U S Plans Withdrawal From Japan
After talks in Washington on Japan's postwar role, Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu hailed a plan for a progressive reduction of U S ground forces in Japan but no withdrawal date was set. He outlined a six year rearmament plan for Japan and discussed shared defense and financial terms with Dulles. Japan seeks independence in defense while the U S maintains security dependents. Parole decisions for about 22 war criminals were announced.
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Washington
Japan
Mamoru Shigemitsu
United States
New York
Tokyo
Shigemitsu
Dulles
U.S
Western Pacific
Far Pacific
Okinawa
Ryukyu and
Bonin Islands
China
Sugamo
State Department
U.S. Clemency and Parole Board
No Mining Signs Placed Around Boise State Lot
The State Land Department posted signs around the new asphalt parking area near the Idaho statehouse in Boise. The notices warn to stay off state land and prohibit timber removal grazing without permit and mining.
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Boise
Idaho
State Land Department
Statehouse
Weather Update for La Crosse and Vicinity
Fair and warmer with clear skies. Tonight low 48 degrees. Friday high 84 degrees. Local winds light. No precipitation expected.
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la Crosse
Two-Fifths Of U S Seen On Photo From 100 Miles Up
A Navy released composite photo taken at about 100 miles altitude shows roughly two fifths of continental United States from Mexico City to Little Rock and Omaha. The image spans 14.5 million square miles and includes a large hurricane centered near Del Rio Texas.
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White Sands
N.M
Naval Research Laboratory of
Washington, D.C
Omaha
Neb
Gulf of California
Mexico
Texas
del Rio
U.S. Navy
Unifax
U.S
Washington
Earth
Navy
Mexico City
Pacific Ocean
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Proving Grounds
del ‘Rio
Tex
Union and management tackle local issues at two sites
In West Allis and La Crosse teams from Allis-Chalmers and The Trane Co. met with mediators to settle local concerns. National issues for six plants tied to UAW CIO were resolved, with final agreement awaiting local matters as labor umpire Dr. Nathan Feinsinger noted progress.
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Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co
West Allis
la Crosse
Trane Co
U.S
Uaw-Cio
Nathan Feinsinger
University of Wisconsin Law
France Pledges Elections in Viet Nam Policy
Paris says France remains pledged to elections in Viet Nam despite Dulles opposition. The government reiterates the Geneva accords should be respected and elections should be held by next July, noting the United States did not sign the agreements.
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Paris
France
Viet Nam
U. S
Dulles
Washington
Indochina
United States
Holiday on Ice Final Show Packs La Crosse Auditorium
The Holiday on Ice troupe drew full houses at 1:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. shows in La Crosse, with hundreds turned away for the matinee. Manager Sid Cohen praised local officials and fans for warm hospitality as the unit thanked the city and eyed a return next year.
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la Crosse
Mary Lawyear
Joe Givens
Holiday On Ice
Sid Cohen
Chrysler UAW reach contract settlement after plant strikes
Chrysler Corp and the CIO United Auto Workers reached a contract settlement six hours after widespread strikes hit Chrysler plants in six states. The deal, modeled on Ford and GM agreements, guarantees laid off workers 60 to 65 percent of take home pay for up to 26 weeks and includes wage increases, pension boosts, and broader union rights, with payments to a layoff pay plan starting immediately but benefits available June 1.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
CIO
United Auto Workers
Chrysler
UAW
Ford
General Motors
Auto
Michigan
Indiana
California
Delaware
Kansas
Georgia
Eisenhower Creates Emergency Board Over PRR Dispute
President Eisenhower named an emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate a dispute between the Pennsylvania Railroad and 35 000 non operating employees. The move delays a potential strike for at least 60 days as the CIO Transport Workers Union votes to strike the nation’s largest railroad over long standing grievances.
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Denver
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania Railroad
National Mediation Board
National Mediation
CIO Transport Workers Union
Israel Says Two Egyptian Jets Shot Down In Gaza Front
Fighting flared along the Gaza front as Israel reported two Egyptian fighters shot down. Cairo claimed the planes crashed during a reconnaissance flight. Egypt said Israel struck a military HQ in the coastal area and reported casualties among the Palestine defense force. Israel said the attack aimed to sever Gaza Rafah communications and that its pilots gained height to strike after intrusions into Israeli air space.
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Israel
United Nations
Gaza
Foreign Office
Jerusalem
Gaza Strip
Falajja
Rehovot
al Fedayeen
The
Unifax
Cairo
Egypt
Palestine Defense Force
Palestine National Defense Force
Khan Yunis
Volunteers In Chest Drive Hold Meetings
About 60 volunteers in the larger employer division met Tuesday and Wednesday to plan a two week ground campaign for the 1956 Community Chest. A L Christensen announced co chairmen W Leo Murphy Roy E Kumm and William Onson to lead the division. The group will solicit pledges and organize in plant drives as the Chest goal of 187000 must be met.
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Tribune
Cochairmen
W. Leo Murphy
Roy E. Kumm
William C. Hanson
Community Chest
A. L. Christensen
Gateway Transportation Co
G. Heilerman Brewing Co
William Onson
Allis-Chalmers Mfg.Co
Christensen
Spledges
Hanson
Chest
Red Feather
Murphy
Community Chest and Welfare Federation
Peron May Seek State of Siege to Pacify Argentina
President Peron plans to ask Congress to approve an immediate state of siege for Buenos Aires after warning opponents violence will be met with greater force. Both chambers were to convene, with swift approval expected and Peron to sign into law. He said he would not resign to guarantee pacification amid mass demonstrations led by CGT and Peronist groups.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Peron
Congress
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Plaza de Mayo
General Confederation of Labor
CGT
Peronista
Hugo di Pietro
Juan Peron
Peronistas
Unifax
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Aerojet General Corp
Azusa
Calif
Naval Research Laboratory
White House
Emer
Hal Boyle
Ewes
Miles
Mediterranean
Beit Hanun
Falujja
Beersheba
Jordan
Ofad Sea
By Glenn Engle
TWU
Michael J. Quill
Maj
Ar L. W. Burns
Ministri
Keer
Chest Drive
Ian
Ttft
Chamber of Commerce
Kumm
Dem
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