Democrats Fill Committee Jobs at Wisconsin State Meet
Wisconsin Democrats settled a wide open race for national committeeman and committeewoman at their state convention in Superior. About 1,000 delegates heard Assemblyman Carl Thompson and others discuss plans for the 1956 campaign. Hubert H. Humphrey keynoted Friday night and urged the convention to back him as keynote at the national gathering. He attacked the Eisenhower administration as weak in public service and warned Republicans against repeating New Deal attacks. Turn to DEMOCRATS on Page 5.
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New York Transit seeks court order to block subway strike
The New York Transit Authority asked Manhattan Supreme Court for a temporary and permanent injunction to stop the Motormen's Benevolent Association from striking or aiding a walkout next Tuesday. MBA leaders and 150 members face suspensions after a wildcat stoppage disrupted 700 miles of subway service.
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Torrid Weather Seen for Midwest In Coming 30 Days
The Weather Bureau’s 30 day outlook predicts above normal temperatures with the Midwest showing the greatest departures. Cooler than seasonal weather expected west of the divide and in the North Atlantic states. Rainfall above normal in the Northwest and lower Mississippi Valley, with subnormal rain in the East and Southwest. Near normal elsewhere.
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Eisenhower begins second week of recovery on soft diet
Washington reports President Eisenhower enters week two of convalescence after major surgery. Doctors say he slept well, rested over eight hours, and will advance from liquids to soft foods later in the day as his recovery progresses.
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Suspension Of Security Program After Court Ruling
The Justice Department suspended the nonessential segment of the federal employee security program pending study after a Supreme Court ruling limited its reach. Atty. Gen. Brownell ordered restoration for 17 nonsensitive workers and urged swift legislation to extend the program to all federal employees, while critics labelled the action an admission of overreach and pressed for broader security oversight.
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Agreement Near On Highway Bill in Congress
House and Senate conferees near a tentative compromise on a 272- billion interstate highway program backed by both chambers. The key dispute concerns how many miles to include and how to tax fuels and trucking to fund a 13 year buildup. Details await final agreement next Wednesday before final action.
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Eisenhower's condition improves after emergency operation
A week after emergency surgery to relieve an obstruction in his small intestine President Eisenhower shows steady improvement. Doctors report resumed intestinal activity and hourly liquid nourishment as he rests well and enjoys light meals. No official visitors planned, though family may visit for Father's Day.
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Security Lid On Blast At Powder Plant
M ilitary officials sealed secrecy on an investigation into an explosion at the Bermite Powder Co plant in Saugus California. The blast killed three employees and injured three others among about 500 workers who had just returned from lunch. Dead were Pablo E. Avila Jr aged 25 from Piru Herman Zachow 50 of Saugus and Alma Trowbridge 33 of San Fernando. Three women suffered shock and burns.
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Adenauer Receives Honorary Degree At Marquette
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer received an honorary doctor of laws degree at Marquette University in Milwaukee during a convocation. More than 3,000 residents applauded as he praised liberty and justice and accepted two scholarships for Marquette students to study in Germany. He was later made an honorary member of the Consolidated Tribe of American Indians and was given a ceremonial green head dress and peace pipe.
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H bomb hit aiming point denied by official
A top government official denied reports that the hydrogen bomb dropped on Bikini last month missed its aiming point by miles. The official, who spoke anonymously, said the drop accomplished what was wanted and that detailed data remains classified. AEC and Air Force would not disclose exact distances or altitude.
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Czech Reds Purge Three Top Stalinists
Vienna reports say a five day Prague Communist Party conference purged three veteran Stalinists from top posts and merged ministries. Minister Vaclav Stoll and Alois Malek lost posts while Vaclav Ales became prosecutor general and scapegoat for judiciary abuses. Vice Premier Vaclav Skoda moved to finance. Party also pledged reforms after admitting past ideological mistakes.
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One Dead As Bolt Strikes Scout Camp
A lightning bolt struck a Boy Scout encampment near Media Pennsylvania during a storm killing 11 year old Joseph Simpson of Upper Darby and wounding two others including a scoutmaster. Most injured received treatment for burns or shock and were released from area hospitals.
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Shepilov Flies To Cairo To Meet Nasser On Tour
Soviet Foreign Minister Dmitri Shepilov arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser as part of a Middle East swing that will also take him to Syria Lebanon and Greece. He planned private discussions with Wass er starting Sunday after a Moscow briefed five day stay in Egypt. The visit follows his role paving the way for Egypts arms deal with the Soviet Union and marks a broader push to shore up regional friendships amid tensions.
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Bees Exiled For Not Following Queen In Moscow PA
A swarm invades a car and attracts public attention as Theron Chase, a beekeeper with 52 years of experience, moves to calm the hive with bare hands. He plans to exile the disobedient bees to Moscow Pennsylvania to join a bee farm there.
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Korea Air Crash Kills Eight in Taegu
A South Korean Mustang fighter collided midair with another plane over Taegu. The crashed plane hit three houses killing eight people and injuring the pilot. the second plane suffered no major damage.
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Bureaucratic Heights Housing for Government Workers
The Mexican Federal Pensions Bureau announced a new subdivision in Nogales Sonora to house government workers. The development will be named Bureaucratic Heights.
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