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Kenosha Evening News

Location

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

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Peron Says Argentina Revolt Ended in Uruguay Radio

President Juan D. Peron announced from Montevideo that the revolt in Argentina is over and the government is under control. He blamed the Navy for the uprising and said main culprits were detained, praising army loyalty and noting limited points remain to disarm and bring to justice. He linked church damage to Communists and priests, while affirming his Catholic faith and a referendum on church-state separation.

Montevideo Uruguay Juan D. Peron Argentina Peron Navy Naval Ministry

Dixon Yates Link Agreement Moves Through House

The House approved a 1.37 billion public works bill authorizing the Dixon Yates private power project to link with the Tennessee Valley Authority. The vote sent the measure to the Senate amid a partisan debate over TVA expansion and fears of a shift away from public power.

Washington Eisenhower House Dixon-Yates Tennessee Valley Authority System Senate TVA Fulton, Tenn Dixon- Yates Private Utilities Group Mississippi River Dixon-Yates Group West Memphis Ark

Lithuanians Picket Molotov in Omaha Parade

A group of Latvian and Lithuanian descent demonstrators marched in Omaha near Union Depot as the Soviet delegation led by Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov arrived by train for the 10th anniversary UN meeting. Protesters carried anti Soviet banners and calls to reject Molotov’s trip to San Francisco.

Omaha Union San Francisco V. M. Molotov United Nations

Ship Strike Settlement Is Reached

New York reports a voice vote by 5 140 NMU members approving a new contract ending a coastwide strike. The deal grants unemployment benefits for seamen and covers 16 000 NMU sailors, though tanker operators remain on strike. Union officials said ships would sail once all related agreements are signed.

New York National Maritime Union Galveston-to-Maine NMU mid-Manhattan West 17Th St Francis T. Greene Employers’ Bargaining Committee

Five Injured as Blast Blows Home Apart

An explosion in Neenah Wisconsin blasts four walls of a suburban Winnebago county house injuring five family members. Mrs Verna Rusch 30 was in critical condition with a broken back and head injuries. Her husband Roy 33 had a dislocated knee. the three children were in good condition.

Neenah, Wis Winnebago County Verna Rusch Roy

Democrats Demand Recall of Peace Officer Bill

A Wisconsin Senate debate centers on a measure defining peace officers and arming them with machine guns without annual registration. Democrats Kendziorski and Schmidt push to recall the bill from the Assembly, arguing it expands gun rights for Kohler era officers, while GOP leaders dispute their readings and seek attorney general guidance. The resolution was laid aside 23 to 8 along party lines after neglecting a committee process.

Madison Kendzierski Assembly Senate Kohler Company Kohler Kendziorski Schmidt Milwaukee Travis Platteville Rogan Ladysmith GOP Maier

Twins Advised To Quit Fasting In Protest

The fasting Finn twins in their 59th day of hunger strike at the U S medical center in Springfield Missouri are urged to end their ordeal. Joseph Scott an 87 year old Los Angeles attorney for Charles and George Finn sent an earnest letter advising them to give up the fast. The twins were sentenced for interfering with the duties of a federal officer after a citizen's arrest of U S Attorney Laughlin Waters in San Francisco and trace their troubles to a 1950 war surplus plane purchase.

Springfield Finn U. S Joseph Scott Los Angeles Charles George Finn Laughlin Waters San Francisco

Farmer Killed Dynamiting Stone Near Evansville Wisconsin

Theo dore Burtke aged 66 was fatally injured on his farm six miles east of Evansville Rock County when a dynamite charge misfired and exploded as he approached the rocks. He had set the charge and returned toward the blast.

Evansville Wis Theodore Burtke Here Rock County Burtke

Molotov Stirs Chicago Traffic In Five Hour Visit

Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov rode a special Pullman through Chicago causing a major Lake Shore Drive traffic jam. He walked across the six lane highway and along the lakeshore, prompting police to block cars as crowds watched. Molotov critiqued Chicago's stockyards smell and dismissed civil defense drills saying Moscow lives in peace.

Chicago V. M. Molotov Midwest Plains Lake Shore Drive U. S. Steel Lake Shore 55Th Street Molotov 43Rd Street North Western Station Moscow

Russ Expels Three American Attaches From Moscow

Washington reports Russia declared three American military attaches persona non grata in Moscow. Lt. Col. John S. Benson Capt. William R. Stroud and Capt. Walter Mule were said to be expelled for alleged improper activities. No word on when they left.

Washington Russia Moscow John S. Benson Soviet Union William R. Stroud Walter Mule Col H. Felechlin Maj W. McKinney State Department

Stevens Point pair drown saving dog on Lake Thomas

A man and woman from Stevens Point drowned on Lake Thomas when the woman reached for a dog that jumped from a boat. Clarence Wisniewski, 27, and Lillian Schude were recovered about an hour later after the boat tipped during the rescue attempt.

Stevens Point—i Lake Thomas Clarence Wisniewski Lillian Schude Stevens Point

Veterans on Farms Benefit by Law

President Eisenhower signed a law Thursday extending GI loan guarantees to veterans buying farm homes, matching benefits for those purchasing urban homes. The measure expands home financing options for rural veterans and aims to boost farm housing.

White House Eisenhower

Wisconsin Weather Report Shows Warm Pleasant Day

The brief notes a fair, pleasant day across Wisconsin with a hazy Kenosha. Noon readings include 80 at American Motors, 77 downtown, and 70 at the sewage plant, with a 53 low last night and higher readings west. Forecast calls for partly cloudy weather tonight and Sunday. Saturday high expected 78 to 86.

Wisconsin Kenosha American Motors

Crop Dusting Pilot Killed Near Lemonweir Farm

A crop dusting pilot, identified as Al P. Wizalis of Clarksdale Mississippi, was killed when his plane crashed five miles south of here. He was about to begin his first dusting shift on Ed Powers farm in Lemonweir, and was decapitated as the aircraft struck the ground. The ensuing fire left only the bare metal frame.

Manston al P. Wizalis Clarksdale Miss Here Wizalis Ed Powers Lemonweir

May Speed Zoning Tied to Kenosha Jet Base Plan

State officials will be asked about progress on a map showing proposed zoning in Kenosha County. County officials expect the map to take most of the work time as the planning board prepares a model zoning ordinance and holds hearings before adoption.

Kenosha County Dist. Atty J. B. Molinaro State Planning Board Molinaro Kenosha Racine

Orson Welles Stages Moby Dick in Spartan London Spectacle

Kenosha native Orson Welles presented an austere Moby Dick at Duke of Yorks in London. He played both manager and Captain Ahab using only packing cases and ropes, delivering a ferocious performance that impressed critics and drew mixed praise for its bold simplicity.

London Orson Welles Duke of York Welles Herman Melville Captain Ahab Melville Ahab

Flash Fire Burns Four Workmen in Sewer

Four sewer workers and two city employes narrowly escaped death when a cigarette lit by one man ignited fumes in a large 78 inch storm sewer. Mil lard Rogers and Joseph Marchiaretto suffered second degree burns. Alex Loke had first degree burns and was sent home after treatment. Truman Rundle had minor burns. The accident occurred on 41st Ave between 77th and 78th Streets while Pietro Scalzitti Contractors laid the sewer. Fire department rescue followed as workers pulled to safety and treated burns at Kenosha hospital.

Evening News Kenosha Engineering Department Millard Rogers 63Rd St Joseph Marchiaretto 57Th St Kenosha Hospital Alex Loke 53Rd St Truman Rundle 89Th St 41St Ave 77Th 78Th Sts Pietro Scalzitti Chicago Frank Carravetta Racine Ronald Vernezze Rodman Robert Crowley 19Th Ave Loke Rogers Marchioretto Crowley Soke

Eisenhower urges passage of armed forces reserve bill

President Eisenhower ended the civil defense drill and urged quick passage of the administration’s compulsory military reserve bill. The Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously postponed action to let the House reconsider the measure.

U. S. News Center Eisenhower Congress Washington Senate Armed Services Committee House

Assembly approves retirement option for municipal judges

The Assembly passed a measure allowing municipal court and similar judges to join the state retirement system by contributing seven percent of salaries. Judges would be required to retire at age 70.

Madison Assembly

Adenauer demands prisoner release before Moscow visit

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer told the Western Allies he will not go to Moscow unless the Russians promise to release German prisoners they still hold, an authoritative diplomatic source said today.

New York Konrad Adenauer Moscow

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