Stock Market Dips Sharply After Eisenhower Illness
The weekend illness of President Eisenhower triggered the steepest stock decline since 1929. About seven billion dollars in paper and real profits vanished as trading surged with 3,400,000 shares by noon. Initial exchanges showed large blocks in U S Steel and Webb & Knapp.
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Teacher President Okays Strike In Kenosha Talks Turn to Settlement
AFL leaders in Chicago say Kenosha Local 557 may strike if needed after unanimous vote authorizing action for higher pay. Megel joins grievance talks with the school board to avert a work stoppage as members demand up to 600 dollars across the board, with 400 proposed earlier and 325 offered.
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Policies Continue In Eisenhower Absence As Nation Prepares
Washington reports that the U S government will press on with business as usual following President Eisenhower s heart attack. The National Security Council becomes central in policy making with Nixon acting as substitute president while Ike recovers. Dulles Humphrey and Benson assure domestic and foreign policies proceed smoothly as Cabinet members travel to Ottawa for talks.
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UW Center Enrollment Sets Record
Enrollment at the Kenosha Extension Center reached 275 in the first week, surpassing last year’s mark by 41. Center director Bernard Tallent and state program chief W. M. Hanley note a 17 percent rise across eight centers, with 1 459 freshmen and sophomores enrolled overall. Classes at the Vocational School draw UW faculty, with options for full or part time study and transferable credits.
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Weekend Forecase Forecast Climatology
Cloudy conditions with drizzle expected tonight as temperatures dip to 46 to 52 degrees. Tuesday forecasts show more clouds and a high near the 60s. Noon readings: 65 downtown, 64 at the sewage plant, 67 at American Motors. Sunday peaked at 62 with a 55 overnight low. State low reached 36 at Green Bay.
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Raeder Freed From Spandau War Prison
Berlin reports Erich Raeder grand admiral of Hitler's navy was released from Spandau war crimes prison today due to age and poor health. The 79 year old former fleet commander served a life sentence for war crimes, Allied sources said.
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Typhoon Damages Base on Iwo Jima
The U S Far East Air Force said a massive typhoon damaged every building on the American base at Iwo Jima. Lt Col Arthur R Kingham reported minor injuries to several garrison members with no casualties or missing persons.
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World Leaders Send Prayers for Eisenhower Recovery
Messages from heads of state and religious leaders around the world express shock at President Eisenhower’s heart attack and wish him a speedy return to health. Bulganin Voroshilov and a Moscow church crowd voiced prayers, while Queen Elizabeth II Eden Churchill Coty Faure also extended wishes for recovery.
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Top Specialist Predicts Reasonable Ike Recovery
Dr Paul Dudley White said Eisenhower’s heart attack shows moderate severity and that if progress continues he is physically able to serve a second term. He noted the President could read documents in about 10 days to two weeks and may confer with Dulles before Geneva talks.
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President Eisenhower’s Sudden Heart Attack Stuns Colorado Friends
Friends and associates of President Eisenhower who golfed fished and dined with him in Colorado recount his buoyant mood and health just hours before he suffered a heart attack. Rip Arnold at Cherry Hills recalls his solid round and fitness while Murray Snyder, assistant press secretary, recalls Eisenhower’s cheerful four days at a Rocky Mountain ranch and fishing camp before the sudden illness.
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Rip) Arnold
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Nixon Advisors Meet at White House
Vice President Nixon met with top presidential advisers at the White House to discuss state problems linked to President Eisenhower's illness. The session addressed concerns about leadership and policy during the president's absence.
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Burlington chef dies after jail incident probe
Thomas Gamble 58 a Burlington hotel chef died after being arrested Thursday and held overnight. Dr E S Olson said a ruptured abdominal artery caused death with broken ribs and bruises noted. Burlington police chief McCourt said Gamble fell in jail during a drinking spree and fires were started before his release to his wife Friday. An inquest was ordered and witnesses will be called.
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Soviet to Issue Two Stamps Honoring Popov Discovery
London Moscow radio reports the Soviet Union will issue two stamps to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the invention of radio by Alexander Popov, a recently honored hero.
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Mamie Eisenhower Stays Close During Ike’s Hospital Stay
Mamie Eisenhower keeps vigil a few feet from President Eisenhower in Fitzsimons Army Hospital. She moved in after his heart attack Saturday and handles family calls while doctors monitor his condition. John Eisenhower flew in to be with his father and Mrs. Eisenhower chose to stay despite doctors not urging it.
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Iowa Boy Darrell Sherrill Found Dead near Mason City
Darrell Sherrill, eight, was found battered and wrapped in awning pieces and old quilts about a third of a mile from his trailer home in Mason City Iowa. Dr. John Christopherson noted a blow to the right ear and eye and a post mortem was planned to determine the cause of death. The body wore the same blue jeans and blue plaid shirt last seen Friday.
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