07 May 1954
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1954
Page
1
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will address the nation tonight on Indo China and the Geneva conference after a 90 minute session with President Eisenhower. He refused to discuss reports of a French four point plan.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will speak to the nation on television and radio at 9:30 p.m. EDT with rebroadcasts at 11 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. CBS and NBC TV will carry the speech. Geneva reports a four point plan by the U.S. Britain and France to halt the Indochina war, though Dulles is not expected to discuss the ceasefire plan in detail.
SHEBOYGAN WIS United Auto Workers local 633 and Kohler Co return to bargaining as a 33 day strike continues. Federal mediators will join today with company leaders and union officials to push for a contract while limited production resumes after workers cross picket lines. Estimates of workers returning range from 250 to 262 with supervisors included. Local 833 president Graskamp hails solid union backing despite a weak turnout from strikers. The company says not all union terms are met but talks will continue under WERB guidance.
Tremors struck central Greece injuring and killing multiple people. Affected towns include Charny and Domokes where churches and homes suffered damage. The disaster follows a previous week’s quake that left 26 dead and thousands homeless.
An auto crash claimed the life of a man identified as 49 years old at the scene. Authorities reported the collision occurred on a road near Watre Esha with unclear surrounding details. Further investigations are pending to determine the exact cause and parties involved.
Partial weather bulletin notes scattered observations across Wisconsin with time stamps and remarks. Data appears fragmentary listing times from early morning to afternoon and brief conditions such as fair and cloudy.
Senate and House leaders clash with Democrats over U S policy in Indochina and Geneva. Senator Lyndon B Johnson terms the administration's moves a stunning reversal while Sam Rayburn and other Democrats criticize current handling. Senator Alexander Wiley urges sacrifice if needed but cautions against sending troops.
The Senate sent President Eisenhower's Taft Hartley revision bill back to the Labor Committee effectively killing it for the year. Northern and Southern Democrats backed recommittal for anti labor inequities and executive fiat concerns, with a 90 minute limit on debate to curb filibuster by Southern members.
In Geneva three Western powers France Britain and the United States outline a four point plan to end Indochina war with Viet Minh kept in control of part of Viet Nam during negotiations. France plans to present the blueprint Saturday as peace talks open.
A military patrol found a cache of Russian made arms and ammunition on Nicaragua's Pacific coast believed landed by a submarine. President Anastasio Somoza showed the weapons to diplomats and newsmen. The arsenal included two machine guns one hundred and grenades forty rifles and many rounds of ammunition stamped with hammer and sickle and date 1938.
Wisconsin leaders, including Gov Kohler and Rep Oronski, hailed the House approval of the St Lawrence Seaway bill as a major forward step for America and Wisconsin. Representative Blatnik and others called the vote a smashing victory as Senate leaders pledged quick action.
Fragmentary OCR notes report the death of magazine founder B. C. Forbes, creator of a business publication established in 1917. The brief item notes his demise alongside scattered references to his work and influence.
A navy plane crash near Corpus Christi killed or endangered ten crew members. Authorities report a 70 person team attempted rescue as the aircraft went down in bad weather over the coast, with investigations underway into the cause and details remain unclear.
Secretary of the Army Stevens testified before a Senate subcommittee that McCarthy aides threatened him to obtain favorable treatment for Pvt. G David Schine. He said the threats appeared tied to Fort Monmouth investigations and that Roy Cohn and Francis Carr menaced the Army if it did not act.
April unemployment fell for the first time since October with 3.465 million jobless the week ended April 10. Employment rose about 500 thousand from March to 6.598 million, as gains appeared in farming and construction while manufacturing remained weak. The new total lags last year’s figures.
Wisconsin cites the nation’s coldest reading for a second straight day with Wausau at 25 degrees. Beloit reached 62, Madison 39, Green Bay 27, La Crosse 56, Eau Claire 51, Milwaukee 51, Green Bay 27, Lone Rock 27, and other towns posting subfreezing lows amid persistent subnormal temperatures.
Officials in Sauk County announced a planned inquiry into a John Doe investigation. The efforts focus on local governance concerns and involve unnamed county personnel and procedures. Details remain sparse as the investigation coordination continues.
Island in Rio Bay is rocked by blasts as authorities drill for oil exploration. Report mentions possible seismic activity and emergency responders on site. No further verified details available.
Wisconsin Supreme Court hears oral arguments on the adoption bid by Dorothy Tschudy for her former foster child. Seven justices take up the case after two hours of proceedings. a decision is expected next month.
Vietminh infantry mass attacks shelling Dien Bien Phu as rebels tighten encirclement on the fortress. Reports say Vietminh captured four of nine strongpoints while French defenses face brutal close combat. Premier Laniel convened emergency cabinet to address crisis in Paris.
Premier Laniel announced to the National Assembly that Dien Bien Phu has fallen after a 57 day siege. Viet Minh forces overran outer defenses, seizing the southwest and breaking into southeast and eastern sectors. Only Isabelle, four miles south, remained held. France braces for Geneva conference as casualties mount.
Residents in La Crosse cheer as Mississippi River crest forecast falls short of earlier expectations. Federal forecaster AL D. Sanial says the river will stay below the level predicted for the next 24 hours, easing flood fears for the area despite continued high waters.
A postwar dispatch claims over 500 U S soldiers in Korea are using narcotics amid growing concerns about drug problems. The report notes the situation and hints at official scrutiny and possible actions.
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