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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1955
Page
2
James Marlow reports on the Hoover Commission task force led by Gen. Mark Clark criticizing CIA chief Allen W Dulles and the intelligence setup. They warn of serious gaps in gathering and evaluating Cold War intelligence from behind the Iron Curtain.
The Clark commission faulted Dulles for overreach and day to day detail. praised Hoover's FBI as a model. It urged a top aide for Dulles and an internal CIA overhaul. It also criticized State Department conservatism and recommended two watchdog commissions to supervise intelligence work.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower mark their 39th wedding anniversary with a White House staff picnic at the Gettysburg farm in Pennsylvania. The event gathers staff and their families for the celebration.
Madison report quotes Commissioner Melvin Larson urging Wisconsin drivers during the Fourth of July weekend to avoid highway gambling. He warns motorists to not pass on curves or hills, not follow too closely, drive recklessly, or drink and drive. He emphasizes holiday traffic heightens risk.
Britain sent extra arms to Cyprus to quell a new terrorism wave as Police Commissioner M. Robbins reported fresh small arms and ammunition deliveries. The violence followed terrorists cutting telephone lines between Lapithos and Kyrenia and marks the first anti-British action since Enosis supporters bombed British troops and police stations.
The weather across Wisconsin was warm and humid with widely scattered showers. Green Bay had a heavy thunderstorm, while Eau Claire Grantsburg and Park Falls saw light rain as nightly lows ranged from 58 to 69 degrees.
Former U S ambassador to Luxembourg Perle Mesta completed a three day Korea visit Tuesday night. She called on President Syngman Rhee received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Ewha Women's University and was briefed on the Korean military situation by four star generals.
Mrs. Katharine E. Kreitzer of Camp Hill Pennsylvania told reporters she treasures the Bible's role in her $16,000 prize on CBSs $64 000 Question. She identified Josephs youngest brother Benjamin then named six of the other eleven brothers. The grandmother and naval depot typist said the money is a luxury and that many viewers dusted off their Bibles after her success. She will decide next week whether to take $16,000 or attempt a $32,000 question for a chance at more winnings.
The text describes a contestant facing a return attempt for a $64,000 question with a Cadillac convertible as a consolation prize if she misses. It also mentions Redmond O'Hanion, a New York policeman, quitting while $16,000 ahead after answering Shakespeare puzzles but declining the $32,000 try.
Sublette County officers report a prosperous rancher killed his wife Patricia 40, daughter Grace 6, and in laws Mr and Mrs F X O'Brien in their home north of here. Coroner calls it murder death by own action. The killer, Lawrence Jack Alexander 45, died from a chin wound on the back porch with a 30.06 rifle. The O’Briens were visiting from Miami Florida. Sheriff Horton offered no motive.
Democratic Representative Carl Preihs rode a donkey into the Illinois House chamber on Tuesday as a campaign stunt. The event backfired when he dismounted and sprained his ankle, delaying the scene.
Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov leaves New York after a 13 day U S tour highlighted by a luncheon with Bernard Baruch at Long Island, a museum visit, and a 3 D film. He praised a vodka tomato cocktail at Baruch's home and outlined no binding commitments.
Molotov renewed his invitation to Baruch to visit the Soviet Union but Baruch gave no commitment. Earlier Molotov toured New York's American Museum of Natural History showing interest in dinosaurs, cacti, and farm crop rotation exhibit in Dutchess County.
Belfast shipyard Harland and Wolff, the city’s largest, secured a 28,000-ton passenger liner contract for Union-Castle Line, their first such commission since 1952.
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