14 Mar 1955
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Newspaper
Kenosha Evening News
Location
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1955
Page
1
Washington reports that Senator Humphrey argued the tax cut favors big business while Treasury Secretary George M. Humphrey countered it harms job creation. The Senate prepared for a showdown vote on the Democratic plan with strong opposition and slim margins seen.
Ten West Berlin businessmen faced trial in a German court for selling embargoed optical equipment valued at $437,000 to Red China.
Firefight crews halted the Foley Florida forest fire's forward motion and the Forest Service said the general situation looks much improved. Madison Milwaukee labor leader George Haberman said the Wisconsin Federation of Labor backed Gov Kohler's 610 member traffic patrol plan.
The Army announces the appointment of former attorney general Frank J. Millard as general counsel, succeeding John G. Adams, a central figure in the Army McCarthy controversy.
Peoria Illinois Billy Stone a former Chicago Bears halfback who played the last four seasons was announced today as the new head football coach at Bradley University. Stone will take over the Bradley program and brings pro level experience to the Midlands school.
President Eisenhower announced a significant acceleration of foreign aid in Asia. A Foreign Operations Administration report for July to December 1954 outlines $2.8 billion in new fiscal year funding and $2.5 billion in carryover funds, with $1.9 billion in Far Eastern military aid since inception through December 1954. The emphasis shifts from Europe to Asia Africa and Latin America as key to countering Soviet influence and supporting development and security.
A husky gunman forced entry into the British embassy in Moscow wounding a Russian guard before being overpowered by two British attaches. The intruder was disarmed as he reached the ambassador's living quarters while Sir William and Lady Hayter were away skiing and returned as police took him into custody.
Major Ambrose Nugent, acquitted by the Army of collaborating with the enemy while a POW in North Korea, plans to arrive in Merrill on Tuesday to begin a 30 day leave in his hometown.
A youth serviceman charged with first degree murder of his parents remains at large after a nationwide search. Eugene Salzman 21, AWOL from Fort Hood Texas, is accused of shooting his mother and father in the family yard. His brother Airman Gerald Salzman appealed him to surrender in Hayward Wisconsin, saying police seek to question him.
Washington Senator Watkins and Goldwater declare the economy shows a healthy vitality, countering Democratic claims of a slow recovery from the 1954 recession. They filed minority views to the Senate Committee on Economic and Educational Affairs noting uneven progress but disputing pessimistic depictions.
Taipei reports the United States is supplying 54 million vitamin pills each month to Nationalist China. The doses would give every service man three pills daily, according to Nationalist officials.
Firefighters battled a massive north Florida wildfire near Foley scorching 32,000 acres of timber and swamp. Officials considered artificial rainmaking as backfires and new lines were set with bulldozers while Georgia fends off a 15,000 acre blaze near Okefenokee with 400 men on scene.
FBI uncovered three assassins assigned to kill a House member, later identified as Rep. Frank Bow, prompting cancellation of a Puerto Rico trip. Chairman Clair Engle noted security concerns and that visits to Puerto Rico would be rescheduled after FBI preparations.
Snow and rain left slippery roads in five Wisconsin regions. The Motor Vehicle Department listed Sheboygan Manitowoc Wausau Merrill and Antigo as affected areas today.
Washington contestant Suzan Cole from Fond du Lac Wisconsin has been selected as Wisconsin's entrant in the National Cherry Blossom Festival contest.
County board members will decide whether to back an expanded state traffic patrol at the 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday. The board also considers a two-judge municipal court bill and asks committees to review the Paschen Lake name, the county home addition contract, courthouse repairs, and the 1954 highway department annual report.
Detroit reports that General Motors and Ford will hold first major talks with the United Auto Workers since the five year contracts of 1950. The UAW seeks a guaranteed annual wage potentially triggering a strike if unresolved.
Associated Press reports about 75,000 rail and telephone workers idle as negotiators fail to reach a new contract. About 50,000 Southern Bell workers strike in nine southeastern states. Non-operating employees of Louisville and Nashville Railroad and two subsidiaries walk out over health and welfare issues.
The Division of Beverage and Cigaret Taxes reports 20 agents raided 11 Hurley taverns in Iron county over the weekend. Warrants will be issued on charges of taverns open after hours gambling and prostitution, with about two dozen people to be named in the warrants.
Weather in Wisconsin rose from a low of 22 degrees on Sunday to highs around 40. Temperatures noon readings reached 42 to 45 at key locations and a cloudy outlook continued for tonight and Tuesday with 38 to 45 tonight and 45 to 55 Tuesday.
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