Hurley Grand Jury Hears 10 Witnesses
Ten witnesses, six women, testified before a federal grand jury in Hurley in a racketeering and vice inquiry. U S Dist Atty Edmund Nix said the testimony likely involved a national crime syndicate but would not reveal details. The FBI has investigated Hurley for gambling and prostitution. up to ten more witnesses were expected. Indictments, if any, could come Friday.
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Madison
Hurley
Is. U.S. Dist. Atty
Edmund Nix
Nix
FBI
Grand Jury
Ironwood
Mich
Montreal
Two La Crosse Youths Lose Licenses over Beer in Cars
Richard Colgan and Thomas Brieske, both 18, were fined for beer in cars and lost licenses for six months. Their passengers Larry Alton and Gary Mitchell, aged 18 and 20, also faced fines of 54 dollars each. Alton and Mitchell were arrested earlier Wednesday at 1 03 a m and Colgan and Brieske at 1 41 a m in separate stops. The judge stressed zero tolerance for beer in vehicles.
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la Crosse Area
Leonard Chojnacki
Richard Colgan
Loomis St
Thomas Brieske
Division St
Larry Alton
R. J. Wilton
Gary Mitchell
Caroline St
Alton
Mitchell
Colgan
Brieske
Chojnacki
Masterson Named To Fair Hall Of Fame
Willard M. Masterson director of the Wisconsin State Fair was elected to the Fairmen s Hall of Fame at the 75th International Association of Fairs and Expositions convention. The 42 year old West Allis resident received the association s innovation award for a Wisconsin lead mine replica and was praised for expanding conservation and youth exhibits at the fair which drew over 933 000 attendees.
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Chicago
Willard M. Masterson
Fairmen’s Hall of Fame
Masterson
West Allis
Wis
Association
Wisconsin
Milwauke e man named first Black Capitol tour director
Douglas Gee Jr., 34, of Milwaukee, is chosen as the first Black to conduct tours of the U S Capitol. He previously worked on Rep Henry Reuss's staff and was a social worker in Chicago. The position was described as a much sought after federal appointment.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Douglas Gee Jr
Henry Reuss
D - Wis
Reuss
The
New Post Tuesday
Gee
Chicago
Oscar Mayer Board Proposes Two-for-One Stock Split
Oscar Mayer & Co board proposed a two for one stock split with a February 8 vote by stockholders. If approved the authorized shares would rise to eight million and the par value would drop from ten dollars to five.
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Madison
Oscar Mayer & Co
Fire and incident report log on Onalaska streets
On Nov 30 incidents include a gas line flush on S 7th Street and a bonfire started by skaters near Prospect Street. A vehicle fire occurred on S 3rd Street belonging to Robert Finch at 504 S 8th Ave. In the early hours of Dec 1 a car fire damaged Gary Rowan’s vehicle at Market Street and Madison Street area with slight damage and unclear extra notes.
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S. 7Th Street
Prospect Street
S. 3Rd Street
Robert Finch
S. 8Th Ave
Onalaska
Market Street
Gary Rowan
Madison St
Ith St
Traffic Deaths 17 Behind '64 Toll In Minn
Minnesota closed 11 months in 1965 with 751 traffic fatalities 17 under the year’s record. Victims include James Todd 6 who died after stepping from a bus near Osseo and Arnold Viesar 26 who died when a truck rolled near Hamel after swerving to avoid a school bus driven by Loretta Eckes 54. Ramsey County coroner ruled eight year old Contril Barber died from injuries suffered in a city collision two days earlier.
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James 0. Todd
Osseo
Arnold Viesar
Delano
Minn
Hamel
Highway Patrol
Viesar
Loretta J. Eckes
Ramsey County
Contril Barber
St. Paul
Soviet envoy seeks global denuclearization zones
Tsarapkin warned that the Soviet Union would back denuclearized zones in Africa and central Europe if other powers joined. He linked denuclearization to dismantling foreign bases and claimed the United States aims only at Antarctica due to its tiny population. The U S accuses the Soviets of using denuclearization to push Western base shutdowns.
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Tsarapkin
Soviet Union
Africa
Europe
United States
Antarctica
West
Seaway Closing Threatens 13 Ocean Ships Trapped
About 13 ocean going vessels in Lakes Huron and Erie may miss the Welland Canal clearance before the official Friday midnight St Lawrence Seaway winter closing. Seaway Authority says 40 vessels still must clear the canal with eight in system and 19 at Port Colborne due by Wednesday. 13 Upper Lakes ships likely cannot beat the deadline. The Welland Canal remains open until December 15.
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ST. Catharines, Ont
Lakes Huron
Erie
Welland Canal
Montreal
St. Lawrence Seaway
Seaway Authority
Port Colborne
Upper Lakes
St. Lambert
Doyle Denies Artist Petition In Tax Case
Madison based federal judge James E Doyle denied Aaron Bohrod artist in residence at Wisconsin petition to block the IRS from presenting evidence to a grand jury in his income tax case. Bohrod faced $5673 in unreported 1958 painting sales and claimed rights violations during information gathering.
Three Children Saved In Trailer Blast In Willmar
In Willmar Minnesota a blast from an oil heating stove caused a fire that destroyed a trailer home. Three children of Mr and Mrs Marty Paddock Bryan five Janine three and Lisa one were saved by family friend Rita Erpenbach twenty two who had been with the children and rushed back after hearing the explosion.
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Willmar, Minn
Marty Paddock
Bryan
Janine
Lisa
Rita Erpenbach
Purse Stolen From New Villa Employee Karlene Kuester
A maroon leather purse containing 82 dollars was reported stolen after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. The owner Karlene Kuester reported the theft at New Villa where she works. City police were notified in a 2:05 a.m. Wednesday report.
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Sheriff’s Department
New Villa
Five More Witnesses Called In Klan Trial Over Liuzzo Death
The U S Justice Department calls five more witnesses as it nears end of the case against Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr Eugene Thomas and William Eaton in the killing of Viola Gregg Liuzzo near the Selma Montgomery march. The defendants face conspiracy civil rights charges and potential penalties.
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Ala
Justice Department
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
John Doar
Detroit
Mich
Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr
Fairfield
Eugene Thomas
William Orville Eaton
Bessemer
Arthur Hanes
Birmingham
Liuzzo
Anthony Liuzzo
Teamsters Union
Selma
U. S. Dist
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Viet Cong Attacks Hit Outposts and Civilians in Vietnam
Viet Cong guerrillas attacked Tam Ky and Son Ha outposts with small arms fire and grenades. Civilians suffered cuts from flying glass as U S advisers remained unharmed. A larger 2 000 strong assault northwest of Saigon occurred as McNamara briefed reporters and discussed future force levels.
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da Nang
U.S
Quang Tin
Grain and Amish Animals To Be Sold For Liens
Quantities of grain and two farm animals are scheduled for sale at the Buchanan County courthouse in Independence Iowa on December 21 to satisfy liens against six Amish farmers who refused to pay fines for violating state school laws. The liens followed fines assessed in Justice of the Peace Court at Hazelton with nine other Amish fathers facing similar action. The attached property includes 1200 bushels oats 350 bushels corn a horse and a hog.
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Iowa
Buchanan County
Justice of the Peace Court
Hazelton
Perry Miller
Joe E. Bontrager
Joni Petershiem
Adin Yutzy
Uriah Swartz
Christ Raber
La Farge Area Man Major Dies at 69
Ivan F. Major 69 of near La Farge Wisconsin died at home Tuesday November 30 He was a retired farmer and World War I veteran born November 25 1896 in Warner Creek Vernon County Survivors include his widow Olga and brothers Fred La Farge Francis Ft Lauderdale Fla Services Saturday at 2 pm in La Farge Methodist Church Rev George Robson to officiate Burial in Bethel Cemetery near Viroqua Friends may call at Johnson Funeral Home after 2 pm Friday and from noon Saturday until service at church
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Warner Creek
Vernon County
Olga
Fred
la Farge
Francis
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
la Farge Methodist Church
George Robson
Bethel Cemetery
Viroqua
Johnson Funeral Home
Man Killed Wife Wounded in Iowa Shooting
Police investigate a fatal early morning shooting in Mason City. Edward J. Crowley, 60, died from a head wound. his wife Bonnie, 47, is in critical condition with a .22 caliber pistol injury.
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Mason City, Iowa
Mason City
Edward J. Crowley
Bonnie
Livestock Market Prices and Hours for Weekdays
Buying hours run 8 a m to 4 p m Monday through Friday with no Friday market. Quotations as of noon today. listen at 8 45 and 10 45 on KWNO Winona. Hog market up 25 with top butchers 190 230 lbs at 24 75. Cattle market steady with Prime 24 00 25 00 and Utility Cows 11 50 13 00. Veal market steady with Top Choice 27 00 and Commercial 13 00 17 00. All livestock arriving after closing will be weighed and priced next morning.
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Kwno
Winona
Legislative Council Committees To Meet In Wisconsin And South St Paul
In Wisconsin Madison eleven committees of the Legislative Council plan monthly meetings starting with education and branch banking here Friday. Other sessions include elections on Dec 7 judiciary on Dec 8 administrative rules on Dec 10 local government insurance and banking on Dec 14 conservation public welfare on Dec 16 taxation and labor on Dec 28. In South St Paul Minnesota USDA cattle and calf market reports show varied prices with feeders strong and different classes steady to weak across cattle categories.
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Madison
Wisconsin Legislative Council
Livestock Market Report Highlights Feeder Cattle Hogs and Pigs
Good 22.00-25.00 choice slaughter calves 19.00-21.00 good 15.00-19.00 with 550-850 lb feeder steers 20.50-23.00. Hogs 7,500 active barrows and gilts strong to mostly 25 higher, sows steady, feeder pigs steady. Loads of barrows and gilts near 220 lb at 26.25. 190-240 lb mostly 25.75-26.00. 1-3 190-260 lb 25.00-25.75. 180-200 lb 24.50-25.50. 270-400 lb sows 22.00-23.25. feeder pigs 120-160 lb 23.00-24.00.
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South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
Chicago Poultry Prices Steady in Wholesale Trade
USDA live poultry prices in Chicago hold steady with roasters at 23 to 25 cents, special fed White Rock fryers 18 to 19 cents, heavy hens 18 to 18.2 cents, reflecting little change in wholesale buying and market tone.
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Chicago
USDA
Fire Forces Evacuation of 2 Families
A defective chimney caused a blaze at 625 Copeland Ave forcing two families from a duplex operated by Mr and Mrs Russell Lackmaster. Fire began in the second floor ceiling and wall, spread to the attic where boxes and trash hindered fighting efforts. A dog was rescued and residents sheltered elsewhere.
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Copeland Ave
la Crosse
Russell Lackmaster
Bernard Getter
Stolen Car Tied to Prison Breakout Suspect Gruender
Monroe police said a car found on the west side of Monroe is believed to have been stolen by Ralph Gruender the widely sought escapee. Gruender, 32, escaped from Waupun State Prison and has been linked to a spree of robberies and a kidnapping during parole last year. An FBI warrant accuses him of flight across state lines.
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Ralph Gruender
Brookfield
Green County Auto Co
Gruender
Waukesha
Delafield
Waupun
Waukesha County
Milwaukee
FBI
Las Vegas
Nev
Minnesota Bypass To Be Used In Test
One mile of U S 52 bypass around Cannon Falls will be used next summer to test a prestressed concrete process developed by Carl Hutchings of Rochester. The Highway Department said the method could cut maintenance costs and allow joints as wide as 800 feet apart and a thinner concrete layer than current methods.
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ST. Paul
Cannon Falls
Carl Hutchings
Rochester
Highway Department
Rogers Convicted in Car Crash Death Awaits Sentencing
Daniel H. Rogers, 22, of rural Rochester, was found guilty of criminal negligence in the Aug. 29 collision on U S 14 east of Rochester that killed Robert J. Hennessey, 23, of Lewiston. A presentence investigation was ordered.
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Rochester, Minn
Daniel H. Rogers
Rochester
Olmsted County
Robert J.hennessey
Lewiston
U.S. 14
UW Professor to Receive 1965 Man of the Year Award
UW professor David Fellman, political science faculty since 1947 and president of the American Association of University Professors, will be honored as 1965 Man of the Year by Sigma Alpha Mu. The presentation takes place Sunday in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Minn. Man Killed By Wagon Mechanism
Kenneth Betz age 19, of rural Avoca, was killed when he became entangled in a power wagon mechanism while loading silage on a farm near Fulda Minnesota. He was a 1964 Slayton High School graduate and married last August.
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Fulda
Minn
Kenneth Betz
Avoca
Murray County
Slayton High School
Carrier Independence Returns From Vietnam Service
Norfolk VA AP reports the attack aircraft carrier Independence returns home December 13 from action off Vietnam leaving 12 dead and six missing. Nine combat planes were lost during the deployment.
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Norfolk
Independence
Viet Nam
Five Injured In Lang Drive Chain Collision
Five persons sustained minor injuries in a four car chain reaction on Lang Drive just north of La Crosse Street at 4 35 p m Tuesday. Injured were Francis M Krajewski Virginia Krajewski Charles W Hofer Gary Hofer and Jane Salzman. Police say the Hofer car was hit from behind while stopped at a traffic light.
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Lang Drive
la Crosse Street
St. Francis Hospital
Francis M. Krajewski
Avon St
Virginia Krajewski
Charles W. Hofer
N. 8Th St
Gary Hofer
Jane Salzman
Liberty St
Hofer
Kenneth Salzman
Walter J. Marx
Hagar St
Krajewski
Man Sentenced For Swindling Woman
Eveleth man James J Garrity 25 was sentenced to up to five years in jail after a jury found him guilty of theft by swindle in the August 13, 1500 dollar scheme against Mrs. Marie Torgerson. The plot involved posing as officials to trap a bank employee. The Olmsted County District Court trial moved from Austin to Rochester. the second man remains at large.
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Rochester, Minn
Eveleth
Austin
James J Garrity
Marie Torgerson
Olmsted County District Court
Ben Hall Gives Big Ben Its Name
The famous London timepiece nicknamed Big Ben is named after Sir Benjamin Hall, who served as commissioner of works when the clock tower, later renamed Elizabeth Tower, was built.
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London
Big Ben
Sir Benjamin Hall
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