Floods and Twisters Across South Kill Seventeen
Floods and deadly tornadoes left more than 30 000 homeless across Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee. Seventeen people were dead with six missing as flash floods knocked out water in Harlan Kentucky. Red Cross opened disaster headquarters as authorities sought relief and water sources.
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Kennedy warns of downturn if tax bill fails
President Kennedy warned the economy could face downturn and disaster if Congress rejects proposed tax cuts and pursues deeper budget cuts or a tighter national debt. He urged broader debate on tax policy, debt limits, and budget restraint, citing historical lessons and recent economic weakness.
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Soviet Troops Leave Cuba Slower Than Expected
U S sources report a slow Cuban troop withdrawal with about two days remaining to meet Khrushchev’s pledge to Kennedy. Pravda notes four ships departed Havana carrying specialists and troops, with estimates of total personnel around 15 000 to 17 500. The effort follows Kennedy’s remarks and Rusk warns of continuing pressure and potential isolation of Cuba.
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Discovery of Two New Flu Virus Strains Reported
Associated Press reports Washington officials announcing two new influenza strains. One Asian flu variant linked to this winter's outbreak shows vaccine limits. A new type B strain found in Formosa may spread next winter. NIH studies note potential global reach.
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Wisconsin to Mail Tax Refunds in Coming Days
The Wisconsin Department of Taxation said refunds will start mailing within the next few days. About 400 000 refunds are due, with 2 761 checks for small amounts issued initially. Larger refunds over 50 dollars will undergo extra auditing.
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Madison Council Adopts Anti-Secrecy Policy
The Madison City Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt the state anti secrecy in government law as city policy. All agencies must follow open meetings rules except for specified personnel matters, with meetings held publicly and 24 hour notices to the city clerk. The move stems from complaints about informal secret actions by the Fire and Police Commission on wage and duty issues.
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U.S. Probes Claim Ships Fired on Soviet Fishing Vessel
The United States opened a Navy led inquiry into Moscow charges that American warships fired on a Soviet fishing boat in the Atlantic near Norfolk Virginia. The Soviet note to Washington triggered the investigation as officials awaited more information. Moscow said the shells described as dummies sparked speculation of naval firing drills.
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Press-TV Tioup Not Necessarily Bad Minow
Washington AP Newton N Minow chairman of the Federal Communications Commission said cross ownership of newspapers and television stations can be in the public interest when it strengthens a failing newspaper. He noted most ceased papers lacked radio or TV affiliations and urged expansion as new UHF channels open.
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Soviet Charge Over U S Warships Firing Dummy Shells
Moscow accuses three U S warships of firing dummy shells at the Soviet refrigerator trawler SATR 9 000 7 in international waters about 70 miles east of Norfolk Virginia last Friday. Tass says four shots were fired and warns of grave consequences. Navy official in New York confirms ships use live ammunition even in practice.
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U S Reduces On Site Inspection Area For Test Ban Talks
The United States proposed cutting the on site inspection area to 500 square kilometers from 700 to 800, hoping to ease talks with the Soviet Union at the dis armament conference. Soviet delegates criticized the move as a tactic to stall negotiations while the arms control talks stall over inspection limits and annual counts.
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Geneva
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United States
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
U.S
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Stelle
Madisonian Kiekbusch killed in bridge crash on I 90
George W. Kiekbusch a 48 year old Madison automobile salesman died today when the car he rode in struck a bridge abutment on Interstate 90 near Utica Neither driver Raymond Kindschi of Madison was wearing a seat belt and was hospitalized with chest injuries and cuts Investigating officers reported both men were thrown from the vehicle This was the first fatality on Milwaukee County Expressway system in over a year In a separate incident Frederick W Barrey 29 of Milwaukee died in a Northwest Expressway head on collision after his car crossed a divider and struck the opposite lane
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Utica
Wisconsin
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Frederick W. Barrey
Milwaukee
Ripon elects mayor on unanimous council ballot
John Adamski was elected mayor by the Ripon Common Council on Tuesday night to fill the late Peter R. Ramsey’s term after Ramsey died last month.
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