Underwater Atomic Test Remains Quiet on Details
Washington reports the Navy conducted a small underwater nuclear test in the eastern Pacific off the West Coast. No time or exact location given, but officials say no hazard to mainland or fisheries and the aim is to advance anti submarine weapons.
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Merchants Plan Meeting On La Crosse Parking Ramp
La Crosse merchants seek a survey on the parking ramp proposal with a tentative meeting set for May 26. Chamber officials report plans to meet the Chamber's traffic and parking committee and invites Chamber directors to join.
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GOP hopes for real draft to push Ike run in 1956
Republican strategists say only a genuine voter draft could persuade President Eisenhower to seek a second term, while cautioning most draft efforts are hokum. Michigan GOP leader John Feikens supports a real draft and argues Eisenhower’s name on the ticket is needed to win back offices from Democrats. Former Rep. Javits urged Ike to run, but there was no comment from the president.
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Ike Will Veto Postal Pay Act
Sen. Knowland predicts President Eisenhower will veto the postal pay bill which would raise wages for about 500000 workers by 8.6 percent. Knowland declined to say if the President hinted at a veto but reaffirmed his forecast that any bill above 7.6 percent would not win approval. The President is expected to act on the measures soon.
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Wisconsin GOP officers clash in Sixth District caucus
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin two top state Republicans sparred over national committee bids at a Sixth District caucus before about 200 party workers. Ronald Stephenson was re elected district chairman and Mrs Byron Ising was named vice chairwoman amid hints the fight could rupture party machinery ahead of the June state convention in Ripon. Ringling and Pierce aides indicated a lively contest looms for the national post.
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Pappas Announces No District Caucus Before Convention
Peter Pappas 3rd District chairman says no district caucus is needed before the convention. County chairmen previously decided business could be transacted at a caucus the morning of the convention. A meeting of chairmen is set for Richland Center at 8 p.m. May 26 to review plans and consider changes. Henry Ringling of Baraboo and Robert L. Pierce of Menomonie are noted GOP officials and candidates.
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House Approves Expanded Reserve Plan to Reach 2.9 Million
The House moved to debate a Eisenhower reserve expansion bill aimed at building a 2.9 million trained reserve in five years. It would authorize recall up to 45 days for noncompliant reservists and train 100 000 to 250 000 youths ages 17 to 19 for six months plus seven years in reserve.
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Weather Outlook for La Crosse and Vicinity
Fair and cool with light frost tonight. Wednesday remains fair and warmer in the afternoon. Low around 38 in city and 34 in rural areas. High on Wednesday near 68.
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Gratified Senator Hails Dulles European Mission Accomplishments
Senator George of Georgia says he is gratified by what he calls significant accomplishments from Secretary Dulles aboard his Paris and Vienna trip. He notes the inclusion of West Germany in NATO and the Austria peace treaty, and awaits Dulles full remarks on a possible four power summit. Dulles plans a live broadcast at 7 p.m. EDT across major networks.
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Red Chinese offer to talks seen as pressure to surrender
Nationalist and Foreign Office officials described Chou En-lai's renewed offer to talk with the United States as a device to force American surrender in the Formosa area. They warned of a time limit and threats of large scale action unless the U.S. complies. MiGs clashed with Nationalist jets near the Formosa Strait with no damage reported.
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Chou En lai Rules Out Cease-Fire Talk in Formosa Row
Premier Chou En lai renewed a offer to negotiate with the United States to ease tension in the Formosa area but said a cease-fire discussion does not arise since there is no war between Red China and the United States. He urged a 10 nation forum proposed by the Soviet Union and accused the U.S. of delaying talks.
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Few Parents Decline Shots For Children
Wisconsin inoculation program for first and second graders moves ahead with the Salk polio vaccine. Across Marinette Beloit Sheboygan Nekoosa Stevens Point Portage County towns saw only small numbers decline, while Madison reports no new polio cases and a total of 15 for the year.
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Wisconsin Men Named in Air Academy Class
Washington The Air Force selected seven Wisconsin men for the first class at the West Point of the Air Colorado Springs Colorado from 120 candidates. The Wisconsin group includes William Dickson Jr Kenosha Robert P Giese Green Bay Clark J Lovrien Jr Milwaukee James C McMonigal Berlin Walter E Schmidt Wauwatosa Jimmie Lee Smith Waupaca and John C Thomas Eagle River. Six alternates were named John H Hansen Milwaukee Richard R Steub Fond du Lac James Walters Milwaukee Kenneth Johnston De Pere Edward J Haerter Milwaukee James M Holly Manitowoc.
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Green Bay
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Berlin
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Wauwatosa
County Resumes Salk Shots In Rural Schools Wednesday
County resumes polio vaccination in rural schools after a Tuesday break caused by a Vocational School immunization clinic. Between 200 and 300 first to fourth graders received shots at Irving Pertzsch School in Onalaska Monday, with 2,873 city school children listed to be vaccinated beginning Thursday.
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