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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
13
Real appeal listing features 1960s cars including Chrysler New Yorker 60 four door, Comet 4 door, Ford 4 door 59, Plymouth 4 door, Imperial 58, Plymouth 58, Oldsmobile 56, Valiant 1963 1 model, and Chrysler 1963 entries. Indicates multiple makes with year and body style.
Classified advertisement listing 1957 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and 1962 Ford 560 XL with options, plus 1953 and 1952 Chevrolets, Plymouth, and 1954 Bel Air. Midway Car Sales at 411 and 910 W Oakland advertises large late model selections and trade options. Contact numbers provided for each listing.
In Probate Court of Mower County Minnesota the estate of Anna S McLaren decedent seeks hearing on final account and petition for distribution. The hearing is set for September 23 1963 at 10:00 AM in the probate court room Austin Minnesota with publication notice and mailed notice as required by law.
Publication and mailed notice ordered for September 1963 in the probate matter of Andrew O Johnston decedent. The session is set for 10 o'clock A.M. with dates of August 16 1953 and notice served as provided by law. Attorneys Plunkett and Plunkett filed Petition File No 13018 with dates August 20 27 and September 3.
In the matter of the estate of Henry B Lightly the probate court orders final account and allowance filed by named executors. A hearing date is set for August 16 at Austin Minnesota. File No 13019 Aug 20 27 Sept 3 notice appears in the legal notice.
AP analyst notes contrast between Eisenhower era Congress and Kennedy era. He credits Johnson and Rayburn with strong leadership and civil rights advances, while criticizing current leadership for a slow, do nothing Congress. He cites lengthy sessions and stalled tax cut and health care debates.
Sealed proposals to furnish equipment as listed will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Mower County Minnesota at its office in the Court House Austin Minnesota until 4:00 PM September 3 1963. An addressing machine with two column unit feeder and sheet lister must handle metal plates in use and produce carbon copies with trade in for one Class 1900 Addressograph. Bond or certified check at least 5% of bid total required. The board may reject any bid and waive defects. Aug 13 20. Storm sewer and street improvements of 1963 notice by Grand Meadow village council. Public hearing September 4 1963. Assessments payable in 20 annual installments at 6% interest beginning 1964. Project includes curb and gutter base and bituminous surfacing on Main First and North 2nd Streets and storm sewer along routes including Vine and Pearl streets to railroad right of way. Objections considered. Dated August 17 1963. Village Clerk Rob ert A Lamp. Aug 20. Iowa news briefs list assorted local items from Kalona Des Moines Wapello Iowa Falls Des Moines Marshalltown and Dubuque.
The Commerce Department cites a second quarter U.S. payments deficit near 1.3 billion, a rise from the first quarter, while officials warn against year-end extrapolation. Government workers may take August 28 off as a freedom march looms, but essential duties will remain. President Kennedy lauds the National Culture Center and extends fundraising time, with 11 million raised toward a 30 million goal. House votes on veterans widows benefits and children’s education allowances pass to the Senate.
In Bombay a baby elephant, reportedly the first casualty of an eight day city worker strike, starved due to neglect at the zoo amid protests for a 25 percent living allowance rise. The strike halts 30,000 workers including zoo staff. authorities declare picketing illegal and have arrested hundreds.
Fire destroyed the Wallen Federated Store in Mansfield, causing an estimated loss of 50 000 dollars. Owner Norval Wallen blamed absence of local volunteers who were away and cited a spark from an air conditioner motor igniting solvent fumes during floor cleaning. He will avoid Sunday work in the future.
The Defense Department will begin a two year, multi million dollar modification on nearly all of the United States 706 B52 bombers next month. The work targets a rear fuselage bulkhead weakness found during a three year test program in which three bombers crashed. Officials say the flaw arose from the bombers being flown in ways beyond original expectations including low level high speed flights and severe clear air turbulence.
In Minneapolis a Hennepin County jury acquitted Venton Brown, 61, of second degree murder finding he acted in self defense after Ricardo Carter, 24, invaded Brown's home. The verdict ends the case against Brown.
The Henry Ford birthplace farmhouse, born July 30, 1863, stands in Greenfield Village as it did at his birth with only its site changing. A modern highway overpass now covers the original location, while a centennial marker was placed nearby after a viewing by the Centennial market committee.
Donald Wittner 27 was jailed on suspicion of arson after police say he set fire to the family home following a dispute with his wife. Mrs Wittner and the five children aged 2 to 8 fled to a neighbor's before smoke was seen and firemen arrived. Wittner admitted pouring gasoline on a bedroom floor and setting it afire after the family left. the house suffered extensive damage.
London AP reports Scotland Yard issued a list of 19 names linked to Britain's great train robbery. Detectives pursue the gang after the Glasgow to London mail train heist 48 miles NW of London, netting 7.2 million pounds. Over 100 warrants issued, hideouts found, five arrests made, and about 0.72 million recovered.
The Congo Republic starts an inquiry into mil lions of francs missing from state coffers. Deposed President Youlou and several former ministers are questioned as officials say the amount is believed substantial.
Police sprayed tear gas at about 400 Negro demonstrators in Plaquemine as James Farmer of the Congress of Racial Equality led a march into the downtown area. At least 10 protesters were arrested after a meeting in which Farmer urged an economic boycott and accused city officials of gerrymandering the limits to dilute votes.
The New York Board of Education ordered demolition of a partly built elementary school at Coney Island due to inferior concrete. Superintendent Eugene E. Hult said two floors and part of a third of the $2.1 million project were completed before work halted, and the contractor must rebuild at his expense.
In a Redstone Arsenal facility the Army Missile Command subjects engines and systems of future missiles to extreme weather and torture. Surviving rockets go to the Motor Conditioning Facility for long heat or cold exposure before firing on a static test stand.
Kentucky native Abraham Lincoln was the first U S president born beyond the original 13 colonies highlighting his unique origin in American history.
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