Unification Supported By Board In City Schools
The School Board backs a unified district merging city and 11 rural districts into a K 12 system with a new elected board and local taxing power. Five members support unification unconditionally, two abstain, and one will join July with reservations. Council stance unclear though aldermen see possible passage with careful handling.
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Board of Education
Eugene Hammond
Joseph Hamelink
Robert l. Hastings
Leslie Schlax
William Tyson
Julius Goldstein
Hastings
Schinx
Kenosha
Schlax
Somers
Goldstein
GOP to Draft State Sales Tax Package
Republican leaders in the 1961 Wisconsin legislature plan a sales tax driven tax revision. Six leaders were named to draft the bill as GOP members seek early passage before the session ends. The party, opposing Gov. Nelson, aims for a veto proof proposal with rates from two to three percent and exemptions debated.
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GOP
Madison
Assembly
Senate
Frank Panzer
Brownsville
Robert Travis
Platteville
William Draheim
Neenah
Robert Haase
Marinette
David Blanchard
Edgerton
Everett Bidwell
Portage
Gaylord Nelson
Memorial Day Memorial Tribute Page Planned
The Kenosha Evening News will present a Memorial Day tribute page honoring service members who gave their lives. Civilian tributes may be included if requested. To place a memorial, call 7512 and ask for Miss White. all orders due by Friday noon May 26.
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Kenosha Evening News
Miss White
Weather notes on last week forecast and actual readings
The article reviews inconsistent rain forecasts with actual conditions. It cites noon temperatures at American Motors and Downtown and records a 0.06 precip value by 11:30 a.m. The piece notes Thursday temperatures held steady and provides sunrise and sunset times for Thursday.
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American Motors
Southport
Wisconsin Senate approves highway 41 billboard exemption
The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill exempting Highway 41 in Racine and Kenosha counties from a 1959 roadside billboard law after two hours of debate. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Earl Morton and Sen. Leland McParland, would allow signs on land bought before July 1, 1956 to remain and permit extra driver information signs under county rules before moving to the Assembly.
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Madison
Racine
Kenosha
Wisconsin Senate
Assembly
Earl Morton
R-Kenosha
Leland McParland
Dundahy
Shrimp Firm Indicted Over Trade With Red China
Pacmarine Products Co. Inc. and three officials were indicted by a federal grand jury for importing 300000 dollars of frozen shrimp from Red China in violation of the trading with the enemy act.
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New York
Upb
Pacmarine Products Co., Inc
Red China
Kennedy Seeks 7 to 9 Billion for Moon Aim and Military Upbreak
President Kennedy asked Congress for 7 to 9 billion dollars over five years to fund a moon landing and broader defense and foreign aid boosts. He called the space program a global, freedom-driven contest with the Soviet Union and urged a reorganization of military powers and civil defense planning. The speech outlined 679 million for space exploration, 535 million for foreign aid, and a plan to expand Voice of America, along with a future emergency shelter program and the Office of Emergency Planning.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Soviet Union
Voice of America
U.S. Information Agency
Office of Civil and Defense
Robert S. McNamara
OCDM
White House
Office of Emergency Planning
Freedom Riders 27 Arrested in Jackson Mississippi
27 Freedom Riders from Alabama were arrested at a Jackson bus terminal amid efforts to end segregation. James L. Farmer among those detained refused $1,000 bond. charges of inciting to riot dropped while disorderly conduct and disobeying an officer charges faced trial.
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Freedom Riders
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Alabama
Deep South
Montgomery
Ala
WindaacdAniu Aflaw Thain
Manatin
Iucl Linen
James L. Farmer
New York
Committee On Racial Equality Core
Second String Team Continues Laos Talks In Geneva
Second string delegates at a Laos conference in Geneva ran through motions with limited progress while President Kennedy prepared to meet Premier Khrushchev. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko, a key participant, left Wednesday night with no announced return time.
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Laos
Geneva
Kennedy
Khrushchevy
Andrei Gromyko
Kennedy orders withdrawal of most Alabama marshals
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy announced the withdrawal of all but 100 U. S. marshals from Alabama saying local and state authorities now handle the Freedom Riders situation. Senator Harry Byrd questioned legality of tax exempt status for donations to a tractors-for-Cubans fund. A White House commission urged unions of pilots and flight engineers to merge to settle a five year old airline dispute and recommended gradual jet crew reductions.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
U. S
Alabama
Kennedy
Harry F. Byrd
Senate Finance Committee
Living Costs Steady at Record High in April
The Labor Department reports April living costs unchanged at a record 127.5 CPI. Take home pay and buying power rose for the second straight month as some prices climbed and others fell. The typical city family spent $12.75 for goods worth $10 in 1947 49, with May potential increases possible in fruit and vegetables.
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Washington
Labor Department
Princess Margaret Expecting Royal Baby in Autumn
Official Kensington Palace announces Princess Margaret is expecting her first child this autumn. The baby will be fifth in line to the throne, and Margaret will suspend public engagements. The announcement notes attended by Lord Evans Sir John Weir and Sir John Peel.
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London
Margaret
Britain
Commonwealth
Antony Armstrong
Jones
Kensington Palace
Antony Armstrong-Jones
Lord Evans
John Weir
John Peel
Queen Elizabeth
Tony Armstrong-Jones
Westminster Abbey
Yorkminster
Duke of Kent
Katharine Worsley
Jordan King Weds British Bride Without Queens Title
King Hussein of Jordan marries Toni Gardiner, now Muna El Hussein, in Amman. The bride converts to Islam, vows no title or position, and the couple plan a short honeymoon. Advisers opposed the match, citing potential Arab world reaction.
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Amman
Jordan
Hussein of
Toni Gardiner
Hussein
Muna el Hussein
Muna
Dina
German Prince Weds Princess in Stockholm Ceremony
Winsome Princess Birgitta daughter of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden married Prince Johann Georg of the Hohenzollern house in a two minute civil ceremony in Stockholm. The throne room event was televised across Europe and attended by 750 guests including royalty and diplomats from both sides of the Iron Curtain. A second ceremony is planned next Tuesday at Signaringen Bavaria. Birgitta, 24, is Protestant while Johann, 29, is Roman Catholic.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Birgitta
Gustaf VI Adolf
Johann Georg
Prince Johann
Stadtpfarr Catholic Church
Signaringen
Bavaria
Johann
Tragedy as Tractor Overturns Kills Sparta Boy
Donald Jacobsen eleven of route 1 Sparta was killed when the tractor he operated slid in a wet field and rolled over him. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Ken Jacobsen.
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Sparta, Kis
Donald Jacobsen
Route 1
Sparta
Ken Jacobsen
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Moon
Senate House
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Latin America
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Trailway
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Basman Palace
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