Dr Karl Compton Dies at 66 Former MIT President
Obituary honors Dr Karl Compton a key figure in radar and the first atomic weapon. He led wartime scientific programs and later headed the Universal Military Training study under Eisenhower. Compton died at 66 after a lifelong service to the United States in nuclear defense and science.
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Calmer State Dept View on Indochina Tangles
Undersecretary of State Walter Bedell Smith told President Eisenhower and Congress yesterday he doubted Indochina would fall to Communists or that the Southeast Asian crisis is hopeless. The article notes questions about how to curb Red encroachment and why the State Department believes most Indochina can stay free. Churchill plans to repair Anglo American ties and commit Britain to the Southeast Asian security lineup, signaling a shift in London’s earlier stance. Washington developments may clarify contrasts and the role of American leadership.
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Four Alumni Clubs Receive UW Honors
The Wisconsin Alumni Association announced special recognition awards to four alumni clubs. LaCrosse club won for an outstanding public relations program in 1953 54. Northwest Wisconsin club earned top Founders Day meeting. Racine club honored for its scholarship program. Janesville received for its association membership campaign.
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Tornado Toll and Local Guard Duty Highlight 1944 June
Tornadoes strike Pennsylvania and West Virginia with 133 deaths and hundreds hurt. Theodore Pope, guard for Co F, Monroe Universalist Church pastor, guards Belmont church amid top pledges. Wisconsin-Illinois death list includes deputy Kenneth Adams after a crash while responding to Cedarville. Monroe swimming lessons begin at Recreation Park pool.
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Surine Assigned to CIA Probe Faces Security Questions
Sen McCarthy assigns Donald Surine to a CIA preliminary probe though he lacks federal security clearance. Surine denies knowledge and officials cite Defense Department clearance delays. Washington reports say the subcommittee investigates his access to classified material amid CIA inquiries. Allen W Dulles calls the accusation false.
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Eileen Eierson Hired To Teach Special Room
Green County education committee hired Miss Eileen Eierson of Argyle to teach the special room at Green County Normal school for next year. She replaces Alma Stark who resigned after interviewing with seven other applicants. Eierson has 16 years of rural teaching and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Platteville State College in 1950. Committee members present included Oscar Paulson Evert Green H J Ellis Henry Pick and Henry Aebly Jr.
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Mad man named New Orleans treasurer in ad managers group
Eldred R. Garter of Madison was named treasurer of the Association of Newspaper Classified Advertising Managers. The appointment was made at the group’s Wednesday business meeting here.
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Cpl Maurice Benson Jr Rites Held in Darlington
Graveside rites for Cpl Maurice Benson Jr who was killed in action January 1 1951 will be held Friday at 1 30 p m in Union Grove cemetery with Rev D J Jeffery officiating. Benson born July 6 1932 was the son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Benson and entered service November 10 1949 leaving for Korea April 4 1950. He was reported missing in action January 1 1951 and death was officially confirmed October 17 1953. He is survived by his parents two sisters five brothers and grandmother Evelyn Benson Mineral Point. Pallbearers include Lyle Osterday Harold DeNare Glenn Lancaster Jr Thomas Lancaster Raymond Linchum and David Thompson. A service will also be conducted by Bates O'Brien post American Legion.
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Rhode Island Red Declared State Bird of Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Red chicken has been designated Rhode Island’s official state bird, marking a historic honor for the breed and its long association with the state.
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Michigan To Check School Area Funds
State auditors will audit Spalding Township and its school district in Menominee County starting Monday. Auditor General John G. Martin said the move follows a petition from about 25 percent of registered voters citing discrepancies in money owed to the district and the township’s handling of the swamp tax payments.
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Russia Rejects Atom Ban Plan
Western powers proposed an immediate ban on nuclear weapon use except in defense, a freeze on manpower and arms spending, and a phased reduction plan. Russia rejected the plan, arguing it lacks enforceable safeguards behind the Iron Curtain.
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Barber Shop Quartets to Compete at Wausau
Twenty groups will compete in the ninth annual Land O Lakes SPEBSQSA chorus contest at Wausau Sunday. Calmer Browry district president of SPEBSQSA Madison reported Wednesday in Madison.
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Court awards woman kiss value in damages
A London court ruled that a woman's ability to enjoy a kiss and flash a smile was worth 1000 pounds following an automobile accident. Mrs. Lily Green said injuries made smiling painful and she could not kiss.
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