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Newspaper

Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1955

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Higherups Exposed In Armament Contract Corruption Probe

Washington senator says the Senate Investigations subcommittee will expose senior figures in a deepening graft scandal tied to military procurement. Testimony highlights influence by a "fixer" figure Rubin and allegations of payoffs and gifts involving inspectors and the quartermaster corps. Porreca admits prior denials and outlines exchanges, including a Christmas freezer gift and travel payments, amid questions of improper influence.

Washington Sen. McClellan Td-Ark Senate Investigations Army Joseph G. Porreca Iron N.U Rubin J Rubin Sen Bender Ohio Armed Services Porreca Siuck Oml Bona Origtth Heo Bai

Argentine Bill To Split State, Church Obeyed

The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to separate church and state, moving it to the Senate where passage is expected. Protesters funded by a Catholic group staged a dramatic march on Congress, with police dispersing about 200 yards from the building and several arrests reported. The chamber, dominated by Peronists, passed the measure 1312 amid two days of debate, as opposition Radicals argued constitutional reforms should await an end to internal conflict.

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Polio Vaccination Experts Meet On Dose Size

Washington report says medical leaders discuss halting shots during polio season. Dr Hert Van Riger and Dr Jonas Salk weigh reducing polio vaccine doses without lowering effectiveness amid policy confusion. The Netonel Foundation heads push to end vaccine program confusion as talks continue.

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Fiery Lava Flows Into Hawaiian Camp

In Pahoa Hawaii a 25 foot high lava wall from Kilauea poured into the Iwasaki sugar plantation camp on Thursday night destroying several buildings and causing about 6000 dollars in damage. The 300 foot wide flow is fed by a steady fountain from the Hawaii region and threatens additional areas as it advances.

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Wisconsin Senate advances license exam bill in 54 to 22 vote

Madison reports the Wisconsin Assembly moves within two steps of final passage on a bill to deploy a state force of 85 examiners to issue drivers licenses. The measure passed the Senate 54 to 22 after rejecting amendments. The plan aims to shift licensing work from local police to a centralized system under Gov. Kobier. Sessions scheduled to resume next week at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

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Minor Named For DA Post By President

President proposes Minor of Sturgeon Bay for United States Attorney in eastern Wisconsin. If confirmed by the Senate, Minor would succeed Timothy Cronin, a Democrat serving as district attorney since 2 terms ago. Nominee Grubb, Milwaukee attorney, is also listed for federal judgeship in eastern Wisconsin.

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Blockade policy clashes in early Berlin era debate

Disjointed notices describe West proposals to lift a baby Berlin blockade being rejected and a mass picket ban tied to Kohler by Tehan. The text references a U.S. judge and a Supreme Court context, noting regulatory actions and unresolved jurisdiction amid labor disputes and electoral or organizational tensions.

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Bandits Take $90,000 From Alabama Bank

A pair of bandits robbed the First National Bank in Alabama, boarding the morning crew and forcing cashier and staff into a back room. They gagged seven employees and fled with about $90,000 after the vault opened automatically. The cashier, Wood, was made to drive home with them. authorities pursued the suspects as a search continued.

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Methodist Building Tops Million Again

SLOOMFIELD NG The Rev. E S McLaughin Newark Methodist churches have spent over one million for building and property improvements for the third straight year Delegates to the sixth annual conference adopted a motion urging Congress to support an enlarged program of technical assistance to the Far East.

Sloomfield UFI E. S. McLaughin Newark

Father's Day TV Gift Idea via Daily Northwestern Ads

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Ded Northwestern

Call Bik 8000 Went Ad Department Open Daily

The ad department runs daily hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is accessible by contacting 8000. This notice informs readers of the department’s service window and availability.

Went Ad

Dust Bow Floods Prompt 5000 Free Homes Plan

Disaster strikes the Three-State area as floods force hundreds from Trinidad and La Junta Colorado and push emergency supplies across Oklahoma and Texas. Red Cross teams distribute blankets and tents while authorities warn of rising waters from the Sangre de Cristo range.

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Weather summary from The Associated Press

The report notes cooler conditions in the northwest with south winds, highs near 63 to 70, and variable afternoon breezes. Observations show a 74 degree maximum and 55 degree minimum at Buckstaff Observatory with 0.12 inch rainfall, year-to-date deficit 1.69 inches.

Associated Press North Northwest Lowes Esterly Fox River Menasha Buckstaff Observatory

AFL Roofers Reach Accord In Midwest Contract Talks

United Roofers Local 6 in Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Appleton announced a two year contract for 65 workers after a strike that began Friday. The deal provides a 2 cent hourly raise this year and an automatic 2 cent raise next year with wages rising from a base of 207? per hour. Picket lines were removed and a federal mediator attended final sessions around 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Unitede Roof Oshkosh Fond du Lac Appleton Clarence 5 Beck Frider

Three Escape Minnesota Jail Report Sparks Nationwide Manhunt

Faribault report says three inmates Darrell Lee 23 Faribault Arthur Hirder Zi Ang Rex Lewion 29 escaped from county jail after beating a deputy. The men, held on grand felony charges, prompted a statewide search as authorities described the incident and the fugitives’ backgrounds.

Faribault Sinn Minnesota Sanders Darrell Lee Faribacs Arthur Hirder Ziang Rex Lewion Inagel Ton Hirder Lee Druckenness

Rural Menasha child killed by father's car

A two year old boy, Iring Hankemeier, was struck by his father Herbert Hankemeier while backing a car from the family driveway in rural Menasha. The child, who had just celebrated his second birthday, died en route to St Elizabeth’s Hospital. Barbara Hankemeier survives along with grandparents and other relatives. services are planned at St Exangeb Lutheran and Highland Memorial.

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Railroad Strike Called in Britain

London reports indicate Irish railway firemen and engineers have launched a nationwide strike from March 28 to protest wage levels. The action follows a Brush election and prompts inter union jurisdictional friction over wage demands and potential work stoppages.

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Storm disrupts Oaklawn graduates lake trip

Eighteen students and staff faced a sudden storm on a Chain of Lakes boat outing from Oaklawn School. Heavy hail and strong winds forced the boat back to shore as the group headed to Weyauzeg for dinner at Hotel Dobbins after a drenched return voyage.

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Envoys Refer Problem to Chiefs in Berlin Tangle

In Berlin, Soviet and Western envoys agreed to refer a dispute over Western proposals and a Berlin blockade to their governments. They cited four power limits and East German authority, while Western officials warned new truck restrictions strained Berlin’s supply lines and road taxes rose, risking a million-dollar impact.

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Dems Fight Veto On Postal Pay Hike Controversy

Democratic strategists push to kill President Eisenhower's postal pay raise proposal affecting about 362060 postal workers. Senate votes to sustain or override the veto are anticipated, with Republican Sen Bridges leading opposition and labor groups criticizing the plan as discriminatory and unjust.

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