Deadly Southwest Tornadoes Ravage Udall Area
Tornadoes slammed across Kansas Oklahoma and Texas causing widespread destruction. Udall Kansas was nearly wiped off the map with a large death toll and hundreds injured as rescuers rushed to aid survivors in surrounding communities.
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Ckwell
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Noe
Okle
Weather Bureau
Earl Rowe Esti
Wednesday High
Blackwell
House Panel Slashes Federal Agency Funding
The House Appropriations Committee cut 21 percent from several agencies requested by President Eisenhower, saving 5.81 million dollars, while preserving critical White House budgets and key offices. The panel kept seven agencies intact and approved 300 thousand for a Subversive Activities Board. It also provided eight million for POW and civilian internee claims tied to the Korean conflict.
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House Appropriations Committee
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American Battle Monuments Commission
Subversive Activities Contra Board
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Office of Defense Mobilization
Commission
West German Unity Session Opposed in Bonn Debate
The West German Parliament rejected a proposal for a special Berlin unity session. Opponents argued unity best served by avoiding political disruption before the Big Four talks.
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Bonn
Berlin
North Main Street rebuilt under state contract
Lee H. Parker of Appleton wins the bid to reconstruct over a mile of North Main Street with a total cost of 305379.80 approved by the State Highway Commission and Gov Kohter. Work includes widening pavement, curb removal, and storm sewers with kickoff planned after state highway notice.
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Appleton
North Main Street
State Highway Commission
Gov
Parker
Wiarence Luedtke
Council
Public Works Committee
City Hell
E. S. Schrank
Eee
Isin Public Service
Reds Accept Big Four Bid
Moscow reports say the Soviet Union formally accepted a Big Four conference bid while accusing the United States of saboteur efforts to wreck the summit. Molotov summoned Western envoys to Moscow and voiced charges that U S actions and rhetoric threaten the talks. Paris and London were not named in the criticism.
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France
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Heritage in Lives and Perception, Pastor Says
The Rev James A Daum spoke to Oshkosh College students on Our American Heritage tracing origins to Norse explorers and Pilgrims He argued religion shaped government and cited the Mecklenburg Declaration as a proto type of the Declaration of Independence The talk concluded urging Americans to honor God as supreme ruler with a Christian nation outlook.
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Oshkoshee
First Presbyterian’Cowen
America
AE. Daum
North Carolina
Caudle
Frederick Ludle
USC Veterans
College Veterans Organization
John LeRoy
byJames Worthen
Veterans of Oshkosh State College
Lite
Jon American
Eden Solid Favorite To Win in Vote
Britain votes in a general election to decide whether Anthony Eden or the opposition Labor Party leads the nation. Polls opened at 7 am local time under cloudy skies as Britons choose from 639 Commons seats to form a government. Results were expected Friday afternoon with the Conservatives seeking a slim in-seat majority.
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Anthony Eden
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Tee
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Britein
Helicopter Missing Aboard in Sea Search Off Japan
Rescue teams scoured the northern Japan seas for a U.S. Army helicopter with six aboard missing since Wednesday on a flight from Dietshima to Sendai. Among listed crew were Col. Warne Gul Springer, 42, of Hettinger North Dakota and Lt Col. Raymore Lee Johnson, 6, from Anderson Indiana. No bodies recovered.
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Ite
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Warne Gul Springer
Hettinger
Raymore Lee Johnson
Anderson
Ind
Woman Testifies On Army Probe In Textile Procurement
Mrs. Mella Hart of Wesfield New Jersey a former government employee tells the Permanent Investigation Subcommittee in Washington she was advised by her superiors at an Army procurement agency not to be a crusader as she sought about $30000 for the United States from a Chicago contractor. She testified during the committee inquiry into alleged graft in textile procurements.
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Mella Hart
Wesfield
N. J
Senzie: Permanent Investigation Sub Committee
Washington
U. S
Chicago
10 Engine B-36 Crashes Near Sterling City
A 30 engine B-36 Superbomber crashed and burned 35 miles south of Sterling City Texas. Fourteen men were initially believed killed though aircraft identity and crew remain unconfirmed. The plane, assigned to Walker AFB Roswell NM, departed on a training mission and was overdue reported at 12:45 pm EDT.
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Epfarerti
Sterling Taday
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Mej. A. E. Barnes
Water Air Force
Osu Nas
Vietni
Barnes
Walker Afb
Robert Nelson
Bugs Air Force Base
el Paso
Tom Walker
15Th Air Force
Tom Roswell
Kohler strike judges find 16 in contempt of court
Circuit Judge Gerald Botleau found 16 of 39 Kohler Co strikers and Local 833 CIO in contempt for violating an injunction against coercive activity. The court declared two defendants as the most serious offenders Roger Ross and Leroy Ward. The international union was absolved. sentencing held under advisement awaiting state Supreme Court action on the union’s request for a re hearing.
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Gerald Botleau
Kohler Co
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Beileau
Robert Burkhart
Sizzke
Allen Grestamp
John Rorec
Union
Self
Williem Methfessel
John Staru
Nso
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Secere
Boileau
Roger Ross
Leroy Ward
James Bailey
Joan Misporic
Leo Bartz
Ralph Sadish
Roger Bliss
Lieli Clark
William Rawlings
Roger Fredericks
Frank Makar
Unn
Boreau
International Law-Cio
Local 833
Three Vaccine Firms Accept Safety Rulings
Three polio vaccine manufacturers Ed Uiir Wreth Laboratories and Sharp and Dobme said they accept the Public Health Service safety standards for production and testing. An informed source said enough Salk vaccine may meet the new rules to allow a partial resumption of inoculations next week. Parke-Davis had resisted but was expected to comply after modifications.
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Washington
Ed Uiir
Wreth Laboratories
Sharp and Dobme
Public Health Service
Federel Health
Parke-Davis
U.S. Public Health Service
Convicted Reds to Appeal Cases in Denver
In Denver eight defendants described by the FBI as Communist underground leaders announced plans to appeal their convictions for conspiring to advocate violent overthrow. Judge Breitenstein set June 15 for appeal arguments and June 9 for filing motions. Defendants face up to five years in prison and fines up to $10,060.
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Wellnesdas
United States
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Breitenstein
Arthur Bary
FBI
Tve
Barr
Anna
iParold Zepelin
Lewis Jonrson
Gieh
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Mai Scherrer
Pueblo
Colo
Patricia Biet
Los Angeles
Northwestern Want Ads Bring Mower Results
Theodore Nelson of 334 Great Street reported picking up a mower after responding to Northwestern want ads. The notice notes the transaction occurred recently and confirms ownership transfer details.
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Irs
Theodore Nelson
Great Street
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Ing Co
Northwestern Want Ads Offer Promises Low 30c Day Rates
The notice highlights a low 30 cent daily rate for 8 day Want Ads in the Northwestern publication. It promotes cheap listings for selling items and emphasizes affordability in the classified section.
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Northwestern
Highway Plan Faces Setback After Senate Vote
The Senate backed a Democratic rival to President Eisenhower's highway plan, 69-31, sending the bill to the House. Gore urged the Public Works hearing to promote his measure, while Republicans urged shelving it. the party split showed Democratic support and cross-over votes on the large non-defense road program.
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House
Senate
Eisenhower
Sen
Gore
D-Tenn
Sporsor
Bil
House, Public Works
Public Works Committee
Warsaw Pact Ratified by Soviet Union and Allies
The Warsaw Pact was ratified by the Soviet Union and member states linking East Germany Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania Bulgaria and Albania under a unified command led by Marshal Ivan Konev. Poland Czechoslovakia and East Germany have already ratified. Romania plans parliamentary action May 30.
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Zailens
Balgenmn
Deparmire
Belgrade
West Germany
Balgemin
NATO
Soviet Union
East Germany
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Romania
Bulgaria
Albania
Ivan Konev
Weather Summary From Wisconsin Observations
The report notes cloudiness and overcast conditions across Wisconsin with morning temperatures around 58 and afternoon highs about 63. Randall gauge shows Fox River levels inches above the crest of Menesha dam, with minimal changes since yesterday. Precipitation and monthly values are reported alongside daily minimums and past figures for context.
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Associated Press
Fsconsin
Messer
Fox River
Menesha Dam
Weantsaar
Buckstaff Observators
Tussaen
Wisconsin Governor proposes cigarette tax increase and income tax review
Wisconsin leaders consider revenue shifts as Governor proposes a one cent rise on cigarettes and notes savings from tax reforms. The budget executive cites projected gains from a $233 million biennial plan and urges careful adjustment of 1954 income estimates.
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Madison
Vermes
Restorag
Wisconsin
Scarf Clue In Hunt For Missing Child
In Kalamazoo Michigan a major search continues for a missing child. Police report a scarf found in a park area as investigators coordinate with thousands of volunteers and park staff to cover wooded zones over multiple days.
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Balamazoo
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