GOP Expects to Kill Tax Cut in Senate Vote
Republican leaders told President Eisenhower they expect the Democratic proposed tax cut to be defeated in the Senate and then in the House. Sen Knowland urged the President the Senate will reject it while Rep. Martin said GOP votes exist to overturn the House at the start of 1956. Lyndon Johnson forecast a midafternoon vote as absences could decide the outcome.
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Eisenhower
Senate
House
White House
Sen
Knowland
Sen. Young
R-N. D
GOP
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Sen. Langer
North Dakota
Young
Sen. Case
R-S. D
McCarthy
R-Wis
McCarthy Accuses White House of Conspiracy in Peress Probe
Senator McCarthy levelled fresh charges of conspiracy at White House and admin officials as the Senate investigations subcommittee opened its study of Major Irving Peress. McClellan defended the army’s handling, while McCarthy urged broadening the inquiry to include a blackout order and a supposed conspiracy to thwart the Peress investigation.
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Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
White House
Senate
Irving Peress
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Army
Peress
Wisconsin
Eisenhower
Sen. Bender
Ohio
United States
Fort Atkinson Man Dies in Car Crash
Richard Wimple, 33, of Fort Atkinson, died after his car left County Trunk N southeast of Fort Atkinson and struck a tree on Monday. The crash assessment and details were reported by local authorities.
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Fort Atkinson
Jefferson
Richard Wimple
Here
Protect Your Home From Fire PSA Warning
Public service notice urging fire safety with simple rules. Do not smoke in bed avoid overloading wiring frayed cords flammable cleaners. keep junk from attic and basement. supervise children with matches. use oil stoves safely. Produced with The Advertising Council.
Three Wisconsinites Killed in Mishap Near Dixon
Three Wisconsin residents died in a highway crash 20 miles south of Dixon Monday night. In the two cars involved, four others were injured and taken to Community Hospital in Mendota. Among the dead were John Hansman and Agnes Hansman of Helcome, and Dr. C. E. Zellmer of Antigo. His wife Lillian and two children Lindy and Thomas, plus Mrs. Leon Gordeaux of Genesee Depot, were among the injured.
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Dixon, NL
Wisconsin
Dixon
John Hansman
Agnes
Helcome
Wis
C. E. Zellmer
Antigo
Mendota
Zellmer
Lillian
Lindy
Thomas
Leon Gordeaux
Genesee Depot
Hansman
Tax Deadline Extended to April 15 Across States
Though historically due on April 15 the filing deadline has moved under a new law. Taxpayers now have until April 15 to submit federal income tax returns and Wisconsin state returns follow the same deadline.
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Wisconsin
Bandits Rob Milwaukee Jewel Store
Two men robbed Schwartz Jewelers Inc in downtown Milwaukee at gunpoint and fled with diamonds and jewelry worth about 10 000 dollars plus 200 dollars cash. The proprietor, Oscar Schwartz, said the thieves knew exactly what they wanted and chased by officers failed to stop their car.
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Oscar Schwartz
Schwartz Jewelers Inc
6Th
7Th Streets
Wisconsin Avenue
Schwartz
Delegation Urges Federal Control of Natural Gas
A group of major city officials including Milwaukee will meet President Eisenhower on Friday to press for continued federal control over natural gas production by independent firms.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Eisenhower
Treasury Official Urges Caution in Stock Probe
Private Eugene D. Salzman confessed to killing his Wisconsin parents after driving to Hayward from Ft. Hood and returning to Texas. Salzman, 24, said he acted out of anger toward the world and the Army and admitted stealing $109 from the victims. He was held on AWOL charges at James Connally Air Force Base after being picked up in a Waco tavern.
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Waco
Tex
Wisconsin
Eugene D. Salzman
Emil Salzman
Hayward
Wis
A. M. Ming
Earl C. Parker
Salzman
James Connally Air Force Base
Ft. Hood
Miny
Chicago Tribune
Dist. Atty
Tom Moore Jr
Ming
Moore
St. Paul
Minn
Dallas
Treasury chief faces Senate inquiry over stock market impact
Secretary Humphrey testified before the Senate Banking Committee on a stock price inquiry that critics say undermines confidence in the economy. Senator Capehart pressed for a course change as markets tumbled, while Fulbright signaled the panel’s broader role and cautioned against blaming the inquiry for price declines.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Senate Banking Committee
Sen
Capehart
R-Ind
Associated Press
Fulbright
D-Ark
Treasury
Eisenhower
Banking Committee
Red Guns Shell Quemoy Island in Formosa Conflict
Russian siege guns fired on Quemoy Island with sporadic shelling and reports of Communist naval activity near Amoy. Nationalist leaders promised to defend Quemoy and Matsu, denying mass civilian evacuations and pledging resistance if attacked.
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Taipei
Formosa
Amoy
China
O. K. Yui
Quemoy
Matsu
Dulles Flags Use of Small Atomic Weapons if U S Enters War
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned would be aggressors that the United States would likely employ small tactical atomic weapons if involved in major action. He said Red China could face retaliatory strikes on home soil if it pursues open war. He also noted the 7th Fleet would not be used to block Aruba's voyage without other options.
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Washington
John Foster Dulles
United States
Red China
Dulles
U. S
7Th Fleet
Aruba
Senate
William F. Knowland
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
China Coast
Formosa
Pescadores
Eisenhower
Formosa Straits
Milwaukee man dies after pedestrian crash
Joseph Czerwinski, 78, was struck by a car while crossing a street Sunday night. He died Monday night from a skull fracture related to the injuries at the scene and hospital care.
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Milwaukee
Joseph Czerwinski
Brave Little Penny Raymond Undergoes Rare Heart Surgery
Penny Rae Raymond a seven year old from Waukesha Wisconsin received a cross circulation heart repair after her heart’s muscular wall between chambers was opened. Ted Goodman a 41 year old donor connected via a mechanical pump for 11 minutes while Penny’s heart beat on. Surgeons led by Dr C W Lillehei completed the two hour operation restoring normal circulation and Penny showed signs of waking. The family and minister praised the donor and expressed gratitude for the successful operation and Penny’s faith.
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Minneapolis
Penny Rae Raymond
C. W. Lillehei
University of Minnesota
Penny Rae
Waukesha
Wis
Ted Goodman
Jesus
Penny
Substitute Regent Plan Ruled Out
Lt. Gov Knowles ruled a substitute amendment to keep Wisconsin higher education under two boards was not rele vant and could not be considered in the Senate. The substitute would place Milwaukee schools under the university, altering the original plan to create an integrated two-board system. Assembly debate followed Kohler’s criticism while Metzner denounced the governor’s charge as poor taste.
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Knowles
Senate
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Nelson
Madison Democrat
University of Wisconsin
Kohler
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State College
Milwaukee
University Extension Center
University
Metzner
R-Madison
Kintz
R-Richland Center
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Assembly
Kohier
Postpone Sixth Shot In Atom Test Series
The Atomic Energy Commission postponed the sixth shot of the 1955 test series in Las Vegas for 48 hours after a weather briefing found conditions unacceptable for the sensitive blast. The delay followed a briefing held an hour before the scheduled firing.
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Las Vegas
The
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Kenosha Weather Dips With Drizzle And Cold Snap
Cloudy and cooler conditions with a light drizzle dominated Kenosha today. Noon temps 34 at the sewage plant and 38 at American Motors and downtown, with last night’s low 31 and Monday high 42. Rain totaled .33 inch. forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Wednesday with colder temps. lows 10 to 20 and highs 25 to 35.
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Kenosha
American Motors
Indictment Of Provoo Dismissed In Treason Case
Baltimore judge ruled delays prejudiced a fair trial for John David Provoo 37, once jailed for war time treason. The dismissed indictment charged seven treason acts by Provoo while a Japanese prisoner after Corregidor’s fall in 1942. The ruling ends the case with release on recognizance and no new trial.
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Baltimore
John David Provoo
Roszel C. Thomson
Provoo
Corregidor
San Francisco
Thomsen
New York
Philippines
Laramie Hotel Burns Killing Six In Fire
Six men died when a fire swept through the two story Johnson Hotel in Laramie Wyoming. Chief Blake Fanning said the blaze began in the rear lobby near the stairs and guests escaped through windows and fire escapes. Five victims were identified including Harold C. Dahl Ed Boots Smith Eric Irene Henrich Burglund and Walter Finnel. One victim burned beyond recognition and five men were hospitalized with burns or smoke effects.
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Laramie
Wyo
Blake Fanning
Johnson Hotel
Harold C. Dahl
la Porte
Colp
Ed Boots Smith
Eric Irene
Henrich Burglund
Walter Finnel
Cheyenne
New Eruption In Volcano Field at Kilauea Hawaii
A violent new eruption at the Kilauea volcano field produced an 800 foot lava fountain and a spreading flow that consumed ocean and forest areas. The flow moved toward the sea two miles away, prompting prior evacuations with no reported deaths.
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Pahoa
Hawaii
Kilauea
Oeanefields
Budget boost for 30 agencies approved by House
Washington The House Appropriations Committee voted 855 212 429 in extra funds for over 30 agencies to spend in the current fiscal year ending June 30. Singapore British officials said a Finnish tanker Aruba bound for Red China with jet fuel will not get refueling service in any British port east of Suez. Appleton A 17 month old boy drowned in a yard hole left by a removed tree stump. Paul Hopfensperger’s body found by his mother.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Singapore
Aruba
Red China
Suez
Appleton
Paul Hopfensperger
Wisconsin approves Pueller to Banking Review Board
The Wisconsin Senate confirmed John A. Pueller of Milwaukee, vice president of the Marshall and Ilsley Bank, to the Banking Review Board by a 19 to 12 vote today.
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Wisconsin Senate
John A. Puelicher
Milwaukee
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Marshall and Isley Bank
Banking Review Board
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