McCarthy to Question Air Force Witnesses in NYC Hearings
Senator McCarthy announces public hearings will shift from Washington to New York City for four days to question Air Force personnel linked to espionage leads. He denies probing the Air Force and cites Project Lincoln at MIT as under preliminary subversion review.
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Washington
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Air Force
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
New York City
Army Signal Corps
Ft. Monmouth
N.J
Rome
Syracuse
Griffis Air Force Base
New York State
New York
Leman
Dlib-Ny
Jenner
R-Ind
Rep. Velde
Atty
Gen
Brownell
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Lincoln
Air Force of National Defense
Boston
Project Lincoln
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Cambridge
Peace talks in Korea end. next move rests with UN
In Panmunjom the Korea peace conference stalls as U S envoy Arthur Dean walks out after a Red accusation of perfidy. The talks recessed indefinitely. Pyongyang blames Washington, while Dean cites rude, arrogant behavior and demands a withdrawal of the charge.
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Panmunjom
United Nations General Assembly
U.S
Arthur Dean
U. S
Dean
Reds
Peiping
Moscow
Huang
Draft Plans For Expanding Social Security
The Eisenhower administration drafts a broad social security plan with higher benefits and a raised tax base. It envisions increasing monthly payments for retirees and survivors, raising the earnings cap, and extending coverage to doctors, lawyers, farmers, and others. The plan aims for White House review and talks with lawmakers, with costs rising as more people qualify.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Hobby
Kate
Lone Bandit Robs Grocer in $35 Hold Up
A youth robbed Peter Cavadini in his 1110 South Avenue South grocery store at 8 25 p m Saturday taking about 35 in cash. Cavadini chased the bandit who fled west along the building line. Bloodhounds followed the trail to South Fourth Street where the suspect had parked his car. A neighbor saw a youth looking into the store minutes before the holdup.
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Peter Cavadini
Cavadini
Sth
George Brooks
South Fourth Street
Johnson
Fifth Avenue
B. L. Riley
5Th Ave. S
Local Weather Outlook Sunday Cloudy with Mild Change
Forecast calls for a cloudy Sunday with little temperature variation. High near 38 degrees and light winds.
County Board weighs fate of 4th and Vine site
La Crosse County Board of Supervisors faces key questions on county property at the northeast corner of 4th and Vine Streets as it plans for 1954. Debates include library relocation, courthouse expansion, and possible joint or new office buildings with the city to serve growing county needs.
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Vine
la Crosse
Lauren Common Council
Pension de
4Th and Vine
Secret arms budget given to the president after talks
Washington reports the vast military defense budget was reviewed by President Eisenhower in three hours of talks with defense officials. Hagerty declined to reveal figures or announce a timetable for final decisions. Secretary Wilson said he was satisfied with the budget for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1.
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Defense
Charles Wilson
Air Force
Army
Navy
White House
Washington
Eisenhower
Defense Department
James C. Hagerty
Defense Wilson
Paris
Wilson
Marine
Christmas In Air Brings 10 Choirs To La Crosse Streets
Ten church and school choirs in La Crosse perform in the Jaycee Christmas in the Air program starting Monday through Christmas Eve. Recordings run noon to 12 30 PM 4 30 to 5 PM and 7 to 7 30 PM with public speakers at 4th and Main and 5th and Main.
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la Crosse
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Carl Rebhan
4Th
Main Streets
5Th Avenue
Main Street
St. Thomas More Catholic
Clarence Hoch
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
W. C. Klein
Harry F. Worth
St. Rose Convent
M. Pierre
Stevenson Says Four Freedoms Replaced by Four Fears
Adlai E. Stevenson declared at a Philadelphia rally that four freedoms are replaced by four fears including fear of communism. He argued Eisenhower cannot speak for the administration and cited perceived confusion and improved Democratic fortunes.
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Adlai Stevenson
Stephen Mitchell
Stevenson
Philadelphia
Fears
Adlai E. Stevenson
Eisenhower
District of Columbia
Roosevelt
Kefauver Seeks Senate Probe of GM Tank Contract
Senator Kefauver urged a Senate investigation into a 200 million dollar defense contract with General Motors for exclusive production of M48 tanks for the Army. He warned the deal may narrow the defense production base and raise concerns over dependence on a single supplier.
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Kefauver
Washington
Sen
D-Tenn
Senate
General Motors Corp
Senate Armed Services Committee
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Armed Services Committee
Stevens
General Motors
Chrysler Corp
Slezak
Chrysler
Eisenhower Gains Political Wind From Atomic Energy Plan
President Eisenhower earns a political boost as his push for peaceful international pooling of atomic energy is hailed as a step toward world peace. Senators McCarthy and Mansfield weigh in with analysis on how the move could affect 1956 campaigns and public sentiment favoring peace over other issues.
Urge Prompt Renewals For All Magazines
The La Crosse Tribune urges magazine plan renewals for expiring subscriptions to ensure uninterrupted service. Two year terms and weekly payments via the regular carrier keep prices stable despite industry costs. Beginning Jan 4 the plan opens to all readers. nonparticipants may join by calling the magazine department for a preferred-list placement.
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la Crosse Tribune
Tribune
The
the Tribune
Eisenhower Encouraged By Soviet Attitude
President Eisenhower welcomed a reportedly less hostile Soviet stance on his plan for an international pool of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. White House officials said Moscow promised to give serious consideration to the proposal, while cautioning that Russia could stall or seek to talk it to death. If Congress approves, the U S and Western allies could proceed independently, potentially leaving the Soviet Union behind in peaceful nuclear development.
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Stevenson
Eisenhower
Illinois
Leven
Washington
Russia
Kremlin
United Nations Assembly
James C. Hagerty
United States
Hagerty
Moscow
Congress
Anti Red POWs Held for Slaying Four Captives
Panmunjom Indians announce eight light anti communist North Korean prisoners held in segregation after they were accused of killing four fellow captives Saturday night. The bodies were tossed over a prison fence amid a riot linked to repatriation tensions.
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Georgee McArthur
State to survey La Crescent sewer and water issues
La Crescent officials request a state inspection of the sanitary sewer problem in the southwestern part of the village. Health officer Dr. Robert L. Gilbert notes growth pressures and urges a long range plan for future sewer and water extensions, with storm sewers raised as a question. An immediate survey on costs and feasibility is ordered, with a hearing to follow the findings.
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LA Crescent
Minn
Robert L. Gilbert
la Crosse
Iis
William Lathrop
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