United Fund Sets Minimum Goal for Oshkosh Campaign
Oshkosh area United Fund announces a minimum target of 298 471 dollars for the October drive to support 23 agencies across health welfare and youth programs. John Dyer notes the goal is lower than agencies’ 39510 request while pledging review if funds overshoot to boost allocations and mass campaign volunteers organize from a temporary office at 126 State Street with over 300 volunteers needed.
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Oshkosh Area
United Fund Today
John Dyer
United Fund
Caida
Wwe. Cum Lue Gyal Io
Health and Medical Research Fund
American Red Cross
Bureau of Family Service
Charity Circle
Children's Service Society
Ladies Benevolent Society
Lutheran Welfare Society
National Travelers Aid Association
Oshkosh
Salvation Army
Winnebago County
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
E. B. Davis Children’s Home
National Recreation Association
MCA
U.S.C
Car Crash Slays Kenneth Clark Near Kenosha
Kenneth Clark, 19, of Arlington, Alabama, was killed when his car left Highway 43, bounced off a tree and stopped near a house west of Kenosha. The driver was alone. Mir Miwan-25, manager of American Casualty Co., wrecked his car in Tirvean collision with a tree near a house. Bennie W. Jensen, 31, of Merval Rosholt, died in a separate two car crash on Highway 43 earlier the same night. Continued on Page 12, Col. 4
GOP Is Party For Farmers says Goldwater
Republican nominee Senator Barry Goldwater tells business readers price support programs should be voluntary and the party stands with farmers. He plans a New York dinner with industrial leaders, sponsored by Otis Elevator president Percy Douglas, with Bank of George Champion and Ralphiner attending. He argues for an agriculture policy with minimal federal control and asserts the party will resist making farmers dependent on government payments.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
New York
Goldwater
Percy Douglas
Otis Elevator Co
Hotte
George Hampion
Chase Manhattan Bank
Ralphiner
General Electric Co
Goldn
Republican Party
Farmers’ Party
Puzzling Denver theft leaves owner baffled
Denver man R Hunt reported his 1955 sedan was stolen from in front of his home during the weekend. The car had no motor in it, puzzling the owner as to why it disappeared.
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Denver
Quentin R. Hunt
Cleo Causes Deaths of Fourteen in Caribbean Path
The hurricane Cleo, the season’s worst, moved through the Caribbean killing at least 14 people and injuring about 100 while causing up to 50 million dollars in damage in Guadeloupe and Dominican Republic. Forecasters warned of Jamaica Cuba and Haiti impacts as Cleo advanced.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Cleo
Caribbean
Jamaica
Puerto Rico
Guadeloupe
Hispaniola
Haiti
Weather Bureau
Fiora
Cuba
U.S
Deal Foreseen With Viet Cong
UPI reports administration officials fear CIA Board of National Estimates document hints at a possible neutralization deal with the Viet Cong in South Vietnam. The 45 page paper, written earlier this year by Willard Matthias, suggests Soviet American power dynamics and questions victory over the Communists. Officials insist the memo does not reflect U.S. policy and has not been considered by the National Security Council.
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Washington
UPI
Administration
Central Intelligence Agency
CIA
South Viet Nam
U.S
Willard Matthias
Board of National Estimates
Barry M. Goldwater
Johnson
National Security Council
U.S. Intelligence Estimate Board
Woman Gives Birth To Septuplets In Sweden
UPPSALA Sweden A 3%-year old woman recently gave birth to still born septuplets at Uppsala University Hospital four months premature Seven infants were born after hormone treatment to overcome infertility The report was first published in London by Prof Carl A Gemzell who developed the treatment He declined to name the mother and did not provide a date Gemzell noted one similar case in 1894 where seven babies were born alive but died within hours.
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Uppsala
Sweden
UPI
Uppsala University Hospital
London
Carl A. Gemzell
Gemzell
Violence intensifies in South Vietnam protests
In Saigon Hue and Da Nang mobs attacked government targets and burned buildings in the worst anti government rioting since last summer. In Da Nang more than 1,000 youths attacked a U S barracks wounding a maid who later died. Police did not intervene as fires spread to a village and houses. Khanh urged unity and promised public elections only after Viet Cong defeat.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Saison
Hue
da Nang
U.S
South China Sea
Khanh
Br Radio
Misplaced bus shelter prompts extra move for council
United Press International reports from England that a local council spent 40 pounds 3162 to install a concrete bus shelter and now must spend another 1 pound 256 to relocate it after discovering it lies far from any bus route. A council spokesman called it puzzling that villagers didn’t flag the mistake during construction.
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Griffydam
England
UPI
Democrats Convene on platform rights act demand
The Democratic platform committee approved planks urging fair enforcement of the rights act and condemning lawlessness. It backs immigration reform to end discrimination by national origins and pushes equal opportunity for women and older Americans while opposing extremism from groups like the Communist party the Klan and the John Birch Society.
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Atlantic City
APD
Democratic Platform Committee
Democratic Party
The
Communist Party
Klu Klux Klan
John Birch Society
Walkout Possible By South at Democratic Convention
At the national convention in Atlantic City the fight over seating Mississippi delegates heated tensions. The credentials committee undecided whether the Mississippi Freedom Democratic delegation or the all-white regulars should be seated. Dr. Aaron Henry, Mississppi Freedom group chair, rejected a back of the bus compromise, backed by Dr. Martin Luther King, who warned of a natural voter reaction.
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Atlantic City
Mississippi
Alabama
Freedom Democratic
Aaron Henry
Freedom Group
Clarksdale
Miss
Herry
Martin Luther King
Bored Barnley fan wakes to empty stadium
Willie Webster, 33, dozed off during a soccer match and woke to an empty stadium with all other fans gone. A stadium official freed him, and he described the game as pretty dull.
Democrats open convention amid vice presidential speculation
Atlantic City AP: Democrats gather for the national convention to nominate Johnson with a running mate decision looming. Delegates and alternates fill the arena while Johnson maintains control, and a dozen names including Hubert Humphrey are backdrop. The White House approval process and civil rights planks shape the event as platform writers reach a preliminary agreement on the Calha Act and other lines. Continued on Page 12.
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Atlantic City
Johnson
Eves
Hubert H Humphrey
Minnesota
LBJ
John M. Bailey
White House
Tornado Devastates Southeast Wisconsin Areas
More than 400 homes were damaged or destroyed as three tornadoes struck Fort Washington Fond du Lac and Oak Creek with Beaver Dam Stevens Point. Twenty five people were injured. Port Washington faced severe losses with many homes gone. Police reported $2 million damage in Port Worth? Port Washington travel ban lifted Sunday as crews cleaned up.
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Milwalker
Wis
Francis Winnemuller
Port Washington
St. Alphonsus Hospital
Wisconsin
Fort Washington
Fond du Lac
Milwaukee
Oak Creek
Beaver Dam
Stevens Point
Porthington
Vernon Labbs
Casualty Bagshot Ambulence Crewman Injured
Six cars piled up near here Sunday night and ambulance crewman Sean Bland broke a leg while helping at the scene. Mayor Frank Mayer said cooperation was strong and officials from state and city met in an emergency Common Council session. Authorities assessed possible federal aid while street debris and downed trees remained the main issue.
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Bagshot
England
UPI
Here
Sean Bland
Frank E. Mayer
Common Council
Frank Zeidler
Department of Resource Development
Harvey O. Grasse
State Highway Commission
Robert L. Williams
Common Cosnel
Wisconsin Delegation Edges Toward Freedom Party Support
Wisconsin Democratic delegates to the Democratic National Convention prepared to back the Freedom Democratic Party in Mississippi without a floor vote if a compromise is reached. Rep. Robert Kastenmeier and Elizabeth Hawkes led the Credentials Committee push amid a wider Wisconsin stance against disloyalty, while Gov. Reynolds remained undecided. Page 12, Col. 5.
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Atlantic City
Wisconsin
Freedom Democratic Party
Mississippi
Badger
Robert Kastenmeier
Watertown
Freedom Group
Kastenmeier
Elizabeth Hawkes
Washburn
National Party
Miss Hawkes
John W. Reynolds
Reynolds
Poe
Alabama
Gee Ze C. Wallace
Democratic National Convention Opening in Atlantic City
The Democratic National Committee opened the Atlantic City convention with invocation by Most Rev Celestine J Damana and welcome from Gov Richard J Hughes. Temporary officers elected. Speeches followed by remarks from Sen John Pastore and Gov Carl Sanders. Credentials and rules reports presented. Benediction by Rev Franklin Clara Fry. Adjourned.
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Slantic City
Njap
Celestine J Damana
Richard J. Hughes
New Jersey
John 0
Rhode Island
Rules and Order of Business
Carl Sanders
Georgia
J. Albert House Jr
Davie Bruce Marth
American Legion
David Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Franklin Clara Fry
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Visiting Nurse Association
Winnebago County Association For Mental Health
Winnebago County Association For
Health, Medical Fund Health and Medical Research Fund
Oshkosh Community Council
Wisconsin Welfare Council
Mir
Barry
Viet Cong
CIA Board
Winnebagoland
Viet Nam
Plank
Wok
David Jence
Freedom Party
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