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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1957

Page

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Utilities studies offer Kinsmans would sell property for 165000

The Austin Utilities Board weighs buying the A. N. Kinsman property at 510 E Water for 165000 to relocate its 22 greenhouses from Minneapolis and Mankato sites to Elmhurst Addition. If purchased the firm would vacate in five years and move operations to Elmhurst with gas service sought. sale hinges on voter approval for amounts over 15000 and city rule changes.

Austin Utilities Board A. N. Kinsman Robert Irwin Kinsman’s Florist Minneapolis Irwin Austin Elmhurst Mapleview Water Street Cedar River Bridge Street Utilities Dept Eclipse Lumber Co Geo. A. Hormel & Co Atty. Gen Miles Lord Kinsman Austin Utilities Dept Elmhurst Addition

Eisenhower Eyes McElroy for Defense Chief Post

President Eisenhower said he is considering Neil McElroy of Procter & Gamble as secretary of defense after routine background checks. McElroy, in Washington for talks with Eisenhower and Defense Secretary Wilson, would replace the outgoing cabinet member whose departure had long been anticipated.

Eisenhower Neil McElroy Secretary of Defense Ohio McElroy Procter & Gamble Co Cincinnati Wilson Defense Department Senate White House James C. Hagerty

New York City counters juvenile crime with large patrol

New York City deployed hundreds of extra police and 536 rookie gray clad patrolmen to four score precincts in a counter attack against juvenile crime. The militants patrolled hazard precincts from 6 p.m. to midnight and reported a peaceful night with no violent crimes.

New York New York City Hazard

Weather Report From Herald Site On Roof Fire Station

Readings at 8 30 today show 57 degrees. Low in past 24 hours 49 degrees and high 80 degrees. General weather clear. Hourly temperatures recorded at Herald Building.

U. 8 Herald

Kefauver to Probe Steel Price Increase

Senator Kefauver will launch a full dress inquiry Thursday into the nationwide steel price increase. He chairs the Senate Judiciary Antitrust and Monopoly subcommittee and has named Roger Blough of U.S. Steel as the initial witness.

Washington Kefauver D-Tenn Senate Judiciary Antitrust and Monopoly Roger Blough Board of U.S. Steel

Park Rapids Man Killed in Car Crash

A Park Rapids, Minnesota man, Joe J. Safratowich, 31, died when his car overturned after leaving Highway 71 near Park Rapids. The crash occurred shortly before 1 a.m. and involved a single occupant. In the same day, four other traffic deaths were reported, including Otto Pope, 84, and his wife, 79, from Waterville, who were thrown from their car. The Landrys Peter Landry 16 and Rolland Landry and his wife suffered bruises after a collision at the intersection of Highways 60 and 13 while traveling from Ironwood Michigan to Manistee.

Associated Press Park Rapids Minn Minnesota Joe J. Safratowich Highway 71 Otto Pope Popes Waterville Peter Landry Ironwood Mich Rolland Landry Landrys Mankato

Spring Valley Steer Wins at Mower County Fair

A Spring Valley cattle raiser, J Ivan Sample, won $400 at the Midwest Steer and Carcass Show held at the Mower County Fair. The top 1,100 lb Angus was chosen from among 100 entries and came from Sample’s own herd on the Sample farm south of Spring Valley.

Spring Valley J. Ivan Sample Mower Sample Mower County Hormel's

Disease Like Polio Strikes Minneapolis Area

An unidentified polio like illness affecting the Minneapolis metro area is under study by city and state health officials and doctors. Dr. Dean Fleming describes symptoms as like non paralytic polio with severe headache fever stiff neck and back but recovery typically occurs within a week without paralysis. Cases have appeared in Willmar Alexandria New Richmond Wisconsin Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky.

Minneapolis Kenny Institute Dean Fleming State Health Department Fleming Willmar Alexandria Richmond Wis Virginia Tennessee Kentucky

Five Youths Sentenced in Mill City Gang Disturbance

In Minneapolis municipal court five youths were sentenced for a juvenile gang disturbance near a Minneapolis home on July 21. William C. Miller of St. Louis Park received 90 days for disorderly conduct and 90 days on two assault and battery charges. Miller’s brother Lyle Miller and Merwin J. Knolls each got 90 days for disorderly conduct with parole or probation terms. William P. Fahey also drew 90 days with probation, while a sixth youth was found innocent. Bail increased to 500 dollars. counsel won a 10 day stay to appeal. Crystal Miller testified police cursed her and that William was severely beaten in hospital __ unrecognizable.

Minneapolis William C. Miller Brunswick Ave St. Louis Park Howard Fuehrer Ward Canfield Miller William P. Fahey 20Th Ave. N Hopkins Lyle Miller William Merwin J. Knolls Hampshire Ave Millers Crystal Miller Miller Boys Bryant Avenue General Hospital

Opening Day Attendance at Mower County Fair Dips

P J Holand secretary said opening day attendance reached 9 898 at the Mower County Fair, down from 11 347 in 1956. Gate charges started at 5 pm this year while last year tickets were required at 8 am and an afternoon grandstand show occurred. The record attendance was 133 425 in 1955 and 122 573 in 1956 with rain on Sunday.

Mower County Fair P. J. Holand Holand

Eisenhower Opposes Senate Civil Rights Bill Change

President Eisenhower says he still opposes the Senate version of the civil rights bill and notes doubts about further action meeting his objections. He also discussed potential Defense Secretary nominee Neil H. McElroy and defended Secretary Wilson’s stance on budget reform. He hopes for progress toward mutual trust with the Communist world and weighed veto possibilities as the Senate nears a vote.

Ike Senate Washington Eisenhower Ohio Neil H. McElroy Charles E. Wilson Wilson Dulles London U.S House Senate House Jim

First Lady Eisenhower Reported In Fine Condition

Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower remains in fine condition after a two hour operation at Walter Reed Army Hospital Doctors describe her postop condition as quiet with minimal interruptions The President visited for 35 minutes and left noting she seemed to be sleeping The surgery was not for a tumor or cancer and was performed by Dr Humbert L Riva in a three room air conditioned suite later used by Dulles and King Saud’s son

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower James C. Hagerty White House Howard M. Snyder Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Dulles Saudi Arabi King Saud Hagerty Humbert L. Riva

Atomic blast topples blimp over Nevada test site

Atomic scientists detonated a 20 000 ton equivalent blast at 5 25 am over the Nevada desert. The unmanned Navy blimp was ripped from its moorings as a balloon tethered 1500 feet above Ground Zero released the craft. Newsmen and 500 observers watched from News Nob ten miles away as the fireball lit Las Vegas 80 miles southeast for about ten seconds.

Atomic Test Site Nev Atomic Scientists Nevada Desert Navy Stokes News Nob Ground Zero Las Vegas

Grain Bin Bursts Kill Toddler on Farm in North Dakota

In War sak North Dakota an 18 month old child Geralyn Joan Slominski died Tuesday when a newly filled grain bin burst on her father's farm. The child was buried under grain after being swept from the granary as the wooden structure collapsed. Authorities describe her death as either crushed or suffocated.

Warsaw N.D Geralyn Joan Slominski Steven Slominski Geralyn

Boy survives bike crash with Johnson after tough ride

A 10-year-old boy Donald Lambert Victor of 1308 W Lyn dale rode his bike into a car driven by Donna Klingius Johnson on Water near Chatham at 9 am. He fought the ambulance crew and hospital staff but was eventually strapped to a stretcher and taken to the first aid room, then by cab for evaluation.

Chatham Donald Lambert Victor W. Lyndale Donna Klingius Johnson Myrtle

Pneumonia Cases Rise in Austin With Ongoing Survey

One more pneumonia case is reported as minor cases are discharged from St Olaf Hospital leaving 14 in isolation. Three patients were released and a new case admitted. Dr H P Van Cleve notes a city wide survey by 40 volunteers from PTA Nurses Club and Public Health Auxiliary, with testing to finish within days. Dr Harry Rubin says no new causative agent found. all labs negative. The illness mainly affects men over 40 with chills fever and 101 to 105 degree temperatures lasting about a week.

United States Public Health Service Kenwood Eighth Freeborn Park Bruce Dull Atlanta Harry Rubin William Kaplan Kansas City Kan St. Olaf Hospital H. P. van Cleve Mower County Medical Society Austin PTA Austin Nurses Club Mower County Public Health Nursing Auxiliary Rubin

No Epidemic in Rochester Says Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic spokesmen in Rochester Minnesota say there is no epidemic though several cases of a non typical pneumonia have appeared in patients at local hospitals. Five men and four women are affected with ages ranging from 23 to over 64. Doctors note unknown cause and unusual reactions while urging medical check for muscle aches headaches or sudden fever. Dr Lucian Smith suspects the same process may link Austin and Rochester cases.

Rochester Minn Austin Mayo Clinic Lucian Smith

Owatonna Questions Austin Quarantine Rumors

Rumors swirl as Owatonna asks Public Health if Austin is under quarantine or if travel to the city continues. Dr. Rubin says there are no restrictions and the pneumonia case is minor and not serious, dismissing sensational tales as ridiculous. Dr. Van Cleve notes medical interest lies in its rarity, not severity.

Austin Harry Rubin United States Public Health Service Owatonna

Lindstrom Attorney and Former Legislator Dies at 63

Ray mond C. Andrews 63, noted Lindstrom attorney and former state legislator, died early today at a Chisago City hospital. Survived by his widow Margaret, two daughters and a son.

Lindstrom, Minn Raymond C. Andrews Lindstrom Chisago City Margaret

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Kinsman's Elmbhurst the Florists N. Y James R. Kennedy Herald Building Mill City Gerald Back Ventura Iowa Ronald Greiman Garner Bert Priebe Algona Bernard Greiman Eugene Greiman Don Greiman Tom Burke Blooming Prairie Art Don Drescher Alden L. W. Marquart Latimer Crane Pavilion W. E. Maurer Ronnie Leiben Rath Packing Co Bruce Taylor Iowa State College Fred Beard Department of Agriculture Phil Anderson University of Minnesota Charles Brunner Norwich N. Z Renfro Valley Congressional Mamie Rene Battles Ambulance
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