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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1955

Page

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Indian Scientist Foresees Peaceful Fusion Energy Within Two Decades

At the opening session of the International Atomic Energy Conference in Geneva, Homi J. Bhabha forecast that fusion energy from hydrogen bombs could be harnessed for peaceful use within twenty years. He warned the technical challenges are formidable but noted the basic science is feasible and urged peaceful application of atomic power.

Geneva Palace of Nations Oak Ridge Tenn Homi J. Bhabha Bhabha Hiroshima Eisenhower General Assembly International Organization India United States Britain Soviet Union

Austin Implements Hemlock Number Change In Austin

Austin telephone subscribers adopt the new Hemlock dialing plan as Northwestern Bell reports smooth progress. Manager Mr. Walker says most are dialing correctly and errors will lessen in a few days. The 1 a.m. Sunday switch to the 2 5 numbering plan made Hamrock a household term in Austin.

Austin Walker Northwestern Bell Hamrock

Iowa toll rises in weekend death tolls and new telephone directory

Two men and a three year old boy died in Iowa traffic accidents while three people drowned in the Mississippi River over the weekend. Victims include James Scott of Waterloo and Louis Grassley of Dike. The report also notes a sudden shift to a new telephone directory with a smooth transition and few call errors.

Associated Press Iowa Mississippi River James Scott Farr Scott Waterloo Dubuque Louis Arthur Grassley New Hartford Richard Deason Cedar Rapids Hiawatha James Garaghty Farmer Elkader Wayne Richards Harold Miller Denison Richards Coast Guard Mississippi George Stemmerman Garaghty McGregor Miller

Three Men Hurt as Diesel Loco Derails Near Big Timber

Northern Pacific headquarters reported three men were slightly injured when a three unit diesel locomotive and 45 freight cars derailed seven miles east of Big Timber Montana at about 1030 p m Sunday. Officials blamed a washout from irrigation ditch water for the incident.

ST. Paul Northern Pacific Big Timber Mont

Allis-Chalmers Plant Hit by Large Springfield Strike

Springfield Illinois Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co. faced a 12 01 morning strike by about 3800 members of Local 1027 CIO United Auto Workers.

Weather Cooperates as Mower County Fair Opens with Record Hope

The 73rd Mower County Fair begins at 5 pm Tuesday after a cooling period ends the heat wave. Officials aim to beat last year’s attendance of 113000, though the prior year topped 1953 by 11000. The fairgrounds expand to 56 acres with more parking and a new Crane Pavilion after a fire. Entry costs 25 cents, with 52 departments and free bus service between exhibits. Children under 12 admitted free. ages under 16 allowed until 5 pm Thursday and Saturday. Bee displays, regional rabbit shows, and multiple breed entries highlight the event under the American Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Assn. supervision.

Mower County Galloway New Zealand

Cool, Sparkling Describes Air in City Today

Austinites enjoyed sparkling cool air over the weekend with a high near 80 on Sunday and 60s at dawn today. The cooling mass moved east from the Central Plains bringing 14 to 20 degree drops, with 42 degrees at Grand Marais and 54 at Wausau as 60s returned to Detroit and 66 at Des Moines.

Central Plains Georgia Alabama Mississippi Grand Marais Mich Wausau Wis Detroit Des Moines

Riots injure U.S. soldiers and Koreans in Seoul

Fifteen U. S. soldiers and four Koreans were injured in renewed riots against Communist truce inspection teams Sunday night and today. The violence followed earlier reporting on the confrontation and prompted attention on the ongoing tension in Seoul.

Seoul U. S

Davenport Area Man Re elected Iowa CIO Leader

Dale of Muscatine has been re elected president of the Iowa Congress of Industrial Organizations in Davenport Iowa according to a contemporary report. The announcement notes his continued leadership of the regional labor group and its local affiliates.

Davenport Iowa Vernon Dale Muscatine Iowa Congress of Industrial Organizations

St Olaf Hospital Fund Tops $365000

A report notes the St Olaf Hospital Fund surpassing 365000 dollars as part of a drive. The piece includes an editor's note introducing a dispatch on West German policy ahead of Chancellor Adenauer's Moscow visit, based on an interview with Bonn Foreign Minister von Brentano.

Adenauer Moscow Bonn Heinrich von

Tribute to Dougherty Workers as St Olaf Hospital fund hits target

The St Olaf Hospital Fund in Austin surpassed its 350000 goal with receipts reaching 36573575 dollars as of nine this morning. General Chairman Dougherty honors 400+ solicitors and 3800 local citizens for large and small gifts and urges remaining contributors to donate at St Olaf Hospital or area banks.

St. Olaf Hospital Park Engine Austin Dougherty Hormel Company Austin Area Hormel Local 9-Cio

Bonn Leaders Back West Ties Amid Moscow Talks

Bonn officials expect no startling results from Adenauer's Moscow trip in late summer or early autumn. They warn the October Geneva test will gauge Eisenhower's friendly stance toward the Russians as the Four foreign ministers discuss German unity and European security. Von Brentano vows Bonn will stay loyal to NATO and oppose talks with East German puppets.

Bonn Germany NEA Konrad Adenauer Moscow Geneva Eisenhower U. S Britain France Russia Bonn Federal Republic West European Union NATO Heinrich von Brentano EA Service West Germany von Brentano Kremlin

Secret Talks in Recess in Geneva Delay Repatriation Talks

United States and Red China paused after a 2? hour session with an 48 hour recess. Ambassadors Johnson and Wang Ping-nan offered no progress on releasing 40 American civilians held by Peiping and repatriating detained Chinese students. Peiping wants thousands to return while Washington says Chinese in America may leave freely since April. A neutral third power proposal was discussed, Johnson suggesting Peiping name willing Chinese in the United States.

Geneva United States Red China A. Alexis Johnson Wang Ping-nan Peiping China America Scretary Dulles Wang Johnson

Mass Greeting for 11 Fliers Is Ruled Out

The Air Force will not stage a mass welcome for 11 airmen returning from Red Chinese prisons. The veterans will be flown to airports near their homes to be greeted by relatives, likely arriving Thursday at McChord or Travis Air Force Base.

Washington Air Force West Coast McChord Air Force Base Tacoma Wash Travis Air Force Base San Francisco United States

Truck Driver Die In North Side Tavern Hold Up

Paul F. Carpenter, 32, a Chicago truck driver formerly of Pana Illinois, was shot to death Sunday while attempting to stop a holdup at a North Side tavern.

Chicago Paul F. Carpenter Pana, Ill North Side

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