Akron mother of three dies in 40 foot bridge plunge
In Akron Ohio a mother of three was killed when her car plunged 40 feet from a downtown bridge into a construction site. Passenger Martha Petty 23 was critically injured. The driver Garnet Okulovich 26 died. The victims husband had died 15 months earlier in a traffic crash. The dead woman's father Ray Gill, 47, is a longtime Akron construction worker. The three children Samuel 9 Tammy 6 and Diane 2 remain with relatives after the tragedy.
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Akron
Ohio
Garnet Okulovich
Martha Petty
Ray Gill
Okulovich
Gill
Meadowbridge
W. Va
Bernard
Samuel Okulovich
Samuel
Tammy
Diane
Helen Waterhouse
Akron Beacon Journal
Pope Paul VI Urges End to Racism and Poverty in Christmas Message
Pope Paul VI calls for an end to racism and poverty in his Christmas message to the world. He offers the church’s services to promote the common good and universal peace, and reiterates an appeal for disarmament after observing a Bombay slum.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
Paul
Vatican Radio
Europe
Bombay
Precautions Planned Histoplasmosis Test in Monroe
Monroe physicians with the State Board of Health announce a program to test all elementary students for Histoplasmosis. Dr. Zupanc notes a 39 percent positive rate at East School prompts broader testing to determine area-wide incidence and potential environmental sources.
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Monroe
State Board of Health
Josef Preizler
Dean Dalessio
Health Department
Edward Zupanc
Katheryn Etter
East School
Zupanc
Green County Medical Society
Albany Man Hurt in One Car Mishap Near Albany
Roy Klitzke aged 33 from Albany was injured in a single vehicle crash north of Albany near the Norwegian Settlement. He suffered skull lacerations rib fractures and abrasions. His car overturned after leaving the road near the Ivan Kittleson farm on County Trunk EE and caught fire. He was treated by an Albany physician, then at home, and transported to St. Clare Hospital at 11:25 AM yesterday.
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Roy Klitzke
Albany
St. Clare Hospital
Klitzke
Ivan Kittleson
Albany Fire Department
Master Plan Sought For State Fairgrounds
MILWAUKEE The State Exposition Board will seek a master land use plan for the West Allis fairgrounds and will ask the Bureau of Engineering to prepare plans and cost estimates. Board Chairman Herbert P. Velser says the project has delayed too long and questions funding sources.
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Milwaukee
State Exposition Board
West Allis
State Bureau of Engineering
Herbert P. Velser
Velser
Watershed Plan Given Go Ahead for Swiss Badger Project
The 87 000 acre Swiss Badger Watershed on the Little Sugar River in Green and Dane Counties gains planning priority. Endorsed by the state soil and water conservation committee, the plan includes flood control land treatment and potential fish wildlife recreation in the New Glarus Monticello region. An economic study will map locations for flood control structures and ponds while Trempealeau and Jackson County Creeks also enter consideration. Local responsibility may govern lake restoration at Ettrick and Galeville.
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Little Sugar River
Green
Dane
State
Soil and Water Conservation Committee
New Glarus-Monticello
James Schwoegler
Soil Conservation Service
Trempealeau
Jackson
Ettrick
Galeville
God and Country Awards At St Johns United Church
Four members of Kiwanis sponsored Boy Scout Troop will receive God and Country awards during Sunday's 10 30 a.m. service at St John s United Church of Christ. The four boys include Douglas Benkett, Chris Olson, Greg Olson and Steve Kohlhagen.
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Kiwanis
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Douglas Benkett
Chris Olson
Greg Olson
Steve Kohlhagen
Aldermen and officials file for Spring 1965 ballot
Three aldermen Robert E. Tschudy Fred R. Simpson and T J Burgy announce runs for re election or first term plus County Board candidates including Olin E Flisram O N Johnson and Naomi Barnard plus Norton Volkert Thomas R Smith Freda Bray and City Atty Schmitz. Filing deadline is Jan 26 at 5 p m for the April 6 election.
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Robert E. Tschudy
Fred R. Simpson
T. J. Burgy
Olin E. Flisram
O. N. Johnson
Tschudy
Herman L. Schindler
Burgy
Simpson
August Burgi
Arizona
Veterans Service
Monroe High School
Monroe
Allan F
Naomi) Barnard
Barnard
Madison East District
Commission
Emmett J. Norton
James C. Volkert
Thomas R. Smith
Fifth Ward
Freda M. Bray
William J. Schmitz
Farm Wife Earns While She Learns At Wisconsin
Jeanne Stadelman of rural South Wayne and Warren balanced family life on a dairy farm with music teaching and church organ work while pursuing higher education. She chose correspondence courses from the University of Wisconsin, starting with Introduction to Creative Writing, and plans to major in English, with support from her husband Ervin who manages 35 milk cows and 60 beef stock. The four children figure in her study plans as she writes and teaches on the side.
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Jeanne Stadelman
Wayne
Warren
Jeanne
University of Wisconsin
Live Nativity Scene Begins at St. John’s Church
The live Nativity scene at St. John’s United Church of Christ opened last night on the church lawn. Associate Pastor Rev. Donald Storck said viewing is 7 to 10 p.m. tonight and tomorrow and 7 to midnight Thursday. Advisers Jack O’Donahue and Henry Tschanz lead the Mid and Senior High Youth Fellowship groups managing the event.
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St. John’s United Church of Christ
Donald Storck
St. John’s
Jack O’donahue
Henry Tschanz
Stolen Car Believed Used in Bold Robbery
In Paterson New Jersey police recovered a stolen car believed used by three masked men in a half million dollar bank truck robbery. The vehicle was found near the church rectory where the holdup occurred Monday morning. Police said the car had been stolen over a month ago and checked at the scene.
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Paterson
Marinus Ritter
Ritter
Woman Survives Bay Bridge Jump After Leprosy Fears
Isa belle Kainoa a 30 year old Oakland mother of four faced a grim Christmas after leprosy fears and a possible fifth pregnancy. She climbed the Bay Bridge railing and fell into San Francisco Bay, where a Coast Guard boat rescued her six minutes later. She underwent surgery for pelvic injuries and remained in critical condition as husband Royal Kainoa mourns the holiday plan losses.
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San Francisco
Isabelle Kainoa
Oakland
Calif
Bay Bridge
San Francisco Bay
Coast Guard
Royal Kainoa
Royal Jr
John
Fire Destroys Brodhead Home Leaving Family Homeless
A Brodhead family of five lost their home and most belongings in a blaze that gutted the residence. Mrs. Frank Engebretson Jr. and two children were home. all escaped harm. Neighbors have launched a fund drive with gifts from White Gift and the Red Cross. Donations accepted at Green County Bank, Bank of Brodhead, or with Rev. Stephenson.
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Brodhead
Frank Engebretson Jr
Mark
Matthew
Engebretson
Mary Ann
American Red Cross
Lyle Stephenson
Engebretsons
Green County Bank
Bank of Brodhead
Stephenson
Neil Pryce
Albany
Frank Engebretsons
Roads Blocked By Huge Drifts As Winds Rage
A massive Colorado windstorm caused wide damage in Boulder and surrounding areas with 100 mph gusts. Roofs were torn off, power lines downed, and a cyclotron wall collapsed. Wyoming and Pacific Northwest storms closed highways, and floods forced evacuations along the Eel River Valley.
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Associated Press
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University City of
Boulder
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Denver
Wyoming
Hoback Canyon
Atlantic City
South Pass
Lander
Seattle
Cascade Mountains
California
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Snoqualmie Pass
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Wash
State Highway Department
Oregon
Portland
Eel River Valley
Ukiah
Calif
Kalispell
Mont
Montana
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Weaft
Eureka
Weather Bureau
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office
Pepperwood
Myers Flat
Phillipsville
Plateau
Idaho
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Prospect Park Lake
New York City
Carbonaro
Pope Paul
Snow Belt
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New ‘Times
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Hawaii
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Ray Woods
Woods
Blaze
Cyclotron
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