Proxmire Takes Oath as Senator in Senate Ceremony
Wisconsin Democrat William Proxmire was sworn in as U.S. senator, the first Wisconsin Democrat elected to the Senate in 25 years. The oath by Vice President Nixon came after delays over Thomson’s certification and amid a 17 hour filibuster by Senator Thurmond. Proxmire’s wife Ellen accompanied him as Illinois? no, Wisconsin Gov Vernon Thomson urged immediate seating.
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Walter J. Kohler
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Alexander Wiley
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Lyndon Johnson
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Thomson
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UPI
Vernon Jhomson
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William Knowland
Wisconsin to Open Bids for Route 4 Structures in Neenah
Wisconsin Highway Commission will open bids in Madison on September 6 for three structures in the relocation of Highway 41 at Neenah between Highway 114 and the north county line. Leon Morrissey, Winnebago County highway commissioner, received notice from L. W. Empey. Bid items include the Highway 41 114 interchange approaches and spans, the Courtney Plummer industrial underpass, and the north Plummer Court underpass with specified approach lengths.
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Council To Tighten Up Old Age Rules
Councilmen at a workshop session indicated they will tighten compliance with state retirement policy for roadway structures. Commissioner Morrissey noted contracts for three more structures in the relocation project will be set in October with limited exceptions for special qualifications.
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Senate and House Conferees Narrowly Finalize Aid Bill
Congress nears adjournment as conferees approve a 3.435 billion dollar foreign aid bill for military and economic assistance to allies. The compromise funds 2.768 billion in new money and 667.09 million in prior-year reappropriations, with Eisenhower expressing disappointment over not reaching the Senate’s higher total.
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Beck Is Charged With Tax Evasion
Beck and his son Dave Beck Jr. headlined a federal indictment charging evasion of about 254000 dollars in income for 1951 to 1953. The Teamsters leader faces arraignment with Norman Gessert Fred Verdt Nathan Shefferman and others. bond set at 25000. Beck defends himself from Los Angeles saying he relied on public accountants.
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Thurmond Stalls Rights Bill Passage
Longest filibuster in decades as Strom Thurmond chats through 15 hours and beyond, vowing to discuss protections for South Carolina voters. Senate leaders debate adjournment while Knowland predicts no end until civil rights bill passes. Thurmond rereads claims and draws support from two aides and his wife amid a round the clock session.
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West Proposes 11 Point Disarmament Plan At London Talks
The United States and Western allies presented an 11 point disarmament package to Russia at London talks. The plan, crafted with Britain France and Canada, aims to halt East West atomic arms tracing and ease military burdens while allowing nuclear use only in self defense under specific conditions.
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Young pickle picker killed by older man in Oconto
Manuel Alvarez, migrant pickle worker for an Oceaia company, was shot on Main Street by Francisco Gomez, 30. Gomez, who spoke through an interpreter, claimed Alvarez charged with a razor. Sheriff Reed said Gomez would be charged with likely first degree murder.
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City Council Reviews Overage Employee List and Qualifications
Seventeen present city employees exceed the age limit and a directive orders a detailed list of those employees past the limit. City Manager H. S. Thorgrimsen must prepare the list with qualifications and duties for a Sept. 18 presentation, to enable separate scrutiny before possible retirement notices.
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Mgr. H. S. Thorgrimsen
Boy retells Bible tale and Mamie Eisenhower quip
Mitchell Satalefi told his father a story from synagogue lessons about God making people. When asked who the first man was he answered Adam. Asked who the first leader was he quipped Mamie Eisenhower referencing Mamie Eisenhower.
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Five Year Old's Dental Visit Ends in Court
In Chicago a five year old boy alleged bruises and scratches from a dentist during a visit. Dr Ronald G Brandeau faced assault charges after the boy's mother and grandfather pressed the case. Judge Joseph Witter held the matter for a month and urged out of court settlement.
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Syria Moves to Curb Red Influence Amid Kremlin Visit Hype
Damascus officials deny reports of Khrushchev and Bulganin visiting Syria this year and push back against claims of a pro Soviet shift. Foreign Minister Bitar and Information Minister Akeel insist the Kremlin visit rumors are propaganda. Major General Bizri’s appointment as army chief fuels talk of a pro Communist tilt, rebutted by Sibai who says arms from Russia strengthen defense and show no aggression toward neighbors.
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Switzerland
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Egypt
Asif Bizri
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Akeel
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Srian
Hani F. Sibai
Russia
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Six more face court martial for mistreating recruits
Fort Carson, Colo. five enlisted men and their company commander are charged with mistreating recruits. Sgt. Jack Riley, Sgt. Hieles, Pvt. Udell Williams Jr, Det. Pat George Fields Jr, and Sgt. Edwin Knutson face special court martial after Sgt. James L. Hobbs and four others were tried. Capt. John Webb is charged for failing to enforce regulations and for causing mistreatment.
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39Th Infantry Regiment
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Fla
Robert E. Neely
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S.C
New Atom Tests Stated London 37
Britain will conduct new atomic weapon tests in Australia next month according to a Ministry of Supply announcement. The statement confirms forthcoming tests amid ongoing nuclear program developments.
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Ministry of Supply
Dayton school boards approve hot food plan with typo fix
In Dayton at Kettering, a typo nearly blocked a plan to supply hot food to Fairmont High School students. A board member corrected the clerk's error, allowing officials to authorize a vending-machine program to provide hot meals as needed with the new high school.
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Dorothy Milby
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Iby
Stock car races return to Winnebago County Junior Fair closing night
The four day Winnebago County Junior Fair ends tonight with stock car races at 8 PM after last minute changes. Children’s Day carnival prices stay through 6 PM and weather remains overcast with possible rain. Exhibits were removed but rides, concessions and exhibits remain open until late, with tents and equipment to be dismantled around 10 PM after the races.
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Pickett
Don Jensen
Neenah
Nine Hurt In Subway Crash In The Bronx
A New York subway collision left nine injured when a loaded passenger train rear ended an empty train on a Bronx overground station. Motorman Morris Hockstein was trapped in the crushed cab and rescued. eight passengers and the other motorman were hospitalized.
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