Wiley Leads Tribute To Kenosha Heroes
Memorial Day events in Kenosha drew thousands to downtown and Library Park with more than 500 attendees at a later ceremony. U S Senator Alexander Wiley gave the keynote at Library Park and spoke on citizenship and patriotism. A wreath for Navy dead was laid off Eichelman Park with Lt Cmdr Harold Long and vessel PC 1237 taking part aboard the Kenosha naval reserve craft.
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Snead Palmer Reach Halftime Tie In PGA Championship
In Richmond SNEAD and Palmer fought to a 36 hole halfway split. Slammin Sam overcame a late deficit to level the match at the 18th hole as TRACE REUTHER------------------------------------------------------------------------
Memorial Day Holiday Toll Tops 400 In U S
The Associated Press reports 416 deaths nationwide over the three day Memorial Day weekend with 252 in traffic crashes 87 drownings and 73 in fires falls and other accidents. California led states with 47 violent deaths. Wisconsin reported 16 fatalities including a fatal collision near Lone Rock and a drownings on Lake Elizabeth.
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Hiss Perjury Trial Opens in New York Courthouse
The United States versus Alger Hiss begins in New York as Whittaker Chambers accuses the former State Department official of supplying secrets to a Soviet spy ring. Hiss and wife Priscilla sit in court as jurors are seated and observers fill the gallery.
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Western ministers weigh next steps after Soviet rejection
Western foreign ministers led by Dean Acheson, Ernest Bevin, and Robert Schuman met to plan a response to the Soviet No to extending Bonn constitution rules into East Germany. They may pursue four power economic unity, with committees to manage trade, transport, and currency.
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General Lucius Clay Retires After 31 Years Service
General Lucius D. Clay, former U S governor in Germany, retires from the army in a Fort Myer ceremony marking 31 years of service. President Truman recommended, and Congress approved, retirement as a full general for his wartime combat record and Cold War duties in Germany.
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Blind father rescues son from irrigation ditch death
In Phoenix Arizona a blind father Vernon H. Platt saved his three year old son Irvin Ashley Platt from drowning after the child fell into an irrigation ditch near their home. Brother Bill 12 helped guide the father to the culvert. Irvin was revived by neighbor nurse Mrs Mary Manly.
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Coplon Espionage Trial Admits Purse Papers
The government introduced 28 papers found in Judith Coplon’s purse linking her to espionage activity. Witnesses described data slips from FBI security files and references to contacts such as Ruth Gruber and F A Garanin. Judge Reeves overruled suppression motions and allowed the documents into evidence.
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Bus Officials and Union Seek Settlement in Greyhound Strike
Representatives of Northland Greyhound Lines and striking bus drivers met at the federal mediation service offices to discuss a possible settlement of the month-old walkout. The talks began around 11 a.m. CDT.
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U S closes Mukden Consulate after six months isolation
Washington orders the closing of the U S consulate in Mukden Manchuria and recalls Consul General Angus Ward his wife and a nine person staff. Ward was cut off from radio communications when Chinese Communists seized the city last November and has since been unable to contact the State department or other American posts.
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Detroit Educator Dr. Gordon Dies at 67
Detroit obituary notes the death of Dr. Neil E. Gordon 67 former Wayne University chemistry department head and internationally known educator died Monday in Detroit.
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Pleasant Spring Weather Graces Kenosha Holiday Weekend
The region enjoyed sunny skies and mild temperatures with highs around 70 and a noon reading of 70 in downtown. State highs reached 86 in Menomonie while Land o the Lakes marked 46 as the coolest. Scattered showers hovered in Superior Duluth and La Crosse areas as a low pressure system approaches Wisconsin.
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