Eisenhower Looks for Ban Tied to Disarmament
President Eisenhower said he favors a total ban on nuclear tests only if there is complete disarmament and a Russo-American pact against use of atomic weapons. He questioned huge hydrogen bomb tests and noted U S progress in reducing fallout. He also discussed Khrushchev, TV exchanges, and possible China trade policy reforms.
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Washington
Eisenhower
United States
National Academy of Sciences
Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev
Sowet Ieader
Khrusnchev
Truman
China
Britain
Russia
Red
House Debates Civil Rights Bills in Weeklong Battle
The House opens a lengthy debate on President Eisenhower’s civil rights proposals to strengthen federal enforcement of voting and constitutional guarantees. Southern opponents plan jury-trial and other amendments such as outlawing the union shop, while supporters rely on Eisenhower, Northern and Western Democrats for party discipline. The bill faces a tougher test in the Senate due to potential filibusters.
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Edmond LE Breton
Washington i
The
House
Eisenhower
Senate Committee
Senate
Rep
Keating
R-Ny
U S detonates baby bomb from a balloon over Nevada
The United States exploded a baby nuclear device from a 67 foot balloon 500 feet above Yucca Flat Nevada at 4 45 a m PDT. The device tested by the Atomic Energy Commission using observers at Angel's Peak was judged successful with the mushroom cloud rising above 6 000 feet.
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United States
Las Vegas
Atomic Energy Commission
Angel's Peak
U S Children Shown Soft In Fitness Studies
Bonnie Prudden, a fitness expert, told a civic group that American children show poor endurance in fitness tests while European youths perform better. She urged mandatory school physical education to counter a trend toward indoor and screen activities.
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Miss Prudden
White Plains
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
U.S
Lake Texoma Flood Threat Looms Across Three States
Weeks of rain have swollen Lake Texoma, threatening communities in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas. Engineers predict a crest near Denison Texas at 643.5 to 644 feet, with inflows around 105000 cubic feet per second and outflows about 95000 cfs. Three tornadoes touched down in Texas and Dallas area rain drenched Oak Cliff.
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Fulton
Ark
Oklahoma
Hugo
Okla
U. S. 271
Texoma
Altus
City Lake
Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth
Gulf of Mexico
Freeport
Quintana
Brazos River
Houston
Gulf Coast
Here
Waxahachie
Dallas
Rai
Long Delay In Building Site Decision Seen
The Wisconsin state building commission faces delays on locating a La Crosse district offices building. Gov Thomson chairs the panel and has offered to reorganize the board to extend voting to the chief architect, state engineer, and budget director. With only about half of the $12 million biennial appropriation available, competition for funds among state institutions will be keen and priorities will determine district headquarters prospects.
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Madison
State Building Commission
la Crosse
Vernon W. Thomson
Pflimlin Unable To Form New Cabinet In Paris
Paris reports say Socialist left opposition blocks Pierre Pflimlin from forming a cabinet ending France's 18th postwar government crisis. Catholic leader Pflimlin faces ongoing political deadlock as talks fail.
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Pflimlin
Paris
Pierre Pflimlin
France
French forces say 142 rebels killed in three battles
French authorities report 142 nationalist rebels killed in three battles in the revolt torn region. They also acknowledge 16 soldiers dead and 15 wounded in the fighting during the day.
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Algiers
Beck Jr Cited In Fifth Amendment Contempt Case
Sen Mc Clellan seeks a court definition of when witnesses can invoke the Fifth Amendment. He plans contempt citations for Beck Jr and Joseph McEvoy after their repeated refusals to answer questions on profits from union dealings. The hearing will also probe misuse of funds by Bakers Union officials.
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Washington
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate
Congress
Dave Beck Jr
Teamsters Union
McEvoy
Beck
Bakers Union
Decision In Soldier Case Triggers Senate Probe
The U S decision to allow Japan to try Specialist 3 C Girard in an off duty fatal shooting prompts a Senate investigation. Senators Ervin and Flanders seek facts on the action while House and other committees plan hearings on status of forces and servicemen rights.
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Washington
U. S
Japan
Senate
Ervin
D-Nc
Defense Department
Robert Dechert
Armed Services Subcommittee
William C. Girard
Ottawa-LaSalle
Naka Sakai
Girard
State Dulles
Wilson White House
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Sen. Hennings
D-Mo
Europe
Far East
Congress
Planon
Flanders
Aid bill expected this weekend in foreign aid debate
Sen Mansfield said the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will likely complete action on a new foreign aid bill this weekend. He forecast cuts of several hundred million dollars from Eisenhower's 3.8856 billion request and a rewrite to place authorizations and appropriations under annual congressional review.
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Sen. Bridges
RNH
Chaiman
Senate
GOP
Secretary of the Army
Brucker
Washington
Mansfield
D-Mont
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mansfiel
Eisenhower
John B. Hollister
International Cooperation Administration
Defense Department
Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committees
Storm floods La Crosse as trees fall and basements flood
A severe storm lashed La Crosse Tuesday night producing hail and strong winds. Rain gauges recorded 1.75 to 2.68 inches across the city, with 10 emergency calls for water in basements and wind damage. Fire and police crews rushed to incidents on streets including 10th through 17th, Main, State and 6th avenues.
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la Crosse
Market Street
la Crosse State College
North 17Th Street
Park Avenue
West Avenue
Vine Street
16Th
King Streets
Mth
Myde Avenue
Grandad Bluff
Bohemian Ridge
la Crescent
City Polie
Main Street
11Th
State Street
State Streets
14Th
Madison
Main Streets
Vine
7Th
Central Station
John Albitz
N. 17Th St
Ross
Southard Street
N. 6Th St
L. West
3400 Delegates Named for Wisconsin GOP Convention Sessions
Wisconsin counties, including Milwaukee districts and Dane, Eau Claire, and Brown, name 3 340 delegates plus alternates for the state Republican convention to be held at the Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium. Convention chairman Everett Yerly notes the large seating capacity allows a record number of delegates.
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Wisconsin
Mary E. Sawyer
Everett Yerly
la Crosse
Vocational School
Avalon Ballroom
Auditoriuimm
Adams
Ashland
Barron
Bayfield
Brown
Buffalo
Burnett
Calumet
Chippewa
Clark
Columbia
Crawford
Dane
Dodge
Door
Douglas
Dunn
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Florence
Fond du Lac
Forest
Grant
Green
Green Lake
Iowa
Iron
Jackson
Marathon
Marinette
Marquette
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Monroe
Oconto
Oneida
Outagamie
Ozaukee
Pepin
Pierce
Polk
Portage
Price
Racine
Richland
Rock
Rusk
St. Croix
Sauk
Sawyer
Shawano
Sheboygan
Taylor
Trempealeau
Vernon
Vilas
Walworth
Washburn
Washington
Waukesha
Waupaca
Waushara
Wood
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Bonnie Prudden
Visory Committee On Youth Fit
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America
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Sen. Flanders
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Yahr-Lange Drug
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