06 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1956
Page
1
Vienna Prague arrest reports detail a kidnapping from a Weinberger home in Long Island and a fatal plot with a note demanding $2000. The same day Washington politics highlight Defense funding battles as the Appropriations Committee calls for outside review on Air Force and Nike missile programs amid war-funding debates.
Attempts to pay the $2,000 ransom demanded in a note tested on the patio failed on Thursday. Dummy packages were placed as directed, but the kidnapper could not approach without risk of exposure and left them untouched. Weinberger said the family offered a blank check for the child’s safe return, written by his uncle Mannie.
Albert Joseph a 44 year old cab driver was acquitted of manslaughter charges tied to the fatal beating of Earl Carlsen a 27 year old grain dealer The altercation began over a 485 fare Carlsen walked away from the scene and died two days later Judge Crowley directed a verdict of innocent after the state presented its case Police quoted Joseph that the dispute began when Carlsen refused to pay the fare.
Moslem workers in Algiers resumed duties after a 24 hour general strike called by nationalist rebels. They claimed the walkout disrupted operations and expressed opposition to 90 percent of an elective measure.
Wisconsin moves to a state traffic point system for violations within a one year period. A license may be suspended if 18 to 24 points accumulate in two to three years. The plan replaces the current system, with changes including higher thresholds and altered suspension rules.
Washington report says House Democrats and Republicans agree the school aid bill is dead for the session after a 224 to 154 defeat on the $1.6 billion school construction bill. The chamber also approved a Powell amendment barring building funds to noncompliant states, with party splits reflecting regional divides.
President Eisenhower said he will press Congress to pass a school aid bill before adjournment. White House spokesman Hagerty said the President would speak to congressional leaders or use legislative channels to urge action. The House defeated a 1.6 billion school construction bill 224 to 195, with blame exchanged between Democrats and Republicans.
Berlin report says Poland acted to stem rising Polish worker unrest with tax rebates and food aid in Poznan while warning against counter revolutionary coups. Poznan riots spark concern of similar uprisings as anti communists allegedly organize arson campaigns and purge Red leaders.
Police hunt for a purse snatcher described as tall and well dressed seen in a bar. Florence Thompson reports he followed her home and snatched her purse as she unlocked her apartment door. He wore plaid kilts a Tam o Shanter white shirt and black tie with white hose.
Nine members of a House Commerce subcommittee arrived at Grand Canyon Village Arizona to inspect the crash area of two airliners after a collision report. Swiss climbers joined rescue efforts as helicopters reached the United plane wreckage while officials kept evidence under tight secrecy.
The Mouse Appropriations Committee cut President Eisenhower's foreign aid to about 3.4 billion dollars, a fresh low in the 4.9 billion program. House and Senate versions differ, with a conference to seek a compromise by weekend amid extended cuts. The panel shaved 265 million in military aid and 60 million in economic aid, surpassing House reductions and prompting pledge that further cuts would risk security.
Gen. Nathan F. Twining will be questioned before the Senate Armed Services Committee early next week about his eight day inspection of Russian air strength. President Eisenhower met him in Gettysburg and Twining said the United States remains ahead in air power but Russia is quickly catching up. He may brief the full committee and a subcommittee on his Russia observations.
Thirty five Japanese convicted of war crimes were released from Sagamo War Crimes Prison by Japanese authorities. Paroles were approved by the Netherlands government. Twenty eight Dutch sentenced war criminals still remain in Sagamo.
In a lower Manhattan court Magistrate Louis J Kaplan declared a new rule that anyone tossing eggs at political opponents faces a six month jail term. The action marks a strict warning within the local political climate.
A car passenger swung into the lane and killed a child after dark while Billy had been barred from riding the bike without a reflector. Mrs. George Shireman, 47, of Viola, died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 14 nine miles north of Richland Center as she returned home from work.
Rep Pat J Hillings Republican California on Thursday proposed a House investigation to study methods for reimbursing individuals whose property is damaged by jets breaking the sound barrier He argued the federal government bears responsibility since government aircraft use jet engines and the sonic boom has cracked walls broken windows and smashed dishes.
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