive of the citys largest store was shot dead while walking to lunch with his fiancee British troops sealed off the inner walled city in a manhunt for the killers In Milwaukee Jack Nintz 68 died after being pinned between two trucks in a parking lot during the day
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Edward Bonicci
Milwaukee
Jack Nintz
Muehleback Brewing Stockholders Approve Schlitz Sale
Kansas City stockholders of Muehleback Brewing Co. vote to sell the firm to Schlitz Brewing Co. of Milwaukee for 2.2 million dollars in a Tuesday decision.
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Kansas City
Muehleback Brewing Co
Schlitz Brewing Co
Milwaukee
Wisconsin GI Bill graduates note wartime impact on campus
The expired World War II GI Bill supported 131,634 Wisconsin veterans with schooling over 12 years, 44,992 to college and 40,723 to noncollege programs. At peak enrollment in 1946 about 50,000 statewide were in classes. The University of Wisconsin received about 26 million dollars from federal benefits, while the national total reached 14.5 billion. The Korean bill later extended benefits through 1963.
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Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Tense fighting between Jordan and Israeli troops near Jeru salem
Jordan reports heavy firing across the de facto line west of Jerusalem as Israeli positions exchange small arms and mortars with three Jordan villages. UN observers rushed to the scene after urgent Jordanian requests. casualties among villagers and Jordan guardsmen are reported as of this afternoon.
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Amman
Jordan
Jerusalem
United Nations
Wives of Egyptian Diplomats Urged Against Hand Kissing
Cairo ministry of social affairs tells wives of Egyptian diplomats not to encourage men to kiss their hands at official functions noting the custom carries foreign influence connotations.
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Cairo
Egypt
Ministry of Social Affairs
Housing Bill Approved By House
The House passed an omnibus housing bill backing 35 000 public housing units annually for two years. Widnall of New Jersey sponsored the measure, sent to the Senate on a voice vote, with a 115 24 standing vote in favor. The bill would extend existing programs and add federal aid for low income housing, totaling three billion dollars for FHA mortgage insurance.
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Washington
House
Rep. Widnall
RN. J
Senate
Widnal
Eisenhower
House Banking Committee
Rep
Spence
Dky
House Rules Committee
Widnall
Federal Housing Administration
General Mortgage Insurance Authority
Capital Airlines Takes Jet Lead
Capital Airlines plans jet passenger service in the continental United States by 1959 becoming first in the nation. It ordered 14 British De Havilland Comet jets for 53 million dollars, carrying 74 passengers in vibration free comfort up to 45 000 feet.
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Washington
Capital Airlines
United States
Capital
J. M. “Slim” Carmichael
Hodge Takes Full Blame In Major Illinois Embezzlement Case
Orville E. Hodge former state auditor admits fault in a scheme involving fake warrants, with proceeds used for political campaigns and high expenses. State's Attorney Coutrakon cites a 176 page statement noting forgery embezzlement and a 330 count indictment with a million dollar shortage.
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Springfield
Ill
Orville E. Hodge
George Coutrakon
Coutrakon
Hodge
Ban on Military Aid to Tito Becomes Senate Bill Highlight
Senate passes $4.11 billion foreign aid bill with an amendment to bar new military assistance to Yugoslavia while allowing already in pipeline jet fighters and equipment. Republican leaders Knowland and Bridges push for House acceptance in conferees talks amid a split on overall funding.
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Washington
Senate
House
Yugoslavia
Eisenhower
Marshal Tito
Russia
Knowland
California
Bridges
New Hampshire
Tito
Senate Finance Panel Backs Tax Cut for Movie Tickets
The Senate finance committee on Tuesday approved a bill to drop the 10 percent federal admissions tax on movie and other amusement tickets costing 90 cents or less. The House had previously voted to remove the tax on tickets priced at $1 and under.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
House
Weather Update for Kenosha strengthens with cooling trend
A fair morning in Kenosha gives way to slightly cooler conditions with a forecast of partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures Thursday. Yesterday’s high reached 82 degrees with a 65 degree low. today noon readings were 70 at the treatment plant, 73 downtown, and 76 at American Motors as the sun rose at 4 38 and will set at 7 16.
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Kenosha
American Motors
Vet Pension Bill Seen Certain to Die in Senate
Washington A World War I veteran pension bill faces likely death in the Senate Finance Committee as Congress nears adjournment. The American Legion fights to save it with a broad lobbying campaign, while a companion House bill to boost disability payments by 10 percent also seems doomed. The measure would grant 90 dollars a month at 65 for low income WWI veterans, costing about 367 million the first year and 618 million by year five, with opponents fearing a precedent for future wars and warning the Eisenhower administration opposes the plan.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
American Legion
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Chairlift Fall Kills One, Injures Four at Rowe Mountain
A Rowe Mountain chairlift crash in Gilford New York killed one rider and injured four others among 25 aboard. The lift dropped from unknown causes, with occupants hurled to the ground. Fritz Baer of Belknap Recreation Center confirmed no cable snap.
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Gilford
N. Y
Rowe Mountain
Fritz Baer
Belknap Recreation Center
Baer
Beloit Attorney Harry W. Adams Dead at 77
Beloit former mayor and noted attorney Harry W. Adams died at his home early today after several weeks of illness and recent surgery. He was 77 and had a long career in law and industry.
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Beloit—i
Harry W. Adams
Beloit
Near West Side Front Line in Chicago Polio Fight
Chicago fights polio as 18 new cases lift 1956 total to 300 with 8 deaths. The near West Side, bounded by La Salle Street, 22nd, Kostner, and North Avenue, leads in cases amid mixed housing and industry. Dr Bunesen notes seven free inoculation centers operating and 44 more sites to offer Salk vaccines.
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Chicago
Loop
la Salle Street
22Nd Street
Herman N. Bundesen
Chicago Board of Health
Pedestrian Fatality Ties Green Bay Record
Green Bay sees pedestrian fatality mark its first such death since April 1954 when 85 year old Fred H. Rafeld was struck by a car while crossing a street after parking. The incident occurred June 28 and Rafeld died from injuries this morning.
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Mars Green Bay Record
Green Bay
Wis
American Automobile Association
Fred H. Rafeld
Rafeld
Greer, Bay
Australia to Begin Wartime Loan Repayment via Silver Shipment
Acting Prime Minister Sir Arthur Fedden announced that Australia will ship 11,800,000 fine ounces of silver to the Philadelphia mint next month to repay a wartime loan. The move marks a fiscal step tied to past wartime borrowing and international minting arrangements.
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Camberra
Australia
Philadelphia
Arthur Fedden
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Badger Village
Baraboo
Badger Ordnance Works
Edward A. Epping
Coutralion
Epping
Ed Hintz
Southmoor Bank and Trust Co
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Hintz
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