Radar Navy says US radar can detect ICBMs up to 3000 miles away
Washington reports the Air Force announced a new radar system that can detect intercontinental ballistic missiles at ranges up to 3000 miles and provide instantaneous warning to the population and military centers. The system, in two development phases, aims for near term operational use.
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Washington
Air Force
United States
Thomas D. White
White
Defense Department
Defense Orcentawom Assn
Pentagon
Army
Legion Head Warns U S Still Target of Reds at Convention
John S. Gleason Jr. urged 3912 delegates at the American Legion convention to remain vigilant against Communist expansion. The Chicago banker asserted the United States remains the primary target and called for strong American resolve and defense measures amid Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Head
U.S
Atlantic City
American Legion
John S. Gleason Jr
Chicago
James
Bethel Church
Charleston
Hoover
Gieson
FBI
Ecc
W. C
Dan” Daniel
Daville, Va
Gleason
Winnetka, HS
Water board weighs $495000 pre treatment basin plan
Water board members discussed seeking park board and Common Council support for a 495000 pre treatment basin at Miller’s Bay south breakwater to alleviate algae in Lake Winnebago water. Engineers said center-bay lagoon would damage boating and cost about 334000, while south breakwater option saves money and allows phased contracts.
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Water Board
Park Board and
Common Council
Miller's Bay South
Bruno Hartman
Jerry
Winnebago
Hartman
Bey Sand
Lincoln and
Baldwin Streets
Jail Breaker Retaken in South Dakota Case
Vern L Fink a 17 year old Omro youth escaped from Winnebago County Jail then fled to Sioux Falls S D where detectives held him as Terrance LaVerne Robberts. authorities identified Fink by tattoo marks and learned the stolen 1951 auto was recovered from Omro. He was to be turned over to the FBI for interstate transport of a stolen car and possible further charges after escaping jail.
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Winnebago County
Vern L Fink
Omro
Sioux Falls
S. D
Dr‘ng
Terrance LaVerne
Fink
Dever Hanger
Hansen's
Wisconsin
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Two Ripon Residents Die In Auto Crash
Two Ripon men were killed in a morning crash when their car collided with a truck at the intersection of County Truck T and Highway 2, about four miles south of Fond du Lac. The truck driver was not named in the report, and no official accident report had been filed. The victims, both from Ripon, died en route to St Agnes Hospital.
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Rosfndale
Tao Fi
Pen Mer Cari Sida
William Koentopp
Fi Lac Ave
Cere
Fond du Lac
Sher- Hps
Wes
Ner
St Agnes Hospial
No Defense Breaks Through in Knoxville Flight Warning
Blackburn stated that some crew members diverted to romantic encounters with girlfriends instead of watching for enemy planes, reflecting lax defense during a warning period in Knoxville.
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Knoxville
Blackburn
Oshkosh to Host World Premiere of All Mine to Give
Oshkosh is chosen to host the world premiere of RKO and Universal’s All Mine to Give on November 13 with Hollywood stars set to attend. Ben Katz, Midwest ad publicity director, confirms the event. Conrad Ben Pitcher says Katz will arrive to help organize the premiere. The film, set near Eureka Wisconsin and based on the true story of pioneers in the 1850s, stars Cameron Mitchell and others, with Marcus Theaters involved in local arrangements.
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Ginter
Hollywood
Oshkosh
Ben R. Katz
Chicago
Midwest
Conrad Ben Pitcher
Are Eunson
D. Wie
Katherine Eunson
Screenpiar
Pitcher
Cameron Mitchell
Glenis ‘Johns
Rex Thompson
Patty Via
Racine Breakins Net 1,967 Cash
Nine North Side businesses reported break ins with cash loss estimated at 1,967 dollars. Loot included a 4,000 dollar check, two electric drills, other gear, and 600 blank checks from Garbo Garage. Also entries at four grocery stores a lunch room a tavern a bowling alley and a hardware shop.
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Racine
North Side
Garbo
Judge Davies Refuses Faubus Case Shuffle
Federal Judge Ronald Davies rejects move to shift ruling on injunction against Gov. Orval Faubus over Central High desegregation. Faubus misses hearing. NAACP counsel Thurgood Marshall present with nine Negro students blocked from Central High by National Guardsmen amid hostile crowd. Contempt risk looms if Faubus disobeys court orders.
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Little Rock
Ark
Destrict
Ronald N. Davies
Orval Faubus
Central High
Faupus
Dar
Faubus
MacGaines
Vision
Davies
Everal Statutes
Ray Mathews
Tom Harper
Fort Smith
Thurgood Marnais
NAACP
New York
Central High School
Natonal
Fandus
Justice Department
Ting
Agreement Ends Phone Strike Delivers Two Year Pact
The Communications Workers of America reaches a two year contract with wage gains and travel allowances after a nationwide strike. The deal ends picket line actions in New Hampshire and Montana areas with suspensions rescinded for workers who crossed lines. Ratification by union members within a month will finalize the agreement effective immediately.
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Communica 1
America
New Hampshire
Mor
Atiema
Samteaver
CWA
Uni
Compass
Howam
Gromyko Denies Intent to Meddle at U N
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia blames the United States for the Syria and Middle East crisis and has no plan to meddle in internal affairs. He proposed a three year nuclear test ban and a five year freeze on atomic and hydrogen arms. He urged a peaceful coexistence pact and the UN focus on Hungary while criticizing Western blocks and China. The speech followed U S calls for Moscow to stop meddling in the Middle East and touched on disarmament concessions since last November.
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Andrei Gromyko
United Nations General Assembly
U.N
Hungary
China
Thhe West
Kremlin
Eisenhower
United States
Britain
Canada
London
Russia
Soviet Bloc
Gromyko
John Foster Dulles
Middle East
Soviet Union
Gromzko
Near
Speropoulos Divorce Suit Cites Cruelty After Honeymoon
Mrs Gloria Speropoulos of Bergenfield sues George Speropoulos for divorce on cruelty grounds claiming the cruelty began last year when he took a male friend on their honeymoon.
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Paterson
Gloria Speropoulos
Bergenfield
Speropoulos
George
Oshkosh Principals Seek Pay Increase Linked to Masters Salary
Oshkosh public school principals urged the board of education to adopt a salary schedule pegged to the maximum teacher salary with master’s degrees. Elementary principals would get 20 percent more, junior high and vice principals 25 percent, and Oshkosh High School principal 35 percent, replacing the current extra $100. The request, presented by Earl F. Smith, notes teacher salaries have risen sharply since 1947-48 while principals’ raises lagged. The board took the proposal under advisement during budget talks.
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Oshkosh
Board of Education
Earl F. Smith
Lincoln
Longfellow
Wisconsin
Oshkosh High School
OHS
Smith
Northwest DC6B pilot dies midflight on Minneapolis to Chicago
Passengers on a Northwest DC6B from Minneapolis to Chicago landed safely after Captain Alfred H. Lohmar Sr. collapsed and died during approach between Lone Rock Wisconsin and Rockford Illinois. First Officer Arthur Steadman Jr. landed the plane. Lohmar, 18 years with Northwest and 16,000 flying hours, had complained of feeling hot and received oxygen before the fatal event. Survivors include his widow and 17 year old son.
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Madison
Erick Staudt
Minneap
Port Here
Fred Pril
Aurora
Cem
Jean Stons
St Paul
Alfred H. ,Lohmar, Sr
Lone Rock
Wis
Rockford
Minneapolis
Chicago
Arthur J Steadman Jr
Farmington
Mass
Lohmar
Northwest
Lohtar
Steadman
Fred
Arthur J. Steadman Jr
Farmington, Minn
Northwest Airlines
Alfred H. Lohmar
Frederick Staudt
Mineneapolis
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Depar Ment
Janet
Robbie Rhein
Helena
Montana
Jon Jzpan
Lezon
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Het Sprige
Park Board
South Dakota
Ripon
Syria
Daniel
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Sack Gleason
Thomas
Richard
Nance
Marcus Thesters
Frank Koppelberger
Marcus Theaters
Frank Hauser
Wsconsin Re Chamber of Commerce
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United Nations
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