Case proposes compromise on farm price supports
Sen. Case introduces a compromise plan limiting wartime 90 percent price supports to this election year while supporting flexible price supports. The move accompanies a larger Senate fight over the administration’s farm bill and amid charges of pressure and maneuvering by the White House. Senator Aiken defends flexible supports and aims to defeat rigid price plans as Ellender leads the agriculture committee toward a bill restoring rigid supports for key crops.
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Eisenhower
Sen
Aiken
Ellender
D-La
Senate Agriculture Committee
Committee backs O Melia for state attorney general post
A Rhinelander committee promotes John F. O Amelia for the Republican state attorney general slot. Led by Bradley R. Taylor, the group formed after Gov Kohler declined a fourth term, with expectations Vernon Thomson may seek the governorship.
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Dondero says he will retire after 24 years in Congress
Representative George A. Dondero of Michigan announces retirement at year end ending a 24 year tenure in Congress. He cites long service and wishes colleagues well as he steps away from the House.
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Washington
George A. Dondero
Mich
Congress
Wisconsin figures mull Senate bids and GOP bid
Oshkosh Henry P Hughes former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice said he might seek the Republican nomination for United States Senator against Wiley Madison William Proxmire said he was sorry Gov Kohler would not run again but forecast a Democratic win Washington Albert Gore withdrew as prospective chair of the Senate special committee on lobbying attacking Republican members for seeking strict rules that would strip the chairman of powers
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Walter Kohler
Washington
Irp
Albert Gore
D-Tenn
Senate
Highway expansion plan approved by public works panel
A House Public Works subcommittee voted to authorize the largest highway program ever, with a total outlay of 50 billion dollars over the next 13 years.
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Washington
House Public Works
Union Rejects Westinghouse Settlement Plan
The Westinghouse strike enters its 144th day as the IUE board rejects the proposed settlement as unacceptable. James B. Carey says the plan is not an outright rejection or acceptance and plans to meet with Federal Mediation Service Director Joseph Finnegan to pursue further negotiations.
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Westinghouse
James B. Carey
International Union of Electrical Workers
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Cary
Carey
Federal Mediation Service
Joseph Finnegan
Westinghouse Electric Corp
G. A. Price
Geneva Talks Stall After 40th Meeting Between US and Communist China
American and Communist Chinese negotiators met in Geneva for the 40th time today with no sign of progress or change in the long stalemate.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Birds Bees and Boars Lecture Sparks Resignation
Kalkaska Michigan high school superintendent Gordon Caswell resigned after likening students publicly to a boar and a sow during his birds and bees talk. The district closed briefly as the principal resigned in sympathy and a new supervisor was appointed. Caswell claimed the issue reflects broader school concerns.
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iPp
Gordon Caswell
Caswell
Kalkaska Leader
Kalkaskan
Kenosha Group Probes State Aid For County Lakes
Kenosha County Conservation Club seeks state help to rehabilitate 25 lakes. Lee H. Perry and Ralph Hungerford present to the Wisconsin Conservation Commission in Madison, urging actions including chemical treatment, fertilization, and native fish restocking. They cite Silver Lake neglect and push for a three way Fox River reclamation plan with federal and county partners.
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Hungerford
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Racine
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Bristol
County Board
Wilmot
Weather roundup reports heavy snows and cold across Wisconsin
Kenosha recorded a high of 36 yesterday with lows near 18, while Milwaukee saw 35 and Beloit 36. Wausau reported 10 inches of snow, LaCrosse 8, and Grantsburg 5 below zero. Kenosha and Milwaukee readings today were around 23 and 20, with no snow in sight tonight or Friday and highways described as slippery due to ice and compacted snow.
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Big Three May Seek UN Action
Washington together with Britain and France plan to urge the United Nations Security Council to act urgently to halt Middle East conflict. The move could pressure the Soviet Union on a possible veto as Russia weighs its stance toward Arab states. Diplomatic sources say a special UN meeting with France likely to back the plan.
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Sparkman Attacks Draws Reply Over Presidency Powers
Washington reports Sen. Sparkman accuses President Eisenhower of plans to shrink the presidency after his heart attack. White House aide Murray Snyder insists Eisenhower has not reduced constitutional duties, only hospitality duties. Sparks notes UN and Middle East tensions and a pro Arab tilt in policy, with allied scrutiny of the White House.
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White House
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Democratic National Committee
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Wisconsin Governor Kohler declines 1956 run for any post
Gov. Walter J. Kohler of Wisconsin, in his third term, withdraws from the 1956 race for re election and any other public office this year. He says he will stay active in politics and believes many Republicans can carry Wisconsin’s tradition of good government.
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Stoughton
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SEATO Extends Defense to Durand Line with Pakistan
SEATO backed Pakistan's border protection against Afghanistan Soviet-backed claims. The communique extended SEATO defense lines to the Durand Line and endorsed early Kashmir settlement via UN or direct talks. Dulles outlined a plan for three Asian members to build a strong indigenous force to deter aggression.
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Kay Starr Reported In Fair Condition After Crash
Corona police said singer Kay Starr was driving from Elsinore to West Los Angeles when her car collided with another at an intersection. Dr. Jack Magit said she suffered shock and injuries to her neck arms and legs and was treated at Corona Hospital then transferred to Beverly Hills Doctors Hospital after extensive X rays and tests.
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Jack Magit
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Miss Starr
Los Angeles
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Here
Senate Panel Endorses Deeper Great Lakes Channel
The Senate public works committee on Wednesday approved legislation to deepen connecting channels in the Great Lakes to 27 feet.
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Washington
Senate Public Works Committee
Great Lakes
Missing U.S. jet pilot reported off Okinawa coast
An Air Force jet pilot is missing after a routine training flight off Okinawa. The last radio report showed no trouble and the pilot's identity has not been released.
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U. S
Okinawa
Air Force
Man Killed in Sand Mixer at Foundry Co
Port Washington richard Laufer 36 of Newburg was killed Wednesday when he fell into a sand mixer at J F Gilson Foundry Co Dr John Walsh Ozaukee county coroner ordered an autopsy to determine if death was accidental or due to a heart attack Laufer was married and the father of two children.
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Richard Laufer
Newburg
Washington County
J. F. Gilson Foundry Co
John Walsh
Ozaukee County
Laufer
Odd Creatures in Water and Streets Stir Peoria Citizens
Peoria officials investigate strange white worms in drinking water and two foot long rat like creatures roaming the downtown Loop and residential areas. Residents report sightings near city hall and a hotel while police destroy three of the creatures. Scientists will be consulted and water pipes flushed to remove the worms.
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City Hall
House panel backs tax relief for some private schools
A Ways and Means subcommittee approved a bill to exempt parochial and other private nonprofit schools from federal excise taxes on communications and transportation charges and on retail and manufacturer purchases, shielding them from sales taxes.
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