Oshkosh Population Jumps to 45 186 by 1957 End
Population in Oshkosh rose from 41 084 in 1950 to an estimated 45 186 by end of 1957 per State Board of Health data cited by United Brace. City growth outpaced Appleton and contributed to Winnebago County reaching 100 200. Wisconsin total population rose to about 3 805 030 with 33 counties up and 33 down.
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Air Force Advances Moon Shot Plan After First Failure
Cape Canaveral reports the Air Force pushes ahead with a new moon mission plan after the initial launch disaster. Divers search 60 feet offshore for debris from the Thor missile stage. A next attempt is expected around September 14 to 17 when the Moon is closest to Earth.
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Farm Bill Narrowly Clears Senate for White House Action
The farm bill, rushed through the chamber, heads to the White House with expectations of President Eisenhower signing. Senate Agriculture Chair Allen J Ellender said he was reasonably certain Eisenhower would sign, after Senate approval by voice vote and House passage last week.
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Nehru backs self help plan for Middle East policy
Nehru endorsed a self help style Middle East plan while pressuring for the evacuation of Lebanese and Jordanian allied troops. He urged India to support U.S. and UN efforts, while Benson signaled Congress action on farm bills and overseas sales.
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Labor Reform Bill Shelved After House Vote
Washington, UPI reports the Kennedy Ives labor bill was defeated 198-190 in the House amid campaign talk. Democrats claim defeat allows unions to be unchecked. Republicans argue Democratic leaders blocked an improved Senate version. Prominent figures cited include John W. McCormack Kennedy Goldwater Curtis Mundt.
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R.D
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Senate
Largest Submarine Triton Poised for Launch in Groton
The Triton, the largest submarine ever built, stands ready for launching at Groton. Rear Adm. Rickover says it will pioneer submerged capital ships with twin atomic engines and advanced fuel loading and replenishment features. The 447-foot vessel, built by Electric Boat, embodies a new era of nuclear propulsion and undersea capability.
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General Dynamics
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U.N. Peace Plan Faces Divisions Over Lebanon Troop Withdrawals
The United Nations General Assembly weighed a Western backed peace plan to withdraw U.S. and British troops from Lebanon with Canada Colombia and Denmark listed as sponsors. Some Arab and Soviet sources doubted enough votes for a two thirds majority while India opposed for not demanding immediate troop withdrawals. The plan envisions a broader Middle East settlement and a framework for possible future deployments.
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India
Faubus Moves to Oppose School Integration Ruling
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered resumption of integration at Little Rock Central High School. Gov. Faubus swiftly prepared a special session to oppose the ruling while the school board faces a fight to admit seven Black students. The court’s decision, reached 16 days before the opening, could prompt stays or further appeals as officials weigh next steps.
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Hope, Ark
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Dulles Warns Of War Threat At VFW Convention
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles warned that tolerating indirect aggression could trigger a third world war. He urged reliance on the United Nations for such actions while noting U.S. troop deployments to Lebanon as countermeasures against propaganda, bribery, and incitement to murder. Dulles cited Hungary 1956 as an example of unwarranted armed intervention. He spoke before about 1,500 VFW delegates and received the Bernard Baruch Distinguished Service Award for peace contributions.
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Border Police Fatally Wound Guard at Crossing
A border guard was fatally wounded during a cross border incident involving an armed guardsman. The shooting occurred as the guardsman attempted to cross the border, with authorities reporting the fatal clash. Further details on identities and motives were not immediately available.
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Embarrassing Miami Car Accident Involves Sunglasses Drop
Police ruled the three vehicle collision near Miami occurred after Fred Fuqua eca dropped his sunglasses and leaned into his car to retrieve them. Fuqua, a county traffic specialist, was involved in the crash with Dan and another motorist, prompting an official inquiry.
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House Bill to Boost Social Security Benefits Sent to White House
The House approved a Democrat measure to raise Social Security taxes and benefits for about 12 million recipients by roughly 7 percent, effective with February checks. Payroll tax increases on employers and employees would begin January 1, with House leaders opting for a Senate version after delaying debate.
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UPI
House
Vaice
White House
Senate
Unidentified Subscriber Buys Bike for Stolen Courier
In Hendersonville North Carolina an unknown subscriber bought a new bicycle for a newspaper carrier after his previous bike was stolen. The carrier said the replacement is worth more to him than the money for the bike.
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Hayene Tehben
Demos Given Two Setbacks On Civil Rights
Washington AP Southern Democratic senators faced two civil rights setbacks as Senate confirmed W Wilson White Philadelphia lawyer as assistant attorney general in charge of civil rights by a 54 to 20 vote. The decision followed a court order to resume racial integration at Little Rock Central High School and prompted sharp criticism from Southern lawmakers who likened federal troop actions to Soviet oppression.
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Senate
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Little Rock Central High School
Congress
Eisenhower
Little Rock
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Hungary
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Use of Vocational School in City Ruled Out Informally
Oshkosh boards discussed high school consolidation and potential uses for the Oshkosh Vocational School. The building committee heard from Arthur C. Larsen and vocational education leaders about leveraging spaces if the existing high school is remodeled and North Side facilities are expanded. Larsen noted 782 students attend the Vocational School by day and predicted the full building could be needed within three to four years.
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Board of Education
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Oshkosh High School
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Arthur C. Larsen
Board of Vocational and Adult Education
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North Side
Martin Kozak
Board of Vocational and Adult Edu
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Board For Education
Institute of Technology
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South Side
Ambush Fails as Cuban Patrol Repels Attack
Havana report says a five man Cuban army patrol repelled a rebel ambush at Ca Bana, killing six attackers while the patrol suffered one casualty. The clash followed a day of increased activity as officials discussed high school planning and school district funding.
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