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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1954
Page
1
APPLETON Wisconsin Governor Kohler denied the Outagamie County Board plea to summon a grand jury or John Doe inquiry into Sheriff Lyman B. Clark. He said he lacks authority for a grand jury and saw no need for costly processes, though local action could occur if necessary.
Paris reports show Premier Joseph Laniel leading by a narrow margin as deputies debate his government amid crisis fears. Military advisers weigh action on Indochina and domestic unrest while Geneva talks hang in the balance.
Jurors convict gambling kingpin Frank Costello of income tax evasion totaling 39 014 for 167 168 and 189 years four counts. He faces up to 15 years in prison and a 330 000 fine. Sentencing set for Monday at 11 a.m. EDT with bail raised to 25 000.
The report shows a Wisconsin forecast with fair to partly cloudy conditions, northwest areas cooler with low temperatures around the mid 40s, highs near 70s, and light to moderate winds up to 14 to 75 miles per hour in some sectors. Multiple times list time, temperature, and remarks though OCR confusion obscures specifics.
The Venturi broke up in heavy seas off Great Isaac Light Bahamas as Gar Wood a 73 year old speedboat racer and builder and eight others were rescued. Coast Guard helicopter plucked Wood his secretary Jean Berry and housekeeper Jodie Rodriguez from a lifeboat while six crew members were rescued by nearby fishing craft after abandoning ship in rising 10 foot waves. Wood said the valve failures led to rapid flooding and the crew abandoned when the deck rose to five feet above water.
In Geneva Molotov proposed a neutral nations commission to supervise any Viet Nam settlement, a shift from the Vietminh plan. Bidault pressed for international control and near term concrete negotiations, while Eden questioned troop concentration and zones.
Brussels reports Belgium's Socialist Liberal cabinet cut the draft from 21 to 18 months affecting 15,000 of 80,000 conscripts. The armed forces total about 145,000 including career soldiers.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the 1954 Pacific thermonuclear tests ended with three blasts totaling to be announced. The statement, signed by AEC Chairman Lewis L Strauss and Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson, said tests contributed to U.S. security and the free world and that a warning area would reopen to traffic within a few days.
Storm hits off North Carolina coast as vessel runs aground near Rodanthe. Coast Guard reports 12 seamen rescued and crew safety confirmed after emergency operation.
Washington reports the Justice Department will examine legal issues raised during upcoming hearings. The announcement notes focus on potential problems and procedures, with officials reiterating thorough review and adherence to standards.
Government officials promise a crackdown on traffic violators to reduce tolls and cut congestion. The plan details enforcement measures, potential penalties, and oversight by the transportation department to speed up compliance and lower costs for drivers.
In Japan a suspect has been indicted on serious charge counts tied to a planned attack or assassination. The case involves the alleged plotting and intent to carry out violent acts, with authorities detailing the suspect's actions and alleged plans.
Appleton Conservation Commission unanimously grants Acting Director L. P. Voigt sweeping authority to coordinate divisions and reorganize the department if needed. Chairman Guido Bahr urged integration to improve overall effectiveness amid dissension within the Conservation Department.
Assemblyman Harvey R. Abbaham reports a 1955 56 tentative budget item to fund a new administration building for the Conservation Department area headquarters in Oshkosh. Local supporters Mayor John C. Vons Jack Delveau Leighton Hough and others urged the appropriation at the Comisión meeting in Appleton. Estimated cost ranges from 100000 to 125000 with final figures to be studied at the June commission session.
Soviet zone authorities promise free land to attract farmers from the West. East German government states a tract of farm land will be provided to those who relocate, urging rapid movement across the border.
Helicopters carried 16 gravely wounded French Union soldiers from Dien Bien Phu to Hanoi area hospitals as the siege ended. Officials estimate up to 2,000 wounded during the 56 day siege. evacuation continued via Laos to Luang Prabang while negotiations with the Communists proceed.
Washington reports say the administration blocked detailed testimony about high level conferences in the McCarthy Army hearings. Senators Dirksen and Mundt testified about visits from Army Counselor John G. Adams in January and said Adams described pressure from Roy Cohn for Pvt. G. David Schine. They stated their first reaction was that Cohn should be fired and that McCarthy refused to submit to blackmail.
Washington report states the Senate approved a $252,732,709 measure funding Treasury and Post Office departments for the new fiscal year. The vote was by voice, defeating an amendment from a group of Democrats seeking to alter post office staffing and related federal services.
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