Thomson Not Committing Himself for Governor Nomination
Atty. Gen. Vernon Thomson, favored by supporters as Republican nominee in 1956, avoided definite plans in a Richland Center address. He described the Wisconsin Republican philosophy as economy in taxation and broad welfare programs, citing expanded facilities for the ill and for rehabilitation, parole and pardon efforts.
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Edgerton
Vernon Thomson
Rock County
Thomson
Richland Center
Milwaukee seeks six million for redevelopment aid
Milwaukee Mayor Frank Zeidler expects an early decision on nearly six million dollars in federal aid for a redevelopment project. The ruling hinges on Wisconsin's new public housing bill signed by Gov. Kohler. Zeidler says federal aid may be affected and Follin notes the Wisconsin law need not block aid.
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Milwaukee
Frank Zeidler
Zeidler
James W. Follin
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Wisconsin
Kohler
Follin
Roads Turn Slick Across Wisconsin State
State Highway Patrol warned roads across Wisconsin are slippery as snow falls in the north and light mist in the south. Four inches of snow fell in Stevens Point Wisconsin Rapids and Black River Falls while county crews worked to ease hills and curves.
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Madison
State Highway Patrol
Wisconsin
Stevens Point
Wisconsin Rapids
Black River Falls
GOP Fails to Win Over Young Voters in Survey
George Gallup reports that the Democratic Party remains the preferred choice of voters under 30, with only limited gains for the GOP. The Institute finds 26 percent independents among young voters, and shows Republicans trailing Democrats 43 to 45 in the 21 to 29 age group.
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Princeton
N.J
Eisenhower
Institute
General Eisenshower
Io Stevenson
Democratic Party
GOP
South
American Institute of Public Opinion
Radio and TV Promos Stir Industry Commentary
The piece notes promotions and tips across radio and television to boost audiences. It highlights Mrs. Ethel Park Richardson on NBC Big Surprise with a question from Kentucky Governor-elect Happy Chandler. It mentions WHDH Boston offering free discs to auto radio users and other media stunts across ABC NBC and public figures.
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New York
Ethel Park Richardson
Nbc-Tv
Kentucky
Happy Chandler
Richardson
Southeastern United States
WHDH
Boston
December Drive Set to Milk Busines s Boom
New York reports December will bring the biggest year for retail as sales surge ahead of Christmas. Industry chiefs say production will continue to rise with a push toward inventories and a projected 10 percent higher Christmas trade than last year.
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New York
Santa Claus
Eral Reserve Board
Alber
Adlai Ends First Tour Of Campaign In Florida
Adlai Stevenson closed his first 1956 campaign tour in Miami with a sore right hand yet strong support from supporters. He hoped to help win Florida’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention and noted a potential Florida primary on May 29. He wasn’t sure about further campaigning before California’s primary days later, complicating plans.
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Miami
Fla
Adlai Stevenson
Florida Peninsula
Stevenson
Florida
Illinois
California
Fire drives three elderly women from Milwaukee home
Three women aged 61 to 83 were forced into the snow by a blaze started by a candle used to illuminate a Bible. None were seriously hurt, though two were treated at a hospital for smoke inhalation.
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Milwaukee
Three Hunters Fined and Jailed for Shining Deer
Police Justice George Whalen fined Theron LaRue of Racine and Martin Damrau and Junior La Rue of Neenah $200 each for unlawful hunting and firing a gun from an auto. He also sentenced all three to 10 days in jail.
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Waupaca
George Whalen
Theron LaRue
Racine
Martin Damrau
Junior LaRue
Neenah
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Unifax
By George Gallup
Art Baker
M.D
Abc-Tv
Monitor
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Mercer
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U.S. Marine Corps
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Gettysburg
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Goer
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