May Day Parades Around World Highlight Labor Day
Associated Press reports May Day demonstrations worldwide marking the holiday now seen as international labor celebration outside the U.S. Moscow staged a civilian labor parade in Red Square with no new weapons. East Germany showcased military equipment while Tokyo protesters urged socialist opposition. U.S. military personnel were kept away from demonstrations.
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Moscow
U. S
Red Square
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Rodion Malinovsky
East Germany
East Berlin
U.S
Japan
Europe
Ike Must Act Soon on Tax Cut
Labor Secretary Mitchell says the administration must decide within 30 to 60 days whether to recommend a tax cut to counter the recession. He argues a tax cut would be more effective than a large public works program and notes no solid economic improvement ahead.
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Mitchell
Washington
Eisenhower
Labor
Frondizi Sworn In As Argentina’s President Today
Arturo Frondizi took the oath as Argentina’s president before Congress, promising rule of law and justice after years of military rule. His running mate Alejandro Gomez became vice president while Vice President Nixon, delayed by traffic, missed the ceremony. Frondizi pledged simple generous amnesty and broad political freedom for all parties, including Peronists.
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Arturo Frondizi
Argentina
Congress
Juan D. Peron
Alejandro Gomez
Frondizi
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Peron
Ole.lowers
General Pate Attacks Ike Defense Plan on Marines
Marine Corps Commandant General Randolph M. Pate told the House Armed Services Committee that enacting President Eisenhower's defense reorganization as written could prompt a future secretary of defense to force changes against the Marine Corps. He argued the plan threatens the Marines by altering their status and functions despite current law preserving service identities. McElroy assured no sweeping merger of services is intended and that the proposed law would explicitly forbid such reorganizations.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Secretary of Defense
House Armed Services Committee
McElroy
Army
Navy
Air Force
Randolph M. Pate
Marine iCorps
Pate
Martines
Excise Tax Proposal From U S Chamber Opines on Tax Reform
The U S Chamber of Commerce urged a general low rate sales tax on most items with food rent and clothing exempt. It argued a broad excise tax should be integrated into the federal tax structure and would replace duplicative levies. Current rates on autos fares freight calls and tobacco expire in June as Eisenhower plans talks with congressional leaders.
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U.s.chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Eisenhower
Three Gas Firms Indicted For Conspiracy Across Midwest
A federal grand jury indicted three large natural gas distributors and three executives for conspiring to curb competition in Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois. Defendants include American Natural Gas Co Ralph T McElvenny Northern Natural Gas Co John F Merriam and Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co James F Oates Jr. The 10 page 4 count indictment accuses efforts to block imports from Canada via Midwestern Gas Transmission Co and to absorb potential markets. Co conspirators Frank M McMahon and Russell E Ritchie named but not charged. The case stems from Wisconsin Governor Vernon Thomson’s complaint.
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Minnesota
Illinois
American Natural Gas Co
New York City
Ralph T. McElvenny
Detroit
Northern Natural Gas Co
Omaha
Neb
John F. Meriam
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Co
Chicago
James F. Oates Jr
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Peoples Gas Light and Coke
Tol
Canada
Midwestern Gas Transmission Co
Tennessee Gas Transmission Co
Houston
Tex
Emerson
Manitoba
Iinois
Portland
Tenn
Tennessee Transmission
U.S
Frank M.mcmahon
West Coast Transmission Co
Calgary
Alberta
Russell E. Ritchie
Stone and Webster Corp
Justice Department
Vernon Thomson
Wiscon
Hallows Sworn In As Wisconsin State Supreme Court Justice
E Harold Hallows sworn as Wisconsin's 50th state Supreme Court justice in Madison. He urges citizens to guard fundamental freedoms and preserve the rule of law. Hallows, a Milwaukee attorney appointed by Gov. Vernon Thomson to replace Justice Roland Steinle, spoke during Law Day observances.
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Wisconsin
Supreme Court
Hallows
Milwaukee
Vernon Thomson
Roland Steinle
Bright Spot Washington Gathers Hidden Rebound in Jobs
The Department of Labor reports a two percent rise in employment in liquor stores as part of a cautious recovery. The news offers a contrast to broader recession fears and signals improved consumer activity and potential stabilizing factors for the sector.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Aiquor
Many Southern Democrats Backfire on Jobless Relief
Washington report on House voting start as Southern Democrats align with Eisenhower plan against broader Democratic relief proposal. GOP leaders hope a coalition could block the Democratic bill, while Democrats defend universal 16 week aid and federal funding amid dispute over eligibility and costs.
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House
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Indiana
GOP
Limitation On Uses of Space Sparks Pentagon Debate
Washington The head of the Pentagon space bureau argues against restricting military space work by a civilian agency. Roy W. Johnson of DARPA urges Congress to allow military projects under the civil space agency without civilian justification. He warns such limits could impede space militarization.
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Special Space Bureau
Roy W. Johnson
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Advanced Research Projects Agency
Congress
Eisenhower
Johnson
House Space Committee
Twelve Dead In Ship Bombing Near Amboina
Report from Singapore states the freighter Flying Lark of 1254 tons had twelve crew killed when bombed recently near Amboina in the Moluccas west of New Guinea. Rebels claim several freighters were hit in the past week.
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Amboina
New Guinea
Oshkosh approves talks on High Avenue parking ramp site
The Oshkosh Common Council in a special session authorized negotiators to pursue option purchase of a parking ramp site on High Avenue east of the Soo Line tracks. The plan envisions 180 feet frontage on High Avenue and 60 feet on Pearl, with access to Market Street. Councilmen Harford and Voss to begin negotiations as three owners E G Steinhilber New American Bank and the Boston Store are involved.
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High Avenue
Charles J. Fiss
Pearl Avenue
Market Street
High
Pearl Avenues
William P. Harford
Oshkosh
Harford
John C.voss
E. G. Steinhilber
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Boston
Fiss
Ramp
Glorification Of Crime Draws Hoover Fire
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover condemned a trend of crime glorification in television and films saying it affronts national conscience and fuels juvenile violence While praising some leaders in the industry for aiding law enforcement through portrayals of criminals he warned against indecency and lawlessness in entertainment amid a spike in juvenile crime notes Hoover in the FBI Bulletin May issue.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
John Dillinger
Two Oshkosh councilmen push public works package plan
Two Oshkosh councilmen propose a five year public works package funded by a small weekly tax increase on real estate. The plan would raise the tax rate from 3.68 to 3.96 and fund a new high school storm sewers swimming pool city hall police station jail elementary additions parking ramp two fire stations and a surface lot. The package aims to modernize the city now with a stabilized rate and catch up building program while possibly reducing taxes after five years.
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Common Council
Robert E. Stauffer
Theodore C. Widder Jr
Memphis Driver Confidently Refuses Drunkometer Test
In Memphis a motorist, halted by a patrolman, answered a test request with assurance. He stated he was a college graduate, signaling a composed stance during the encounter.
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Tenn
High Waters Surge Across Much of Texas
Torrential rains left North and East Texas flooded as Trinity River rose to 33.7 feet, above flood stage but short of major levels. About 2,500 residents evacuated in Dallas area. many refused to leave. East Texas towns declared disaster areas. schools closed and oil sites abandoned. Tornado, hail, and wind damaged areas. Arkansas National Guardsmen aided flood relief near Texarkana. Louisiana floods forced evacuations near Baton Rouge.
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Willis Gray
Henderson
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Louisiana
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VA building plans outline 4.25 million in state projects
The Veterans Administration announced a 4,250,000 construction program at 12 VA hospitals and centers, with Wisconsin projects receiving up to 1,850,000. Included are a new dining hall and kitchen at Tomah Hospital budgeted 1,000,000 to 1,509,000, and Wood VA Center work converting to alternating current at 150,000 to 200,000 plus elevator replacements between 100,000 and 150,000. Bids on any construction expected May and June.
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Tomah
Wood
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