Kohler Talks End in Failure
Negotiations to end the 16 month Kohler strike failed on Tuesday and the union planned a mass meeting to present the company’s latest offer Local 833 of the UAW CIO insisted on rehiring all 2060 strikers while Kohler stood by a maximum 450 returnees Emil Mazer called the gathering and predicted a unanimous rejection The company’s negotiating team led by Lyman Conger signaled the talks were finished as clay shipments continued into the plant under guard and picketing remained.
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Sheboygan
Kohler
Eee Burcu
Chicago
Uaw-Cio
Emil Mazer
Jerry Dale
Allan Grasskamp
Weir
Lyman Conger
Montreal
Canada
Milwaukee
Hubert van Engen
Wisconsin Highway Budget Authorized for 160 Million Over 16 Years
Gov Kobler signed a bill creating a highway budget giving the Wisconsin Highway Commission authority to spend 160.523 million dollars over 16 years to maintain and build roads and aid local communities. About half the funds will go back to communities while the Legislature cannot divert motorist fees to other departments. The act is the largest highway appropriation in state history.
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Madison
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Commission
Kobler
Wisconsin
Argentina Navy to Begin Maneuvers Near River Plate
The government announced a naval patrol boat division and a trawler flotilla would depart Diosantiago Naval Base today for maneuvers in the mouth of the River Plate. Observers say an official communique was issued early to deter any possible navy revolt against the Peron government.
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Buenos Aires
Diosantiago
River Plate
Peron
Bulgaria Admits Planes Downed Israeli Airliner
Bulgaria acknowledged two of its fighters shot down an Israeli Constellation last Wednesday. All 58 aboard perished, including one American. the plane strayed near the Bulgarian Greek border. The government said it would punish those responsible and seek compensation for victims.
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London
Bulgaria
Sofia Radio
Wil
Israel
Yugoslavia
Wife of Airman Held by Reds Faces Problem
Mrs Una Schmidt 20 says she loves her second husband Alford D Fine after marrying him while her husband Daniel Schmidt is jailed as a spy in Peiping. She believed Daniel was dead when she wed Fine last September and plans to discuss their future with Daniel upon his return.
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Soda Springs
Calif
Enoch Arden
Una Schmidt
Alford D. Fine
High Sierra Lumberjeck
Daniel
Peiping
North Korea
Schmidt
Coeur D'Alene
Idaho
Fine
California
Daniel C. Schmidt
Korea
Main Street Grading Set to Start Monday
Main Street grading is set to begin Monday for the first block of the North Main Street rebuilding project. Lee H. Parker, contractor, outlined deadlines for private work and noted rain delays. crews will base-gravel the block and expect partial vehicular use. Public utilities work and sewer lines are underway with additional crews on Baldwin Street and a vault at Washington Boulevard not delaying paving.
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North Main Street
Lee H. Parker
Parker
Washington Boulevard
Meritt Street
Lincoln Avenue
Baldwin Street
Maintreet
Lincoln
New York Avenue
Main Street
Wisconsins Telephone Company
Faure to Seek Cabinet OK for Russia Mission
Premier Edgar Faure told President Rene Coty he will seek formal cabinet approval to visit Moscow. Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay and Faure plan to avoid negotiations, with a Soviet capital visit slated for this fall or winter.
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Paris
Edgar Faure
Rene Coty
Moscow
Faure
Antoine Finay
Pastor Crist Suspended On Heresy Charge
A Milwaukee area Lutheran pastor, the Rev. George Crist Jr of Burham, was suspended after a church trial found him guilty of heresy. Fellow pastor Rev. John Gerberding faces a similar charge and may be tried later this month.
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Milwagekee
George Crist Jr
Burham
Waukesha County
United Lutheran Church Northwest Synod
John Gerberding
Menomonee Falls
Yank Fliers Reach Canton On Way Home
The 11 American fliers freed from Communist China were reported to have reached Canton and would travel by train to Hong Kong the next day for a return to freedom. Officials said a decision on delaying the reunion would be made that afternoon. Lt Col O W Simpson planned to verify reception arrangements in the new territories near Red China. Press contact was to be limited to Hong Kong questions.
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Hong Kong
China
Canton
U.S
Royal Observatory
Kwang‘tung
O'Wishton D. Simpson
Air Force
New ‘Territories
Red China
Weather chief laments calls over temperature probe
Des Moines Weather Bureau chief C. E. Lamoureux said he is annoyed by many calls asking about the temperature. He would rather have time to search for cooler weather if left alone.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. E. Lamoureux
Congress ends seven month logjam on housing and more
The Democratic Congress adjourned after approving the housing bill despite White House objections and settling pay raise disputes in the appropriation bill. Lyndon Johnson praised the session as unity and achievement while Republican leaders called the results only moderately satisfactory. Payoffs in domestic policy will come next year as the 1956 campaign looms.
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Congress
House
Senate
Eisenhower
Congressional
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
Wiliam F. Koowland
Mr. Eisenhower
Korean Leaders Hold Secret Talks
Seoul reports top government and military leaders held a six hour secret meeting at the defense ministry and discussed plans to recover Communist held territory below the 38th parallel. Spokesman Dr. Hong Kee Karl declined to detail discussions while confirming intent to use all means including force if needed.
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Seoul
Korea
Republic of Korea
Defense
North Korea
Hong Kee Karl
Karl
United Press
Roks
State Gives Tentative OK To Sewer Plan
The State Board of Health tentatively approves a master storm sewer plan for the city but requires an acceptable installation program. The city may repurpose existing combined sewers for sanitary or storm use and eliminate foundation drainage from basements. A conference with state health staff is advised before full approval. The finance and public works committees will meet at City Hall to discuss next steps.
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State Board of Health
Roger Kliss
O. J. Muegge
Fox River
Lake Winnebago
Committee On Water Pollution
Leo Niemuth
Counci
Public Works Committee
City Hall
Nremuth
Commumatiee
House Solos and Birds End Session with Lively Party
House members staged a playful sendoff as recess began, with Rep. J. Percy Priest organizing choristers including Rep. Coya Knutson and others performing old standards. Louis C. Rabaut MCed with solos and duets, while Rep. D. R. Matthews did a committee chairman hog calling imitation and Rep. Irwin D. Davidson did a bird impression. The night featured harmonica tunes by Rep. Frank Chelf and light humor as the gallery enjoyed the free entertainment before Senators finished business.
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Washington
Senate
House
J. Percy Priest
D-Tenn
Coya Knutson
D-Minn
Louis C. Rabaut
D-Mich
Mrs. Knutson
Donald W. Nicholson
R-Mass
D. R
Billy) Matthews
Hogeng
Irwin D. Davidson
D-Ny
Frank Chelf
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Qne
Argentina
Alford
William Knowland
Joseph Martin
Knowland
Russia
Crist
Gerberding
Pastor Crist
Lutheran Church
Victor K. Wrigley
Brookfield
Pastor Wrigley
Gerberdings
Yank
Fljiers
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