Bank official from Neenah arraigned on embezzlement charge
Harry J. Roeck, 48, former teller and assistant vice president of the First National Bank of Neenah, was arraigned in Milwaukee on a federal embezzlement charge. Officials say about $12,000 was involved over a period, with $75.12 in a specific incident. Roeck is insured and the bank expects no loss. Roeck resignations followed an audit. he was held on bond while funds were raised for release.
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Milwaukee
Floyd Jenkins
Jenkins
Neenah Bank
Victor Jordan
Adlai Stevenson Meets Truman In Quiet Clinton Meeting
Adlai Stevenson unanimously nominated for a second Democratic presidential bid met Harry S. Truman in Chicago after a telephone congratulations. Stevenson said he would choose his running mate, while aides scrambled over the vice presidential pick.
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Adlai Stevenson
Harry S. Truman
Stevenson
Truman
Missouri
Helicopter join search for three Racine County boys missing
Coast Guard plans to use a Traverse City helicopter today to aid the intensified hunt for three Caledonia youths missing since Wednesday. The missing boys are Marvin Taucher 15 Billy Snyder 12 and James Van Rudan 9 whose bicycles were found ten miles from home near a mooring where a rowboat vanished. Coast Guard crews from Racine Kenosha and Milwaukee plus local deputies searched both lake and shore areas.
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Marwin Taucher
Billy Snyder
James van Rudan
Caledonia
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Kenosha
Milwaukee
Two Ex-Convicts Arrested in Riesel Acid Attack Case
The Justice Department announced the arrest of Joseph Carlino and Gandolfo Miranti, both New York City residents, on conspiracy to obstruct justice in the acid blinding of labor columnist Victor Riesel in New York last April. Abraham Telvi, now dead, is named as the assailant, with his body found July 28 in Manhattan. Telvi was believed to have thrown the acid, and Miranti was linked to the attack at Lindy’s restaurant prior to leaving.
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Justice Department Today
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New York
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Telvi
Lower East Side
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France offers Suez Canal Plan
French Foreign Minister Christian Pineau floated an international management of the Suez Canal with Egypt owning it and receiving revenues. He urged a treaty giving Egypt control while an international authority fixes tolls and runs operations, with excess receipts to Egypt after compensating the canal company. Dulles outlined the Big Three plan and Asian views were explored.
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Christian Pineau
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Egtian
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U.N
Ceipts
Flood Waters Threaten Harbin City
In Harbin flood waters from the Sungari River rose to record levels after typhoon Wanda. Scientists artists and students joined laborers to shore up dykes as Peiping Radio warned only heroic efforts kept sections from collapsing.
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Sungari
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Wanda
State Fair Opens With Big Cheese Light Bulb And Fish Display
Milwaukee fair grounds prepare for the 1956 Wisconsin State Fair nine day run. A 16foot cheese statue, a 75 000 watt light bulb and a crossbreed trout highlight the preview. Dignitaries set the labor building dedication for Saturday at 9 am as 800000 expected visitors view crops animals and industrial displays.
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Oconomowoc
Archambault Farms
Woodworth
Kenosha
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Witness Testimony Claims Catlin Influence in Wisconsin Hearing
Mrs Joyce De Pietto testified that she and her husband believed Mark Catlin had influence and gave money to him. She admitted using an assumed name to open a bank account and write a check to Catlin. The hearing probes charges of unethical conduct against Catlin, Wisconsin Assembly speaker.
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Waupun State Prison
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de Pietto
Catlin
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Board of State Bar Commissioners
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Estes Hopes For Victory On 1st Ballot
Sen Kefauver aims for the Democratic vice presidential nomination on the first ballot at the Chicago convention. A poll of 1,372 delegates showed Kefauver with a wide lead, while Adlai Stevenson said the choice rests with the delegates and offered no pledges. Stevenson noted he would not name a running mate by tradition, and Kefauver reported a friendly visit with Stevenson after the session.
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Racine
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Harriman
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Frank J. Zwick
Leonard J. Herbst
John Giacomo
Milwaukee
Clifford Sue
Superior
George Norton
Monroe
Palmer Munson
la Forge
Jerome Fox
Chilton
Aleck E. Tilseth
Menomonie
Leroy Meek
Lodi
Chandler
Benjamino ‘Zenolf
Jerome J. Reinke
Kewaunee
Stuart Symington
Missouri
Kefaaver
Sen. Kefauver
Stevenson Wins Democratic Endorsement for President Nomination
Adlai E. Stevenson won a landslide endorsement at the Chicago convention to oppose President Eisenhower. He urged delegates to select a running mate, while Estes Kefauver and Hubert Humphrey emerged as main contenders for the vice presidential spot. Stevenson pledged to break past precedent and let the party choose the candidate jointly.
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Adlai EB. Stevenson
Eisenhower
Chan
Detroit motorist pleads guilty in Bay City muffler case
A Detroit driver ticketed by Bay City police for excessive noise due to a defective muffler sent a note to the 1-A municipal judge stating he pleads guilty and that he has removed the muffler.
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Bay City
Mich
Detroit
Truman Loses Lead as Stevenson Clinches Nomination
At the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson secured the nomination after a tense roll call. Harry S. Truman endured a glum night as Harriman failed to unite the delegation and Stevenson prepared his acceptance. The crowd erupted with a standing ovation when Stevenson entered and thanked the convention.
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Chicago
United States
Harry Truman
Independence
Wisconsin Delegates Push Kefauver as VP Nominee
At the Democratic convention in Chicago Wisconsin delegates pressed Estes Kefauver for vice president after his own declaration that he would accept the nomination. They backed Kefauver through a late-night push while supporting Adlai Stevenson for president and signaling unity for the ticket.
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Harry Truman
Dem National Convention Pro Am Opens Evening Schedule
Chicago reports the Democratic National Convention pro am shows the night session starting at 8 p.m. with invocations and a performance titled Star Spangled Banner as the program closes earlier in the day.
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