Winnebago County Fair Opens Tuesday for 50th Anniversary
The Winnebago County Fair Association marks the 50th anniversary with a four day event featuring top entertainment and educational displays scheduled Tuesday through Friday. Organizers promise memorable exhibitions as forecasts predict generally fair weather, and preparations at the fairgrounds intensify ahead of the anniversary exposition.
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Two Killed In New York City Gang Warfare
At least two youths were killed in a West Side melee as a gang armed with knives attacked a group of youngsters. A cape wearing leader was described, with evidence suggesting the violence is part of ongoing teenage clashes. Police expect more arrests as probes continue.
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Rear Adm Jenna Higgins Named Ninth Naval District Commandant
The Navy announces Rear Adm. Jenna M. Higgins assigned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington will become commandant of the Ninth Naval District. She succeeds Rear Adm. Emmet P. Forrester who led the district since November 1. The Ninth District covers Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska and parts of several nearby states.
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Two Children Drown Over Weekend in Wisconsin Waters
Two children died in Wisconsin over the weekend. One was a one month old girl, Wancy Starzyk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Starzyk of Chicago. The other drowned Sunday while in a boat on Powers Lake near Schlicht. The body was recovered.
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Cool air ends Wisconsin heat wave with widespread cool high readings
Cooler air moved into Wisconsin Sunday after nearly three weeks of heat, dropping many locations into the 30s to 60s. Madison 73, Milwaukee 64, Green Bay 60, Racine 63, Kenosha 64, Lone Rock 58 with an inch of rain in 24 hours. Storms lashed Texas and the plains with hail and lightning. at least 10 people died.
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No Rights Chicago Ape A Thief Snatches Shoes
A thief snatched a box containing 308 shoes from a salesman’s car in Chicago. Ponce described the incident as a bold theft with the suspect leaving the scene quickly. The report notes the collection of shoes and the value tied to the incident.
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Student Lives Four Years Hidden in Church Eaves
Chheng Guan Lim, a former Albion College and University of Michigan student, was found Sunday hiding in the church eaves at First Methodist after four years. Police and university officials described how he subsisted on scraps, read borrowed books, and kept warm with blankets and improvised shelter under the church roof before his discovery.
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Three Die in Crash North of New London
Report from a rural highway north of New London states three people died in a vehicle collision. Authorities described the crash as involving a single car that left the road and struck a ditch. Names and exact ages were not released pending family notification.
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Fifteen Hurt In Two Car Crash Near Grand Rapids Minn
Grand Rapids Minnesota reports fifteen people injured in a Sunday night two car crash near the city. Four remain in critical condition. Irvin Stuckslager drove left in front of Gerald Le Croix's car. Le Croix, his wife, and five children were in the other vehicle. Nine people were in Stuckslager's car including his wife and Mr and Mrs Gerard Schedin and their five children. Authorities to consult Cass County prosecutor about charges against Stuckslager. Le Croix family members and Schedins listed with varying injuries.
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Committee Finds CD Preparedness To Cut Casualties
The committee on atomic energy after hearings on nuclear war risks estimated that preparedness could save lives. A hypothetical strike with 287 weapons could kill 54 million and render 20 more seriously ill, with millions more dying from radiation and disrupted food and water supplies.
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State Man Killed In Illinois Crash
Colby Wise reports a motorcycle crash near here killed Frank Blanke Jr. 26 and seriously injured his wife Vera Sunday on a curve en route to the National Tourist Trophy championships at Peoria. Police said the couple were traveling to the event when the rider lost control.
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Retired Judge D E McDonald dies at 89 in Wisconsin
Former Winnebago County jurist Daniel Edward McDonald aged 89 died at his home 625 Franklin Street at noon. He retired December 31 after more than 33 years on the County Court, second longest in county history, with a career spanning district attorney to court bench. Born November 6, 1869, in Green Lake County, he studied at Oshkosh Normal School then Chicago, joined Felker Stewart and Felker, later Stewart and McDonald, and married Grace M Davis on September 20, 1945. He leaves three sons Frank and others.
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Ten Are Injured When Cars Collide
Sunday a multivehicle intersection crash on Highways 15 and 54 near New London left ten injured and claimed multiple lives. Elizbeth Hazgland 39 and her children James 9 Betty Lou 7 died at the scene and at the hospital. several Hazgland siblings were badly hurt. The Halverson family car also suffered serious injuries to Mrs Halverson and her son while the other driver Low Halverson sustained cuts and bruises. Police and emergency crews responded with six doctors and seven ambulances assisting at New London Community Hospital. The crash remains under investigation.
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New London
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Larry Fury
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Four Die In Plane Crash Near Plymouth Indiana
A rented Cessna 172 crashed in a cornfield near Plymouth Indiana killing four Fort Wayne residents. Pilot David Shook 20 his wife Dixie 20 their son Gregory 2 and Shooks mother Eva Snook 60 died. Witness Charles Lawrence said the plane circled then suddenly plunged with throttle reportedly open. Wreckage analysis confirmed throttle on.
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Deadlock on Labor Bill May Break In Conferees Meeting
Washington AP reports Senate conferees may resolve the labor bill impasse today or progress may be limited. Key figures including Eyverett of Louisiana and Kennedy supporters push for provisions to protect labor rights amid House Senate differences over Taft-Hartley revisions.
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Operation Ulmer Spatz drills mobilize 18000 in West Germany
In Stuttgart West Germany the huge annual exercises began with a mock battle involving over 18000 troops and accompanying air units. The operation named Ulmer Spatz showcased coordinated maneuvers by land and air forces.
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