09 Mar 1956
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1956
Page
1
A Thursday afternoon blaze in downtown Neenah destroyed the Meyer Ein and Sons two story brick building housing office and rag sorting operations. Firemen battled flames through the night as the structure collapsed and parts burned, with families and residents evacuated and no insurance details provided.
A woman reports losing 2460 dollars in a pigeon drop scam after two strangers in a downtown store persuaded her to invest 2400 dollars as “good faith” and to wait outside the bank for 6000 dollars. She waited 90 minutes before contacting police.
The House Armed Services Committee tentatively approved a military construction package totaling about two billion dollars. The bill funds facilities to accelerate ballistic missile work, a new aviation center at Fort Rucker Alabama, and housing for top staff aides. It also allocates funds for jet training bases Meridian Mississippi and Lemoore California, plus permanent installations at camps and forts across the country.
A blaze destroyed a Baltimore residence killing two of the family and injuring others. Authorities identified victims including Katherine and Elsz2o7s, with Andrew aged 23. Brown named Eleanor’s children as survivors. Investigators suspect a coal or wood heater caused the fire, with one heater possibly exploding and igniting the home.
Pasadena police chief Clarence H. Morris received a letter from Mrs. Mabel Switzer of Flint Michigan asking to see that her sister receives a nice cake for her birth. Five dollars was enclosed. Morris delivered the cake yesterday to Mrs. Josephine Jewett, 61.
Flood threat looms over Rich Valley Ohio as warnings urge residents to move to higher ground. Local authorities issue advisories for potential rises in creek levels and evacuations along low lying areas. Community crews set up sandbag barriers and monitor weather updates for potential impact through the week.
Indiana State Prisoners on hunger strike. Weider 672 and Wesken imez used metal scraps to attack two guards. Other strikers include Ma Thomas B. McGuire 29 Ray Lismen 30 and Russell L. wi 37. Guards held out thanks to candy and cookies from the commissary.
In Jerusalem and capitals across the region, leaders and diplomats signal cautious progress toward averting wider conflict. Burns, Fawzi, and other officials discuss evolving plans as Britain weighs a tougher Mid East stance. In Cairo and Baghdad predictions of rapid developments surface, with Russia signing a Yemen trade pact and hopes for Arab unity.
Glubb Pasha warns against a hard line toward the Middle East. He argues for caution in handling British and Jordanian interests in Arabia and Syria and emphasizes stability over confrontation.
A damaged clipping reports Mussolini making a discreet offer to Prime Minister Churchill to assist against the Reds. The document appears fragmentary with garbled names and unclear dates, but hints at a possible wartime cooperation proposal and its suppression.
In the Senate the administration backed a farm bill defending rigid cotton price supports while opposing higher staples for wheat and dairy. Democrats and some Republicans backed the measure, with 13 Democrats joining 41 Republicans in support as other opposition appeared. The plan includes bank reforms and price support standards aimed at stabilizing farm incomes despite cost concerns.
Cheries J. Belladette faced charges after a Dayton accident when a stolen auto collided with another vehicle. Police said the incident occurred on a day marked by car trouble and reported a three witnesses, with the suspect linked to the collision and subsequent investigation.
Washington reports a revised disarmament policy proposed by officials led by Harold Sassen and President Eisenhower. The plan aims for broader acceptance by Russia, favors visible bomber reductions and continued strategic power primacy, and signals talks with Britain Canada and the Soviet Union starting March 18.
The Senate investigates Weeks demands to disclose Joint Operating Committee records on decontrolling about 100 items once deemed strategic. McClellan says Congress is entitled to see if decisions followed best expert advice. Weeks defends actions as necessary to aid allied economies despite criticism and distorted public view.
A sales note reports an order for a baby buggy placed on the first day, canceled after the initial purchase, with a promise of refunds for the remaining two items. The total cost is stated as 35d and the ad promotes action packed items in person-to-person listings.
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