Wisconsin Faces Bitter Cold Through Friday Forecast
Wisconsin endures a sweeping deep freeze with subzero readings across the state. Ki nei to Southport Park reports six below, with night and day temperatures plunging further and a forecast of 10 to 20 below tonight. Northern towns record 33 below in Superior as Bemidji Minnesota hits 40 below.
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Knowles Announces 1962 Wisconsin Governor Bid
Madison New Richmond lawyer and 14 year state senator Lieutenant Governor Warren P. Knowles declares he will seek the Republican nomination for governor in 1962. He cites experience and a record of constructive programs, plans a Madison news conference, and opposes Dem incumbent Gaylord Nelson with rivals Kuehn and Renk also in the field.
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Knight Drops Out of California Governor Race
Ex governor Goodwin J. Knight withdraws from the 1962 California governor race due to hepatitis A illness. The move tightens the Republican field with Richard Nixon leading. Shell emerges as Nixon's main challenger while Powers seeks conservative support. Brown campaign officials say moderates lose a candidate. Knight ensures Nixon gains momentum as he recovers.
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Butch) Powers
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Two 32nd Groups Move to New Barracks at Ft Lewis
The 1st Battle Group 128th Infantry and 2nd Battle Group 127th Infantry, about 3000 men from Wisconsin towns including Arcadia Eau Claire Chippewa Falls Hudson Menomonie Mondovi Neillsville New Richmond and Rice Lake plus Ripon Fond du Lac Oshkosh Waupun Beaver Dam and Plymouth move Saturday to newer barracks at Fort Lewis Washington. An equal number from the 4th Division are being sent to Europe on temporary duty.
Weather notes from Southport and Kenosha forecast
The report records temperatures across locations with a very cold pattern. Southport fluctuated from 0 to 2 below then -3 downtown by noon while Kenosha reached a high of 14 and a low of -2. Sunrise was 7 19 and sunset 4 46.
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Seventeen Die in Nuernberg Postwar Department Store Fire
In Nuernberg Germany a major postwar blaze tore through a department store warehouse. Seventeen people died including four who leaped from a fifth story window. Police expect the toll to rise as search for bodies continues in the brick and masonry building.
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Congressmen Test Pinball Machines At Hearing
A House Interstate Commerce Committee hearing features pinball machines as lawmakers weigh a bill to ban gambling type machines. Rufus King testifies for Gottlieb Co and the American Bar Association supporting interstate shipment bans and maker registration with Justice. Attorney General Kennedy cites organized crime profits and urges tighter federal laws.
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Riots Force Resignation as Dominican Republic Installs Junta
A civilian military junta seized power in Santo Domingo amid state of siege after President Joaquin Balaguer resigned under pressure. Four old council members were arrested, protests continued, and new leaders pledged rapid work toward "real democracy" and elections while awaiting further steps.
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Nelson denounces Legislature recess as unconstitutional
Gov. Gaylord Nelson blasts the Republican led adjournment of the 1961 Wisconsin session to Jan 9 1963 as a naked attempt to gain political control. He warns the move evades the people’s right to law governed government and could block appointments and reapportionment.
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U S weighs cutting recognition of Dominican republic
Washington reports the United States is considering withdrawing recognition of the Dominican Republic due to a military junta seizing control. In Santo Domingo troops used tear gas and noise bombs to scatter crowds after the government fell Tuesday night.
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Pravda Attacks Molotov Over Peaceful Coexistence Policy
Pravda denounces former Foreign Minister Molotov for dogmatic opposition to Khrushchev's peaceful coexistence policy. The attack implicates Molotov's anti party group with Kaganovich and Malenkov, signaling a continuing leadership struggle in Moscow.
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UN Concern Over Kongolo Priest Killings
The United Nations voiced concern over reports of massacre and mutilation of Roman Catholic priests in Kongolo North Katanga. Reports vary on numbers with 18 to 20 killed, Vatican counts 17 priests and a lay brother, and no confirmation from authorities yet.
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Press Hunt for Missing Boys in Old Clay Mine
Clearfield, Pa. res cue workers pressed a search of an abandoned clay mine for two missing boys after finding a wallet and pieces of clothing in the pit. About 200 persons are taking part in the hunt for Larry Husted, 10, West Decatur, and Wesley Lowe, 13, Morgan Run, missing since Sunday.
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AMC Reports Record First Quarter Sales in 1961 Outlook
Amer i can Motors Corporation announced a first quarter net sales total of 291 890 262 for the period ending December 31 1961 in Detroit. President George Romney cited a 5.1 percent rise from the prior year and noted earnings of 9 220 018 after taxes or 50 cents a share versus 10 163 324 or 55 cents last year. Rambler ranked third in industry with 112 610 auto sales for the quarter, while Kelvinator domestic appliance sales rose over 20 percent.
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Sal Mineo Loses License for Six Months
New York actor Sal Mineo, 23, was found guilty of speeding and fined $50 leading to a six month license suspension. He left court in a chauffeur driven limousine, marking a minimal disruption to his schedule.
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Van Doren Receives Suspended Sentence
Charles Van Doren pleaded guilty to perjury over rigged TV shows and received a suspended sentence from Special Sessions Court Justice Edward Breslin. The former Columbia instructor, 35, won 129000 on Twenty One five years earlier and appeared grim as he admitted to taking answers in advance.
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Five Attackers Shot Dead Fleeing Havana Yacht Bid
Havana radio reported five anti Castro attackers were killed and others wounded when attempting to seize the government yacht Pretexto at Barlovento Harbor to flee Cuba. Security agents stopped the assault, triggering a gun battle near Havana on Monday.
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