Peak 1956 road work eyed in district report
Wisconsin highway officials say 1956 highway construction may total about 90 million statewide, with District 3 including Winnebago County accounting for roughly 12 million. The semi urban district covers 73 percent of the area and 16 percent of the population, and officials warned of a tougher year ahead while praising local cooperation and electing new officers.
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State Highway Commission
Leon Morrissey
Winnebego County
Edward Kuschel
Oconto County
Peter Bergs
Wisconsin
L. W. aAnner
Cna Tan
Wisconsin Highway Commission
Winnebago County
State High Commission
Ameri Legion
Grou
Brown
Calumet
Door
Kewaunee
Manitowoc
Marinette
Oconto
Outagamie
Sheboygan
Shawano
Wimmebago
Abner
Ahner
J. T. Borchers
Green Bar
District 3
L. W. Empey
Borders
Ersper
Volcanic Eruption Isolates 200 Near Calbuco
SANTIAGO Chile The Lisima 10040 foot volcano and winter sports center in the Andes range erupted Wednesday night Lava issued from two craters Residents fled but a river of lava blocked two bridges isolating 200 people in the Calbuco area No deaths or injuries reported immediately
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Santiago
Chile
Lisima
Andes Range
Calbuco
Deny Plea to Add Vet Home Firemen
Wisconsin Emergency Board declined to restore three firemen at the Grand Army Home for Veterans in Waupaca amid questions of legislative authority. Commandant G B Stordock warned a catastrophe could leave him responsible. Ludvigsen noted the board would not overturn past Legislature decisions but approved five infirmary staff amid full capacity.
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Wisconsin Emergency Board
Grand Army Home For Veterans At
Kine
Hertland
Waukesha County
Ferth Board
Gown
Tesaman Briegade
Waupaca
Ludvigsen
G. B. Stordock
Grand Army
Milwaukee
Alter Kohler
Wimarr
U l
Kohler
Foster Porter
R-3ington
Man Seized As Kidnapper Of Little Girl
A 33-year-old itinerant was arrested in Mesa after 7-year-old Carla Hix was kidnapped on her way home from school. Found battered and bleeding in the desert, she recovered consciousness before the suspect, Weyre Vance Taylor, was taken into custody. Mahoney said charges include kidnapping, aggravated assault, and grand theft, with a doctor noting sexual molestation.
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Mesa. Ariz
Carla Hix
Aity
William P. Mahoney Jr
Phoenix
Weyre Vance Taylor
Chict
Here
Mahoney
Taylor
Inscari
Usly
Ving
Cal Boies
Carla
Defense Plan Seeks 1957 Budget for Global Construction
Washington reports the Defense Department asks Congress to approve a $2.03 billion worldwide building program for 1957, with most funds for the Air Force. The plan covers 292 U.S. sites and 42 abroad, including Truax Field in Wisconsin and Richard Bong AFB in Kansas. Surplus farm goods sales would help offset costs.
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Washington
Defense Department
Congress
Air Force
West Virginia
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Canal Zone
Pacific Islands
Truax
Madison
Wis
Richard Bong Afb
Kansam Ile
United States
Riots in Bombay Enter Third Day of Unrest
Bombay stalls burn as mobs clash with police for a third day. Authorities report seven killed and many injured after stone and acid bomb attacks. Curfews and emergency measures intensify as police and officials seek an end to the violence. Evangelist Billy Graham tours troubled areas amid curfews and unrest.
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Bombay
India
Pof
Kolhapur
Dis
Bombar
Mortari Desai
Billy Graham
Graham
Olence
Askeg
Detroit Man Must Appear Before NLRB Hearing
The National Labor Relations Board orders a Detroit man to appear as a witness at a Kohler Co. hearing on unfair labor practices. John Gueace faces Wisconsin arrest warrants on assault charges and to appear in Sheboygan court as appeals proceed. The Kohler case involves 14 charges from Local 333 and the firm’s return to production after a walkout. Gov Williams of Michigan rejected Wisconsin extradition requests amid the charges.
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Sheboygan
National Labor Relations Board
Detron Usion
Kohler Co
John Gueace
Wisconsin
George Downing
NLRB
Steat
iRohler
Downing
Aft ‘Er
CAW I Cio
Gunaca
Rohler
William Bersen’ x
Willem Jr
Deaten
Sheboygan Rans
Bersch
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Chicago
Stey
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Gulf Storm Extends To Great Lakes
United Press reports a Gulf storm began in Texas and spread to the Great Lakes, bringing near zero temperatures in Texas, heavy snow in five midwestern states, and rain to dry southern states. Two deaths, several communities isolated, and many schools closed as the system moves northeast.
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United Press
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Great Lakes
Arkansas
Missouri
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Douglas
Paris
Tex
Ilinois
Roads Slippery Across Most of State
Madison and the State Motor Vehicle Department warn highways are slick statewide with the exception of the extreme southeast. Monroe area motorists are urged to use Extreme caution due to large road conditions and congestion keeping travel hazardous today.
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Madison
Staite Motor Vehicle Department
Monroe
No Objection To Entering His Name For Ike Presidency
President Eisenhower said he does not object to having his name entered in the presidential preference primary. He noted no final decision on reelection and said he is consulting trusted friends while continuing to be in good spirits after a heart attack. A telegram to Harry E. Jackson confirms the lack of objection but clarifies it is not a decision.
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Washington
Upi
Eiserhower
Br. Esenkowe
Eisenhower
Florida
Harry E. Jackson
St Bes
New Hampshire
First in Series Atomic Tests Set Off in Nevada
LAS VEGAS reports the first in a series of Atomic Energy Commission tests conducted yesterday. A small atomic device likely detonated though details remain undisclosed. An atomic cloud was seen near Las Vegas, about 75 miles away, with minimal radioactive debris. Weather delays affected test timing. officials aim to study device sensitivity to movement.
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Nevada
Las Vegas
Atomic Energy Commission
AEC
Eisenhower backs Dulles despite brink of war remarks
President Eisenhower defended Secretary of State John Foster Dulles amid uproar over his warnings of brinkmanship. He said he has complete faith in Dulles as a devoted peacemaker and rejected charges against him while noting the administration faced political and military pressures. The president said peace prospects have brightened but cautioned against complacency, and he declined comment on Soviet leader Bulganin's unnamed suggestion.
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Washington
John Foss
Eisenhower
Dulles
Matthew B
Stat
Presi Cent
Sail Tere
Europe
Geneva
Bulganin Tha Mimik
Mgi
Fundraising Rally and Dinner Clash at Madison Square Garden
Disjointed notice describes a Republican fundraising rally at Madison Square Garden with a rival dinner across the street for Henry Krejewski. It mentions a price around 31,937 and a claim to save money, with references to an American Third Party ticket and various garbled names.
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Secaucts
War
Madison Square Garden
Henry Krejewski
Krajewsk
Tanigni
Death Toll in Tanker Blast Still Undetermined
LAKE CHARLES LA. (UP) Disaster crews awaited flames to subside before checking for bodies or survivors aboard the tanker Maritime Salem after an explosion. At least three dead were confirmed and up to 25 others unaccounted for as the ship, carrying 130000 barrels of gas and kerosene, broke up and burned near two barges and two decks.
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Lake Charles
U. S
Salem
Norfolk
Cries Service Co
New York
Snatic
Louisiana
Salem Maritime
Oil
US Coasts Open to Russian Sub Attacks Warned by Rep Van Zandt
Rep James E Van Zandt warned that U S coasts are wide open to Russian submarines carrying atomic or hydrogen weapons and urged sinking any subs within 12 miles of shore. He spoke to a House Armed Services hearing as Adm Arent and Navy officials noted Russia's submarines and supported a large shipbuilding program including nuclear carriers and submarines.
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Washington
Ctp
James E van Zarth
U.S
Ressien
Pennsyvante Republican
United States
van Zandt
United Press
Navy
Charles S. Thomas
Rouse Armed Services Committee
Adm
Arlenase
Russia
Burke
Thomas
Ven Zandt
If Tangeiver Farstrss
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Peter Bergsbaken
Shawano County
Ghway
Ramee
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Jon’t
Osoever
Eisenower
Evenn Dulles
Life Magazine
Charles Warbev
Ralph Ace Jr
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