Giant Atom Blast Shakes Test City
The report details a massive atomic detonation with a fireball lasting 25 places and power near 30% kilotons, seen from 500 miles away across multiple states. The blast knocked out a local radio station, damaged several homes, and illuminated skies from San Diego to Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with observers noting a powerful shock wave and dust clouds.
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Los Angeles
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Salt Lake City
Urah
Phoenix
Ariz
San Aimouzh
Las Vegas
Nev
Henderson
United States
Vandalism hits Lake Des Moines bridge fishermen blamed
Officials from C R Meyer & Soss Oshkosh report bridge barricades at north and south ends after vandals damaged the main span with an estimated 400 to 450 dollars in weekend destruction. Fishermen used shanties as shelters and burned jumper for firewood while fishing from the bridge and causeway.
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Wisconsin Weather Summary Shows Frost Risk and Warmer Friday
Frost or freezing temperatures threaten the north and central regions tonight with scattered frost west and south and 36 to 36 degrees north and central. Southeast warmth arrives Friday as sunshine returns. highs near 68 to 75, winds 25 to 30 mph becoming lighter then 15 mph along the lakeshore. Randall gauge shows 16.5 inches above Menasha dam crest, Buckstaff Observatory notes a 76 high and 59 low for Tuesday to Wednesday, with .02 inch rain and .14 inch month-to-date precipitation.
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Associated Press
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Buckstaff Observatory
Group Votes To Kill Kohler- Integration Bill
Madison reports the Assembly Education Committee voted 54 to 0 to indefinitely postpone Kohler's higher education integration bill and 60 to 21 for passage of a separate merger plan uniting the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and Milwaukee State College into a four year liberal arts university. Opponents argued over state board control and potential stagnation of Lakeshore university aims.
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Milwaukee
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J. Martin, Klotsche
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Board of Regents of States
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Daily Northwestern Classifieds Ad Claims Bigger Reach
A bustling classifieds pitch touts the Daily Northwestern’s reach and results. It promotes a pairing of shoes offered for five dollars and urges readers to place ads to earn cash by selling unused items. The notice invites calls to a local number for placements.
U S Backed Diem Suffers Severe Setback in Congress Split
In Saigon Indochina premier Ngo Dinh Diem faced a major blow as his provincial delegates split amid anger. A rival congress backed by the Revolutionary Council demanded firing absentee Emmero Beo Dai and setting up a provisional republican government, blocking Diem’s plan for a moderate program with Bao Dai as chief of state temporarily.
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Indochina
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Beo
Dai
Diem
Bao Dai
Viet Nam
Arch Ferrell Acquitted By All-Male Jury
In Birmingham Alabama an all male jury acquitted Arch Ferrell a former Phoenix City prosecutor of the murder of antivice crusader Albert Patterson. The 17 day trial concluded with the foreman stating the verdict and offering apologies.
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Birmingham
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Phenix
Albert Patterson
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Robert Healer
Denutr
Albertt Fuller
Ferrer
Fuller
Peterson
First Iing
Record Figure Gets Budget Approval By Senate Vote
The Wisconsin Senate approved a record 252 million budget for 1955-57 by a 22 to 10 vote after a bitter partisan debate. Republicans Draheim and Dempsey opposed, as did all eight Democrats. The bill goes to Gov. Bloomer for signature with amendments withdrawn and plans to refile them. The session lasted about 16 hours and the budget totals 242 million, 11 million less than the prior period, with expected tax needs to cover the shortfall.
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Madison
Senate
Wisconsin
William Draheim
Neenah
Chester Dempsey
Hartland
Walter Bloobler
Aladison
Siaiban
Aie Hill
Millon
Nautilus to Begin Six Weeks' Cruise
The Navy announced the atomic powered submarine Nautilus will start a six week shake down cruise from New London Connecticut in the next few days. No passengers beyond a few technical observers will be aboard and the sub will not be open to the public at any port of call. It plans a visit to San Juan Puerto Rico around May 13 or 14.
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Hhe Navy
New London
Conn
Navy
Su Marine
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Expect Salk Vaccine To Reach State Today
Wisconsin prepares for immediate distribution of 180000 first and second graders Salk polio vaccine after state medical society and National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis authorize rapid use. Dr. Carl Neupert says shipment expected today with district offices alerted to begin inoculations promptly. Milwaukee officials hesitate, proposing local testing before statewide rollout, while a dispute over supplier logistics briefly delays delivery.
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Wisconsin
National Foundation For Infantiie Para
New York
Parke Davis Co
Detroit
Carl Neupert
Foss to Speak at Wisconsin Manufacturers Meeting Dinner
Gov. Joe Foss of South Dakota will be the dinner speaker at the 44th annual meeting of the Wisconsin Manufacturers association on May 17. The event highlights state industry leaders and includes planned addresses.
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Milwaukee
Joe Foss
South Dakota
Wisconsin Manufacturers’ Association
West Germany becomes sovereign nation under Bonn Republic
West Germany reached sovereignty at 124 am CST as the three Western occupying powers signed treaties restoring full statehood. Chancellor Adenauer pledged loyalty to the West and Europe while East Germany remained under Soviet control. Final Western Union and NATO membership actions were completed in Washington and Brussels.
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Miles
Boar
Conant
Frederick Horer-Millar
Andre Francois-Poncet
Tribute to Oshkosh Youth Council earns Parents Magazine praise
Oshkosh Youth Council members were honored at a midweek banquet hosted by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce. Parents Magazine cited the group for outstanding community participation based on an entry by adult adviser Mrs. George Radike. Lundquist spoke of increased youth freedom and responsibility as the council’s three year program unfolds.
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Youth Council
George Radtke
Bas
Osh
George Radike
Iis
Jinto
Lundquist
Barquet
Clare
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Youth Council
Lindquist
Nso
Sen
South Bend Man Drives Flaming Tank To Safety
In South Bend Indiana Charles Batzel 26 drove a burning gasoline truck through downtown at high speed to reach a safe area with the vehicle still loaded with 5600 gallons of fuel. He horned to warn others as police and firefighters halted the blaze with chemicals.
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Ind
Charles Batzel
South Ben
Batzel
Committee OKs Defense Cuts Amid Budget Clash
The House Appropriations Committee backed President Eisenhower's defense cuts and approved a 331,488,206,000 appropriation to finance military needs for the year starting July 1. It endorsed much of the President's plan while noting reservations over reduced Army Navy and Marine manpower and a shift toward nuclear air power. The panel said it acted with some reservations but supported the core premise of cutting forces and relying more on nuclear capabilities.
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House Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
House
Senate
Congress
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Air Eisenower
Wavy
Draft Totals Are Doubled For Next Year
Washington, UP, reports that Secretary Hershey projects a draft call near 209,000 monthly for the coming fiscal year, double the current rate. He told a Senate subcommittee the Defense Department may be optimistic about recruiting and warned draft calls must rise mid-1956 as Army strength levels off.
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Washington
Lewis 3
Theris Coud
Siersher
Senate
House
Hershey
Austria Talks Signal American Troop Withdraw Plan
VIENNA AP Soviet Union concessions on two key articles in the Austrian treaty surfaced after telephone talks between Soviet Ambassador Tivicher and Western envoys. The US Army announced plans to withdraw troops from Austria, with a staged evacuation for dependents and personnel. The move could affect repatriation of anti Communist refugees and Austria's defense forces. The order, by Lt General William Boyle, outlined troop redeployments and which soldiers would be returned home or reassigned in Europe.
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Austria
Soviet Union
Sistence
Ausch
Tivicher
Wiliam Oid
Ausime
Arnold
United States
Europe
Butler to Speak at Wisconsin Jefferson Jackson Dinner
Paul Mc Bur ler, national Democratic chairman, will be the main speaker at the Wisconsin Democratic party Jefferson Jackson day fundraising dinner. The event, priced at 25 dollars a plate, is set for June 25 at the Buster hotel in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Paul Mc Burler
National Democratic
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Buster Hotel
Vaccine distribution lag delays polio shots for thousands
Officials said a distribution lag will push back polio immunization for thousands of children. The Public Health Service approved about 10,500,680 doses for public use, enough for roughly 5.2 million children, but earlier forecasts of 18 percent shortfalls and several million doses delayed by testing and packaging hold ups.
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Schier
Public Heart Service
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Public Health Service
Chester
Keefer
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