Rescue Is Slowed By Mine Explosion
In Mannington West Virginia a new blast at Mountaineer Coal Co No 9 Mine intensifies a rescue effort for 78 trapped workers. Flames erupted near Mod's Run intake shaft as another earlier blast worsened conditions, delaying access and complicating ventilation and fire control measures.
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W.va
Mountaineer Coal Co
Rich Opyoke
Leonard Gross
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Mod’s Run
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Kennedy Family Gathers at Kennedy Grave Dawn Anniversary
In the early morning chill at Kennedy’s grave Sen Edward M Kennedy and family members visited the site on the fifth anniversary of his assassination. Joan Kennedy and Mrs Hugh Auchincloss brought flowers, with Mrs Onassis attending Mass privately in New York.
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John Fitzerald Kennedy
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Edward
Hugh Auchincloss
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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Wisconsin Senator Attacks University of Wisconsin President Budget
State Senator Gordon W. Roseleip denounces University of Wisconsin President Fred Harrington as living beyond Wisconsin taxpayers means. He cites a 1967 68 expense report showing a 23636 57 in teas receptions plus 50 000 office budget 13 500 driver salaries 9000 Xerox rent 5000 postage and phone and 1300 for special services. He argues for restraint and asks taxpayers to demand reform. The Milwaukee Common Council also asks Gov Knowles to convene a special legislative session for tax relief.
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Gordon W. Roseleip
Rdarrington
University of Wisconsin
Fred Harrington
Wisconsin
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Roseleip
Board of Regents
Harrington
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Puppies Available for Adoption by Ruff Family Pair
Around the Block features black and white Border Collie puppies five girls and four boys, ready for new homes. Available from John and Cleo Ruff east of Monroe. Also notes Franklin Bear, son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Bear Jr Route 1 Blanchardville, serves as residence assistant in a Platteville State University dormitory, aiding the hall director and liaison with administration. Kerrie Payne, AFs student from Australia, staying with the Ben Zimmerli family west of Brodhead, toured Janesville sites with other American Field Service students.
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Cleo Ruff
Monroe
Franklin Bear
Clifford Bear Jr
Route 1
Blanchardville
Platteville State University
University
Kerrie Payne
AFS
Australia
Ben Zimmerli
Brodhead
Janesville
Antique Flea Market Moves to Verdi Hall and Sherwood Lodge
A Rockford based Antique Flea Market shifts to Verdi Hall and Sherwood Lodge for展示. this is its 30th consecutive monthly show planned for Sunday November 24. Kathy Zimmerli and Terri’s American sister join a Rock County group visiting Rock County Court House and GM plant tour with county government films.
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Byron Road
New Quarters
Verdi Hall
N. Madison
Sherwood Lodge
Forest Hills Road
Tony and
Palmer Martin
Wisconsin considers replacing annual fair with sectional expositions
Wisconsin agriculture secretary Donald N. McDowell proposes five sectional expositions to replace the state fair, with income from selling the fairgrounds funding coordinated local shows in cattle hogs dairy and other farm categories Leasing facilities in cities would reduce overhead and boost local interest The State Agriculture Board urged no direct participation in planning while allowing future involvement after final policy is set
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McDowell
West Allis
Fair
Madison
Classes suspended at Oshkosh State University
Oshkosh State University halted classes and ordered the expulsion of more than 100 Negro students after a violent demonstration that damaged administration offices. Police from neighboring communities helped secure the campus as about 1,000 students gathered. Rev. James E. Groppi planned to raise bond for arrestees while campus holidays extended through December 2.
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Oshkosh State University
Lake Winnebago
James E. Groppi
Milwaukee
Green County Bar Elects Voegeli President for 1969
The Green County Bar Association elected Paul E. Voegeli of Monticello as president for 1969 at a recent meeting. John K. Callahan of Monroe was chosen vice president and Franz W. Brand of Monroe was named secretary treasurer. The outgoing officers were John C. McElhaney, Voegeli, and Callahan. Plans were announced for the annual Income Tax Clinic sponsored by the Green County Bar to be held Dec 12, with invitations to other tax preparers to hear a discussion by a Wisconsin Department of Revenue and Internal Revenue Service representative. Cathy Lewis, 50, noted for her role in radio’s My Friend Irma and later film and TV work, died Wednesday of cancer. She had appeared on Hazel.
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Paul E. Voegeli
Monticello
John K. Callahan
Monroe
Franz W. Brand
John C. McElhaney
Voegels
Callahan
Green County Bar
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Internal Revenue Service
Cathy Lewis
Hollywood
Irma
Hazel
Support for Lena Winslow Tax Hike and Bond Referendum
The Lena Winslow School District Board of Education voted unanimous support for a Tuesday referendum on a 47 cent tax hike and a $125000 bond issue. Supt Joseph Beja resigns effective next spring hoping to aid passage. board members Sheldon Werkheiser and Ted Stubbe pledge support. Previous referendums failed.
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Lena- Winslow
Joseph Bej
Beja
Sheldon Werkheiser
Ted Stubbe
Policemen Will Get Diplomas at Beloit Vocational School
Two Monroe police officers Mike Brown and Richard Busch will receive diplomas from the Law Enforcement Training Academy at the District 5 Vocational School in Beloit at 7 tonight. They completed a 400 hour, 10 week basic training course in police work and the public is invited to attend the graduation which will feature a talk by Robert Walter, director of state and local programs for the Governor's Commission on Crime.
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Monroe
Mike Brown
Richard Busch
Law Enforcement
District 5 Vocational School
Beloit
Robert Walter
Governor’s Commission On Crime
Sirhan May Seek Chromosome Test Ahead of Kennedy Trial
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan’s attorney said he will seek a chromosome test for his client before the Kennedy assassination trial. Attorney Russell E. Parsons noted Sirhan has not undergone such testing and expects to request it and other measures prior to trial, with the December 9 date possibly delayed for preparation.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara
Sen
Robert F. Kennedy
Russell E. Parsons
Tanner
van Nuys
Parsons
Parson
Britain Pooches Freed to Stay in Pubs, Court Rules
In London a high court judge ruled that patrons may bring dogs into British pubs. The decision followed Elizabeth Carroll suing a dog owner and the Load of Hay tavern after she fell and injured herself seven years earlier. The judge Sir Gilbert James Paull dismissed her damages claim and supported canine companionship in pubs.
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Elizabeth Carroll
Gilbert James Paull
Probe Ordered Over Disrupted UW Milwaukee Art Lecture
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Chancellor J Martin Klotsche ordered an investigation into a disrupted art lecture when a woman, nude except for a paper bag over her head, appeared in the class. The incident prompted campus concern and review of conduct and security procedures.
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Probess
Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
J. Martin Klotsche
France devalues franc amid power talks as aid pledged
At a Washington power meeting France faces a devaluation of about 10 percent while the United States and allies plan $2 billion to help Paris. Meanwhile Charles de Gaulle's birthday is noted as officials remain silent on action.
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Germany
France
Charles de Gaulle
Treasury
Franz Joseph Strauss
United States
Paris
Strauss
Stubbe Family Heads to Turkey From Thailand Tour
S Sgt Ben A Stubbe Jr and wife Clara plus three children depart JFK for Turkey. He has 10 years Air Force service with prior Korea tour and a year in Thailand. Family stayed in Holyoke and gathered with relatives during the trip, marking a rare reunion of all Ben Stubbe Sr’s children.
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Sgt
Stubbe
Korea
Ben Stubbe Sr
Ben Stubbe
Mary Leck
Sgt. Stubbe
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