Cause of Hotel Fire Fatal to 21 Still Unknown
In Jacksonville the Hotel Roosevelt fire left 21 dead and 66 injured during Gator Bowl weekend. Victims died from smoke and fumes with one woman leaping to her death. Rescue efforts included Navy helicopters and city firefighters fighting to reach upper floors.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Roosevelt
Donna Axum
el Dorado
Ark
Lucile Previtt
James Jackson Swick
Copeland Sausage Co
Lorena Baker
Rena) Swick
Wade Hildinger
Buffalo
N.Y
National Gypsum Co
Hayden Burns
William H. Johnson
Meyer Hotel
Marian F. Curry
Santiago
Chile
Greensboro
N.C
Alton Joseph Crowden
Fire Department
North Carolina
Air Force Academy
Art Fielden
Miami
Bill
Mark
Miss Axum
Fielden
Miss Previtt
Linwood, N.J
Hanson Sees Democrats Likely to Control Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin party chairman J Louis Hanson told Marinette County Democrats the 1964 statewide race favors Democrats. He said gains in both the Assembly and the Senate are plausible, opposing the view that only the Assembly is within reach.
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Crmtz
Wis
J. Louis Hanson
Wisconsin Democratic Party
Hanson
Marinette County
Assembly
Senate
Stork Derby kicks off New Year as Monroe stores offer gifts
Sixteen Monroe merchants announce a range of prizes for the 18th annual Stork Derby. The newborns must be born at St. Clare hospital to Green County parents with past winners including Miss 1963 Kay Ann Wise. The 1964 winner will receive portraits, beer case, baby gear, milk and chocolates, shoes, nylons, car service, bank account and more from local businesses.
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Monroe
St. Clare Hospital
Green County
Kay Ann Wise
Kay Ann
Shirl Wise
Strudo
Freeport
Gerald Wise
Durand
Iil
Andy Miller
Rock City
Ill
Frank Wenger
Rose Wise
Brodhead
Jos. Huber Brewing Co
Rev Martin Luther King Jr Named Time Man of the Year
Time magazine named Rev Martin Luther King Jr Man of the Year, the first Black recipient in 37 years. The award acknowledges his leadership in the civil rights movement and his role as the voice of the Negro people and a conscience for whites.
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New York
Martin Luther King Jr
Time Magazine
King
Brendan Behan Injured After Dublin Street Incident
Playwright Brendan Behan was found lying in a Dublin street today unconscious with head injuries. He underwent an emergency operation at Meath hospital.
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Brendan Behan
Dublin
Meath Hospital
Printing Of Torch Book Delayed By High Demand
The Torch Is Passed recounts Kennedy death and aftermath in dramatic AP pictures and text. Demand is vast with orders reaching about 1 million copies. production is underway but delivery will take weeks. The book is not sold in bookstores and ordering coupons will reappear in tomorrow's section.
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John F. Kennedy
Associated Press
Kennedy
New York
America
Cold December Sets Wisconsin Records Across State
A historic December cold wave gripped Wisconsin with overnight lows reaching 21 below at Monroe and 8 below downtown. Milwaukee and Beloit posted December 30 records at 11 below, Lone Rock hit 23 below, and forecasts expect continued frigid conditions with lows 7 to 12 below and a high near 20 tomorrow.
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Wisconsin
Monroe
Mercury
Milwaukee
Beloit
Lone Rock
Reynolds Forms Wisconsin Group To Back Johnson
Gov. John W. Reynolds announced the creation of a Wisconsin for Johnson Committee, the first voluntary state organi zation pledging support for President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964. The 16 member group includes the state Democratic delegation and three Wisconsin-appointed Washington officials.
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Madison
John W. Reynolds
Lyndon B. Johnson
Wisconsin
Washington
Louis Hanson
Mellen
Patrick J. Lucey
Reynolds
Johnson
John F. Kenney
Lyndon Johnson
Lucey
Kennedy
Rgle
John Gronouski
Ivan Nestingen
Health, Education and Welfare
Norman Clapp
REA
Christmas Tree Blaze Kills Four in Pleasant Prairie
Fire swept a tri level home in Pleasant Prairie killing four members of one family including mother Frances Hansen who saved two daughters and a babysitter. Victims were Clarence Hansen Sr Frances Hansen and two sons Clarence Jr and Kenneth. Two daughters Brenda and Renee and 15 year old Lorraine Gorski escaped through a window with Mrs Hansen. Fire Chief Knutter traced the blaze to a Christmas tree in the living room saying overheated lights likely sparked the fire.
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Pleasant Prairie
Clarence Hansen Sr
Frances
Clarence Jr
Kenneth
Brenda
Renee
Lorraine Gorski
Kenosha
Hansen
Hal Knutter
Lim Denies Advising Renk in Wisconsin Senate bid
Robert C. Zimmerman and Wilbur Renk acknowledge frequent letter exchanges but deny or confirm claims that Zimmerman advised Renk to avoid running for the U.S. Senate. Renk, favored by party leadership to oppose Senator Proxmire, said he will decide between January 10 and 15 after considering mixed advice from political figures and friends.
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Zimmerman
Renk
William Proxmire
Associated Press
Bob Zimmerman
GOP
Proxmire
Goldwater to Decide Friday on 1964 Presidential Bid
Sen Barry Goldwater will announce Friday whether he seeks the Republican presidential nomination in 1964. He sent telegrams to supporters and will meet Arizona GOP leaders at his Phoenix home to hear his decision. He stayed home due to heel surgery and was absent from the Senate. AAP poll shows Nixon rising while Goldwater’s stock falls.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Republican Party
Arizona
Senate
Washington
Associated Press
GOP
Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Cashman Youth Killed in Illinois Traffic Accident
Thomas Michael Cashman 17 of Monroe died in a two car crash on Highway 12 near Richmond McHenry County. Passenger Andre Herman 17 sustained serious injuries and was treated at St. Clare hospital Monroe. Investigators cited driver error and Herman held on a ticket for failure to control. Funeral Mass set for St Victor's Church with burial at Calvary cemetery. Friends may call Newcomer funeral home after 3 p.m. New Year’s Day.
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Thomas Michael Cashman
Monroe
Richmond
Ill
McHenry County
Cashman
Andre Herman
Chicago
Robert L. Cashman
11Th Avenue
Herman
John Herman
20Th Street
McHenry Hospital
St. Clare Hospital
Thomas M. Heatley
Helen
Heatley
Woodstock
Robert L
Marilyn Stahlnecker Cashman
St. Victor’s Parochial School
St. Bede’s Academy
Peru, Ill
Thomas Michael
St. Victor’s Church
E. C. McCollow
Calvary Cemetery
Newcomer Funeral Home
Margaret Donny Chosen as Queen at Sno Ball Dance
Miss Margaret Donny daughter of Mr and Mrs Melchior Donny Route 4, a Monroe high school senior, was chosen queen at the Sno Ball dance in the junior high gym. Terry Kubly was king. attendants Joan Johnson Jeanne Smith escorting by Gary Baumgartner and Robert J Tschudy. Benny Ehr's orchestra from Madison played for the Monroe Youth Council event.
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Margaret Donny
Melchior Donny
Monroe High School
Terry Kubly
Roy Kubly
Joan Johnson
Lester M. Johnson
22Nd Avenue
Gary Baumgartner
Harry Baumgartner
9Th Street
Jeanne Smith
Robert Smith
8Th Street
Robert J. Tschudy
Robert E. Tschudy
Benny Ehr
Madison
Monroe Youth Council
Kaderly Seeks Assembly Seat In Special Election
Green County agricultural leader Edward J. Kaderly announced his bid for the assembly seat left vacant by the death of C. M. Stauffer of Monticello. A Spring Grove Township chairman and longtime farm group official, Kaderly led in Green County primaries and has held roles with the Farm Bureau the American Dairy Association and other groups. He has eight children and has received multiple honors for farm service and education work.
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Green County
Edward J. Kaderly
Assembly
C. M. Stauffer
Monticello
Kaderly
Spring Grove Township
Judo
Farm Bureau
American Dairy Association
Pure Milk Association
Monroe
PMA
Green County Service Co
Senate
Robert S. Travis
Gordon W. Roseleip
Darlington
GOP
Roseleip
Lafayette
Grant
Iowa
Jeanette Ruth Boss
Holstein Friesian Association of America
Davis School
American Education Week Committee
Lakonia Sinks While Being Toward Gibraltar
The burned-out Lakonia sank in 200 feet of Atlantic water while being towed toward Gibraltar. Capt. Trygve Gaasoe reported the ship listed more on Saturday night and then sank about 260 miles southwest of Gibraltar. Of the 1,041 aboard, 91 are known dead and 64 remain missing.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Gibraltar
Trygve Gaasoe
Herkules
Gaasoe
Lakonia
Britain
Madeira
Canary Islands
Senate approves $3 billion foreign aid compromise
The Senate passed and sent to the White House a compromise $3 billion foreign aid bill authorizing the President to guarantee credits for private commodity sales to Communist nations. The vote total on money items was 40 Democrats and 16 Republicans in favor, with 7 Democrats and 7 Republicans opposing.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Congress
Johnson
House
Mike Mansfield
Dmont
Mansfield
Roman L. Hruska
R-Neb
Gordon Allott
R-Cole
Jack Miller
Rrowa
Hruska
John O. Pastore
D-Ri
Total Moon Eclipse Promises Celestial Show Before Dawn
In Boston the earth aligned with the sun and moon producing a total lunar eclipse. The event began at 3:25 a.m. and reached total blackout of the moon at 4:28 a.m. as observers watched the sky.
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Boston
Madison Cheese Market Steady Amid Ample Supplies
The Madison cheddar market remains steady with fair to good demand and ample supplies across all styles. Aged varieties show light supply but solid demand. prices range from 34 to 39 dollars for various forms including cheddars 36 to 34, 40 pound blocks 35 to 39, daisies 38 to 39, longhorns 38 to 42, and midgets 37 to 40 dollars.
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Cheese Mart
Steady
Madison
Wisconsin
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Laurie Hardware
Schmidt’s
Monroe Shoe Store
Style Shop
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Badger Paint Store
Rev. King
Cold December Snaps Records
Wisconsin Group
Christmas Tree
Thomas M. Cashman
Lim
Illinois
Farmer
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