Ohio Valley Tornado and Winds Leave Toll and Damage
A violent storm system with a tornado and hurricane force winds battered the Ohio Valley and parts of Pennsylvania causing five deaths as floods and high waters near Louisville. A flood victim Evelyne Feebach drowned in Madison. A farmhouse collapse and multiple power outages disrupted Pittsburgh and Cincinnati areas.
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Machinery For 41 Bridge Being Installed
The State Highway Commission authorizes Kramp Construction of Milwaukee to build and install machinery for the 41 bridge spans. Work continued over winter with a main span ready for travel and two smaller spans completed. Completion depends on weather and material deliveries, with paving to follow from Highway 21 to Highway 110.
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Upstate Roads Slippery Report From Motor Vehicle Dept
The Motor Vehicle Department reported today that main highways in Hayward Wausau and Superior Duluth are slippery in spots. Elsewhere roads are clear offering good driving conditions.
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Discoverer Of Penicillin Fleming Dead
Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, died at his London home in a sudden death announcement. He produced penicillin in 1938 but its life saving impact became clear during World War II as the need for the antibiotic grew.
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Daily Northwestern Want Ad Promises Tenants By Voice Your Needs
Classified notice touts a family seeking rental tenants with 20 calls as a result of placing a daily want ad. The copy emphasizes children welcome and features a bold appeal to readers to use the newspaper to find housing. Phone number 8000 is listed.
Byrd predicts defeat for compromise tax cut in Senate
Sen F. Byrd says despite some Senate Democratic support for a House tax cut compromise, he expects its defeat. GOP leaders report broad GOP backing remains for the administration. The plan would cap cuts at 20 dollars per taxpayer while offsetting with business and stockholder tax increases.
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Postal Budget Slashed by House Appropriations Panel
The House Appropriations Committee ordered the Post Office Department to focus on mail delivery over structural reorganization. It approved an operating funds loan of 2,754,817.00 for fiscal year while cutting overall postal funds and delaying large reforms pending further study.
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Mamie Health Sparks Storm Over 1956 Republicanfaith
Fragmentary AP style note references Mamie Eisenhower health rumors and Butler remarks. The text hints at political fallout within the Republican party in 1956 and possible reprimand amid calls for accountability.
German Pupils to Get Two Kinds of English
German teenagers in Lusselsurg will learn two versions of English, Oxford and American, to converse fluently with British and American troops. Teachers gain guidance on American usage from the U.S. consulate in Hamburg.
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Weather data from Fox River and observatory notes
Weather summary shows 7:30 a.m. reading of 40 with partly cloudy conditions and noon 51 cloudy. Fox River gauge at Menasha dam reports 0.34 inch rise since Thursday. Buckstaff Observatory records from Wednesday 8 p.m. to Thursday show maximum temperature 40 and minimum 20 with no precipitation. Month deficit 0.36 and year deficit 95.
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Ferguson Named Envoy to Philippines
Senator Homer Ferguson of Michigan is nominated to be ambassador to the Philippines by President Eisenhower. Ferguson, 66, is a former chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee and lost his re election bid in November to Senator McNamara. The nomination awaits Senate confirmation.
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Willis Plane Missing In Utah Mountains
A twin engine Beech aircraft is reported missing in the Utah mountains near Fort Bridger. No clear rescue action or sightings are confirmed as of the latest report.
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House Approves Military Pay Hike to Retain Service
The House passed a military pay raise by a wide margin, 355 to 1, to improve retention. The bill, urged by servicemen, would raise base pay and extend benefits for technicians and other ranks, with Senate approval expected after party-line support.
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REA Approves 470000 Loan for Verne Electric Coop
Washington reports Rural Electrification Administration approves a $470,000 loan to Verne Electric Cooperative of Westby Wisconsin to expand electric service area.
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Meat Packer Mayer Dies in Chicago Incident
A report from Chicago notes the death of meat packer Mayer in a local incident. Investigations are underway as authorities await details.
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Redistricting Debate Ahead of Assembly Meeting
Fragmented OCR text discusses arguments over redistricting before an assembly body. The proposed amendment would alter representation rules and timing, with references to districts, seats, and procedures amid unclear details.
U.S. Manpower Cuts in Europe Unlikely in Foreseeable Future
President Eisenhower pledged to maintain a fair share of Allied forces in Europe including Germany to defend the North Atlantic area. Officials said outsized Communist ground forces and possible non use of nuclear weapons reduce likelihood of cuts. The pledge came amid European premiers discussions and awaits German rearmament ratification.
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Blowing Soil Drifts Across Seven States
The Denver weather narrative reports strong winds stirring dust across seven states. Gusts near Cheyenne Wyoming reached up to 60 miles per hour, damaging a Denver TV tower and temporarily shutting KOA TV. Officials warn wind erosion worsening, impacting croplands and winter wheat in Laramie County.
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