Runaway propane truck devastates Berlin New York
A propane tractor trailer exploded in Berlin New York injuring the driver fatally and hospitalizing 16 others. A local woman died of a heart attack, and a Baptist church and a dozen homes were burned or ruined. Witnesses described a rapid, fiery blast with debris scattered across the hamlet near the state lines.
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Berlin
N. Y
New York
Gene Merrills
Merrilis
Mabel H. Wager
Robert J. McLucas
Pomeroy
McLucas
Kenneth McCumber
Florence
Clifton Shuhart
McCumbers
Legion Offers Help in Cemetery Vandalism Probe
American Legion Commander E L Niffenegger Jr. offered Legion help to police in the cemetery vandalism case. Police Chief Hefty urged tips from the public while protecting informants. A $100 reward was posted by Greenwood Cemetery Association, with donations raising total. Luchsinger Monument Co. donated staff to reset 89 gravestones damaged early Tuesday. Estimated damage ranges from 10 000 to 20 000 dollars.
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E. L. Niffenegger Jr
American Legion
Legion
Henry S. Hefty
Hefty
Dist. Atty
Joseph D. Viney
Greenwood Cemetery Association
Luchsinger Monument Co
First Guardsman Returns as 32nd Division Arrives Home
Edward Kennison, the first Co. B guardsman, arrives in Monroe from Ft. Lewis at 6 am to reunite with wife parents and nephew. More guardsmen on advance detail near homes. six men reported at Mobridge S D. Armory cleaned and readied. full unit to depart Ft. Lewis Aug 2 with rear detachment later.
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Co. B
Monroe
Ft. Lewis
32Nd
Edward Kennison
O’hara Field
Chicago
Harold Kennison
Kirby Allen Babler
Mobridge
S.D
Dwight C. Coplien
W. J. Kohlhagen
Gerald Kubly
E. J. O’donahue
Victor Deemer
Jerry C. Montefeldt
William Niederberger
Shrine KC Clowns Stage Benefit Weekend in Shrine KC
Shrine KC clowns perform in Smokey Row and on the square Friday and Saturday to raise funds for the annual Shrine KC Benefit Show at Twining Park on Aug 12. Firemen VFW lead the event with colors, a slow pitch game, City Band Lions Club Minstrel highlights, baton twirler Carole Jeanne, and a water fall finale.
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Shrine-Kc
Smokey Row
Twining Park
Firemen
VFW
City Band
Lions Club
Carole Jeanne
Space Shot Thor Exploded on Pad
A Thor booster exploded on Johnston Island launch pad in Hawaii at about 11:15 p.m. Hawaiian time. The attempt to ignite a high altitude nuclear device failed, with no detonation and no injuries reported. The incident setback the Pacific test series and U.S. missile prestige.
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Honolulu
United States
Johnston Island
Atomic Energy Commission
Washington
U.S
Pacific
Joseph Jaeggi, 65, Noted Wisconsin Cheese Maker Dies
Joseph Jaeggi Sr. dies at St. Clare hospital after seven years of illness. He built a 31 year cheese career at Jefferson Center Co op Twin Grove, handed operations to sons in 1947, and taught many in the trade. Survived by wife Lillian, three sons, two daughters, four grandchildren, and siblings in Switzerland. Burial at Calvary Cemetery after High Requiem Mass at St. Victor's.
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Wisconsin
Joseph Jaeggi Sr
St. Clare Hospital
Jaggi
Jefferson Center
Jaeggi
Marty
Roggliswil
Canton Lucerne
Switzerland
Jacob Jaeggis
Monroe
Lillian Lehmann
Juda
St. Victor’s Catholic Church
Joseph F
John E
James Jacob
Thomas Bell
Elizabeth Ann
John
Jacob
Josephine
Marie
Ann
Anna
Stuessy Funeral
St. Victor’s Church
E. C. McCollow
Calvary Cemetery
Cheese trade fair reports steady cheddar market in Madison
In Madison Wisconsin the cheese trade notes a steady cheddar market with fair demand and ample supplies. Prices for 40 pound blocks run around 34 to 36 percent. single daisies 35 to 37 percent. midgets about 37 percent.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Had Two Families Carolina GOP Chief Admits Double Life
William E Cobb North Carolina state GOP chairman admitted leading a double life with a common law wife and two children in Roanoke while living in Morganton with his legal wife and adopted son He said he would resign as party chairman and withdraw as a state senate candidate The report notes Cobb used the Roanoke home under the name W Edward Cobb and that neighbors connected him to the Roanoke resident Linda and two sons The story follows Cobb’s photo in a national magazine linking him with other Southern Republican leaders
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Charlotte
N. C
William E. Cobb
North Carolina
Charlotte Observer
Roanoke
Eran
Cobb
W. Edward Cobb
Linda
Roanoke Times
Motive Puzzle In Weatherly Killing Shocks City
Bruce Weatherly, former Madison police chief and San Antonio native, was shot at his Texas home and died in hospital. His wife Inez Weatherly is jailed on murder charges and released on bond as investigators search for a motive amid a history of legal troubles and past lunacy allegations. Weatherly had a long career with multiple transfers and a 1959 drunk driving finding, with ongoing legal battles over residency and job status.
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San Antonio
Tex
Bruce Weatherly
Madison
Wis
Inez
David Keene
Burea
Leo Pack
Weatherly
Wisconsin
State Supreme Court
Fire and Police Commission
Pool to Close for Maintenance Next Week
Thermas Norager pool and playground supervisor announced the swimming pool will be closed from Monday through Sunday next week for mid season maintenance. Morning lessons will continue while lifeguards and staff take time off. pool reopens Monday Aug 6. Playground activities end tomorrow and resume Aug 6.
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Thermas Norager
Noreger
Ayground
Stock Prices Rise On Tax Cut Rumor In New York
Trading showed modest gains across key stocks after a widely reported article claimed President Kennedy favored an early tax cut. White House sources later said the President remained undecided on pursuing a tax reduction.
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New York
Kennedy
White House
Council Majority Favors Using Chandler Location
The Columbus Industrial Development Corp. and former mayor Lloyd J. Paust will be the featured speaker at a Chamber of Commerce dinner Monday at 6 30 p m in the Swiss Wheel. Paust, a 22 year Columbus attorney and former Dane County District Attorney staff member, served six years as mayor of Columbus and now directs the Columbus Industrial Development Corp and Columbus New Industry Building Corp. He helped represent the city at the Governor s Green Lake Conference on industrial development and will describe Columbus efforts to attract industry.
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Columbus Industrial Development Corp
Lloyd J. Paust
Chamber of Commerce
Paust
Columbus
Dane County
Columbus New Industry Building Corp
Green Lake
City of
State's Traffic Toll Reaches 484
The 1962 Wisconsin traffic toll rose to 484 with three separate accidents causing deaths. Beloit boy Craig Buchanan died from head injuries after July 18 crash. Anton Nemecek of Kellnersville died when his auto hit a train near Manitowoc. five year old John Noll died after being struck near his Beloit home.
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Associated Press
Beloit
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
Craig Buchanan
Douglas Buchanan
Rockford
Anton L. Nemecek
Kellnersville
North Western Railway
Nemecek
John Noll
Beloit City
Gerald Noll
Byrnes Seeks Tax Credit for Health Insurance Plans
Rep John Byrnes introduces a House bill granting a tax credit equal to 20 percent of health or accident insurance premiums for taxpayers and dependents. The proposal covers premiums for the taxpayer, dependents and also protects parents.
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Washington
John Byrnes
R-Wis
Additional Land Viewed as Vital For City Project
Monroe aldermen favor the Chandler parking lot area for a new municipal building, with offices and fire and police facilities. Mayor Evans warned against building on Chandler without more property, and noted a city county complex may replace the outdated courthouse. The proposal considers Ben Badger Motors, Lanz property, and parking expansion at Spring Square as options.
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Monroe
Chandler
City Council
Orville R. Evans
Evans
Property Committee
Badgers Motors Co
Greuch
Badger Motors
Lanz
Spring Square
Badger Motors Co
O. N. Johnson
Walter J. Bober
Seventh Ward
Rex N. Eyler
Lester M. Johnson
First Ward
City Hall
Industrial Commission
Herman L. Schindler
Third Ward
Community Center
4-H Delegates Named For State Fair Revue At County Style Event
Green County members were chosen for the State Fair dress revue at the county revue in Turner hall last night. Sherry Marty of Cadiz Club and Linda Christensen of Decatur were selected with Barbara Severson and Mary Ann Sacker named alternates. The event drew 500 to 600 4 H members and friends.
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Seattle
Turner Hall
Barbara Severson
Browntown
Mary Ann Sacker
Richland
Lynda Christensen
Decatur
Sherry Marty
Cadiz
Times
Cadiz Club
Linda Christensen
Green County
Public County
Miss Marty
John Marty
Miss Christensen
Nelson Christensen
Raymond Severson
Ralph Sacker
New Glarus
Sylvia Faust
Stoughton
Harriet Pickering
Cross Plains
Ramona Rundke
Darlington
Chester Pinnow
Calvin Christen
Barbara Ross
Judy Hanson
Earl Sandley
Chrysler Shifts To Black Figures In 1962 Half-Year
Chrysler Corp reports a turnaround from a loss to a profit of 11.9 million for the first six months of 1962, with earnings of 1.31 a share on sales of 1.07 billion. The second quarter earned 10.6 million or 1.17 a share on 572 million in sales, improving from the prior year's quarter.
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Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Chrysler
Wingert Edict Hailed by GOP in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Republicans praise a reapportionment move as Reynolds federal suit collapses. Special master Wingert says no urgent need for redistricting, while Democrats call recess a stall tactic. GOP tallies session cost at about 250000 and targets Reynolds and Governor Nelson.
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Gen
Rey
Reynolds
Emmett Wingert
Wingert
Nelson
Madison
GOP
Slayer of Father 55 Committed for Check
MILWAUKEE A 29 year old former mental patient is committed to a state institution until competent to stand trial. Richard Azzle released last October from a county mental hospital faced charges of shooting his father Otis 55 and wounding his mother Lillian 54 in the family home Tuesday night.
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Milwaukee
Richard Azzle
Otis
Lillian
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