Wisconsin Republicans to Debate Endorsement at One Day Convention
A July Wisconsin U.S. Senate endorsement is the chief issue as about 5 000 delegates and visitors gather at Mary E Sawyer Auditorium for a one day off year convention. Support splits with many county groups neutral or opposed while some favor open primaries. Former Gov Kohler Knowles and Rep O Konski are among announced candidates with no funds for endorsed primary support. The state party and executive committee oppose endorsement.
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Alexander Wiley
Gardner R. Withrow
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Glenn Davis
Walter J. Kohler
Warren P. Knowles
Alvin J. O’konski
Supreme Court
Henry Hughes
Oshkosh
U.S. Senate
Republican Party
Republican Executive Committee
Madison
Governor Sets August 27 As Senate Election Date
Wisconsin Governor Vernon W. Thomson announced Aug 27 as the date for a special United States Senate election to replace the late Joseph R. McCarthy. The primary will be July 30 with nominating petitions due July 12, and filing begins June 18. The move aims to fit GOP and Democratic strategies ahead of summer conventions and a likely light turnout.
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GOP Resolutions Committee Opens Session at State Convention
The Resolutions Committee of the Republican state convention convened at noon for deliberations on proposals to be brought forward the next day. They debated how to handle the U.S. senator candidate endorsement issue and planned potential routes to the convention floor. The four district committees each have two members. chairmen are appointed by the state chairman. Foster B Porter, Mrs. Robert Murray, John O’Melia, and Vincent Mercurio were named as chairs.
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School building project incomplete in key facilities
A fragmented note describes an unfinished school project with missing classrooms and core facilities. The message lists an auditorium, pool, gym, and cafeteria as present but highlights a failure to construct classrooms, implying broader incompletion of the planned complex.
Dismissal Upheld for State Traffic Patrolman
The Wisconsin Personnel Board upheld the Motor Vehicle Department decision to fire the state traffic patrolman last February. The action was sustained after a Thursday hearing, confirming the dismissal.
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Regular or king sized rabbits test smoke effects on lungs
In Dallas a VA Hospital study exposes 40 New Zealand red rabbits to a pack a day of cigarettes to gauge lung reaction. Dr. Robert H. Holland reports rabbits show a human-like response to smoke, with results pending autopsies after their five year life span.
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Goldwater to keynote Wisconsin GOP convention
Senator Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona will keynote the Wisconsin state GOP convention Saturday in the Mary E Sawyer Auditorium. The 48 year old Republican leader will be introduced by Mrs. W. W. Fox of Madison. The event includes remarks by Gov Vernon W. Thomson and other GOP figures, with a lunch break and afternoon sessions continuing into the day.
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Eisenhower Gains GOP Support for 71.8 Billion Budget
President Eisenhower won fresh backing from Republican delegates for his 71.8 billion dollar spending plan. While some dissent surfaced at the GOP conference, party officers and several state committeemen voiced united support and argued the budget is essential for defense and national concerns.
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Missing jet pilots rescued aboard USS Saratoga
One of two F3H Demons from Cecil Field, lost after plunging into the Atlantic, was rescued aboard the USS Saratoga amid a large search by 16 of 18 escort ships and four of the carrier's aircraft. Cmdr. J. E. Tefft was identified as the rescued pilot and reported in very good condition aboard the Valley Forge. The second pilot remained missing as the patrols continued. President Eisenhower, aboard the Saratoga, observed as wind and storms curtailed the exercise and missile launch plans.
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Blast Wrecks Viroqua Home in Wisconsin
A blast destroyed a modern home at Center Avenue and East South Street in Viroqua. Ten tenants were away. only Mrs. Thurin escaped unhurt. The home suffered major internal damage as a state fire marshal planned an investigation into the cause. Julius Christianson was seriously burned lighting a basement heater.
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Proxmire Enters Wisconsin Senate Democratic Nomination
William Proxmire formally seeks the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate seat after Gov Vernon Thomson sets August 27 for a special election to replace the late Sen Joseph McCarthy. The primary is July 3 with Arthur McGurn also running. Republicans name Kohler Knowles Davis and O'Konski. Proxmire stresses a full time campaign as rivals begin campaigning. A separate note has Rep Henry Reuss predicting a Democrat win and criticizing the Wisconsin GOP at their La Crosse convention, calling Goldwater the anti Eisenhower voice.
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Kenosha
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Warren Knowles
Glenn Davis
Alvin O’konski
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Milwaukee
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Spanish War Vets Open Encampment in La Crosse
United Spanish War Veterans Wisconsin opens its 18th annual encampment in La Crosse with sessions from Sunday to Wednesday at Hotel Stoddard. Registration starts 10 a.m. Sunday, with programs, talks by officials, a luncheon and multiple business meetings through Tuesday and a closing Wednesday.
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