Senate probes Peress case as Stevens told to reveal officials
A closed Senate Investigations subcommittee session delayed a decision on curbing public hearings in the McCarthy Peress Army dispute. Chairman Mundt ordered Secretary Stevens to name Army officials linked to Peress's honorable discharge while Dirksen urged limited testimony to Stevens and McCarthy.
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Amoth enters governor race pledging 100 percent support for McCarthy
Ralph F. Amoth, 51, Madison, announces as Republican candidate for governor. He backs Sen. Joseph McCarthy and vows to oppose Gov. Kohler in the primary. Amoth aims for stricter fire laws, state police strength, and probes into state department waste and care in institutions. He has long been active in politics.
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America
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Colorado
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Young Democrats Praise Wiley Seaway Work
Milwaukee report: Sen Wiley receives praise from Wisconsin Young Democrats for his role in advancing the St Lawrence Seaway legislation. The Young Democrats unanimously commend his efforts while the Young Republicans condemn the measure and praise Sen McCarthy and President Eisenhower.
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Sen
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McCarthy
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Lberals
Young
GOF
Charles Zepp
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Young Democrats’ Executve Board
Young Democrats
Youngs Democrats
John W. War
Wisconsin Weather: Frost Tonight With Cloudy Tuesday
The bulletin notes scattered frost and mostly cloudy skies in Wisconsin. Temperatures tonight drop to 30 to 36 degrees with highs Tuesday in the 35 to 53 range. observatory readings show morning cloudiness and afternoon highs around 56 degrees.
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Associated Press
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Iaff Observatory Sataraay
McCarthy Hearings Prompt Army Critique on Subcommittee Proposal
Army Counsel Joseph N Welch challenged Dirksen's subcommittee fix as a threat to justice and equity. Senator Symington warned it aims to sweep charges under the rug while Senator Potter denied a rug sweep but questioned repeating the same testimony. Chairman Mundt sided with the Army on preserving principle and rejected imposing new procedures.
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R-Mich
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Eisenhower Pictured Disappointed By Taft Hartley Setback
President Eisenhower expressed disappointment over the Senate setback to Taft Hartley revision plans after talks with congressional leaders. Senate and House leaders agreed to pause the labor bill and push ahead with other administration measures while awaiting committee action on housing and tax revision.
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Senate
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Samuel McConnell
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Paraguay Revolt Boss Poised for Presidency
Reports from Paraguay indicate Gen Alfred Stroessner, 41, who held sway during last week's revolt, is expected to be elected president within two months. A Colorado party convention is set for June 8 to select its candidate, with Stroessner nearly certain to secure the nomination.
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Norwegians Found Guilty in Russian Espionage Case
A Norwegian court convicted five men of spying for the Soviet Union in Kirkenes. Four received prison terms up to four years and were ordered to pay 2,100 kroner to the state. The Russians were named as the espionage target.
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Turkey accuses Russia of pressuring to curb security moves
Ankara says Moscow used propaganda and other means to deter pro seguridad efforts. The claim appeared in a formal note to Moscow reported by Aninia News Agency, reacting to a Soviet protest from months earlier.
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Russia
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Chinese Aid Said to Turn Tides at Dien Bien Phu
Reports from Hanoi say Chinese Communist infantry and an artillery regiment fought with Indochinese victors at Dien Bien Phu. Military sources credit Chinese units with turning the tide as Brig. Gen. Christian de Castries and 8,000 prisoners were taken, with 3,000 defenders remaining unaccounted.
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Indochina
Dien Bien Phu
Christian de Castries
Dien’ Bien Phu
Henri Navarre
de Castries
Eisenhower forms new anti treason unit in Wisconsin rally
Senator McCarthy spoke at a Marathon County Republican rally in Wisconsin praising 100 percent parity for farmers and criticizing Democratic subcommittee members. He argued farm policy must support farmers fully while opposing aid to Red China and urging a hard line with allies. He pressed for unity against Communism as he addressed about 360 attendees at the Wausau dinner.
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America
Thompkins Named Head of Internal Security Division
William F. Tompkins of Maplewood New Jersey was chosen to head the Justice Department’s new Internal Security Division to press the anti subversion campaign. The 41 year old former New Jersey US attorney and Rutgers graduate will oversee prosecutions under the Smith Act and denaturalization cases as the department expands its crackdown on Communists spies and traitors.
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Senate
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Wiliam F. Tompkins
Internal Security Division
U.S
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Harers J. Anslinger
Soviet agent Khokhlov may head to United States
London sources report Capt Nikolai Khokhlov the Soviet Secret Police defector who refused an assassination mission may travel to the United States after leaving Britain officials say. British Foreign Office declined to confirm reports while American Germany authorities note his provided espionage details.
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Foreign Office
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Khoxhiov
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Germany
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Khokhiay
Five Persons Die In State Auto Mishaps Reported
Five people died in Wisconsin accidents reported by the Associated Press. The victims include William Skhenadare, 6, of Onrida who was killed when a car struck a dark county road near Green Alfred H. Price, 43, of Staniix, died in Eau Claire County when his vehicle left the road near Wilson. Other fatalities mention a person thrown from an auto near Newton and additional details of vehicle wrecks and injuries.
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Associated Press
William Skhenadare
Onrida
Green
Alfred H. Price
Staniix
Wilson
Eau Claire
Reds Reject Plan For Indo Armistice
In Geneva the Viet Minh led by Phan Van Dong rejected a French armistice plan pegged to Red troop withdrawals. They urged an immediate cease fire with all foreign aid halted and proposed free elections, while agreeing to evacuate wounded French from Dien Bien Phu.
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Indochina
Viet Minh
Phan van Dong
Red
Russia
Red China
Red Viet Minh
Dien Bien Phu
Cambodia
Watt Eto Rao
Anthony Eden
Manis VM. Motetov
De Castries Is Prisoner Says Peiping
Fragmentary OCR notes report De Castries described as prisoner by Peiping authorities. Scattered text mentions Viet names, possible political remark, and unclear references to Boros and Viet affairs. No coherent narrative or verifiable details emerge from the garbled lines.
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de Castries
Peiping
Plot to assassinate Ike discounted during Mother’s Day visit
Secret Service checked a reported plot to kill President Eisenhower during a Fredericksburg stop at Mary Ball Washington’s grave. Authorities found no verification and discredited the informer's tale. The heavy rain marked the wreath laying as Eisenhower returned from Richmond’s Mother’s Day services at St Paul’s Church.
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Eisenhower
George Washington
Mary Ball Washington
Fredericksburg
Secret Service
A. E. Baughman
A. G. Kendall
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Jefferson
Robert B. Laer
Wife Believes De Castries Alive Amid Dien Bien Phu News
The wife of Brig. Gen. Christin de Tries, commander at Dien Bien Phu, insists her husband is alive. French News Agency reports from Hanoi that she holds to her belief despite official reports.
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Christin de Tries
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Honea
Britain and France Urged to Stand Against Aggression
Washington reports stress urgency for united fronts as tensions rise. Officials including Secre tary of State and Adm. W R. Diamond flag threats in Southeast Asia and the Nile delta, warning slow responses risk wider conflict. The administration pushes measures to deter aggression and secure allied support.
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