Wheat control plan sparks war fears and price dip
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman warned President Kennedy that a referendum in June favoring no controls could trigger a massive wheat war and a postwar price near one dollar a bushel. He said 1964 output could rise by 300 million bushels, harming livestock feed and related commodities.
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Frank Cormier
Palm Beach
Fla
Orville L. Freeman
Kennedy
Freeman
White House
American Farm Bureau Federation
Chambers of Commerce
National Association of Manufacturers
Wife Held For Fatal Stabbing Of Sergeant
In Orleans France AP U S Army authorities hold Phyllis Howell Grimm 21 Omaha Nebraska for the fatal stab bing of her husband Army Sgt Donald R Grimm 24 Iowa Falls Iowa She says she stabbed him accidentally during a kitchen quarrel as she cut up a chicken They drove toward a hospital but wrecked near Meung Sur Beuvron French police treated Grimm then died en route Army says Grimm is in shock and held at Orleans Army hospital awaiting French jurisdiction
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Orleans
France
U.S. Army
Phyllis Howell Grimm
Omaha
Neb
Army
Donald R. Grimm
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Grimm
Meung-Sur-Beuvron
Delay Execution For Iowa Convict
Victor Harry Feguer, sentenced for the kidnap slaying of Dr Edward R Bartels in Illinois, will have his Iowa prison execution postponed to February 15. The delay was granted due to no word on Clemency from Washington and approved by U S District Judge Henry N Graven who is temporarily in Texas.
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Dubuque, Iowa
Victor Harry Feguer
Dubuque
Feguer
Iowa Penitentiary
U.S
C. H. Meek
Washington, D.C
Fegner
Meek
Henry N. Graven
Graven
Texas
Edward R. Bartels
Illinois
Witnesses Cite Fatal St. Paul Shooting by Eugene Thompson
Police report two witnesses saw Eugene Thompson fatally shoot Sylvester Harris in a St. Paul house. Both men died. Harris died from the gunfire while Thompson apparently killed himself after the shooting.
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St. Paul
Eugene Thompson
Sylvester Harris
Thompson
Harris
Telstar Revives to Flash TV Across the Atlantic
Telstar resumed transmissions after a six week outage caused by radiation fever in one decoder transistor. Bell Labs engineers patched the fault with a code trick. 11 minutes of test footage from New York aired while French and British stations cheered the recovery. British Post Office official A H Mumford hailed the achievement.
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Associated Press
New York
Telstar
Atlantic
Bell Telephone Laboratories
A. H Mumford
Siberian Refugees Are Sent Back To Homes
Thirty two Siberian Christians who sought refuge at the American Embassy in Moscow were returned to Cher nogorsk after boarding a train. Soviet officials said the group pushed past guards and insisted on leaving, while the U.S. Embassy noted the Soviet Foreign Ministry promised they would be treated well.
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Moscow
Siberia
U.S
Soviet Union
Prospects Fade for Minnesota World's Fair Exhibit
Minneapolis banker Robert W. Fischer heads a 15 member exploratory panel on a proposed 2 million Minnesota exhibit for New York World's Fair. A survey of about 50 firms shows weak interest and little financial commitment, jeopardizing the plan to raise 1.8 million privately with 200000 from the legislature before the January 15 decision deadline.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Robert W. Fischer
Fischer
Spindler Appointed To Education Committee
Harry Spindler 35 named programs associate for budget and finance on the Wisconsin Coordinating Committee for Higher Education staff. He has been executive secretary of the State Mental Health Advisory Committee since 1960 and earlier served as supervisor of budget and administration for the former state department of budgets and accounts.
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Madison
Wisconsin Coordinating Committee For Higher Education
Harry Spindler
Spindler
State
State Department of Budgets and Accounts
Revocation Uphheld Of Bar Club Licenses
MINNEAPOLIS AP District Judge William Gunn upheld the Minneapolis City Council in revoking all licenses of Henry Lakes at the South of the Border Bar and the adjoining Key Club. Police described the venues as contact points for prostitutes, and the judge ruled the Council could hear police evidence including some hearsay.
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Minneapolis (Ap
William Gunn
Minneapolis City Council
Henry Lakes
Border Bar
Key Club
Sabes
Gunn
34.6 Million Paid To State For Welfare
The 1962 federal share of Wisconsin public welfare totaled 34.6 million dollars. Old age assistance received 20.335 million, aid to families with dependent children 11 million, aid to the blind 509 thousand, and aid for the disabled 2.762 million. About 32,000 received old-age assistance, 41,000 dep children, 881 blind aid recipients, and 4,700 disabled recipients.
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Chicago
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Wisconsin
Polk Heads U.S. Forces In Berlin
Maj. Gen. James H. Polk assumed Berlin commandant duties promising continued American troop presence to safeguard the city’s freedom. He accepted the U.S. Army garrison flag from Maj. Gen. Albert Watson II, who will lead the 3rd U.S. Army at Fort Meade, Maryland.
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Berlin
James H. Polk
U.S
Polk
U.S. Army
Albert Watson II
Watson
Ft. Meapherson
Order restrains Roman Klimek from filling station business
In Whitehall Trempealeau County Judge A L Twesme issued an order halting Roman Klimek of Independence from operating his newly erected filling station. The station does not meet Wisconsin Industrial Commission safety regulations.
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Whitehall
Wis
Trempealeau County
A. Ll. Twesme
Roman Klimek
Klimek
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Milwaukee mother braves blaze to rescue infant from burning home
Sharon M. Metcalfe, 26, dashed back into a duplex in suburban Butler to save her 15 month old Scott as neighbors urged her to stay out. She crawled through thick smoke to reach the basement, carrying him to safety before collapsing. three other residents escaped. The mother was treated at a Waukesha hospital and released.
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Milwaukee
Butler
Sharon M. Metcalfe
Jerome Jr
Tanya
Scott
Jerome
Dennis Kelley
Wanda
James Dennis
Paul le Chavalier
le Chavalier
Relay Corrects Difficulty In Power In Atlantic Test
Washington AP The Relay satellite overcame power troubles to relay a Maine television signal to France in an Atlantic test. The 15 minute transmission from Andover Maine to Pleumeurt Bodou Brittany marked Relay s first successful cross Atlantic test and the 169th orbit. Built by RCA the test linked AT T earth stations at Andover and Nutley NJ to a Brittany receiver.
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Washington
Maine
France
U.S
Relay
Andover
Pleumeut-Bodou
Brittany
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Earth
Nutley
Telstar
Radio Corp. of America
American Telephones& Telegraph
French National Center For Telecommunications Studies
At&t
Council debates Sunday business ban amid church and store opposition
Citizens argue over an ordinance to ban Sunday openings. Edward Kleckner and Pastor John Holstein oppose, claiming un American and unconstitutional grounds. Dale Thorp urges local control for Super Valu. Aldermen Lemke Reihl support cautious action and file.
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Edward Kleckner
Highland Park, Ill
Bell Discount, Inc
Bell Discount
Bell
John Holstein
Lake Shore Drive
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Dale Thorp
Minneapolis
Weather Outlook Teaser From Local Station
Last night’s low and yesterday’s high provide a quick snapshot of recent conditions. Officials caution that winds and temperature swings may affect outdoor plans today and into the evening.
Army Eyes Suppressive Fire For Helicopter Assaults
Army experts discuss a new doctrine calling for suppressive fire directed by escorting aircraft to keep enemy forces off balance and protect incoming U S helicopters. No evidence of its use in Viet Nam and concerns arise it may not fit guerrilla warfare.
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U.S
Viet Nam
State Records Fifth Traffic Fatality Near Appleton
The fifth traffic fatality of the new year occurred near Appleton Wisconsin. Richard Schneider 23 of Ogdensburg was fatally struck by a passing car while standing near his stalled vehicle on Highway 45 twelve miles east of Appleton. The Wisconsin casualty rate lagged behind the near record pace of 1962.
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Associated Press
Appleton
Wisconsin
Richard Schneider
Ogdensburg
Highway 45
Sales Decline in La Crosse Stores Reports
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis notes November sales in La Crosse department and general stores fell two percent from last year. For 11 months the drop is two percent, while Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan reporting stores showed same monthly sales as last year and year-to-date volume matched 1961.
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Minneapolis, Minn
la Crosse
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Airman Held on Mountain Home Murder Charge Despite Civil Ruling
Airman A J C Gerald M Anderson, 25, San Diego, remains confined at Mountain Home Air Force Base on a military murder charge. A civil court absolved him, while a Wisconsin man confesses to the crime. Anderson awaits two legal avenues for release and possible court martial.
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Mountain Home
Idaho
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Wisconsin
A.J.C
Gerald M. Anderson
San Diego
Calif
Air Force
Nancy Joy Johnson
Danny
Anderson
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Anchor Must Defend Crum
The Minnesota Supreme Court held Anchor Casualty Co. must defend Marl E. Crum of St. Paul in a personal injury suit arising from a tenant’s 1958 fall at Crum’s 465 Summit Ave apartment. Crum received a $600 settlement and a Ramsey County judgment. damages and fees remain for trial. The court noted any insurer obligation doubt should favor the insured.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota Supreme Court
Anchor Casualty Co
Marl E. Crum
Crum
Summit Ave
Inga Matheson
Ramsey County
Oscar R. Knutson
Knutson
Swift County Declared Crop Disaster Area
Swift County Minnesota was declared a disaster area due to crop damage from excessive rainfall hailstorms and drought this year. The Minneapolis SBA office is authorized to accept and process loan applications from small businesses in the county.
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Minneapolis
Swift County
Minnesota
The
Small Business Administration
Last Quad Baby Dies in Philadelphia Premature Birth
The last of quadruplets born Dec 30 to aerospace engineer Alvin Spector and his wife Vivian died Thursday at Jefferson Hospital. The boy died from weakness and extreme immaturity, the same causes that killed the other three within 11 hours of birth. This was the couple's first child.
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Philadelphia
Jefferson Hospital
Alvin Spector
Spector
Vivian
Eva Surfaces as Friendly Neighbor Despite First Impressions
The speaker admits a prior negative view of Eva and now praises her as a kind, approachable person, noting their improved standing and mutual ease.
Milwaukee Livestock Prices Steady to Higher Across Hogs Cattle
AP report from Milwaukee shows hog receipts about 400 with prices 16.00 to 17.00 for 180 to 240 lb pigs and 13.50 to 14.50 for 350 lb sows. Cattle receipts 400 with utilities 14.50 to 15.50 and best steers 23.50 to 27.50. Calves receipts 500 with prices 35.00 to 36.00 for prime dealers and 18.00 to 26.00 for standards.
Rumor of NFL Scandal Under Investigation
Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas says rumors of a league scandal are being investigated by NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle. Rozelle confirms the probe, saying Halas asked to determine if any Bears member is involved with Midwest clubs including Green Bay Detroit and Cleveland. no findings yet.
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George Halas
Chicago ‘Bears
Chicago Tribune
Halas
NFL
Pete Rozelle
the Tribune
Rozelle
Bears
Green Bay Packers
Minneapolis Vikings
Detroit Lions
St. Louis Cardinals
Cleveland Browns
The
Tribune
Livestock Prices Hold Steady at Swift & Company Market
Swift and Company reports noon quotations for hogs cattle and related commodities. Hog prices steady with various weights and classes listed from 13.00 to 16.00 per cwt. cattle and veal showing mixed to steady trends with top cowlings around 25.00, steers 23.25 to 26.75, and veal 18.00 to 30.00. Chicago mercantile prices for butter eggs soybeans oats barley and wheat or corn sales noted.
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Chicago
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
NATO To Hold Long Thrust VI Drill In Europe
The Defense Department and Gen Lyman L Lemnitzer announced Long Thrust VI an NATO exercise to reinforce Western Europe. About 1500 soldiers from the 1st Battle Group 28th Infantry Regiment 1st Division will move from Fort Riley Kansas to West Germany by MATS jet transports. The 2nd Battle Group of the 12th Infantry Regiment 1st Division will return to the United States.
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Washington
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Europe
Defense Department
Lyman L. Lemnitzer
NATO
1St Battle Group
Ft. Riley
Kan
Germany
Military Air Transport Service
West Germany
United States
Ice Holes Punched in Bow of Oil Tanker Polaris
KEWAUNEE AP The oil tanker Polaris arrived with two holes in its bow below the waterline from ice collisions. The Linda tug broke ice in the harbor for two weeks but North channel conditions forced the ship to use both bow anchors to reach its slip. Fuel oil is being pumped off and plates are bolted over the hole by Kewaunee Engineering Corp. a tow remains uncertain.
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Kewaunee
Polaris
Linda
Kewaunee Engineering Corp
South St. Paul Livestock Market Report
In South St. Paul Minnesota the USDA notes cattle at 2,000 head with calves 1,600. slaughter classes steady though cows less active. Vealers and slaughter calves mostly 1.00 lower. good to high choice vealers 28.00-32.00, slaughter calves 24.00-27.00. Hogs 9,000. barrows and gilts 15.5-16.25 for 190-240 lb, 15.25-15.75 for 180-240 lb, sows 13.25-14.25 for 300-400 lb.
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South ST. Paul, Minn
USDA
Potatoes See Light Supplies as Demand Holds Steady
USDA reports potato arrivals at 35 percent on track with total U.S. shipments at 519. Market steady with few sales due to limited offerings. Carrot track sales noted and Red River Valley round reds in Minnesota and North Dakota priced at 2.10.
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Chicago
USDA
U.S
Minnesota
North Dakota
Red River Valley
Memorial Rites Held For Powell
Hollywood mourns actor Dick Powell at memorial services in Beverly Hills with June Allyson present. Powell died of cancer at 58 and was cremated at Forest Lawn Memorial Park as crowds gathered outside All Saints Episcopal Church.
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Hollywood
Dick Powell
Beverly Hills
All-Saints Episcopal Church
Powell
June Allyson
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Dean Confirms Resignation as Geneva Disarmament Negotiator
Arthur H. Dean has submitted his resignation as chief U.S. negotiator at the Geneva disarmament conference. A spokesman said Dean, a New York City lawyer, will likely return to private life after nearly two years in Geneva. Charles C. Stelle would succeed him if the resignation is accepted.
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Washington
Arthur H. Dean
U.S
Geneva
The
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
Dean
New York City
Sullivan & Cromwell
John Foster Dulles
Kennedy
Charles C. Stelle
Stelle
Minn Solon to Appeal Decision on Recount
Jordan Republican Henry J. Morlock will appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court after District Judge Harold Flynn ruled John Fitzgerald won re election to the Scott County House seat 4,344 to 4,332. The judge decided 119 disputed ballots, confirming a 14 vote canvass lead for Fitzgerald. Morlock will contest the disputed ballots with his attorney.
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Jordan, Minn
Henry J. Morlock
Minnesota Supreme Court
Scott County
Harold Flynn
John Fitzgerald
New Prague
Morlock
Jordan
Weather Record For Lacrosse And Vicinity
Freezing rain possible tonight with light snow and colder conditions Saturday. Lows near 25 tonight, highs in the upper 20s. Minnesota and Wisconsin report snow, mixed precip, and colder trend, with 1 to 2 inches near the Minnesota Iowa border and diminishing snow into Saturday. Shippers forecast shows winds north and west 20 to 25 miles per hour.
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Lacrosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Minnesota-Iowa
Iowa
Shippers
River Readings and Five Day Forecast Summary
Flood stage readings for Lacrosse show 12 to 4.56.0 and a daily stage. Sunrise Saturday at 7 22 a.m. Moon set 2 44 a.m. Total degree days 2896 versus last year 3012 and normal 3025. Five day forecast Friday to Tuesday calls for 6 to 25 degrees above normal with colder weekend and warmer start of week. Precipitation 1 to 2 tenths inch in snow tonight Saturday and again Monday or Tuesday.
Congo tensions rise as Tshombe forces move to Kolwezi
In Congo ville the previous midnight Tshombe left with a column. An Indian detachment fired on two civilian cars, killing two Belgian women and wounding a husband. Eleven Indians were wounded four miles outside the town. U N forces expect the column to halt at Jadotville to consolidate and bring up supplies. Brig Noronha estimates 2000 to 3000 gendarmes and 100 mercenaries remain to defend Kolwezi where Tshombe’s air force, including civilian and military planes, is based. Swedish Saab jets reportedly knocked out several planes in the opening U.N. offensive.
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Kebede Gebre
U.N
Congo
Jadotville
Reginald Noronha
Tshombe
Kolwezi
Saab
Total Church Membership Rises But Population Grows Faster
The 1963 Yearbook of American Churches reports total U S ecclesial membership at 116,109,929, up 1.6 million from the prior year. The church synagogue share slips to 63.4 percent as population grows 1.6 percent, with Protestants 64,434,966 Catholics 42,876,665 and Jews 5,365,000.
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New York
Sandburg to Spend 85th Birthday Quietly at Mountain Home
Carl Sandburg poet and Abraham Lincoln biographer will mark his 85th birthday Sunday at his Flat Rock North Carolina mountain home. He spoke with a reporter about world events and said he was surprised to be alive. He postponed a trip to Galesburg Illinois where he was to receive a diploma ceremony.
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Flat Rock
N.C
Carl Sandburg
Abraham Lincoln
Sandburg
Galesburg
Ill
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