Tragic Truck Crash Kills 5-year-old Nelson in Oshkosh
Five-year-old B Nathan Nelson Jr. died when a farm pickup rolled over on Highway 45 175 near Oshkosh Country Club shortly after 2:30 pm Monday. Driver John Fink, 16, was injured. coroner cites skull fracture. No inquest. juvenile hearing planned after hospital release. Nelson family and relatives noted. services set for Wednesday. Wisconsin traffic toll rises to 315 with two new deaths in Chippewa Falls and Manitowoc.
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Wisconsin
Robert F. Nowak Jr
Chippewa Falls
Dennis Dupray
Manitowoc
Memorial Drive
Snow Falls At Ironwood and Midwest Tornado Toll
United Press International reports cool air and light snow in Ironwood Michigan as a wave of tornadoes and high winds pelted the Midwest from North Dakota to New England. Indiana towns like Valparaiso faced debris, power outages, and street closures amid the destruction. two deaths were attributed to the storms in Ohio and a blimp was wrecked by hurricane force winds in Michigan. A girl and a young woman remained missing as repair crews work through the damage across Porter and Pulaski counties.
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Nine Scouts and 3 Others Die in Mountain Crash
Nine Scouts and two BYU leaders plus a Deseret News reporter were killed when a truck with Scouts on a Utah mountain road lost brakes and rolled off a precipice southeast of Escalante. The Provo, Ogden, and Salt Lake City groups were among the dead. several others were injured.
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Gary Christensen
Randy Hall
Salt Lake City
Robert Cook
Weyauwega NaGreen Hotel Burns Destroyed Landmark
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the NaGreen Hotel in Weyauwega, a landmark formerly Archie’s and the Dobbins, with damage estimated at 140000 including furnishings and inventory. No guests were present. owners Clarence NaGreen, his wife, his father Peter, and Meyer Cohen occupied nearby apartments. Waupaca fire department aided with one pumper and 15 volunteers after a 1 40 p m call.
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Waupaca
Anniversary Fire Destroys Hotel. Greens Aims Unmet
Clarence NaGreens and his wife faced a ruined hotel on the eve of their 34th wedding anniversary as a blaze swept through the building Monday. Manawa and New London departments fought the flames, battling smoke and a roof collapse while attempting to save personal effects and prevent spread to adjacent areas. The inferno began near the laundry room, spread to the main car, and forced ongoing mopping up as firefighters operated from basement and rooftops.
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Weyauwega
Harriman to Lead U S Talks With Russia on N Tests
President Kennedy names Averell Harriman as chief U S negotiator for three power discussions with Russia and Britain in July to break the nuclear test ban stalemate. Harriman, former Moscow ambassador, will head the team while the United States pledges to suspend atmospheric tests if others do the same. The talks are set for July with the Soviet Union and include a British partner.
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Block Island Senior Night Celebrates All Three Seniors
The Block Island High School senior night on Saturday featured all three seniors, marking a complete turnout and a successful ceremony.
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Block Island High School
Civil Rights Bill To Pass Assured By JFK Talks
President Kennedy held talks with Democratic leaders on a new civil rights program and left with assurances that a bill would pass when submitted to Congress. House Speaker McCormack predicted passage, while Senate leaders signaled cautious support. Kennedy urged rapid action despite Southern resistance and possible court challenges to end racial barriers in public life.
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Cuban Floods Cause Death and Property Loss
Flood waters from two weeks of heavy rains in eastern Cuba cause at least 10 drownings and estimate damage at 15 million dollars. About 2,060 peasants flee to higher ground at Manzanillo as rescuers in planes and helicopters spot dead cattle across the countryside.
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Proclamation Demands Alabama Obey Civil Rights Order
President Kennedy issued a proclamation ordering Gov George Wallace to cease obstructing justice amid the Alabama racial crisis. Kennedy acted under the Constitution to prevent barriers to Vivian Malone and James Hood’s entry at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa as Wallace vowed to block the doorway. Security around the campus tightened as the two students prepared to register. Wallace remained defiant, insisting on law and order and signaling he would stand in the doorway.
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James Hood
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Reynolds hires lawyer to press Wisconsin redistricting suit
Gov. John W. Reynolds announces the hire of Roland Day to file a Wisconsin Supreme Court action seeking reapportionment if the Legislature fails to comply with the constitutional requirement. He faults Atty Gen George Thompson for not acting and says Milwaukee County’s 26 assembly seats are at stake in a GOP plan viewed as unconstitutional.
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Unions Agree On Extension In Rail Dispute
Washington AP unions agree to a Wednesday deadline extension in the railroad work rules dispute and delay a nationwide strike. Railroads accepted the extension, with AFL CIO unions cooperating while talks continue under federal mediators led by Wirtz. The extension shifts the deadline to 12 01 am next Tuesday, easing service disruption while negotiations resume.
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Afl-Cio Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
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Reynolds Signs Bills Into Law
Gov John Reynolds signed five bills into law, vetoed one for unconstitutionality. The veto blocked funds for diverting water from drains to a county sewerage commission. The administration urged passage of the measure to continue the commission’s work and support welfare initiatives including two youth camps funded for construction. one at Statehouse Lake Rhinelander area costing $102,899 and another at Interstate Park.
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