U S and Mexico Clash Over Communist Threat at Conference
At the 10th Inter American Conference delegates from the United States and Mexico debated how to counter communism in the Western Hemisphere. The U S backed a draft resolution to mobilize 21 republics against foreign communist influence, while Mexico urged targeting non American powers and respecting internal self determination. Dulles defended the resolution as a warning to foreign subversives rather than a challenge to any republic.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Rio Grande
Mexico
United States
U. S
Roberto Cordova
State Dulles
Guatemala
Church Paper Attacks McCarthy in Roman Catholic Context
The British weekly Catholic Herald denounced Sen. Joseph McCarthy as a Catholic whose outlook is misdirected and betrays Christian principles. It said his reign of terror echoes inquisitorial methods and noted misperceptions linking his policies to the church.
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London
Catholic Herald
Sen
Joseph McCarthy
Michael de la Bedovere
the Weekly
America
McCarthy
Senate Nears Farm Issue Debated Over Wool Support Bill
Senate leaders prepare for a farm debate likely starting Monday as the wool support bill faces Democratic amendments. Humphrey would push dairy price supports to 85 percent of parity, while Ellender et al would extend 90 percent parity on basic crops to December 31, 1956. The White House and Ezra Benson oppose extending high rigid supports, favoring flexible 75 to 90 percent parity with broader secretary powers.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
William F. Knowland
Knowland
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Ezra T. Benson
Benson
Allen J Ellender
D-La
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Burnet R. Maybank
D-S. C
Milton R. Young
R-N. D
White House
Eisenhower
Tests Won’t Endanger Shipping Says Bahamas Tests
London Britain today assured shippers in trans Atlantic lanes that defense tests against biological warfare planned in the Bahamas this year will not endanger ships. Minister Duncan Sandys said only simulated germ bombs will be used and test sites will be safely removed from normal shipping routes.
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London
U.P
Britain
Bahamas
Duncan Sandys
Weather outlook for Wisconsin brings snow and rain mix
Weather reports show a heavy snow warning for southern Wisconsin with snow tonight mixing with rain in the far south. Central Wisconsin may see snow Saturday while southern areas experience rain. Windy conditions persist with a 32 degree low tonight and a 33 to 38 degree high Saturday. At noon readings ranged from 33 to 35 across local sites.
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Kenosha
Wisconsin
Nash Motors
Belgium ratifies European Defense Community pact
Belgium completed parliamentary ratification of the European Defense Community treaty and becomes the third of six prospective members to do so. Barbara Hutton Rubirosa tells family she will leave husband Porfirio Rubirosa. Vice President Nixon secluded himself in a downtown hotel to prepare his speech for tomorrow night in response to Adlai Stevenson.
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Brussels
Belgium
New York
New York World-Telegram
Sun
Barbara Hutton Rubirosa
Porfirio Rubirosa
Washington
U.S
Richard M. Nixon
Adlai E. Stevenson
Kohler Plans Kenosha Aid with Defense Contracts
Gov. Kohler told a 16 member Kenosha unemployment committee he would press the federal Defense Department to secure defense contracts for Kenosha firms and urge the state Highway Commission to aid with highway projects. He noted 3,500 locals were unemployed and that immediate action was needed.
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Kohler
Kenosha
Federal
Department of Defense
State Highway Commission
CIO
Mike Maxin
Uaw-Cio
French Stop Strong Drive At Son Tay
French forces repelled a Vietminh assault near Son Tay 35 miles northwest of Hanoi heavy fighting left 125 rebels dead and 42 captured. The Vietminh pressed around Son Tay and Can Kiem before being driven into surrounding hills as French airfield defenses at Dien Bien Phu faced Vietminh artillery.
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Hanoi
U. S
American Foreign Operations Administration
Red River
Can Kiem
Dien Bien Phu
Indo-China
Union
General Comments On Dispute At Camp Kilmer N J
Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker, a key figure in the McCarthy Stevens dispute, says he is encouraged by loyalty from the president downward. This is Zwicker's first public statement since the controversy cooled. The Wisconsin native clashed with McCarthy in New York on February 18 over an honorable discharge for a Queens dentist labeled a Fifth Amendment Communist.
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Camp Kilmer
N. J
Ralph W. Zwicker
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Army
Stevens
Zwicker
Stoughton
Wis
New York
Queens, N. Y
Potter
McClellan
Symington
Jackson
Schine
Cohn
1St Army
West Point
McCarthy Fires Back at Stevenson Murrow in Radio Clash
Senator Joseph R. McCarthy accused Adlai E. Stevenson of false statements and attacked CBS commentator Edward R. Murrow as a source of biased reporting. He cited a list of alleged Communists and defended his anti communism stance while challenging party leaders. He reserved stronger remarks for Murrow and promised further response on CBS radio.
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U.P
Joseph R. McCarthy
Adlai E. Stevenson
CBS
Edward R. Murrow
Moscow University
Ralph Flanders
R-Vt
McCarthy
Abraham Lincoln
Stevenson
Murrow
Flanders
Eisenhower
MBS
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Wisconsin Republican
Doris Walters Powell
Army Quartermaster Corps
New York
Edward
Officer Saves Boy Caught on Tracks in Wis
Off duty Officer Robert Nechodom found four year old Timmy Dore with a foot jammed between rails at a Chicago and North Western crossing in Little Chute. After several attempts he freed the boy by removing the shoe sole and heel, minutes before a diesel freight roared past.
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Little Chute
Wis
Robert Nechodom
Nechodom
Timmy Dore
Chicago and North Western
Mother and Son Saved From Fire in Second Story Apt
A mother Yolanda Smith and her four year old son Robin Lee escaped a Bonnie Home apartment fire with injuries to the home limited to a hallway closet and surrounding walls. Smith dropped son to a passerby as flames blocked escape via the stairs. The two escaped unharmed and neighbors aided in recovery and cleanup.
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Yolanda Smith
Robin Lee
Robin
John G. Symons
Bonnie Hame
Carol Lynn
Timmie
Billie
Smith
Robert Lucky
Communist Jets Turn Tail at Korean Demarcation Line
Four southbound Communist jets turned back toward the north near the Korean demarcation line as American Sabre jets met them. No shots were fired per the South Air Force spokesman. The Red planes appeared headed toward Inchon but it was unclear if they intended to cross into South Korea or were testing radar and alert procedures.
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Seoul
Sth Air Force
Inchon
South Korea
Alaska Statehood Backers Urge President Endorsement
Washington Alaska delegate E L Bartlett urged the Eisenhower administration to endorse statehood for Alaska as promised in the 1952 Republican platform. He warned Senate Interior Committee opposition could imperil Alaska's bid, noting Hawaii's statehood progress and House hurdles.
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Washington
Senate
Alaska
Bartlett
House
Senate Interior Committee
Grimes to Fly Family to the United States
Harvard graduate Peter K. Grimes of Belmont Massachusetts will fly his family to the United States after successfully moving his two German born stepdaughters Monica and Evelyn from their Soviet zone home in West Berlin. The children had been living with Irmgard Grimes' father a Red who opposed their American upbringing and had blocked US reunification since October 1952.
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Peter K. Grimes
United States
Soviet Zone
Grimes
Harvard
Belmont
Mass
Irmgard
Monica
Evelyn
West Berlin
America
McCarthy Fights Back Over 34 Page Army Report
Senate actions split along party lines over a 34 page Army report on Schine and McCarthy with Cohn. Democrats demand quick inquiry while Republicans consider early subcommittee action and potential removal of Cohn if charges prove true.
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Army
Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Roy Cohn
Senate Investigations
Senate
Potter
R-Mich
Cohn
Robert T. Stevens
Schine
Sens. McClellan
Arkansas
Symington
Missouri
Jackson
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