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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1955
Page
1
Washington Republicans clash with White House as Senate rejects two tax cut plans. Senate bill only extends current corporate and excise rates for one year while House approved a $20 cut for individuals and $5,000 income limits. Deadlock risk looms between Houses as administration seeks a compromise.
In El Paso Judge Thomason sentences Dallas chess player and union activist Melvin Matusow to three years for criminal contempt of court. Bond set at 10000 for appeal. Matusow had attempted to secure a new trial for Clinton Jencks, an IUMSW official convicted last year under Taft Hartley.
Madison hosts a public hearing as officials debate reallocating road aid for towns and villages. Critics argue the plan would cut direct funding to cities like Milwaukee while increasing aid to rural municipalities, with figures cited on per mile support and overall costs.
Ready buy service. Daily Northwestern Want Ads help you sell unused household and miscellaneous items. Call BLK. 8000 for a low-cost ad four days three lines at 1.50.
A Finnish tanker Aruba with 13 009 tons of oil faced a Communist seizure attempt as Chiang Kai shek forces and Chinese Nationalists vowed to stop the voyage to Red China. The crew, backed by the Seamen's Union, was told to act freely as naval forces gathered off Colombo and the coast.
The British Labor Party expelled Aneurin Bevan after a tense vote reflecting a deep rift with Prime Minister Attlee’s moderates. Bevan faced obstruction for challenging leadership, leaving him politically isolated in Parliament. The split threatens Labor’s near term prospects and could influence the next general election.
Bangkok reports a visit by U S Navy power as Essex departs for the area, signaling U S naval strength in East Asia and a display of maritime capability for Thailand amid regional tensions.
United Press reports widespread disruption as about 500 telephone workers across nine states strike and sabotage charges surge. Company officials in Georgia and Alabama allege 48 sabotage cases amid tensions during the fourth week of unrest.
The report notes fair weather with warmer temperatures in the north and a shift to southeast winds, with wind speeds of 20 to 25 mph by afternoon. Observations include a maximum temperature of 49 and a minimum of 28, with trace rainfall and a rainfall-deficit summary. Incorporated are details on Fox River water levels, Buckstaff Observatory readings, and regional weather notes. Also mentioned are labor disputes and wire-tapping allegations involving telephone companies and unions across Indiana, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, including statements from CIO and Southern Bell representatives.
A 1952 Washington report notes a former Army officer accepting blame for the “admin error” that allowed Peress to proceed while claiming credit for exposing and causing discharge of other Army medical officers. The case involves First Amendment questions and unnamed officers.
Local supervisors reject the proposed state plan in a unanimous vote. The discussion covered patrols and committee input with reference to county representation and a board decision expected on page two.
The cold push extended south and west across Wisconsin with frigid air driving subzero readings in some areas. Milwaukee reached a high of 52 while La Crosse and Green Bay posted 39 and 42 respectively, and lows ranged from 3 below to 28 above in different locales.
A New London taxi operator was robbed taking a purse and vehicle. Police report details are limited but the incident involves the operator unaware at the time of the theft. No suspects are named in the available text.
Fragmentary text claims a German company sold sights to Reds and mentions the State Department and an Iranian link. It references a £2,460,000 amount and a customs passenger detail with unclear names and roles.
Representative Morane requests a copy of the Yalta papers in a formal inquiry. The motion to accept the request faced initial hesitation in the committee but progressed toward action. The record notes the document’s absence and the need for cooperation.
A Kern County report states 130 uranium claims had been filed with hundreds more expected as prospectors flocked to the AEC office in Bakersfield. About 1,000 people gathered around the map display while brokers sold Geiger counters and reproductions outside.
The President expressed worry about declines in the stock market and falling prices, linking the issue to the economy and farm prices. He noted the Republican party’s stance and urged focus on economic stabilization as a key priority.
Unclear text suggests a president appoints an individual named Lowan to an AEC post. Details and affiliations are obscured by damaged OCR.
The atomic explosion scheduled for early today was canceled by the Atomic Energy Commission an hour before shot time because weather was unsuitable. This marked the second day of postponement and a weather briefing was held to decide if Friday may be possible.
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