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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1961
Page
1
Two brothers Erv Grams 30 and John 55 perished in a one story frame house fire in Stoughton. A neighbor reported the blaze near 5 am as the Dane County coroner and a deputy state fire marshal investigated the scene.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk plans a secret meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko at the State Department to discuss Laos and broader Cold War tensions. The talks come as US looks to curb Soviet influence and coordinate on disarmament Berlin and Congo questions. Caroline Kennedy is seen with swings by the White House south lawn near Eisenhower’s 1956 putting green.
A $175000 blaze in the American Marietta Co. plant near the 27th Street Viaduct caused heavy smoke and traffic delays during rush hour. Firefighter Frank Eppling, 34, was injured but survived. damage was split between the building and its contents.
Nashville Tennessee lawmakers ended the 2nd session after 73 days of meetings. Key actions include the first billion dollar spending program with a 661 million dollar state appropriation for the biennium and over 43 million dollars in highway and education bond issues.
Eva Clannahan’s plea led to the surrender of Douglas Wayne Thompson after a rampage that began with two fugitives a week earlier. Thompson killed a hostage and wounded a state trooper as he tried to flee. the chase began in Cape Girardeau with three men on the run from California.
A mother Mrs. Paulie Hawkins and her five children Gallion 13 Larry 9 Teresa 6 Timmy 5 and Danny 3 died in a six room home blaze in Sandy Ridge North Carolina The husband Ed Hawkins discovered the fire upon returning from work at Walnut Cove Grandfather Howard Hawkins escaped with burns and helped attempt rescues before succumbing to injuries.
The State Traffic Patrol said all Wisconsin highways are dry and clear and in very good winter driving condition today. No major problems reported across the state as crews monitor for changing weather.
The House Space Committee may back Lt Gen Bernard A. Schriever for military space chief as Defense Secretary McNamara orders a sweeping Air Force reorganization. The plan folds space, weapons, and warning systems into a single command under Lehman, with Army Engineers joining the unit.
Gov. Terry Sanford rejected claims he proposed a state sales tax as a gimmick to spur revenue ideas. He said he is not clever enough to use such an elaborate ruse and insisted his plan lacks deceit.
A 49-year old farmer charged with first degree murder in the shotgun slaying of a friend was ordered committed to Central State Hospital in Waupun for a 60-day mental observation. Circuit Judge Clarence Rinehart ordered a mental examination after Louis Wisniewski waived preliminary hearing in the death of Peter Guns, a 50-year-old Ingram area farmer, whose body was found in his milkhouse doorway.
Scientists in London have devised a method to roll gold into street lamp bulbs to increase light output. The advance aims to brighten streets with a gold infused glow and could mark a new use for precious metal in urban lighting.
Lisbon reports say Congolese terrorists massacred Europeans on plantations near the Angola border. A Diario Popular account cites 28 Europeans killed on one farm, with attacks spreading to Carmona Quitexe and Ambriz as local guards and civilians fought back.
Negotiations between United Nations officials and Congolese representatives over the return of the Matadi and Banana bases dragged on with no agreement. Congolese troops seized the ports two weeks ago and officials refuse to relinquish control, while U N supply ships may be blocked if kept. Abbas continues courtesy calls as U N commander warns of possible shipment delays.
About 2 000 people attended the Crane Building Jaycee Home Industry and Sport Show with expectant crowds growing to over 15 000 for the weekend. Exhibits featured home furnishings and electronics, boats and outdoor gear, with safety displays and local merchants promoting new products.
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