Tornado strikes Chicago South Side causing millions in damage
Stormy weather hampered cleanup crews in Chicago's tornado ravaged South Side where a five million dollar twister Saturday evening killed one man, injured at least 115, and damaged about 3000 buildings. Rain and winds to 30 mph linger as inspection teams assess impact and hospitals treat fractures and cuts during the months long cleanup.
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Tornado Toll Rises Across Three States
Tornadoes struck Indiana Illinois and Tennessee killing at least four people and injuring others. Homes damaged hundreds of claims expected as storms prompt warnings from West Virginia to central Tennessee and a Chicago area disaster response.
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Snow Likely Tonight With Cold Lows In The 20s
Snow flurries are forecast tonight after a recent rain, with colder temperatures expected. The low will dip into the 20s, Tuesday turning mainly cloudy with a rain or snow chance by evening. Highs Tuesday in the 35 to 42 range. readings around 42 at two locations today.
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Missiles Arrive From United States for Japan Air Force
Ninety Sidewinder missiles arrived in Tokyo Sunday night for the Japanese air force marking the second shipment of the air to air missiles.
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Family of 10 Homeless After Upstate Fire
A frame dwelling fire Sunday evening left a family of 10 homeless in Upstate Stevens Point Wisconsin. Six of eight Haessley children were at home. all escaped injury as the blaze destroyed the house and all possessions.
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French to relinquish Morocco air bases ahead of schedule
Rabat reports the French government will give up all but one air base in Morocco by October 1, two years early. The move reflects postwar military realignment and reduces French presence in the region.
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Mother of Five Killed by Tractor in Wisconsin
In Neillsville Wisconsin a 28 year old mother of five was killed when a tractor rolled back as she started its motor to free a stuck car. She was pinned against the steering wheel and an overhead door in a shed and died before authorities arrived. Her visitors freed the car without assistance.
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Joe Bohman
Here
Light turnout expected in Wisconsin spring primaries
Fewer than 8,000 Kenosha city county residents are expected to vote in the spring primary. statewide turnout may total 275 000 to 300 000 of 2 324 000 eligible voters. Two statewide primaries choose candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court and state superintendent. Local races include two city wide primaries for Board of Education and justice of the peace.
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Joseph Sawicki
Wisconsin Supreme Court
John Martin
Milwaukee County
Myron Gordon
Atty
Stewart Honeck
Christ Alexopoulos
Milwaukee
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
John Watson
Angus Rothwell
Manitowoc
William J. Fenelon
Port Washington
Ralph H. Gibson
Middleton
Frederick Frick
West Allis
Arlyn Wollenburg
Lake Mills
Board of Education
Justice of Peace
Fire Ruins Inn At Elm Grove
Firefighters battled a five hour blaze in cold rain at the Red Coach Inn Elm Grove Wisconsin damaging the two story building and filling station with losses pegged at 150000. Two occupants escaped unharmed including owner Joseph H Holz 55 police helped with a ladder escape after alarm at 2 20 am.
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US Drops Eight Year Antitrust Complaint Against Soap Firms
The Justice Department asked to dismiss the 1952 case against Procter & Gamble Colgate Palmolive Lever Brothers and the Association of American Soap and Glycerine Producers. Judge Hartshorne granted the motion citing no need for trial and shifting to public interest fairness.
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Liz Taylor Improves Slightly Amid pneumonia fight
Elizabeth Taylor showed slight improvement in her pneumonia battle after a restless night. Doctors warned she remains in danger and will require a long recovery, possibly a year, delaying her role in Cleopatra. Her husband Eddie Fisher and medical staff described her fighting spirit and ongoing breathing support.
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Cardinal Mimmi Dies After Surgery at 78
Cardinal Marcello Mimmi, 78, secretary of the sacred consistory, died after surgery in Vatican City. Born July 18, 1882 in Poggio di Castel San Pietro near Bologna, he was created cardinal by Pope Pius XII on January 12, 1953, leaving 78 cardinals in the College with three more unnamed created by Pope John.
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Elizabeth Taylor Receives Blood Transfusion for Pneumonia Battle
London reports Elizabeth Taylor was given a blood transfusion to bolster her fight against pneumonia. The day’s news notes a Florida sit-in case and a U S House move on 24 million dollars in extended jobless benefits for railroad workers. Wisconsin governor backs a 91.6 million budget for state universities. Iberia Airlines Constellation catches fire on landing at Congonhas. no casualties reported.
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Dutch Foreign Minister Luns to Attend UN General Assembly
The Hague reports that Foreign Minister Joseph Luns plans to travel to New York soon to participate in the United Nations General Assembly sessions, according to informed sources.
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Servicemen Faced New Restrictions on Foreign Goods
The Kennedy administration imposed curbs on overseas servicemen buying foreign cars tax free and shipping them home duty free. The policy, effective immediately, also ends the $50 gifts home duty free after June 30, reverting to $10 per shipment. Officials expect savings of $75 to $110 million annually.
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Dirksen Regrets Lost Stage and Writing Ambitions
Senate GOP Leader Everett Dirksen recalled ambitions to be a best seller author and Broadway actor. He published only one work, a two act play Chinese Love, and his novels and short stories were rejected after World War I. He said his mother discouraged acting and chose politics as the more appealing path.
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U.N. Forces Quit Matadi After Street Battle in Congo
U.N. soldiers withdrew from Matadi after 24 hours of heavy fighting with Congolese troops. Two Sudanese soldiers were killed, thirteen wounded, twelve missing, and a Canadian signal captain also reported missing. The port’s loss endangers U.N. supply operations as negotiations for a garrison resume.
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Task Force Stands By Near Congo in UN Crisis
Washington diverts a small U.S. naval task force from a goodwill visit to South Africa and orders ships to standby near Congo waters for potential UN use. State Department stresses no unilateral intervention, with no direct aim to intervene in weekend fighting between Congolese soldiers and the U.N. command. Ships include destroyer Gearing, LST Graham County, LSD Hermitage, and oiler Nespelin.
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Congo fighting disrupts U N operation near Matadi
The Congo clashes halt UN movement as roadblocks rise and two helicopters are seized at Boma. A Canadian signal post at a hillside villa is overrun after a Sudanese guard is killed and a Canadian captain vanishes. Eight of nine Canadians at Leopoldville reach safety. one is missing. Dag Hammarskjold seeks urgent UN action.
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Two Children Die In Michigan Fire
Two children died in a fire that destroyed their two story frame home in Newberry Michigan. The parents barely escaped with their lives. Dead were two year old Michael Scott Campbell and his one year old brother Jerry Peter. Both were asphyxiated.
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