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Kenosha Evening News

Location

Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1961

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Queen of County Fair Tonight at Kenosha

A queen to be announced at 9 30 tonight at the Kenosha County Fair. Finalists Rae Cornell Roseanne Horne Margaret Reuter Beverly Schafer and Karen Wisnefski were named in a formal royal court presentation by George B Price. Judy Lois will crown the winner and gifts include bonds flowers and scholarships.

Wilmot Kenosha County Rae Cornell Twin Lakes Roseanne Horne Salem Margaret Reuter Kenosha Beverly Schafer Karen Wisnefski Rt. 2 Union Grove Paris Township George B. Price The Fair Association Judy Lois Royal Court Fox Valley Florists Pepsi Cola Maxwelton Braes Door County WLIP Lepps Diamond Jewelers Patenjim Co Conrad Hilton Chicago Norm Owens Johnny Lindquist Robert Lindquist Johnny John Distaff Claire Nilsen Theodore Joan Schafer

Vacation Daze At Washington Monument Highlight

The Washington Monument is described as a modern wonder standing 555 feet 5 inches tall and built from stone from all states. The piece promotes Vacation Pac contact via Kesosha Evening News OL 7-5121 for newspaper delivery while away with no extra charge.

Washington Monument Kenosha Evening News

Khrushchev threatens war but leans to negotiation in Berlin

Premier Khrushchev warned that if war starts the Soviet Union will crush aggressors and kill hundreds of millions, but offered to settle Berlin by negotiation. He stated Moscow does not want war, will strike back at bases in Italy Greece Denmark and elsewhere, and urged Western capitals to seek calm and reasonable policy. He noted Titov’s orbital flight as a sign of Soviet capability and dismissed capitalist fear.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union Khrushchev Kremlin Italy Greece Denmark Norway Berlin Amintore Fanfani U.S Fanfani Acropolis East Germany West Berlin United States Maj. Gherman Titov

Two More Killed On State Highways

Wisconsin highway death toll climbs to 509 after two more fatalities reported by United Press International. Ronald Zastrow 22 of Markesan died from injuries after a broadside collision on Wis 23 in Ripon. William Feiler 66 of Evanston Ill died when his car left Wis 13 south of Adams County, rolled over after hitting trees.

Wisconsin Ronald Zastrow Markesan Wis Ripon Zastrow William R. Feiler Evanston Adams Adams County

Kennedy aides weigh Berlin crisis options with Western allies

Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson joined President Kennedy’s consultations in Washington as Secretary of State Rusk reported unity among allies over the Berlin crisis. France reportedly rejected an initiative to start negotiations with the Soviet Union, while NATO buildup and non nuclear force increases were discussed, with no final allied plan yet.

Washington Llewellyn Thompson U.S Moscow Kennedy United States Berlin Dean Rusk Europe Thompson Rusk White House Paris de Gaulle Soviet Union West Berlin NATO Western

Unemployment Pay Decreases in Wisconsin July

Wisconsin unemployment benefits fell in July to 3,397,300 from 4,450,440 in June. At month end 29,100 workers were unemployed and claiming benefits, with June total at 30,500.

Madison Wisconsin State Industrial Commission

Senate forecast for Kennedy foreign aid bill showdown

Administration supporters expect a narrow Senate victory on President Kennedy's 4.3 billion foreign aid bill despite Byrd's push to amend to require annual funds. Byrd seeks annual appropriations while Fulbright negotiates a compromise to maintain congressional review of long term loans.

Washington Senate Kennedy White House Treasury Harry F. Byrd D-Va Byrd Foreign Relations J. William Fulbright D-Ark Congress

Demonstrations in Tokyo Against Mi kuy an Visit

About 1,500 rightist demonstrators gathered in central Tokyo to protest the upcoming visit of Soviet First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan. In Washington, the Senate Labor Committee moved to approve a one-year extension of a federal aid program totaling about 200 million dollars annually for school districts serving federal employees' children.

Tokyo I?i Anastas Mikoyan Washington Senate Labor Committee

Echo Satellite birthday marks a year in orbit

Echo seven orbits earth reach first birthday as scientists expect it to survive into mid winter. The NASA ballooned satellite has traveled around 138 million miles on about 4500 trips and sparked global interest as a see it yourself sky show. Echo demonstrated satellite communications and paves the way for a larger 140 foot sphere, planned to outlast Echo.

Washington UPI Communications Echo Eisenhower Kenosha Space National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Earth

UAW May Call Strike Vote At Ford Plant

UAW officials decide whether to seek a strike vote from about 120000 Ford Motor Co employees. Ford contract expires August 31, same day as pacts at GM and Chrysler. UAW teams at GM and Chrysler plan to seek executive board permission to hold strike votes for roughly 370000 workers.

Detroit United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co Ford UAW General Motors Chrysler

Hijackers in El Paso Get Courtappointed Lawyers

Federal Judge R E Thomason delayed arraignments for Leon Bearden and his son Cody as they could not afford counsel. Rob ert Pine represents Bearden and Frank H Hunter for Cody. Arraignments delayed to a later date with October trial likely. Mrs Bearden attended hoping to speak with lawyers.

el Paso Tex R. E. Thomason Leon Bearden Cody Fidel Castro Thomason Robert S. Pine Bearden Frank H. Hunter

No Joke Runaway Car Hits Swedish Submarine in Lysekil

A car parked on a hill in Lysekil rolled downhill and struck the bow of the Swedish submarine Bavern tied up at the harbor dock. No injuries were reported as the incident occurred on a Thursday.

Lysekil Sweden UPD Baevern

Worker Killed In 70-Foot Fall At Plant Addition

Cassville report says 19 year old Roger Sander cok of rural Cassville died after a 70 foot fall from a scaffold while painting an addition to the Nelson-Dewey Co generating plant late Thursday. Medical units responded to the scene. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities.

Cassville Roger Sandercok Nelson-Dewey Co

Weather outlook for County Fair visitors Kenoshans

Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of an isolated thundershower tonight. Saturday should bring fair skies and lower humidity with little temperature change though showers remain possible. Lows 55 to 63 tonight, highs in the 70s Saturday. 1 p.m. readings: American Motors 80, downtown 80, Sewage Treatment Plant 79.

Kenoshans American Motors

Key Vote Delay Sought on Tax Plan to 1964

Wisconsin state politics center on withholding in the GOP tax revision. Senator Gerald Lorge proposes delaying withholding to 1964 to avoid killing the plan, while a six member conference committee deliberates. The assembly and senate clash over withholding as votes remain tight and adjournment looms.

Madison Gerald Lorge Bear Creek Lorge Sixman Assembly Senate Nile Soik Whitefish Bay Minocqua Robert Haase Marinette GOP Glen Pommerening Wauwatosa Jerris Leonard Milwaukee John Potter Port Edwards Leonard Potter Allen Busby Earl Leverich Sparta Chester Dempsey Hartland Reuben la Fave Oconto

Inter-Island Boat Missing Off Manila

The Philippine News Service reports an inter-island motor boat with 57 people aboard has been missing since Monday and is presumed sunk in heavy seas.

Manila Philippine News Service

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