Compromise On Missiles Reported In Washington
A compromise decision to continue both Nike Hercules and Bomarc missiles at reduced levels emerged as Defense Secretary McElroy weighs options. Congress trimmed Bomarc funding while preserving Nike Hercules, and a Nike Zeus push gained House support to speed development. The debate reflects shifts as Eisenhower backs a full survey of missiles with a ten day deadline.
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Washington
Neil H. McElroy
Eiiserhower
McElroy
Eisenhower
Army
Air Force
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Senate Armed Services Committee
House Appropriations Committee
Navy
No Progress In Teamster Talks Here
La Crosse Teamsters Local 199 and six wholesalers failed to reach a settlement, triggering a strike at Ed Phillips and Sons and shutdowns at Click Distributing Schilling Paper and Selrite Grocers. Union lists 24 idled members, disputes over a three year wage offer, and lingering doubt on resumption after Robert J. Mueller of the Wisconsin Employment Relations Board met with both sides.
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la Crosse Teamsters Local 199
la Crosse
Teamster
The
Tribune
Ed Phillips and Sons
Mt. Vernon St
Teamsters
Phillips
Click Distributing Co
S. Front St
Schilling Paper Co
Selrite Grocers
Union
Robert J. Mueller
Wisconsin Employment Relations Board
Mueller
Elmer Seebold
Taft
Industrial climate debate splits two Wisconsin industrialists
Grant Simmons Jr of Simmons Co says Kenosha labor and high taxes push decentralization as Electric Auto-Lite closes its La Crosse plant sending 1300 workers home. Roy D Chapin Jr of American Motors urges expansion in Wisconsin citing labor attitude and taxes while noting union tensions. Both link decisions to local labor climate and tax policy.
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Grant Simmons Jr
The
Simmons Co
Kenosha
Simmons
Electric Auto-Lite Co
la Crosse
Roy D. Chapin Jr
American Motors Automotive Division
Chapin
Green Lake
AMC
Presumed Lost Space Mice Return From Orbit Try
Space officials report four black mice blasted aloft in the Discoverer III satellite mission failed to orbit. The two stage Thor missile launched from Vandenberg AFB sent back radio signals for 13 minutes before silence, likely burning up on re entry. Next mission will focus on propulsion and instrumentation without living cargo.
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Vandenberg Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Earth
Pacific
Vandenberg Base
U.S. Air Force
Mrs Georgia Fay La Crescent Dies At 77
Mrs Georgia Fay 77 of La Crescent Minnesota a former La Crescent correspondent for The La Crosse Tribune died Thursday morning at a La Crosse hospital.
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Georgia Fay
la Crescent
la Crescent, Minn
The
la Crosse Tribune
la Crosse
Fulbright Presses Summit Flexibility Over Berlin Standoff
Senator J William Fulbright challenged Eisenhowers demand for Geneva progress before a summit. He argued a summit could proceed even if Geneva talks yield little, while Eisenhower tied a future summit to Soviet acceptance of Western rights to stay in Berlin.
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Washington
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Eisenhower
Geneva
Berlin
Germany
Noth
Fulbright
Nikita Khrushchev
Wisconsin Assembly Advances $5.25 Million Pay Hike for State Workers
The Wisconsin Assembly moved a Democratic sponsored bill to raise salaries for about 23 000 state employees by roughly four percent with an $5 250 000 appropri ation mainly from the general fund. The measure includes backdated effective date to January 1 and merit raises, with final action possible early next week. The plan faces GOP objections and ties to Gov Gaylord Nelsons fiscal program and budget strategy.
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Madison
Wisconsin Assembly
Jerris Leonard
Milwaukee
Ben Riehle
Athens
Glenn Pommerening
Wauwatosa
Gaylord Nelson
Invasion Of Greenbugs Threatens Oats In Trempealeau County
Trempealeau County Wisconsin reports a serious greenbug infestation in oat fields. State entomologist Dr Ellsworth Fisher with county agents recommends immediate spraying with malathion or parathion, noting parathion must be applied by professionals or airplanes to reduce cost. Parasite predators seen but insufficient to deter spread.
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Trempealeau County
Goodwin Stetzer
Trempealeau
Ellsworth Fisher
Tribune
Wis
Minnesota
Hail Storm Hits Selden Kansas Sheltering Town
Selden Kansas endured a two hour hail storm that blanketed the village with a foot and a half of ice. Four business roofs collapsed and basements flooded after torrential rain. One man, Jim Stewart, was injured when an awning fell. A National Guard unit moved in to guard against looting as reinforcements arrived. Road graders opened a path toward Colby.
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Selden
Kan
Kansas
Jim Stewart
Farmers State Bank
National Guard
Colby
State Urged To Sell Land It Doesn't Need
Madison AP A Republican Assemblyman urges Wisconsin Conserva tion Commission to sell state owned land no longer used for conservation. Alfonsi claims 1955 law allows sale of land fronting public waters and would net tax relief for northern counties. Commission spokesman says most land remains in use and notes 300 000 acres of park and forest land plus 450 000 of hunting land and fishing areas.
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Madison
State Conservation Commission
John Beale
Commission
Beale
Alfonsi
American Legion
Northern Highlands
Wisconsin
Western Powers Seek End to Berlin Crisis Through Concessions
Top Western officials consider cutting 10,000 Berlin troops if the Soviet Union pledges to guarantee Western rights in West Berlin. Gromyko shows elasticity but no Khrushchev instructions, as four Foreign Ministers push a four point plan while Moscow hints at reshaping or replacing proposals. See BERLIN, Page 6.
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Berlin
Khrushchev
East Germany
Geneva
United States
Britain
France
West Berlin
Soviet Union
Andrei Gromyko
Kremlin
Gromyko
Nikita Khrushchev
U.S
Christian A. Herter
Selwyn Lloyd
Herter, Lloyd
Maurice Couve de Murville
Herter
Lloyd
Couve de Murville
Four Schoolboys and Woman Hurt In Park Scoop Ride
In St Louis a whirling scoop ride stopped mid run, hurling four boys and a woman over guard rails. Ann Gasaway, 43, and her son Nicholas were tossed about five feet, while Bruce Harris 11, Ronnie Ball 11, and Ronald Easley 12 in the rear car fell about 12 feet. Ronnie and Bruce suffered fractures and were listed in serious condition. others were not seriously injured. No cause was given.
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St, Louis
Ann Gasaway
St. Louis
Nicholas
Bruce Harris
Ronnie Ball
Ronald Easley
Ronnie
Bruce
Where to Park Tonight Odd Sides Rule City Ordinance
City ordinance directs motorists to park on the odd numbered side of streets tonight. Officials urge compliance to avoid fines and ensure clear traffic flow.
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