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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1963

Page

2

Mob leaders fear Valachi testimony exposes more

A confidential insider notes organized crime bosses fear Senate hearings will reveal more of Joseph Valachi’s disclosures about Cosa Nostra. Valachi, who named Vito Genovese as a top underworld figure, faces a life threat and has been kept under heavy guard as he prepares for Capitol Hill testimony.

Joseph BE. Mowabat Washington Senate Joseph Valachi Valachi Cosa Nostra Vito Genovese Genovese Leavenworth Kan Atlanta Ft. Monmouth N.J Justice Department Capitol Hill

Exile forces claim first success in Haitian revolt

Haitian exile spokesman Paul Verna says rebel Gen. Leon Cantave seized Mont Organise in the Riviere du Nord Mountains as his army of several hundred exiles presses a guerrilla campaign to topple Francois Duvalier. The Duvalier government and Pravda deny the claim. Krasnaya Zvezda criticizes U.S. stance on the nuclear test ban treaty.

Associated Press Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Leon Cantave Francois Duvalier Paul Verna Cantave Mont Organise Riviere du Nord Duvalier

Bolivian miners strike hits most tin mines nationwide

In La Paz authorities warned of legal action against striking workers as the government plans to reorganize the mining sector. The Bolivian Miners' Federation says 16 of 25 tin mines were affected, with about 21,000 miners out of 25,000 participation.

LA Paz Bolivia Bolivian Miners’ Federation

Hong Kong Police Engage Unknown Vessel Off Miri Bay

An exchange of fire occurred ten days ago near Miri Bay east of Hong Kong between a Hong Kong police launch and an armed looking Chinese Communist motor junk. Three police constables were wounded by gunshots from the unidentified vessel in British territorial waters according to a belated Hong Kong government statement.

Hong Kong Miri Bay

Congo to appoint Massamba Debat as chief of government

In Brazzaville the Congo republic army announced Alphonse Massamba Debat 42 will assume the role of chief of government replacing Fulbert Youlou, who has led the country since independence. Debat will not be provisional president.

Brazzaville Congo Republic Alphonse Massamba Debat Massamba-Debat Fulbert Youlou France

Soviet Union accuses US and China of impeding peace

Moscow reports the Soviet Union charging that the United States and Red China are acting to undermine efforts toward peace, signaling heightened Cold War tensions between the blocs.

Moscow Soviet Union United States Red China

Scholars Decide on Books for White House Library

The White House library will house 1,790 titles in about 2,600 volumes chosen by Yale Librarian James T. Babb with input from historians Lyman Butterfield and Julian Boyd. The collection spans American history, literature, science, geography, politics, journalism and more.

Washington White House James T. Babb Yale University Babb Jacqueline Kennedy Lyman Butterfield Boston Julian Boyd Princeton University

China Reds Probe Indian Border Not Clear Says Nehru

In New Delhi Prime Minister Nehru told Parliament that Chinese Communists are probing along the Indian border and amassing strength in Tibet. He warned they may be preparing for another thrust into India using forward bases.

New Delhi Tibet Nehru India

Martial Law Imposed On Hue And Nha Trang

Martial law was declared in Hue and Nha Trang after a Buddhist monk burned himself to death in Hue amid a week of self immolations. U S personnel were restricted to barracks at night in both cities as troops surrounded pagodas and civil servants were urged to stay indoors.

Saigon Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Hue Nha’rang U.S Thich Tien Dieu Ihem Tu Dam Diem

Chicago protests target school chief over mobile classrooms

In Chicago, demonstrators opposing mobile classrooms at a South Side site shift focus to Benjamin C. Willis, the city school superintendent, as tensions over the project rise.

Chicago South Side Benjamin C. Willis

Two-Man Sub Tested Off West Coast

SAN CLEMENTE Calif AP a two man submarine built for deep sea operation is being tested off the Southern California coast. The design offers airplane like maneuverability and uses fixed buoyancy with an external hull. Unmanned tests precede manned dives planned at San Clemente and Puget Sound.

California San Clemente Calif Navy Naval Ordnance Test Station China Lake August Piccard Bathyscaphe Trieste Puget Sound Washington

U S Ready to Accent Nik's Bid in Disarmament Talks

In Geneva the United States says it will support Khrushchev's idea for ground observation posts to deter a surprise nuclear strike. Ambassador Stelle asks for Soviet elaboration to reach agreement on operation, while noting no need for linked aerial or radar safety measures.

Geoffrey Atkins Geneva United States O Accent Khrushchev Tron Curtain U.S Charles Ootelle Stelle Kremlin

Planes Bomb and Strafe Cuban Sugar Mills and Refinery

Cuban radio reports an unidentified plane bombed the Bolivia sugar mill in Camaguey Province at 4 05 a m and strafed another sugar mill while antiaircraft batteries fired at a plane over the Nico Lopez refinery in Havana Bay, formerly the Esso refinery now nationalized.

Miami Fla Havana Nico Lopez Havana Bay U.S Esso Cuba Armed Forces Ministry Bolivia Camaguey

Two Die Cleaning Cesspool in North Dakota

In Bucyrus North Dakota two men died and three others fell ill from fumes while cleaning a cesspool on the Curtis Markegaard farm. The deceased were Dean Markegaard about 19 and his uncle Winston Markegaard. Hospitalized were Curtis Markegaard and two unidentified men. Authorities say the deaths followed efforts to aid others who were affected.

Bucyrus N.D Cesspool Dean Markegaard Winston Markegaard Hettinger Curtis Markegaard Dean

Peace Corps Vets Draw Businesses Across Sectors

The Peace Corps reports about 400 veterans completed two years abroad by June with 325 more set to finish this year. Firms abroad and at home seek qualified volunteers for roles paying around 750 dollars monthly or more. Government leaders including Kennedy and Murrow urge public service paths. Education and fellowships expand options, with the Ford Foundation funding a 400000 dollar Peace Corps fellowship program.

Peace Corps United States Edward R. Murrow U.S. Information Agency USTA Public Health Service Bureau of Indian Affairs Ford Foundation

Monticello Man Convicted Over Elm Logs Order

A Monticello carpenter Francis Klein, 42, was convicted of failing to obey a Minnesota Department of Agriculture order to destroy or treat elm logs harboring beetles spreading Dutch Elm disease. Judge Clifford Olson fined him 100 dollars, suspended on compliance with future directives. Klein challenged state power to order destruction without compensation.

Monticello, Minn Monticello Minnesota Klein

Tot Rides Bus as Mother Frantically Reports Loss

In Brooklyn Freddie Dicks, two and a half, slipped from his mother while she bought a rubber ball. He boarded a bus through a rear exit, rode about four miles, fell asleep, and was found by driver Edward Gorman who brought him to police. Mother and boy were reunited despite Freddie's silence.

New York Freddie Dicks Brooklyn Freddie Edward Gorman

Fugitives Escape Cuban Kidnapping on British Island

Ten Cuban fugitives including Julio Fernandez escaped a kidnap attempt on Aguilla Cay as 19 surrendered to Fidel Castro loyalists. U S aircraft and Coast Guard observed from nearby British territory while refugees, led by presbyterian pastor Mario Raul Alonso Fambrana, were evacuated to Key West and Miami. District and British authorities faced calls for naval response to curb future incidents.

Miami Fla Julio Fernandez Cuba Fidel Castro Aguilla Cay Fernandez Havana U.S Coast Guard J. E. Mitts Denver Mitts Washington State Department Richard Phillips Key

Atheist to Fight Nuns in Public Education

Mrs. Madalyn Murray of Baltimore plans to start an atheist center near Stockton and will file a lawsuit within 24 hours of her son Garth starting school to challenge Catholic nuns teaching in Kansas public schools. Her son William previously involved in Maryland cases leading to Bible reading ruling by the Supreme Court.

Stockton Kan Madalyn Murray Baltimore Kansas Murray William Maryland U.S. Supreme Court Garth Hayes

Deadly jellyfish spotted off Deal Casino Beach

A two foot diameter jellyfish with dangerous sting was pulled from the Atlantic at Deal Casino Beach, N J. Lifeguards buried another carcass days earlier. Marine officials noted cold ocean temps and rigid water likely killed the jellyfish while currents washed them ashore along with reports from Long Island beaches.

Deal N.J Atlantic Ocean Deal Casino Beach Jerry Zimmerman North Atlantic Long Island N.Y

Williamson furnace line promises 25 year heat exchanger guarantee

Hill Heating & Roofing Inc offers Williamson furnaces with a 25 year heat exchanger warranty across its new line. The ad notes lower costs upfront and promotions with no payment until next year, urging customer visits or calls to John at 506 NE. 10th St. HE 3-8801.

Williamson John Hill Heating & Roofing Inc 10Th St

Rustin Denies Thurmond Charges Over Civil Rights March

Bayard Rustin calls Thurmond's charges demonstrably false denying he was a Communist member and that he was jailed 28 months for draft evasion. A. Philip Randolph backs Rustin's character and ability amid the Senate dispute over the August 28 march on Washington.

New York Bayard Rustin Washington Strom Thurmond D S.C Communist Party Rustin Thurmond Austin A. Philip Randolph March Negro-American Labor Council Randolph Bayard Austin Senate

St Paul firm to defend Mastrian in murder case

The St. Paul law firm of Cochrane Thomson and Bresnahan will defend Norman J. Mastrian charged with first degree murder in the March 6 fatal beating and stabbing of Carol Thompson, wife of St. Paul lawyer T Eugene Thompson.

ST. Paul Cochrane, Thomson and Bresnahan Norman J. Mastrian Carol Thompson T. Eugene Thompson

Peter Potter Volume Six Childrens Classics Set

A collection titled Peter Potter Volume Six features Groups 1 and 2 including The Three Little Pigs The Magic Pot Silly Joe and Sing a Toons Where Has My Little Dog Gone and A Hunting We Will Go.

Peter Potter The

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