19 Jan 1957
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1957
Page
1
Warsaw reports a pivotal election with Kremlinsay influence as Gomulka faces a potential shift. Observers warn of boycott risks and a possible return of hardline communists if the United Workers Communist Party fails to secure a majority in the 43 percent seated parliament. Gomulka is expected to address the nation by radio tonight.
Washington kicks off the quadrennial presidential inauguration with a million dollar three day spectacle. A two venue variety program features stage and TV stars like Boone, Tony, and Bergen. President-elect Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon will attend services and later take the oath in the East Room.
Rep. Francis E. Walter with the House Immigration subcommittee said Hungary’s refugee program allowed mass job guarantees by churches and welfare groups but failed to require individual job assurances. He will investigate the program before considering new refugee legislation.
The U S Court upheld the expulsion of Mrs. Foster from Tuscaloosa State University after she accused trustees and officials of rioter involvement. Grooms stated the university was not in contempt of court, and the board expelled her following a conspiracy charge. Arthur Shores contended the expulsion violated the readmittance order.
U S military officials predict more demonstrations of air power after the first nonstop jet circumnavigation by B 52 bombers. Three of the 552 Stratofortress aircraft reached March Air Force Base covering 24 325 miles in 45 hours 19 minutes at over 535 mph. Bomb drops could have occurred 54 miles west of the Malay Peninsula, underscoring the reach of strategic air power.
An election is set to fill the Senate seat vacated by Gov. Price Dance. Democrats and Republicans contest the race as voters prepare for the April 2 ballot.
Rescue crews fought to reach five men entombed deep in a coal mine 65 miles north of Anchorage Alaska after a violent explosion. The blast collapsed the 190 foot shaft trapping workers at the 150 foot level halting operations and dimming hopes for survival. Relatives and coworkers gathered at the mine entrance as rain and confusion added to the danger. Local authorities reported efforts continuing Friday into the night to provide fresh air and rescue the trapped men.
A damaged line from a West Texas column notes a man connected to Ta croce in this year sustaining a $325 fee. The fragment identifies an owner linked to the property ahead of a Saturday event.
A frigid air mass loosens from the Midwest and brings unusually low temperatures to Florida and the East. Readings dip to near freezing in eastern Florida with lows around the 30s, while Great Lakes and Atlantic coast states report zero to near zero readings and light snow. The weeklong cold wave has caused numerous deaths, many in fires, with North Carolina reporting sharp fatalities as officials expect warmer weather to return soon.
The FBI recovered a gold coffee pot tied to Landers Frary and Clark Co of New Britain Conn. The urn was used in a March of Dimes fundraiser and had been loaned for a series of coffee parties. Smith Jr of Bos arraigned on interstate shipment charges under federal statute.
Cairo reports leaders of Egypt Syria Saudi Arabia and Jordan signed an agreement to grant Jordan a 35 million dollar yearly subsidy replacing Britain's aid. The pact also aims to solidify the Arab neutral bloc and discuss the Eisenhower Doctrine while addressing Gaza Aqaba Suez and regional tensions.
Senate probe on labor racketeering targets the West Coast Teamsters leadership. Brewster and La Pena refuse to testify at a closed hearing amid a broader investigation into union operations and possible attempts to influence port and city affairs.
The United Nations held a rare Saturday session on an Afro Asian resolution demanding Israel withdraw its troops from Egypt within five days. Egypt and Laos oppose the draft amid Western calls for a U N Emergency Force, with debate over internationalizing control of the disputed areas.
A driver in Hitchin faced a civil dispute after being accused of burping on a car and denting a fender. The court ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff damages totaling 72 Adams.
A five alarm blaze damaged the Racine Furniture Co factory in Racine early morning. The three story plant suffered extensive damage with flames racing up to 49 feet as temperatures near zero hampered firefighting. Fire department crews battled the blaze through the night with limited water pressure and reported heavy smoke and heat.
Chou En Lai's giving up a U S tour to consult Soviet leaders returns him to Moscow. Communist sources in London say the Kremlin leaders aim to consolidate power and push for peace with the United States while denouncing Western powers and criticizing colonial policies. The official communique stresses unity of socialist states and a new international type of relations based on sovereignty and Leninist national equality.
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