LeMay Says Soviet Gap With U.S. Narrowing
General Curtis LeMay warns the Soviet military edge is shrinking as he backs a 100 megaton weapon and cautions against sole reliance on missiles. He comments amid a dispute with McNamara and Goldwater over defense strategy and missile reliability.
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Poitier Becomes First Black Actor To Win Best Oscar
Sidney Poitier, 37, of the Bahamas and Nassau, wins best actor for Lilies of the Field at the 1963 Academy Awards. Patricia Neal earns best actress for Hud, Tom Jones named best picture, Melvyn Douglas best supporting actor for Hud, Margaret Rutherford best supporting actress, Tony Richardson best director for Tom Jones. The film collects four Oscars.
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Greta Garbo
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Tony Richardson
Sportsmen to Vote on Deer Season and Fish and Game Rules
Sportsmen will vote on deer season length from nine to 16 days in northern Wisconsin and on antlerless deer quotas and other fish and game law changes at hearings statewide next Monday night. Green County hearing begins 8 p.m. in the county agricultural building, with topics including extending the southern Wisconsin deer season to three days and possible Monday hunting. Officials note a 50,000 antlerless deer quota could be taken this fall without dropping herd below 1963 levels. Additional proposals include a $1 yearly increase in Horicon blind rentals to offset losses.
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Local Students Capture Honors in Science Fair
Monroe high school juniors John Wasserstrass and Judy Winger won first place at the Junior Academy of Science Fair at Platteville State College. Their projects Heredity of Planaria and Indimetry earned eligibility for the state competition in Wausau. They belong to the high school Science Club guided by Wayne Stroessner and Roy Schweizer.
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Board to Consider Pupil Starting Age Change
The Board of Education will discuss changing start age rules for kindergarten and first grade. Proponent D J Huenink proposes a three year gradual shift from December 1 to September 1. He cites immaturity at entry and potential later difficulties for students and nearby St Victor’s School. The plan would move 1964 to November 1 1965 to October 1 and 1966 to September 1.
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Series of Fires Blamed on Wind Rakes Wisconsin
The Associated Press reports multiple fires across rural Wisconsin Monday as hurricane force winds swept the state. Grass fires and downed power lines sparked blazes, including a $50,000 loss at Joe Stippich’s farm north of Waterloo and destruction of Eugene Schumacher’s farm home on Madison’s southwest side. A wind‑driven rubbish blaze forced the evacuation of 250 women students from Cole Hall at the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison.
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Gusting Winds Hit Wisconsin Cause Damage and Injuries
Gusts exceeding 81 mph caused building collapse and debris fields across Wisconsin. Fourteen people were injured in De Pere and Dane County, with toppled roofs, blown trucks, and a missing cattle barn tragedy near Sparta and Whitehall. Ken Crocker farm dairy losses and cheese market notes follow amid sporadic supplies and price ranges.
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Lester Kreutz
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la Crosse
Ken Crocker
Sparta
Andrew Slaby
Whitehall
Soloists Spark Spring High School Concert on April 22
On April 22 at 8 p.m. the auditorium hosts the 30th anniversary high school orchestra and band concert with 17 student commentators. Orchestra soloist Frederick Schuetze will perform cello with accompanist Vicki Neuberger. the cadet band and high school band will perform five and five numbers respectively.
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Fredric Rosa
Kathleen Baltzer
Urs Garner
Kendall Reinmann
Alice Nussbaum
Phyllis Mohns
Barbara Wieser
Wayne Moore
Gary Hanson
Jan Wittner
Robby Skellum
Chris Weir
Steve Neuberger
Kris Snively
Charles Seaton
Allan F. Barnard
Sandra Fritz
Vicki Neuberger
Frederick Schuetze
Miss Neuberger
Longfellow
Assembly votes to revive education lottery amendment
Madison reports the State Assembly approved a constitutional amendment to authorize pari mutuel betting on horse and dog racing with education proceeds, 51 to 43, and preliminarily 49 to 44. Final action pending. The same day, the body repealed a 3 percent electricity levy, about 3.2 million yearly, by 79 to 8 as Gov. Reynolds signals further tax cuts. New legislators G. Fred Galli and James Azim sworn in.
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Madison
Reynolds
Assembly
Senate
Paul Alfonsi
Minocqua
Alfonsi
Roy E. Maleib
Monroe
James Azim
Muscoda
Galli
Green County
Azim
Grant County
Michigan Man Heads Chamber
Walter F. Carey of Birmingham Michigan was named president of the United States Chamber of Commerce at a Washington news conference. The 58 year old trucking firm leader praised President Johnson and pledged cooperation with government, signaling a less hostile stance than his predecessor Edwin R. Neilan on government spending.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Walter F. Carey
Birmingham
Mich
Johnson
Carey
Delaware
Edwin R. Neilan
Neilan
Michigan
Chamber
Mobile History Unit Parked Monday at Community Center
The seven foot History mobile unit from the State Historical Society will be parked Monday April 20 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in front of the Community Center on 11th Street. Curators Mr. and Mrs. Jake Tschudy of New Glarus will oversee the exhibit titled Wisconsin Wilderness Territory Frontier State tracing the state's history to the Civil War. The unit tours Darl ington and Argyle visiting days align with a three year Wisconsin history series. Monroe Evening Times sponsors the effort with city officials aiding planning.
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Orville R. Evans
Henry Hefty
VEW Clubhouse Set to Open Tonight on Smoky Row
The new VEW Clubhouse at 1301 17th Street between 14th and 15th avenues opens to the public at 6 p.m. with a dedication planned for June 6. Cecil Jones post officials say the tavern portion will operate tonight after vacating the former VFW Tap quarters. Owners Mr and Mrs Earl Barnett moved into the new living quarters, and the VFW auxiliary will use the building for meetings immediately.
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Gemini Test Units End Orbit Burn Up
NASA reported the Gemini capsule and Titan 2 rocket burned up on re entry after a successful test flight. The Gemini-Titan combo, launched from Cape Kennedy, Fla., circled the globe until 3 p.m. Sunday. It will support two man orbital flights starting late 1964 or early next year.
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Eight hurt as rocket engine ignites at Cape Kennedy
Cape Kennedy Florida eight persons were injured, several seriously, when a rocket engine joined with a space payload ignited during pre launch checks. NASA confirmed ignition while Air Force ambulances rushed victims to Cocoa Beach and Patrick AFB hospitals.
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Bike Licensing Day Set for Saturday at Lincoln School
The safety check program run with the VFW and VEW Auxiliary will occur only on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Lincoln school. Registration slips were sent to city schools and parents are asked to help children fill them out before licenses can be issued. Bikes must pass a safety test with fender reflectors brakes a chain guard a horn or bell and lights if used at night. Licenses issued will be metal with a reflector surface, replacing the paper tags used earlier.
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Lincoln School
Senate Considers Redistricting Plan for Milwaukee and Northeast
The State Senate debates a GOP redistricting plan to add Milwaukee County 1 extra Assembly seat and merge Green and Lafayette into one district. It would shift seats from Douglas and northeastern counties while Florence Marinette Forest Okonto Lincoln Langlade are paired. Senate aims for May 1 court deadline with possible Democratic support.
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Jerris Leonard
DPA Apology Over false Khrushchev death report
The West German DPA apologized for circulating an erroneous report that Soviet Premier Khrushchev had died. Tass said Khrushchev began talks with Gomulka and Cyrankiewicz in Moscow. DPA suspended staff and launched a full investigation at its Hamburg head office.
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Stock rise led by rails cigars and air lines
New York stocks advanced late in the session with rail, tobacco and airline issues pushing prices higher. Trading was fairly active and volume reached about 5.3 million shares, versus 5.37 million on Monday. Fractional gains and some higher movers outweighed losses.
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Fire damages storeroom aboard Yosemite destroyer tender
Fire started by a short circuit in electrical wires swept a storeroom of the destroyer tender Yosemite in New Orleans early today. The blaze was brought under control within an hour and caused damage but no reports of injuries.
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