Eisenhower optimistic on world tensions at news conference
President Eisenhower voiced cautious optimism about easing Cold War tensions and noted progress since two months ago while declining to commit to another White House bid. He criticized Democratic claims on legislation, cited unpassed measures, and teased reporters about his political plans for 1956 in a light exchange.
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Big Steel Indicates Possible New Offer Amid Steel Talks
John A. Stephens of U S Steel said a peaceful settlement is possible if both sides bargain hard and make concessions. Union president David J. McDonald reported no new proposals since Tuesday and urged immediate meetings as Big Steel began banking its blast furnaces for a threatened midnight strike.
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Helicopter Crashes During Sea Search for Missing Pilots
A marine helicopter searching for two downed pilots in the Pacific crashed. Three crew members were rescued with one missing. A second search plane vanished overnight, with Lt. Alan M. McAneny reported missing. The 72 hour search involved 70 plus aircraft and a dozen ships from multiple nations.
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Loyal troops storm Hoa Hao stronghold in two days of combat
In Saigon, government forces overran a Hoa Hao mountain fortress after 48 hours of brutal hand to hand fighting. The campaign targeted the rebel base as security efforts intensified in Indo-China.
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Hoa Hao
Wall Cave-In in Brooklyn Kills One, Three Missing
Police report one man dead and three missing after a cave-in of a wall in Brooklyn. In Washington, the House Rules Committee approves President Eisenhower's compulsory military reserve program, clearing the way for House consideration possibly Thursday.
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House
Governor Kohler Vetoes Rail Crew Bill on Diesel Trains
Wisconsin Governor Kohler vetoed a bill mandating a fifth crew member on diesel trains over three cars. The action halts added staffing requirements pending further legislative review.
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Kohler
Peron Ends State of Siege After Failed June Revolt
Buenos Aires reports the Argentine cabinet has lifted the state of siege imposed after an unsuccessful revolt against President Juan D. Peron's government on June 16, signaling a return toward normal governance and security.
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Two Milwaukee Men Die in Waterford Highway Crash
Two Milwaukee men Cyril M. Schroeder 47 president of a dental laboratory and Richard Holfert 24 were killed Tuesday when Schroeder's car left a highway north of Waterford snapped a telephone pole and uprooted a tree. Holfert was driving and his father works for Schroeder's firm.
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Moscow Radio Declares UN Meeting a Success
Moscow Radio citing Pravda calls the 10th anniversary UN meeting in San Francisco a big success. The broadcast says the session helped create a climate for broader cooperation among all nations, especially great powers, to prevent war, end the arms race, and strengthen universal peace.
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Forecast Holiday Death Toll of 380
The National Safety Council forecast a 380 death toll for the July 4 weekend from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. More than 40 million cars are expected on the roads, creating an added travel hazard.
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Pike Creek Bill Heads For Passage
Rep. Lawrence Smith reports that a bill to close Pike Creek west of the 6th Ave bridge will likely pass next week in the House and go to the President for signature. The measure would allow Kenosha to reclaim about three and a half acres for commercial use and extend 8th Ave across the filled area. The Army warns that if the creek above 6th Ave is made non navigable adequate flood control and culverts are needed to prevent spring floods and ice jams.
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Spied Abroad for Reds CBS Reporter Confesses
CBS Newsman Winston M. Burdett testified to Senate investigators that during the Russo Finn war he went to Finland to spy for the Communists and later broke with the party.
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City council backs open executive meetings with limits
Council members say executive sessions remain open to observers while restricting public discussion on new issues. Burdett testified about past Communist ties with CBS and the Brooklyn Eagle, detailing espionage claims and foreign travel before the subcommittee.
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Burglars Target Lockwood Oil Safe But Doors Jammed
A break in at Lockwood Oil Company 1716 22nd Ave disrupted operations as burglars pried a window, jammed the safe door, and fled after failing to crack the strongbox. The missing item is a costly check writing machine. fingerprints and an expert from Milwaukee were called in to unravel the mystery.
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Communist Party backs Nehru government policies in New Delhi
The Central Communist Party of India announced full support for Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's government policies in New Delhi.
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Wisconsin Weather: Partly Cloudy with Warmth Through Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions persist in Wisconsin with warm highs 85 to 90 forecast Thursday after a 67 to 70 low tonight. A chance of scattered thundershowers exists tomorrow after noon readings reached 80 at the sewage plant, 88 at American Motors, and 85 downtown. Tuesday topped at 82 with a 61 low overnight.
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American Motors
Peace Ship Plan Killed by One Vote in Senate
Senate Democrats defeated President Eisenhower's atomic peace ship project by 42 to 41 as all Republicans supported the president. Senator Anderson of New Mexico said the plan is dead, but promised prompt development of an economical atomic engine for large ships. Republicans had sought 21 million dollars to fund a reactor for the demonstration vessel. Democrats labeled the plan a smokestack less wonder and floating museum.
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Hungary invites Austrian and Soviet parliaments to visit
The Hungarian National Assembly invited the Austrian Parliament to send a delegation to Hungary today and received a similar invitation from the Soviet Parliament on Tuesday.
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Hungary
Chicago youths held for school vandalism in Doolittle raid
Six boys aged 10 to 13 faced Family Court on charges related to two vandalism raids at Doolittle Elementary School on Chicago's South Side. Police say the youths, part of a gang suspected to be the Valiants, admitted taking part and feared older peers. Damages reached up to 27000 dollars.
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Freight Derailed At Honey Creek
About 30 of 90 Soo Line freight cars derailed at Honey Creek five miles north of here early today. A truck on one car broke loose as the train headed south. Most cars were gondolas loaded with coal. No injuries reported. Electric and telephone service to Honey Creek was knocked out and tracks expected to be impassable for a day.
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