Supreme Court Rules On Wisconsin Picket Case
The Supreme Court upholds a ban on organization picketing to pressure a employer in Wisconsin. Vogt Inc at Oconomowoc faced AFL unions soliciting workers to join, leading to injunction and a 5-3 ruling. Justice Frankfurter authored the majority with Douglas dissenting.
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Fishermen Rescued After Lake Michigan Boat Capsizes
Two fishermen, Oscar Phelps of Racine and Robert Larson of Brookfield, were hauled from Lake Michigan about 1,000 feet off Grant Park after their boat overturned. First Lt. Donald L. Free alerted police, then enlisted Randall and June Pieske to tow the men and their craft to shore.
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Supreme Court Taken Over as Chief U.S. Lawmaker in Civil Rights
Analyst notes the Supreme Court acts as the practical lawmaking body in civil rights and liberties, reshaping policy as Congress stalled. It cites Eisenhower appointees and key rulings on school segregation, Communist cases, secrecy and witness rights, and the limits of federal power in prosecutions.
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Fignole Backers Threaten Torch as Haitian Junta Acts
In Port au Prince the ruling junta ordered troops and police to fire on arsonists today after Fignole supporters threatened to burn the city. Followers vow to burn if Fignole remains in exile in New York. workers evacuate huts near the harbor as authorities pledge harsh measures against protests and shop closings.
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Wisconsin Senate kills five percent tax on wrestling
The Wisconsin Senate rejected a bill to impose a five percent tax on the gross receipts of wrestling exhibitions. Sen. Busby argued for taxing ticket sales and radio and TV proceeds while opposing direct regulation. Sen. Laun cautioned it would set a precedent for taxing other sports. The chamber approved an assembly bill enabling fish management programs in lakes on private land, allowing landowners to plant or destroy fish with department approval, amid concerns over public lake access.
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Drowns in Municipal Pool: 15 year old William Bischoff Jr.
A 15 year old boy named William Bischoff Jr. from Horicon drowned Monday night at the municipal pool after shouting for help and vanishing before rescuers arrived. Police identified the victim.
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Pledges To Keep Wisconsin Good For Business
Wisconsin Governor Thomson spoke at the Nelson Dewey power plant ground breaking in Cassville and pledged efforts to keep the state business friendly. The Wisconsin River dam project by Wisconsin Power and Light Co. involves a 19 million dollar investment, signaling confidence in Wisconsin’s future growth.
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Propane Gas Blast Claims Third Life Near Sault Ste. Marie
A propane gas stove blast in a cabin north of Sault Ste. Marie Ontario killed three people and left two others in critical condition. Mrs Dennis McQuiston 21 Muskegon Michigan died in hospital Monday joining Walter Neff 32 who died Sunday after his son John 10. Survivors Mrs Neff 31 and Dennis McQuiston 25 remain critical.
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Immigrant reprimanded for police state remark in Milwaukee
Horst Assman a 34 year old German immigrant from Franklin was fined 10 and costs 6 50 after disputing an overtime parking ticket in Milwaukee on June 8 He argued factory defense work should exempt him from restrictions and asserted America was becoming a police state The judge told him he sought haven from oppression and that laws apply to all citizens followed by a warning to obey government.
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Knowles Names Main Republican Senate Foes
Lt. Gov. Warren P. Knowles identifies his leading rivals for the GOP nomination for the U.S. Senate seat as former Gov. Walter J. Kohler Glenn R. Davis of Waukesh a and Rep. Alvin E. O Kon ski of Mercer in that order He spoke at a press conference opening his statewide campaign headquarters in Madison noting the July 18 filing deadline and his plan to win with a broad statewide reach and strong support from longtime allies Charles Curran and Allen Pflugradt heading his campaign committee.
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Wisconsin Woman Fatally Injured in Georgia Crash
Mrs. Mabel L. Splitt of Milwaukee, 59, died after a two car collision five miles north of Dalton Georgia on Monday. Her husband Walter 60 and Drew G Lawrence 22 of Trion Georgia were injured in the crash.
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Jokesters Add To Grief Of Mrs Grimes
Police reported a grim prank worsened the grief of Loretta Grimes mother of Patricia 13 and Barbara 15 Grimes. A caller identifying as Petey rang their home and hung up, deepening the sorrow of the unsolved murder case.
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Egypt Sets July 3 Elections Toward Limited Democracy
Cairo reports Egypt plans to hold a National Assembly election July 3 the first since 1952. President Nasser with a 99.9 percent June 23 1956 vote assures a controlled field while the National Union courts a rubber stamp parliament and disqualifies monarchy remnants and opposition figures.
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Farmer electrocuted while working on milk cooler
Richard Kuiper a 32 year old farmer from Route 2 Union Grove was electrocuted on Monday while repairing a milk cooler. Authorities said he touched a wire with one hand while the other hand was submerged in water.
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