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Kenosha Evening News

Location

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

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McCarthy Resolution Rejected in Senate Vote

The senate defeated McCarthy's bid to press for preconference talks with the Russians on satellite states by a 77 to 4 margin. Barkley said the move signaled the president need not seek senate advice in upcoming Geneva negotiations with England France and Russia. McCarthy vowed to keep pressing for concessions but offered no plan for further action.

Washington Senate Sen McCarthy Sen. Barkley D-Ky England France Russia Geneva Eisenhower Fulbright D-Ark Jenner Indiana Langer North Dakota Malone Nevada Dulles

Ford Workers Ratify First Unemployment Benefit Contract

Kenneth Bannon, director of the CIO United Auto Workers Ford department, announced that Ford workers have ratified a new contract including the first supplementary unemployment benefit plan in the auto industry’s history. He noted the vote totals are unofficial but expect little change in official tabulations.

Detroit CIO United Auto Workers National Ford Department Ford Workers Kenneth Bannon

Polio Experts Back Salk Vaccine 8-3 Vote to Continue Program

A Washington panel of eight to three endorsed the safety of the Salk vaccine and recommended continued nationwide inoculation under newly implemented safety standards. The vote rejected calls to halt production and use until safer vaccine can be proven, with four abstentions including Jonas E. Salk. The panel also backed replacing Mahoney virus with a safer strain when available.

Washington House Commerce James A. Shannon National Institute of Health Public Health Service Shannon Albert B. Sabin Cincinnati

Pinay Urges German Unity With Security for All

French Foreign Minister Pinay urged UN Anniversary Session that Germany must be unified with equal security for all and warned against a neutral overarmed Germany. He tied the German question to east west tensions and noted it would challenge the upcoming Big Four Geneva summit. Western diplomats considered Molotov’s speech as affecting peace efforts.

San Francisco Antoine Pinay Germany Pinay Geneva Molo‘tov Molotov

Parakeet Seeks Tax Refund After speaking Up

Jo Jo the parakeet from Peachtree Street challenged Atlanta tax rules requesting a 20.50 refund from T. Coleman Andrews. The bird earns 15 weekly and says 615 last year with 20.50 withheld for taxes. Andrews advises filing with the district internal revenue director in Atlanta and notes many taxpayers exist.

Washington Jo-Jo Peachtree St T. Coleman Andrews Andrews Talking Bird O.K Kay Atlanta, Ga Kay’s Columbus (Ohio Internal Revenue Atlanta

Scared to Death By Nearby Lightning

A 10 year old boy in Wilmington Delaware collapsed and died during a thunderstorm in a midcity park. Deputy coroner Isaac A Thornton said Lawrence Nichols was scared to death by the brief storm and an autopsy found no marks or evidence of physical harm.

Wilmington Del Isaac A. Thornton New Castle County Lawrence Nichols

Truck Kills Child in Sandpile Accident in Milwaukee

A 3 year old girl, Catherine Eder, was killed when a 5 ton dump truck backed over her as she played in a sandpile beside a street water main project in Milwaukee. Police investigated the backing maneuver.

Milwaukee Catherine Eder

Paris Orders Eight Sikorsky Helicopters for North Africa

Paris has ordered eight Sikorsky helicopters from the United States to aid in fighting the rebel Army of Allah in North Africa, according to authorized sources.

Paris France United States

Gas and Cigaret Taxes Rise in Wisconsin July 1

Gov. Kohler signed bills boosting the state motor fuel tax from four to six cents a gallon and the cigaret tax from three to four cents per pack, both take effect July 1. He also approved a transfer of five million dollars from the state insurance fund to the general fund as part of the measures connected to expanded traffic patrol plans.

Madison Kohler Assembly General Fund

Lightning strikes worker in Andover manhole incident

Hilton Cormey, 23, a telephone company worker in Andover Massachusetts, emerged from a manhole when a bolt of lightning struck him and hurled him 30 feet down the street. He was only shaken up.

Andover Mass Hilton Cormey

State transfers six million to balance 1955 57 budget

Madison action finished on a bill moving six million dollars from the state deposit insurance fund to the general fund to help balance the 1955 57 budget. Washington senators approved by voice vote a 7.5 percent pay raise for about 1 100 000 white collar federal workers. Munsan Korea two American soldiers seized by Chinese forces after crossing the truce line were returned by the Reds the UN Command said.

Madison Washington Senate Munsan Korea United Nations Command

Argentina to announce modified government soon sources say

Authorities in Buenos Aires report that a reshaped government structure is expected to be unveiled in the near future. Officials stress this will reflect changes from current leadership without detailing specific names or dates.

Buenos Aires Argentina

Reserve Bill Advances in House Next Week

Washington Rep. Brooks predicts passage of a revised military reserve program bill next week with minimal trouble. Opponent Rep. Powell blasts it as worse than before over racial segregation, while the House Armed Services subcommittee votes 11 to 1 to approve the compromise easing guard references and expanding a six month reserve training plan for youths.

Washington Brooks D-La Eisenhower House Powell D-N. Y House Armed Services National Guard Pentagon

Sandstorm Buries 11 in Tokar, Sudan

A 36 hour sandstorm in Tokar, 40 miles southeast of Port Sudan, burying at least 11 people alive, was reported by police today. The town was overwhelmed as the storm swept through and blocked exits.

Khartoum Sudan Tokar Red Sea Port Sudan

Three Saved From Lake Michigan Rescue Near Sim mons Bathhouse

Peggy Evans and sister Donna were pulled from six feet of water near the jetty at Sim mons bathhouse as Nick Alfano plunged to save them. Carl Bergren and Steve Schantek assisted, with Alfano later revived and treated at St Catherine's hospital. the incident occurred before public beach hours with no supervision.

Simmons Bathhouse Lake Michigan Peggy Evans 52Nd St Donna Nick Alfano 24Th Ave Steve Schantek Bergren Wayne Pagel Rt. 1 Bristol Alfano Schantek

Helpful Wife Wrecks Car in Milwaukee Bourrage Injury

Bourrage 32, assisted by his wife, backed his car out of the garage then reentered for cigarettes. She pressed the accelerator as she shifted to gear, the car roared back into the garage, the rear wall collapsed on Bourrage causing abrasions and possible rib fractures. Mrs. Bourrage unharmed.

Milwaukee Lee Bourrage Bourrage

Plan Safety Session Lake Delton

Nearly 100 delegates are expected to attend an annual conference of the Wisconsin Council of Safety on Friday at Lake Delton. The session will cover safety practices, training updates, and member initiatives for the coming year.

Lake Delton Wisconsin Council of Safety

Firemen Strike Demands in New South Wales

Firemen across New South Wales demanded a shorter working week today with a plan to reduce the 48 hour week to 40 hours. The action involved many firefighters in Sydney and statewide.

Sydney Australia New South Wales

Beloit Youth Found Innocent By Reason Of Insanity

Beloit youth Stephen Dykstra Posey 20 a former Beloit college student was declared innocent by reason of insanity in the $250000 Beloit college chapel arson case. He was committed to Central State hospital at Waupun until sane. Posey admitted starting the fire and forging a stolen check. Posey is grandson of the late Dr Clarence Dykstra and son of a Northwestern official.

Beloit Stephen Dykstra Posey Beloit College Central State Hospital Waupun Posey Hans Reese Madison University of Wisconsin S. K. Pollack Josef Kindwall Milwaukee Wilmette, Ill Clarence Dykstra Northwestern University

Wisconsin Senate Mulls 250 Man State Traffic Patrol Plan

Wisconsin Assembly sends a 250 man traffic patrol bill to the Senate after a 61 to 39 vote. The measure adds 180 officers over two years to the current 70, amid party cross support and opposition to an amendment capping growth. The Senate, earlier approving a 350 man force, plans to act later today as Gov Kohler had sought a 610 man force, while the chamber also declines to withdraw a public income tax returns bill from committee.

Madison Wisconsin Assembly Senate Wisconsin Assembly Lipper Milwaukee Balzer West Allis Ludvigsen R-Hartland Kintz R-Richland Center Nitschke Beaver Dam Kohler Wisconsin Senate Nelson Kendzierski

Foreign Aid Bill Victory Foreseen By House

House Democratic Leader Mc Cormack pledged to defeat any efforts to cut Eisenhower’s foreign aid package. The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a 3.2858 billion authorization bill, trimming 145 million from the military aid request ahead of talks with Russia.

Washington House John W. McCormack Eisenhower Russia House Foreign Affairs Committee

Kenosha Weather Forecast: Fair Skies Loom Friday

Scattered clouds gave way to mostly fair conditions as Kenosha expected a fair night and a sunny Friday. Temperatures hold near the mid seventies with a low around 50 and a high near 75. noon readings reached the low to mid seventies at several local spots.

Kenosha American Motors

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