Larsen Man Is Mishap Victim in Neenah Train Crash
A 22 year old Neenah Paper employee, Ronald J. Kuhr, was killed when his car was struck by a Chicago and North Western passenger train and sent into the Fox River power canal. Train engineer George M. Corcoran said he did not see the car until impact and did not brake as the car was already clear of the train. The collision occurred about 10 45 p m near the canal bridge.
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Neenah Paper Company
Ronald Kuhr
Rt. 1
Larsen
Kuhr
Chicago and North Western
Neenah
Neenah Paper
Fox River
Ronald J. Kuhr
Neenahi Paper Company
George M. Corcoran
Third St
Milwaukee
Corcoran
Cuban Officials Seek U.S. Asylum
Cuban officials at three or four consulates in the United States have contacted the Immigration Service about seeking asylum. The officials have not decided yet and the agency has made no decision on asylum, an immigration spokesman said Monday.
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Washington
United States
Immigration Service
Cuba Mobilizes Under Martial Law Amid Invasion Fears
In Havana a high official said all Cuba is under the equivalent of martial law as annual U S Navy and Marine maneuvers accelerate nationwide mobilization. Castro asserts an American invasion by January 13 with troops at Havana seafront and trenches dug in parks while Vieques Island hosts training.
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U.S. Navy
Marine Corps
Caribbean
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
United States
Malecon
U.S
Washington
Guantanamo Bay
Lon Vieques Island
Puerto Rico
Navy
Nelson Bid Sparks Legal Opinion on Airport Delay
Gov Gaylord Nelson asked the state aeronautics commission to postpone awarding bids for a Winnebago County airport control tower until further study of air traffic. Attorney General asked to rule on legality amid county and federal agreements. Oshkosh bids set for Monday. Commission plans to proceed.
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T. K. Jordan
State Aeronautics Department
Gaylord Nelson
Winnebago County
Nelson
The
Aeronautics Commission
Qutagamie
Jordan
Madison
Oshkosh
Joseph F. Dresler
Auler Corporation
Centre Tower
Fire damages St Luke's School in Two Rivers
Fire at St Luke's Roman Catholic Grade School caused about 15000 in damage. No injuries were reported as 670 students were evacuated. The blaze started in a projection room and stairwell, with water damage on lower levels. Cause unknown. fire marshal to investigate.
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St. Luke's
Henryl Willert
Herman Schmitz
Schmitz
Willett
Outagamie Board Approves Airport Move Near Appleton
The Outagamie County board voted 40 to 15 to authorize planning for a new county airport five miles west of Appleton. The air port and parks committee will prepare site plans and cost estimates, with a report to follow. Kimberly-Clark and Marathon area industries back the project, while supporters say industry growth and regional planning justify the move.
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Appleton
Outagamie
Airport and Parks Committee
Mark Catlin
Gordon Bubolz
Catlin
Authority 10
Winnebago County
Kimberly-Clark
Kaukauna
Oshkosh
Bubolz
Green Bay
Roger Baird
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Winnebago
Baird
Kimberly Clark
Osh-, _kosh
Winnebago- Outagamie
Outagamie County
Labor Group offers to join Airport Protest
Winnebago County Labor Council members offered to join a delegation to protest Gov. Nelson's action delaying airport contract awards. They back keeping the Winnebago County Airport over a new port near Appleton and urged direct talks with the governor. Reno Ys Surprised said Nelson postponed awards before contacting county officials while a citizens committee favored the existing site.
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Winnebago County
Negroes Fail To Appear At U. of Georgia
Two admitted by federal court as integration opens faced absence at Georgia by 18 year old Charlayne Hunter and 19 year old Hamilton Holmes. Gov. Vandiver warned closure of the university if they report for class. White enrollment fell as officials awaited word and possible legislative action. Donald Hollowell traveled toward Macon to pursue a new federal court order.
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Atlanta
University of Georgia
Ernest Vandiver
Associated Press
Charlayne A. Hunter
Hamilton E. Holmes
Georgia
Holmes
Vandiver
C. C. Aderhold
Donald L. Hollowell
Macon
Eugene Cook
Washington
Wisconsin Budget Forecast Shows 90 Million Increase
Madison sources report an executive budget draft for 1961 63 totaling about 506 million dollars, roughly 90 million more than the current 416 6 million. The bulk funds continuing operations while some goes to new or improved programs. Schulen and welfare accounts lead the rise with about 22 5 million each, plus education retirement and insurance raises and building program increases.
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Avunsall
Quagel
Joe Nusbaum
Department of Administration
Nusbaum
Nelson
Civil Service
State Board of Health, Vocational and Adult Education
Insurance Department National Guard
Department of Agriculture
Judicial System
Man Jailed for Sleeping in Cemetery Tomb
Herbert Callard aged 60 was jailed fourteen days after crawling into a Plymouth cemetery tomb to sleep. He panicked and began screaming, drawing attention that led to his arrest.
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Plymouth
England
UPD
Herbert Callard
Menasha Firefighters Contain Bale Storage Blaze
Menasha and Neenah fire units fought a stubborn blaze at a baled board storage yard on the Fox River. The fire, at 8:39 p.m. Monday, involved wind driven flames from bales owned by John Stranger Paper Co. Fire crews expanded to 1 a.m. and planned to remain until 2 p.m. with hoses to the pile and a makeshift fire wall.
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Menasha
Fox River
John Stranger Paper Co
Neenah
Menasha Fire
John Strange Paper Company
Neenah Department
Northwestern
Neenan
Nelson Attacks Wisconsin Chamber Of Commerce
Governor Gaylord Nelson criticized the Wisconsin State Chamber of Commerce as out of step with public needs during a Madison banquet. He accused the chamber of prioritizing money and profit, urged broader concern for education, mental health, elderly care, highways, and natural resources, and challenged why state spending is depicted as reckless. The chamber executive replied that the remarks were unsound, while lawmakers listened politely.
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Frank V. Hausheer
Chamber
Hausheer
Reuben la Favel-Oconto
la Fave
Wisconsin
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U. of Georgia
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