21 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1954
Page
1
In Cleveland, jurors near 100 hours of deliberation on osteopathic Dr Sam Sheppard’s fate show optimism they can reach a verdict today. The trial has set local records as the panel weighs life, death, or prison for the alleged wife murder.
Milwaukee report says three people were injured in a gas explosion that wrecked a home and garage on Monday. Injured include Catherine Neuweller 38 Frank Paulson Jr. and four year old Mary Rose Habach. Fire marshal cited flammable gas and said Neuweller burned running from home.
Partly cloudy with warmer west portion. Light variable winds today, turning southeast tonight and Wednesday. Highs 29 to 35 west, 27 to 32 east. lows around 12 to 25. Randall gauge shows Menasha jam level up from Monday, traces of snow today. Temperature readings: max 23, min 12. year ago max 36, min 30. Precipitation trace. month excess 24, year excess .98.
Irmgard Margarethe Schmidt, 24, a German beauty who befriended American officers, pleaded guilty to spying for Russia. A U S High Commission Court in Berlin sentenced her to five years on two espionage charges, while she claimed Russian coercion and love for a man named Herr Bausche.
Washington reports 18 government officials, businessmen, and politicians pressed President Eisenhower to run again in 1956. The gathering included Herbert Brownell Jr., Arthur Summerfield, Sinclair Weeks, C. D. Jackson, and James L. Murphy. Some leaders expect retirement, others want him to vindicate his record and keep Republicans in power.
Wisconsin roads show general improvement with most main routes now clear and dry. Slippery spots persist in Kenosha and several areas including Manitowoc, Marinette, Appleton, Tomahawk, Harvard and Superior.
Britain signs a treaty with the European Coal and Steel Community linking to the Schuman Plan. Duncan Sandys signs for Britain as France Germany Italy Belgium Luxembourg ambassadors attend.US officials praise the move as a step toward European federation and potential United States support for modernizing industry.
Mr and Mrs Herman Meyer continue an eight year old Christmas charity giving dolls to boarders and children. They distributed 180 dolls this year with help from groups and a veneer company that sent 60 dolls for girls in need. The project began when a 21 year old girl in their home said she never had a doll and the Meyer family funds clothes for the dolls.
Chicago based Dr. Charles Laughead says a rumored message from outer space promises Chicago will not be destroyed by tidal waves or earthquakes as predicted. He and 13 others had waited in Oak Park for the forecast doom on December 21, but the message says the end is not at hand and God interceded.
Report outlines multiple bombings of Tachen Island by Red forces as Nationalist defenses, led by Chiang, face new pressure. Red Chinese artillery and naval activity near Quemoy intensify regional tensions with the United States weighing possible reactions.
A lone bandit stabbed the Elm Grove State Bank manager C. E. Braznes in Milwaukee County and fled with about $20,000. Police set roadblocks as they search for a 6 to 65 year old suspect described as elderly with shabby appearance.
A strong cold front grips the eastern United States as autumn ends with subfreezing lows and snow in parts from New York to Florida. New York City cites teens, while Pellston reports near 10 below. Jamaica Bay suburbs face icy roads and travel hazards. Florida searches for a missing speechless three year old amid cold, with other regions seeing coldest weather of the season.
The obituary notes the death of noted author Hilton after a twenty year career and a battle with cancer. It mentions his work include novels and travel writing and cites Dr. Da atiinbund as physician. The piece reflects on his influence and final days at the hospital.
Clintonville resident Frost: laboratory in Rotla Mo confirmed uranium, not thorium, in a sample from a bed rock deposit near Big Falls found last October. Another Clintonville resident Kyle Strong reported a second uranium finding verified by an AEC testing lab. The agency is yet to estimate commercial value.
Senate member Estes Kefauver challenged the 406000-man reduction in 18 months as Defense Secretary Wilson announced a February cut in draft calls to about 10000 to 11000. The plan trims overall manpower to 2940000 by June next year and to 2815000 by mid 1956 with most cuts in the Army.
Paris reports reveal left and right factions opposing German rearmament as Mendes France faces strong Western pressure. Officials fear a Western bloc split and a renewed effort to stall debate, aiming to block a German arming push amid rising East West tensions.
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