Primary turnout trims city council and supreme court race
An unusually light primary turnout eliminated Erling Johnson of 2715 Buchanan Rd from the city council race. Milwaukee attorney Perry Stearns was eliminated from supreme court consideration. City voters totaled 6,856, down 43 from 1952, while county voters reached 373 for the supreme court contest.
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Erling Johnson
Buchanan Rd
Atty. Perry Stearns
Milwaukee
Supreme Court
Steinle Leads in Tight Wisconsin Supreme Court Primary
Justice Roland Steinle led a crowded Wisconsin non partisan primary for a state supreme court seat, routing Hartford attorney William H. Dieterich who advances to the April election along with Steinle. Dieterich led in Kenosha county and several rural precincts while Steinle carried Milwaukee and Dane counties.
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Roland J. Steinle
William H. Dieterich
Hartford
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Justice Steinle
Dieterich
Steinle
Perry J. Stearns
Stearns
Kenosha County
Douglas County
Dane County
United States Senate
Kohler
Oscar M. Fritz
Fritz
DAV
Marquette University
Wavro
McAleer
Rhey
Shearer
Wavre
Roland Steinlee Wauwatosa
Kenosha
Sunnyside school site eyed for expansion near 80th and 22nd
The Sunnyside board weighed buying a larger 10 acre site at the southwest corner of 80th St and 22nd Ave to center the elementary within the district. Questions arose on airport proximity and zoning, with council discussion set for March 23 joint meeting.
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Sunnyside
Board of Education
Conrad Shearer
22Nd Ave
76Th and
78Th Sts
A. P. Koehl
80Th St
75Th St
Joseph Hamelink
Koehl
Forest Park
City Plan Commission
Firecracker Upsets Solons in Missouri Capitol
In Jefferson City a loud explosion and smoke startled Missouri lawmakers at the morning session, blamed on pranksters. Members looked toward a side door as fragments of a firecracker were found outside the chamber. no injuries or damage reported.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House of Representatives
House
National House of Representatives
Washington
Missouri Capitol
Eisenhower backs Flanders on McCarthy and networks
President Eisenhower endorsed Senator Ralph Flanders's criticism of McCarthy as dangerous to the Republican party and approved networks' handling of equal time for Nixon to reply to Stevenson. He noted he did not read the entire Flanders speech but supported the call to end internal party split and defended network decisions.
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McCarthy
Washington
U.P
Eisenhower
Ralph E. Flander
R-Vt
Joseph R. McCarthy
Senate
Richard M. Nixon
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Leonard W. Hall
Eisenhowwer
CBS
Edward R. Murrow
Murrow
NBC
J’landers
Republican Party
Party of Responsibility
Vermont
Stevens
Nixon
Federal Communications Commission
Eisenhower Says U S Won't Enter Indo China War Without Congress
President Eisenhower told reporters there is no risk of U S involvement in the Indo China conflict unless Congress declares war. He dismissed talk of World War III via captured technicians and defended Dulles's role in international conferences. He also supported barter trade to reduce farm surpluses, including butter, when beneficial.
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Washington
U.S
Eisenhower
United States
Congress
Dulles
Russia
Magsaysay Renounces Asia for the Asians Slogan
Manila reports President Ramon Magsaysay scrapped the Asia for the Asians slogan and warned that world communism is the colonial threat to Asia. The remarks came at a high level cabinet and congressional leaders conference aimed at settling a heated policy debate.
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Manila
Ramon Magsaysay
Asia
State Won't Return Jeffrey To Widow Pending Decision
The Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare refused Mrs. Dorothy Tschudy’s demand to return 2½ year old Jeffrey to her custody while the state supreme court considers her adoption bid. Department Director George Keith cited ongoing appeals and the child’s best interests, noting possible delays and further court action if custody changes occur. Arguments before the high court are set for May with a decision anticipated in June, after Columbia County Judge Elton J. Morrison ruled in favor of adoption.
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Madison
State Department of Public Welfare
Dorothy Tschudy
Albany
Wis
State Supreme Court
George Keith
Welfare Department
Morrison
Supreme Court
Keith
President Plans Tax Broadcast
President Eisenhower said he will speak on television and radio next week to explain the adminstration’s tax philosophy. He did not explicitly discuss a pending House bill to cut excise taxes by about 912 million dollars a year amid Democratic calls to raise personal exemptions.
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Eisenhower
Tow Hill
Wrr ER Wer Breen
Treasury
House
Anderson Poised to Name New Navy Secretary Nominee
The White House moved to fill the navy secretary vacancy after Robert B. Anderson was nominated to be deputy defense secretary. Senate confirmation is expected soon as Anderson, a Democrat for Eisenhower from Texas, awaits a ruling by the Armed Services Committee.
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Navy
Robert B. Anderson
Defense
White House
Eisenhower
Anderson
Senate
Roger M. Kyes
Defense Department
Texas
Wilson
Pentagon
John Lodge
Connecticut
Navy Post
Eyes
General Motors
Senate Armed Services Committee
ROK Signals Geneva Conference Hope and Caution
President Syng man Rhee said South Korea will attend the Geneva conference on Far East issues if iron clad assurances are given that Korea will not be sold out. He criticized the April meeting as likely to achieve nothing and issued a final warning that Korea cannot wait indefinitely amid idle talks. Rhee asked for more information from U S Secretary of State Dulles before deciding.
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Seoul
Syngman Rhee
South Korea
Korea
U. S
State Dulles
Uranium Deposits Found in East Germany
Soviet authorities report rich uranium deposits in the Harz Mountains of East Germany now being mined to support Russia's atomic plants. West German officials confirmed the discovery and noted rapid development in the region.
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Bonn
Germany
East Germany
Harz
Russia
Souyes
Father Perishes After Rescue in Flaming La Junta Home
A young father saved one of his six children from a blazing La Junta Colorado home then perished after returning to the structure to try to save the remaining five. The tragedy occurred today as flames consumed the residence.
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la Junta
Colo
U.P
Senators clash at hearing over misrepresentation accusations
Washington senators Sens McCarthy and Symington traded sharp words at a public hearing. McCarthy accused a colleague of misrepresenting facts on a TV program but did not name the senator. Symington suggested McCarthy meant Sen Jackson of Washington.
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Washington
Bratton Fined $3,000 for Poor Showing in Saxton Bout
Philadelphia welterweight Johnny Bratton was fined $3,000 today by the Pennsylvania Boxing Commission for his poor showing in the nationally televised 10 round bout with Johnny Saxton on February 24.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Johnny Bratton
Pennsylvania Boxing Commission
Johnny Saxton
New Rules Proposed For Probes
Washington reports the Senate Republican policy committee issued seven point rules for committee investigations. Led by Sen. Ferguson the plan limits subpoenas hearings and executive-session disclosures and requires majority approval for key actions. It allows witnesses to be accompanied by personal counsel.
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Washington
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Eisenhower
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Laniel Wins OK To Negotiate Peace In Indo China
The French National Assembly approved Premier Joseph Laniel to negotiate for peace in Indochina. Laniel said the Geneva conference offers the best chance for a solution. Deputies backed Laniel and Foreign Minister Georges Bidault by a show of hands for the April 26 meeting in Switzerland with the Big Four and Red China on Far Eastern affairs.
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Paris
French National Assembly
Joseph Laniel
Laniel
Georges Bidault
Switzerland
Big Four
Red China
Bus Crash Kills Driver in Arizona Near Flagstaff
A Greyhound bus carrying 31 passengers crashed into a bridge abutment on U.S. Highway 66 east of Flagstaff, killing the driver and injuring two passengers. The accident occurred on a bridge over Canyon Padre. no other vehicles were confirmed involved.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
U.P
Greyhound
Here
Arizona Highway Patrol
Canyon Padre
Weather Summary for Kenosha as Warmth Persists
The forecast notes warm weather in Kenosha with sunny skies today while northern parts of the state bend to winter cold. Readings reached 40s in several spots and a noon 42 at the sewage plant, with a Tuesday high near 46 and a night low around 29. Mostly cloudy conditions are expected tonight and Thursday with a low around 28 and highs 38 to 42.
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Kenosha
Nash Motors
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