Peterson Sees Another GOP Favorite Son in Wisconsin
Wisconsin GOP leader Talbot Peterson floated Warren Knowles as a possible favorite son alongside Rep. John Byrnes for the 1964 primary. Knowles said he backs Byrnes and plans to run for governor. The plan aims to name uncommitted delegates at the Republican national convention and avoid a Byrnes showdown with other candidates.
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Milwaukee
Talbot Peterson
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Peterson
Warren Knowles
Byrnes
Knowles
Appleton
John Byrnes
San Francisco
Weather Continues Eastward Cold Wave Across Plains
Weather continued from Page 1 into the Plains and New York region with freezing temperatures spreading into New England. Freezing weather reached Texas and the central and western Gulf states. Lone Rock Wisconsin recorded 20 below zero as the coldest location, and the zero line extended into Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Plains
Ipstate
New York
New England
Texas
Central
West Gulf
Lone Rock
Wis
Tulsa
Okla
Four Killed Trying To Stop Rectory Thieves
Ottawa police say four people were shot to death when two armed brothers tried to steal collection boxes from a Roman Catholic rectory during Mass. A fifth person was slightly wounded. the shooters died or surrendered after police and parishioners surrounded the building.
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Ottawa
Roger Binette
Reginald
Canada
County Dem leaders weigh Humphrey and Kennedy bids
Local party figures in Juneau Crawford and Sauk counties voice support for Hubert Humphrey or Robert Kennedy as best suited to win the nomination. Several county chairs from Jackson and surrounding areas express optimism for Humphrey while noting regional balance and political dynamics shape the choice.
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Humphrey
Minneapolis
Pat Brown
California
Brown
Juneau County
Andrew Wiseheart
Wonewoc
Bill Proxmire
Midwest
Crawford County
Charles Colburn
Prairie du Chien
Bob Kennedy
Kennedy
Sauk County
Webb Sprecher
Sauk City
Robert Kennedy
Vernon County
Kermit Veam
Westby
Hubert Humphrey
Grant
Richland
Monroe
Jackson County
Democratic Party
Robert Meek
Black River Falls
Sen
Pepin
Trempealeau
Pierce
Buffalo
Lakonia SOS as ship abandons amid Christmas services
Relatives flood Ormos Shipping Co. with fears as Lakonia sends SOS. Captain Matio Zarbis had arranged a boat drill. four Americans are listed on the passenger manifest. Sea calm at the abandonment, many passengers in night attire while others enjoyed decks and dancing. Clergymen aboard planned Christmas services.
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SOS
Lakonia
London
Ormos Shipping Co. Ltd
R. J. Atkins
Matio Zarbis
Southampton
P. Pilcer
Margate
England
S. Buchanan
Cowling
E. Driscoll
St. Leonard's
Pistol Found on Stripper Witness at Ruby Bond Hearing
In Dallas a .25 caliber pistol was seized from stripper Karen Bennett as witnesses were brought to testify in Jack Ruby’s bond hearing. Bennett, a Ruby club performer, lived in Fort Worth. Sheriff Decker said she faces concealed weapon charges.
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Dallas
Jack Ruby
Kennedy
Karen Lyn Bennett
Little Lyn
Ruby
Miss Bennett
Fort Worth
Oswald
Bill Decker
Cuiiaco Pourty
Demos Kennedy and Wisconsin Views Spark 1964 Ticket Talks
Quotes from Demos Kennedy and John Mooney in Wisconsin reflect possible roles for Kennedy, Humphrey, and Robert Kennedy in the Midwest and East Coast. Livestock and market prices follow, with hog, cattle, veal, and Chicago produce rates listed in dense commodity data.
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John Mooney
Rock County
Humphrey
Midwest
Edward K. Weber
Winnebago County
Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Bob Kennedy
Senate
Wisconsin
Homeowners urged in Classifieds for security and value
A classified blurb promises security in a home ownership, referencing an assured future for families and inviting readers to explore the section for outstanding home bargains and details in today's paper.
Shots, Visits Continue At Berlin Wall
East German guards fired on a man trying to flee from East Berlin as West Berliners were admitted to visit relatives. Ten bursts from submachine guns targeted the man near the south edge of West Berlin where barbed wire separated the sectors.
Wall and guard clash amid fog in divided city scene
West Berlin police reported poor light and heavy fog hindered identifying a victim but heard guards shout Halt followed by a fusillade and screams. The scene at the wall in central Berlin reflected the holiday travel rush and heightened security measures as residents sought passes to visit relatives in East Berlin. Born February 7, 1904 in Viroqua, Mr Gauper had a varied career including public relations and International Correspondence field work. He is survived by his widow Mary and several siblings. services are set for Tuesday at Dickinson Jackson St Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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West Berlin
East Berlin
Viroqua
Gauper
Mary
Calvin
Irene) Thatro
la Crosse
Donald
Minneapolis
Carl
Police and Ambulance Dispatch Log for December
Entries document multiple calls across Mary Jane Larson Billy Mc Klain Gary Halverson John Smitek and Gene Thom with injuries illnesses and unconscious conditions. Locations include Grandview Hospital Lutheran Hospital St. Francis Hospital St. Mary's Hospital and local addresses in Mankato La Crosse and West Salem.
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S. 23Rd St
Grandview Hospital
Glen's Bar
Rose St
Billy McKlain
George St
Lutheran
YMCA
Lutheran Hospital
Erickson
Rose and Monitor
John Smitek
Hagar St
St. Francis Hospital
Gene Thom
Mankato
Minn
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
John Labus
N. Leonard St
West Salem
Poultry Prices Steady in Chicago USDA Market
AP reports wholesale poultry prices in Chicago held steady with slight declines noted. Roasters quoted at 22 to 24 cents, special Fed White Rock fryers at 17.5 to 18.5 cents, and young hen turkeys around 27.5 to 28 cents, reflecting mixed demand.
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Chicago
USDA
Death of Russell Earl Rattel in St Paul Auto Crash
Russell Earl Rattel 51 of St Paul Minnesota died Sunday in a St Paul hospital after an automobile accident. Survivors include five sisters Mrs Francis Shay Mrs Beulah Holmes of La Crosse Beatrice Ruth Rattel and Mrs Howard Riley of Ona laska.
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Russell Earl Rattel
St. Paul
Minn
Francis Shay
Beulah Holmes
la Crosse
Beatrice
Ruth Rattel
Howard Riley
Onalaska
Two Departments Battle Fire at Grain Co in Juneau
Jun ea u and Horicon fire crews fought a stubborn blaze at Carm Grain Co in Juneau threatening a nearby lumber yard fertilizer plant service station and gasoline storage. A roof section collapsed about 25 minutes after discovery. The report notes there are nearly 5 million bee colonies in the United States.
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Juneau
Juneau and
Horicon
Carm Grain Co
Grain Company
United States
West Berliners flock to reunions as wall limits ease
About 1,300 passed through Communist control points two hours after opening, while over 12,000 crossed the wall the same period Sunday. West Berlin issued some 13,000 permits at 12 offices amid freezing weather for Christmas and New Year visits. ADN reports 31,000 West Berliners crossed into the Communist zone over the weekend, totaling 34,000 since visits began Thursday night. Communist authorities say 358,000 applications approved, with about 800,000 West Berliners eligible.
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Wall
West Berlin
ADN
Harnischfeger Sales Dip in 1963 Full Year
Milwaukee, AP. Harnischfeger Corp reported net sales for the year ending Oct 31 at 85.97 million, down from 87.38 million last year. Net income was 1.31 million versus 1.41 million in 1962.
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Milwaukee
Harnischfeger Corp
Livestock Market Report From South St. Paul and Chicago
South St Paul cattle and hog markets show mixed price ranges with steadier to higher trends in several categories. Vealers and slaughter calves run strong, while hogs see gains in barrows gilts and some sow prices. Chicago potatoes report moderate demand and steady markets with Idaho russets and Red River Valley reds priced in a narrow range.
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Swift & Company
Winona
Bologna
South ST. Paul
South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
Chicago
U.S
Idaho
Minnesota
Seventeen Crew Saved From Sunken French Freighter Douala
Eighteen crewmen were plucked from two lifeboats after the Douala sank in a Newfoundland storm. Seven died and four, including Captain Michel Labbe, were missing as waves reached 75 feet and winds hit 100 mph. Survivors, rescued by the Canadian icebreaker Sir Humphrey Gilbert, landed in Port-aux-Basques with help from an RCAF plane.
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N.S
Douala
Michel Labbe
Canada
Gabriel Sinestre
Burgeo
Royal Canadian Air Force
Ludwig
Langrave
Port-aux-Basques
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R. W. Anderson
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5Th Ave. So
Paul Roe
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Jarvie L. Mattes
Oliver Lutheran Church
Bainbridge Oliver Solberg
OUR Redeemer Lutheran Church
21St Place and
Weston St
Norman Nelson
OUR Savior’s Lutheran Church
George Ulvilden
Walter Larson
Ass’t
Prince OF Peace
la Crescent
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Fransen
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