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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1963

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Five Charged In British Great Train Robbery Case

Five hooded suspects including two sisters were arraigned in a Linslade magistrates court and charged with involvement in Britain’s great train robbery or receiving part of the loot. William Boal denied the charge as police say the case links to the Glasgow night mail heist.

Britain London William Boal Boal Linslade Cheddington Glasgow Surrey Bournemouth Roger John Cowdery Rene Alfred Mary Pilgrim

Minnesota Sets 35 Day Duck Season Across State

Minnesota Conservation Department announces a 35 day duck season from Oct 5 to Nov 8 with a daily limit of three and possession limit of six. Goose hunting runs Oct 5 to Dec 13 with five birds daily and in possession. Open season excludes redheads and canvasbacks.

State ST. Paul Minnesota Conservation Department Wayne Olson Minnesota Olson Mississippi Mississippi Flyway Council Interior Department

Wallace Plans to Attack Kennedy Civil Rights Program

Gov. George Wallace heads to the Southern Governors Conference in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia to push a resolution seeking withdrawal of federal support for the planned August 29 civil rights demonstration in Washington.

Montgomery Ala George Wallace Kennedy White Sulphur Springs W. Va Wallace United States Washington

Citywide Farm to Market Day Draws Big Turnout

Thronged business areas marked the third year of the Cham ber of Commerce Farm to Market Day. The event showcased strong seller and buyer participation, highlighting urban rural relations.

Chamber of Commerce

St Paul Couple Found Dead in Lake Cabin in Gas Alarm

Bodies of Henry James Freeman, 78, and his wife aged in their 70s were found in a Long Lake cabin near Remer Minnesota. Deputy James Godfrey said both died of apparent asphyxia from a burning gas stove with doors and windows closed. The couple last seen Saturday and had planned to stay through the weekend.

Remer, Minn St. Paul Remer James Godfrey Cass County Henry James Freeman Long Lake Minnesota Godfrey Freemans Freeman Lake Place

Blaze Destroys Duluth Warehouse Housing New Cars

A lakefront warehouse of Arrowhead Steel Distributors in downtown Duluth burned early today. The fire destroyed the nearly block-long wooden structure with corrugated iron roofing and 35 to 40 new automobiles stored by Verne D. Johnson Oldsmobile Co. No loss estimate was available. Police sealed off the area as a column of black smoke hung over the downtown district.

Duluth, Minn Arrowhead Steel Distributors, Inc Duluth Verne D. Johnson Oldsmobile Co Arrowhead Steel

Winthrop Man Killed in Collision

A Winthrop man died after a two vehicle crash on Highway 68 about 12 miles southeast of New Ulm. Wilbert Borchert, 35, died on arrival at a New Ulm hospital. three other occupants were hospitalized for treatment and observation.

New Ulm Minn Winthrop Wilbert Borchert Dale Buschert Max Borchert Orville Schilmen Thomas Richter Hillsboro N.D Hawley

Ex-Convict Arraigned in Robbery

Ex-convict Sam McCoy, 35, charged with first degree robbery and third degree burglary, arraigned in Alexandria Minnesota municipal court. He waived preliminary hearing, bonds set at 10000 and 5000, confession reported, chase spanned 18 miles with shots fired at a gas station before capture. He faces potential immediate upper court action if he pleads guilty.

Alexandria McCoy California Highway 52 Evansville

Tax bill would push bigger cuts than Kennedy proposed

The sweeping tax reduction bill seeks faster cuts and close to 11 billion dollars in relief, surpassing Kennedy's 10.3 billion target. Key lawmakers doubt passage this year as the House Ways and Means panel prepares final language and eyes an early test in the House next month.

Washington Congress Kennedy House Senate Ways and Means Committee

High Court Reverses Murder Conviction For New Trial

The Minnesota Supreme Court reversed the 18 year old Minneapolis youth Biron conviction for third degree murder ruling police used improper methods to obtain a confession. The ruling orders a new trial for Biron, who was with two juveniles at the March 10 1962 slaying of Anne Danielski.

ST. Paul Minnesota Supreme Court Today Minneapolis John F. Biron Hennepin County Anne Danielski Biron St. Cloud Reformatory Youth Conservation Commission University of Minnesota Layne-Minnesota Co Layne-Minnesota

Meredith Assured as First Negro Graduation Planned

James H. Meredith relaxed with his wife and son in Jackson as the Mississippi College Board overrode Gov. Barnett to allow Meredith to graduate from the University of Mississippi. The board voted 6-5 for no action on delaying graduation, amid Barnett’s claim the statements merited investigation for possible directive violations.

Jackson Miss James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Ross Barnett Ole Miss Kosciusko State College Board Barnett Meredith

Witnesses Build Up Good Case for Ratifying Pact

Three Senate committee chairmen said administration witnesses present a strong case for ratifying the limited nuclear test ban treaty. They noted military and diplomatic testimony supports ratification though one chairman kept an open mind. Joint hearings featured CIA Director McCone and JCS Chairman Taylor affirming support without pressure.

Russell Ernest B. Vaccaro Associated Press Washington (Ap Senate Richard B. Russell Armed Services Committee Georgia Democrat U.S J. W. Fulbright D-Ark Foreign Relations Committee John C. Pastore D-R.l Joint Atomic Energy Committee John A. McCone Central Intelligence Agency Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon

Russ Ship Rescues U.S. Pilot After Jet Mishap

An American airman ejected from an F286 jet that lost a wing over the ocean was picked up by a Russian fishing vessel at sea and awaits U S Coast Guard arrival. The incident occurred near Otis Air Force Base Massachusetts.

Otis Air Force Base Mass U.S. Coast Guard

Goldberg Denies Stay, Lets Marcos Perez Jimenez Extradition Proceed

Justice Arthur J. Goldberg refused to halt the extradition of former Venezuelan dictator Marcos Perez Jimenez. He barred a stay while a charter plane was ready at Miami Airport to return him to Venezuela to face embezzlement charges totaling 13 million dollars. Perez Jimenez had previously faced murder accusations in Venezuela, but a lower judge ruled he would be tried for embezzlement. He has been jailed in Miami since December 12, 1962.

Congress Eisenhower Treasury Washington Arthur J. Goldberg Supreme Court Today Marcos Perez Jimenez Perez Jimenez Goldberg Miami United States Venezuela

Rusk Sees Possible Pact to Cut Surprise Attack Risk

Secretary of State Dean Rusk said a pact with the Soviet Union to reduce the danger of surprise attack is possible if Moscow does not demand conditions on East West force cuts. He noted talks with Britain on refugee protection from Cuba and dismissed a global nuclear disarmament conference as ineffective. He urged support for a $4 billion foreign aid program as central to U S policy.

Rusk Tary Dean Rusk Russia Europe United States Britain Cuba Charles de Gaulle Gaulle Congress House

Cohen Regains Consciousness After Injury At Penitentiary

Mickey Cohen, 49, regains consciousness at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Hospital after a skull fracture from an iron pipe blow. Officials report he is mentally clear with normal vital signs following surgery to repair skull damage.

Atlanta Mickey Cohen Atlanta Federal Penitentiary Hospital Cohen

Fire Destroys Lakeville Kon Tiki Club

Fire destroyed the Kon Tiki Club near Orchard Lake in Lakeville. Owner George Gorhorski estimated losses around $300,000 for a 100 by 75 foot two story building as Lakeville and Savage fire crews fought the blaze. U S Soviet UK agree to joint weather satellite program and Echo type satellite experiments.

Lakeville Club Lakeville Minn Orchard Lake George Gorhorski Savage U. S Soviet UK Washington United States Russia Hae

Prince Edward Free School Board Moves to Restore Negro Education

Richmond AP report says the Prince Edward Free School Association trustees act to resume formal schooling for Negro students in the southside county who have been without classrooms for four years. St Paul AP notes grain truck runaway issues on Duluth hills shifted to the Highway Department by state authorities.

Prince Edward Richmond, Va Prince Edward Free School Association Southside ST. Paul Duluth Hills Highway Department State Railroad and Warehouse Commission

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England Scotland Yard France Emily Clark Boal and Cowdery Austin Area JFK High Court Supreme Court State Capitol Exchange, Cedar and Wabasha Streets Medgar Evers National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Paul Johnson Johnson J. P. Coleman Coleman Russ
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