Adlai Stevenson Opens Campaign With Saturation Broadcast
Adlai Stevenson plans a nationwide saturation broadcast at 7 30 p m CST to unveil an important campaign theme. The $280 000 speech will come from Harrisburg with Estes Kefauver and Gov George M Leader on hand. A 50 a plate dinner and a New York fund raiser added 325 000 to the campaign coffers as crowd estimates reach 10 000 at the Farm Show arena.
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Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
New York
George M. Leader
Sen
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Gov. Leader
State Farm Show Building
Pennsylvania
Stevenson-Kefauver
Thomas K. Hodges
Leader
Polio Cases Decline for Second Consecutive Week
The Public Health Service reports 847 new polio cases nationwide last week, down from 887 the week before and the smallest weekly total since 1947. Chicago saw 54 cases, down from 62, marking a fourth straight week of declines.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Chicago
Weather Update for Kenosha Tonight and Friday
Cloudy and cooler conditions expected in Kenosha tonight and Friday with occasional showers or thunderstorms. Low tonight 53 to 58 degrees. high Friday 65 to 70. Noon readings: 79 at the sewage treatment plant, 83 downtown, 84 at American Motors. Yesterday’s high 76, low 56. Sunrise 5:29 a.m., sunset 6:05 p.m. Pollen count 29 for the 24 hour period ending 8 a.m.
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Kenosha
American Motors
Bus Crash Kills Three Near Monroe Michigan
A Greyhound Scenic Cruiser bus and an auto haulaway truck collided head on at 3:30 a.m. on U S 24 north of Monroe Michigan. Three people were killed including the truck driver and two bus passengers. Twenty two were injured, six in critical condition, and the bus driver suffered severe burns. The bus was en route from Pittsburgh to Detroit and the truck from Detroit with a load of new automobiles. Authorities said the truck burst into flames and the buses interiors were destroyed while passengers escaped through windows and an emergency exit. The cause of the crash was not immediately determined.
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Monroe
Mich
Erie Post
Francis G. Pesko
Detroit
Frankie Mae Semple
Monroe County
Charles Kier
New Kensington
Agent Testifies In Brinks Trial In Boston
FBI Special Agent Ronald J. Weafer testified about finding guns in an apartment linked to the Brink's robbery suspects during a struggle with investigators. The 26th day of trial focused on Faherty and Richardson who allegedly would shoot their way out if blocked.
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FBI
Brink
Ronald J. Weafer
Brink’s
Weafer
James I. Faherty
Thomas J. Richardson
Eisenhower Urges Big Turnout at GOP Farm Rally
President Eisenhower, at a 500‑strong Republican gathering on his farm, urged registration and voting in November. He stressed a nonpartisan, pro prosperity message and warned against complacency, while Nixon previewed a 32‑state campaign attack on Stevenson Keefauver and Truman.
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Gettysburg
Eisenhower
Nixon
GOP
Adlai Stevenson
Estes Kefauver
Harry S. Truman
Paratrooper Saves Buddy in High Altitude Jump
At Ft. Bragg two paratroopers leapt from opposite sides of a C119 at over 1000 feet Wednesday. Sgt. Leon L. Peine whose parachute failed was saved by Specialist 3C Roger D. Busch who grabbed Peine as his canopy opened and pulled him to safety. Peine suffered a head injury. Busch was unharmed.
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N. C
Leon L. Peine
Roger D. Busch
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Peine
Busch
Sgt. Peine
Bellaire
Tex
Albuquerque
N. M
Egypt objects to Western canal plan amid Suez crisis
Egypt condemns a proposed Western association to run the Suez Canal saying it could provoke war. About 100 foreign pilots threaten a walkout with navigation still claimed to continue. Egypt warns against losing sovereignty while awaiting Nasser and adviser Sabry after a late-night meeting.
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Egypt
Suez Canal
Death of Oshkosh Man Raises Toll to 653
An Oshkosh man, Edward Rasmussen, died early today when his car struck a concrete culvert and telephone pole. The fatality raised the state traffic toll to 653, compared with 592 on Sept. 13, 1955.
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Oshkosh
Edward Rasmussen
Egypt Warns UN Over Suez Traffic Interference
Egypt served notice to the United Nations that Britain and France would be held responsible for any disruption of Suez Canal traffic or any state of war arising from such action.
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United Nations
Egypt
Britain
France
Suez Canal
Bus Crash Hits Ambulance in Lakeland Downtown
In Lakeland Florida a bus collided with an ambulance on an emergency call in downtown area. Nine people were hospitalized with three in critical condition according to police.
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Lakeland
Fla
Soviet Promise of Volunteers to Aid Egypt Reported
London dispatch says Soviet diplomats indicate Moscow will send volunteers and arms to support Egypt if Western actions escalate to war over the Suez Canal.
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London
Russia
Egypt
Suez Canal
Richdorf Resigns as Democratic Chairman in Sheboygan
Dr M L Richdorf submitted his resignation as Democratic chairman of Sheboygan County saying he cannot in good faith support the party's congressional nominee Rudolph Ploetz, the mayor of Sheboygan.
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Sheboygan
M. L. Richdorf
Sheboygan County
Rudolph Ploetz
Wisconsin meat and food dealers convention set in Wausau
About 400 grocers and butchers are expected to attend the Wisconsin State Association of Meat and Food Dealers convention in Wausau on Saturday and Sunday. The event features meetings, vendor exhibits, and industry discussions.
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Wausau
Wisconsin State Assn. of Meat and Food Dealers
New Highway 41 Plans Outlined for Kenosha Racine Areas
W L Burmeister district state highway engineer outlined the general plan for the new U S Highway 41 expressway in Kenosha and Racine counties to the county highway committees and officials. The 24 mile Kenosha Racine segment is a top priority with four separate roadways, interchanges and frontage roads. Rebuilding starts year end with the expressway resembling the Edens Expressway in Chicago and linking to Illinois and Milwaukee County systems pending further development.
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W. L. Burmeister
Kenosha
Racine
Kenosha County
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Burmeister
Wisconsin
Safe Highway Commission
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West 52Nd St
Harold Plummer
Chicago
Evening News
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Illinois
Wilmot Rd
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Peace Plea to Nasser Highlights Suez Talks
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States will not use force to force passage through the Suez Canal if blocked by Egypt. He proposed diverting ships around Africa and offered dollar loans to allies. Egypt urged abandoning the plan for a Suez users association as Cairo warned of aggression and possible war.
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Eden
Soviet Union
Britain
France
United States
Nasser
Cmdr
Ali Sabry
Washington
State Dulles
Suez Canal
Dulles
Africa
U. S
Suez Association
Cairo
Association
Canal
Auto makers to spend billions on 1957 restyling
The nation's auto manufacturers dedicate about one billion dollars to restyle 1957 cars with longer lower profiles and gleaming styling. Major players GM Ford Chrysler promise dramatic changes including four headlamps on many models and new push button transmissions.
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Detroit
Bert
Plymouth
Dodge
de Soto
Chrysler
Imperial
Colbert
Ford Motor Co
Ford
Alan G. Loofbourow
Packard
Greek deputy seeks censure of royal trips abroad
An independent Greek deputy asks Parliament to censure the frequent long absences abroad by King Paul and Queen Frederika. The king and queen are visiting friends in Florence Italy and have made multiple trips abroad in recent years.
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Athens
Paul
Frederika
Florence
Italy
London scientist Prof A M Low dies at 68
British scientist Prof A M Low, aged 68, known for conceptualizing the first guided missile, has died today in London. His work shaped early rocketry and military guidance systems. The obituary notes his enduring impact on aerospace engineering and defense innovation.
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A. M. Low
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