England Braces For New Storms Amid Deep Winter Snows
Southern England faced renewed blizzards as forecasters warned of heavy snow. The nation grappled with widespread disruption with 12,000 auto workers idled in Oxford and the Midlands, helicopter deliveries aiding stranded families, and an estimated 15 deaths from the cold as troops and police helped reach marooned villages. Weather and rescue costs added to the crisis.
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Execution Delay for Kidnap Murderer Feguer
The scheduled execution of Victor Harry Feguer for the kidnap murder of Dr Edward R Bartels is postponed to February 15. The delay, granted in Washington, was ordered by U S District Judge Mary N Graven while he is on temporary duty in Texas. a formal order will follow. Feguer, an ex convict from St Johns Michigan, was charged with kidnapping and slaying the Dubuque physician on July 11 1960.
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Meary N. Graven
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Texas
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Ang
Edward R. Bartels
Tiineis
St. Johns, Mich
Resume Talks In New York Paper Strike
Negotiations resume today in the New York City and Cleveland newspaper strikes following recesses in the late stage last week. The lengthy stoppage disrupted Broadway theater business and hurt local commerce as advertisers and retailers report reduced activity across Greater Cleveland and New York.
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People's Way of
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Thomas F. Troy
West Side Association of Commerce
Lickel
Greater
Erie Teens Die in Western Illinois Highway Crash
Four Erie girls all graduates of Erie Community High School were killed in a two car crash on Highway 21 two miles southwest of the town. The victims were Jane Bush Janet Specommunityer Faye Ann Ross and Diane Reischel. The driver of the other car was Richard Stroshal 20 of Moline who was in critical condition. Police quoted a witness saying Stroshal’s car veered onto the shoulder and into the girls’ car.
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Janet Specommagnter
Francis ‘Seger
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Peter Rose
Diane Reischel
Ed Raisher
Erie Community High School
Moline
Moline Institute of Commerce
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Molina
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Kerr Death Shakes Senate With Wide Reverberations
Sen Robert S Kerr of Oklahoma, a 66 year old oilman and influential Democrat, died after collapsing at Doctors Hospital. His passing unsettles the Senate and White House, with implications for power dynamics and upcoming policy decisions.
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Miami
Oklahoma
Big Cedar
Okla
Missing Family Of Five Found
Denver-Towa patrol called off a search for a Colorado family of five after learning Mr and Mrs Harold Kuckarte and their three children had returned to Denver. They had left Boone Monday noon and were delayed by bad roads on the way home. The family had planned a visit with friends in Bellevue Nebraska but arrived in Denver without stopping.
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Harold Kuckarte
Towa
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Neb
Boone
Holiday Accidents Fatal to Seven Iowans
The Associated Press reports seven holiday accident deaths across Iowa and nearby states during the New Year weekend. Victims include Frank W. Kingsbury, 69, and Martin Moser, 4, with a child, in Nebraska, plus several in Iowa and South Sioux City area. Eight others escaped a house fire as it was set ablaze by a Christmas thaw.
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Frank W. Kingsbury
Anes
Martin Moser
Mobue
Bellevue
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Harey
Archer
Debra Susan
Barbara Jean
Cindy Shrader
Robert Shrader
Cedar Rapids
James
Three Americans Die In Viet Nam Helicopter Attack
Three U S Army personnel were reported killed and four wounded in a Viet Cong ground fire attack on U S helicopters near the Mekong Delta. The ambush, the deadliest blow to U S aid in Diem's government fighting the Viet Cong, left several aircraft shot down and heavy clashes continuing southwest of Saigon as paratroopers moved in.
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Holiday Traffic Toll Falls Short of Early Estimates
The New Year holiday week end saw one of the lowest traffic death totals for a similar period, with midnighTuesday counts totaling 361 deaths in traffic accidents, 8 in tires, and 127 in miscellaneous mishaps, 574 overall. The National Safety Council had earlier estimated a toll between 420 and 480, later revised downward after reviewing early counts.
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Boynton Resigns From Muscatine Bridge Commission
Eugene W. Boynton has resigned from the Muscatine Bridge Commission effective immediately. He was a longtime member since the commission’s start and chaired study efforts on bridge purchase. The telegram announcing his resignation was received today at 11:20 a.m. Boynton, president of Norbert Gravel Co., had been active in federal discussions and helped oversee the bridge since its 1958 operation.
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Merton M. Megaler
Morris
Iowa Highway Commission
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Ilingis Highway Department
McKee
Ram Boynton
Bridge Commission
Chiang Visited By Aid Chief on Formosa Overnight Stop
David E. Bell new chief of the U S Agency for International Development met Chinese Nationalist President Chiang Kai-shek in Taipei upon arrival from Tokyo for an overnight visit.
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U. S. Agency For International Development
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Taipai
Formosa
Tokyo
Terre Haute Plant Blast Kills 12 with Dozens Injured
An explosion at Home Packing Co in Terre Haute Indiana killed at least 12 with 10 bodies recovered and 14 workers unaccounted for. Ammonia fumes steam and debris hindered rescue as 29 were hospitalized and the plant suffered near 2 million dollars in damages. Fire officials searched through rubble as investigators considered a gas leak or boiler failure but found no fire. The blast occurred about 730 am as workers arrived at the riverfront plant two blocks north of US 40.
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Freebern Rites To Be On Thursday
Walter W. Freebern 73 prominent Muscatine businessman died at 12 45 p m in Muscatine General hospital. He lived at 1413 Mulberry Avenue and had been a Muscatine resident since 1933. He was manager and part owner of McColm’s store and previously led the O T Johnson clothing department in Galesburg Illinois. Active in the Chamber of Commerce he chaired the Christmas lighting committee for years. He belonged to First Methodist church Masonic Lodge 103 Waterloo Zarephath Consistory Davenport Elks and Rotary. Born August 1 1899 in Leavins Iowa son of Elmer and Estrella Edwant Freeborn he married Besse Clement May 26 1922 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving wife Janet McFate a daughter four sons and one sister. Funeral 2 p m Thursday January 3 at Fairbanks chapel Rev Edwin Froharit officiating. Interment Memorial Park cemetery.
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Three Iowa Patrol veterans promoted to sergeant roles
Three veteran members of the State Highway Patrol have been promoted to sergeant and assigned to new posts, State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch announced. Eugene Sims moves to Sioux City from Fairfield, Robert Janett transfers from Postville to Cedar Rapids, and Paul Foster shifts from Joliet to DeWitt.
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Fairfield
Sioua City
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Postville
Cedar Rapids
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Jong City
DeWitt
JFK Considers Tax Cut Compromise Amid Legislative Fears
President Kennedy fears the fate of his domestic program in Congress and weighs a gradual six to ten billion dollar tax cut in stepped reductions to limit impact on the deficit. He backs a compromise urged by Mills and Byrd while pressing abroad for hard line Cold War policies. The story notes risk to expanding the House Rules Committee and ongoing legislative difficulty.
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Philadelphia Largest Fire Ruins Buildings and Homes
A nine story building burned to a shell and about a dozen homes lay in ruins in Philadelphia. Fire officials called it the biggest city fire ever. The blaze began in a North Philadelphia factory warehouse and raged over three hours. Fire Chief Hink slipped on ice but no other injuries were reported. About 50 families evacuated. 2,000 residents displaced in freezing weather. Salvation Army Red Cross Civil Defense provided food and shelter.
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