Evening Fair Sees Teased Turnout Despite Rain Threats
Winnebago County Junior Free Fair officials noted uneven attendance but planned to keep programs on schedule. Tonight features stock car races, a tractor contest if indoors, and a bevy of 4-H, FFA, and FHA demonstrations. Lois Pride crowned 1957 Honey Queen at the livestock and machinery parade with a daylong schedule of acts and contests including dress revue and Becher's Accordion Band.
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Riot at Colorado Reformatory Leaves One Dead
A mob of about 100 rioters clashed with guards at Buena Vista Colorado Reformatory. Inmate Everesto Gomez, 23, of Denver, was killed after attacking guard Robert Alinger. Two other inmates, Richard Benjamin 19 and Jeriy Troxell 21, were oper diver surgery for gunshot wounds. Warden James Thomas said the outbreak began with eight leaders and Gov. Steve McNichols ordered an investigation. Guards were injured and hospitalized, while repairs and ongoing disciplinary steps followed.
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Steve McNichols
Richard Benjamin
Jer Iy Troxell
Rio Grande Hospital
Salida
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San Rafael county rejects nudist beach request on shore
The Marin County Board of Supervisors declined a proposal from Stan Soller of the American Sunbathing Assn to designate a secluded beach where swimming attire would be optional. Supervisor William Fusselman warned of parking and policing problems, prompting the denial.
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William Fusselman
Senate clears deck for House rights bill fight
Senate leaders say the civ rights bill faces a lengthy Southern opposition in debate after the House passed a compromise. Thurmond sought to push the bill to the Judiciary Committee, but the motion was defeated 66 to 18. Leaders expect a final vote by week end with Eisenhower likely to sign.
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D-La
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California
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Proxmire Certification Urged by Nash for Wisconsin Seat
Milwaukee Democratic state chairman Phillep Nash sent a telegram to Secretary of State Zimmerman urging swift certification of William E Proxmire as Wisconsin's new senator. Nash states Proxmire has been elected and warns Wisconsin would lack representation during the canvass period, which is expected to take about 10 days.
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Noebert Zimmerman
Wilam E Proxsmire
Wisconsin
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Dill Proxmire
Vo Wastonsin
Hew
Proxmire Wins Wisconsin Senate Seat In Mixed GOP Shift
In Oshkosh and Winnebago County long Republican strongholds swung to Democrat William Proxmire, who topped Walter Kohler Jr. by about 49 percent in the county and statewide unofficial returns. Proxmire carried Oshkosh 5 473 to 4 180, with Kohler winning several wards and towns. Winnebago County overall leaned Democratic but Kohler won key rural precincts. Other counties showed Kohler leads or mixed results as returns remained unofficial pending canvass.
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Wisconsin
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Georgia Cozzini
Kohler Wishes Proxmire Well In Senate Post
Former Wisconsin governor Walter Kohler congratulated Democrat William Proxmire on his Senate election and wished him well. He thanked the thousands who worked for him and noted the new responsibility Wisconsin voters placed on Proxmire.
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William Proxmire
Wisconsin
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Sailboat Capsizes Off Pusan Killing 14 Women
A Korean boat capsized off Pusan amid high waves killing fourteen women. Police reported only three bodies recovered. the group was returning from an excursion when the tragedy occurred.
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Saz
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Proxmire Upsets Kohler For McCarthy Successor
William Proxmire, a Democrat, defeated former Governor Walter J. Kohler, the Republican nominee, in a Tuesday election to succeed the late Senator Joseph McCarthy in the United States Senate.
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Walter J. Kohler
Joseph McCarthy
United States Senate
Postal Pay Boost Bill Faces Presidential Veto Forecast
Washington Republicans forecast President Eisenhower will veto inflationary pay boosts for 1.488 million federal workers. Postal and civil service raises totaling about 816.64 million annually would widen envelopes, with caps at 1000 dollars for civil servants and 279 million for postal staff. Senate approved both bills, House already passed, votes 69-17 and 63-22 respectively.
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V.P
Eisenhower
Congress
Tyvo
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House
White House
GOP
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Hisenhower
Mama Wins Detroit Rescue Amid Car Bumper Bind
Mrs. Laturis Robinson’s three year old son Robert became stuck between a car bumper and guard. A policeman left to fetch a hacksaw and the mother freed the boy with a final feed tug. Robert escaped unharmed.
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Proxmire Wins Wisconsin Senate Special Election
In Milwaukee AP reports liberal Democrat William Proxmire defeated Republican Walter Kohler III in a Wisconsin special election for the late Joseph McCarthy’s Senate seat. Proxmire’s 16 month term starts after canvass certification, boosting Senate Democrats to 30 seats to 46 Republicans. The race focused on diverse issues amid Wisconsin’s traditional GOP tilt.
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William Proxmire
Wisconsin
U.S. Senate
Joseph McCarthy
Alavainis
Volamig
Senate
Walter J. Kohler
Eisenhower
Proxmire
McCarthy
State
Conferees Move Toward Agreement on Foreign Aid Bill
Senate and House conferees meet to strike a compromise on foreign aid funding for the new fiscal year. The two chambers show a $500 million gap as debate centers on total appropriations, with the Senate at 3.6927 billion and the House at 3.1918 billion. President Eisenhower backs the Senate level, calling it a step in the right direction.
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Eisenhower
House of Representatives
Jubilant Democrats Celebrate Big Victory in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democrats toasted a 25 year high with William Proxmire defeating Walter Kohler in a special U.S. Senate race. supporters cheered at the Wisconsin Hotel headquar ters singing Happy Days Are Here Again and Good Night Kohler. Proxmire praised volunteers and celebrated a margin over 190000 votes as a sign of a party sweep in 1958.
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Wisconsin
Trumph
Wiliam Prewmire
Walter Kohler
Provinire
Kohler
Rughard Pabst
The
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Senate Bills Passonym: Conferees Narrow Split on New Aid Funds
Lawmakers vote to approve a bill with 30 Democrats and 32 Republicans supporting. Senate and House differ on new money for military aid, defense, economic development, and technical assistance, while reappropriations of unspent funds total 667.05 million and 3.02566 billion respectively.
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Senate
House
Latin America
Kuehn Blames Loss On GOP Disinterest
NULWATKEE UP State Republican Chairman Philip Kuehn blamed the Senate election loss on GOP disinterest. He said there was little to discuss and that the main factor was Republican voters failing to turn out.
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Philip Kuehn
Walter Kohver
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