UN Expels Neutral Observation Teams From Korea
The United Nations command ordered the neutral armistice inspection teams expelled from the Republic of Korea for flagrant violations. They gave the teams one week to leave as tensions rose over North Korea’s air activity, with the U.N. stating readiness to counter any renewed Communist aggression.
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Aid cuts eyed to speed U S air buildup
Senator McClellan urged redirecting funds from Ike's 4.9 billion foreign aid plan to accelerate U S air power growth. On a defense budget near 334 billion, the Air Force would gain a larger share while Navy and Army amounts rise. The move sparks interservice debate in the Pentagon and Congress.
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Bandit Gets 200 From Gas Station
A gas station robbery on Highway 41 near Oshkosh yielded about $200 in cash. The suspect, described as a 30-year-old man, 5 feet 9 inches, 165 to 170 pounds, wearing a black hat and gray suit, fled in a green 1949 to 1951 Ford after threatening clerk Clayton Clark with a blue steel pistol. The incident occurred as lawmakers debated defense spending and foreign aid in Washington.
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Man Charged in Wisconsin Family Killings Set for Trial
Russell T 37 of Indian descent faces four counts of murder for the May 3 stabbing deaths of his wife sister-in-law and niece and a nephew in SAU Wisconsin. Trial set for Tuesday June 5 with Marathon County Court Judge d Boileau presiding. A Graunke of Wausau named as defense counsel. County District Atty Keberle alleges four counts of murder and the defense cites insanity. Two Republican Appropriations Committee members Sen Duff and Sen Thye say dollar totals for forces are not yet settled.
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Queen Elizabeth's Guards Tighten Security in Trooping Day
Scotland Yard moved police from towns up to 40 miles away into London to shield the queen during the Trooping the Color ceremony amid Cypriot assassins fears. Official Birthday honors list names Len Hutton Peggy Ashcroft and Arnold Toynbee among 608 men and 108 women. Cherwell becomes viscount Toynbee named companion of honor.
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Afghan Premier to Visit Egypt
Afghan Prime Minister Sardar Mohammed Daud has accepted an invitation from Egyptian Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser to visit Egypt, a government statement disclosed today.
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Derailment Kills Engineer Near Parkersburg
In West Virginia the Baltimore and Ohio National Limited derailed emerging from a tunnel about 30 miles east of Parkersburg. Engineer J C Riley died on arrival. two crewmen are missing. A baggage car overturned and eleven cars were towed back to Clarksburg for rerouting. Passengers sustained minor injuries. one passenger was hospitalized. Missing are fireman Paul R Hooten and another crew member. Five sleeping cars with routes to Louisville, St Louis, Fort Worth, and Dallas were affected.
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Shoes Only Milwaukee Runaway Scandal
Police hunted a young man in white tennis shoes and nothing else after picnickers in Jackson Park saw him dash across the grounds Wednesday afternoon. Officers suspected he swam and someone stole his clothes, leaving him bare.
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Riots in Rio Injure Dozens Over Transit Fare Rise
Rioters clashed with troops and police in Rio de Janeiro amid protests against a fare increase. At least 35 people were injured, three by police fire, and over 600 streetcars were wrecked. Arrests included two Impressa Popular staffers. NBC correspondent Stewart Morrison had camera confiscated. A student strike was planned for Friday if demands are not met. President Kubitschek vowed to resist violence.
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Soviet Flotilla Arrives in Split for Five Day Visit
A three ship Soviet naval force entered Yugoslav waters at Split for a five day visit. President Tito traveled by special train to Moscow to discuss Soviet Yugoslav relations with Russian leaders.
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Memorial Day traffic toll in Wisconsin rises to 97 deaths
Holiday traffic toll across Wisconsin shows five deaths this year, with 322 deaths for the year after three highway fatalities in the Memorial Day period. Notable losses include Joseph Kasallis age 48, of Chicago, after a plane stalled and plunged into Upper Eau Claire Lake near Cable. Diane Rasch, 19, rescued from the lake but Kasallis drowned as a rescuer attempted recovery. A youth, Richard Letillier, 18, of rural New Richmond, is believed to have drowned in Willow River. Milwaukee pair Mrs Clara J Palkowski 54 and Fred W Van Pieterson killed in a two car crash on Milwaukee's northwest side. Phillip Hertel 16 of Watertown died when his scooter collided with an auto on Highway 19. His mother Mrs Walter Hertel was killed in a separate crash near Janesville last September.
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Memorial Day traffic toll rises to 151 in 1956 report
United Press tally shows 97 traffic deaths nationwide from Tuesday evening to Wednesday midnight, with 29 drownings due to warm weather. The holiday total reaches 151, higher than the NSC’s forecast and well above a typical May Wednesday. Weather included tornadoes and storms across several states.
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State Ends Humid Spell With Cooler Temperatures
Wisconsin saw relief from two days of hot humid weather as a cooler air mass moved in. Early today minimums ranged 2 to 12 degrees lower than Wednesday with highs around 69 at Hales Corners and 8 to 15 degrees above normal in eastern and southern areas. Skies were partly cloudy to cloudy with scattered showers in the northwest and locally severe storms reported in parts of the state. Night lows included 48 at Duluth Superior and 31 at Eau Claire with readings in Green Bay and La Crosse nearby.
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Gen Twining Accepts Bid To Russ Air Show
General Nathan F. Twining will attend the annual Soviet air show in Moscow on June 24 with White House approval after talks with President Eisenhower. The move drew mixed reaction from lawmakers and analysts noted as part of diplomacy and propaganda.
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Thirteen year old saves three year old in Milwaukee rescue
In Milwaukee a thirteen year old girl Patricia Grimm performed a perfect catch as a three year old fell, earning praise for her brave action on a Wednesday incident.
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Russians Display Latest Military And Sports In Moscow
The report notes Moscow hosting showcasing the latest Russian military, commercial, and sports developments. Western officials and diplomats stationed in Moscow are generally present, with planes part of the Moscow program and attendance by military personnel.
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Knife Bearing Teenage Gang Terrorizes Steamer Passengers
International tensions and racial violence erupt on the Canandaigua excursion boat crossing Lake Erie to Crystal Beach. Canadian and Buffalo police failed to prevent rioting as teen gangs attacked passengers, with many injured or treated for cuts and bruises. A large mix of white and Black youths clashed aboard and at the shore amusement park, prompting arrests on both sides.
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Eisenhower rallies GOP workers for energetic re election push
President Eisenhower told 500 Citizens for Eisenhower leaders that he feels fine and will campaign vigorously for re election and a Republican Congress. He joked he would not know he had a heart attack last fall except doctors remind him. He urged a strong get out the vote effort and loyalty to party.
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