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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1963

Page

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Miners Throne Fellin Rescued After 14 Day Mine Ordeal

Henry Throne and David Fellin were pulled to the surface from over 300 feet underground in Hazleton after 14 days in a mine cave in. Both men appeared in excellent shape and joked about the rescue while doctors planned tests and warned Throne may need a short hospital stay. Louis Bova remains trapped 25 feet away as attempts to drill a lifeline continue.

Hazleton Henry Throne David Felling Thone Fellin Louis Bova Throne Peter Saras Anthony Fidulla Saras Hazleton Hospital Era Mills Fidulla Tone Dave Fellin

Senate struggles to pass rail labor bill before deadline

Washington AP reported the Senate stalled on a nationwide rail strike avert bill with leaders doubtful it would pass by the 12:01 a.m. Thursday deadline. House Speaker McCormack said the House would act Wednesday if the Senate acted today.

Washington Senate E. J. Wolfe Mike Mansfield Montana House John W. McCormack D-Mass Mansfield Kennedy Congress Sen Norris Cotton R-N.h Len Warren G. Magnuson Senate Commerce Committee Magnuson D-Wash House Commerce Committee Wayne Morse D-Ore Ate Hubert H Humphrey Sen. Morse Jacob K. Javits R-N.y Sen. Cotton

Cost of Living Rises in July to New High

The Labor Department reports a 0.5 percent July rise in the consumer price index to 107.1 with food, gasoline, and medical costs driving the increase. Yearly inflation hits 1.5 percent as prices climb across major goods and services. Wage adjustments follow, boosting hourly allowances for about 1.0 million workers in automotive, aerospace, farming equipment, trucking, and related sectors.

Washington Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Bureau Arnold Chase

Burke urges verification before ratification of nuclear ban

Washington AP report says former CNO Arleigh Burke calls for inspection of Soviet nuclear facilities prior to treaty ratification. Earlier adviser Dr. George B. Kistiakinsky urged ratification to move the process forward.

Washington Arleigh A. Burke Naval Operations George B. Kistiakinsky Eisenhower

Rails Will Slow Down Triggering Nationwide Strike

Rail officials say freight lines will halt by Thursday, risking a nationwide strike. Passenger service may be suspended if trains arrive after new work rules take effect. A separate item notes an Air Force inquiry into a B47 collision that killed three on August 19. Eau Claire area asks ICC to restore the 400 trains on the Chicago Twin Cities Mankato run.

Congress Washington Eau Claire Wis Chippewa Falls Menomonie Interstate Commerce Commission

Pedestrian Killed by Car in Minnesota Traffic Toll Rise

The Associated Press reports two deaths in Minnesota traffic crashes increased the yearly toll to 465, with Andrew Peter Unger five, of Detroit and Leona Fevig, 53, of Minneapolis, among the victims. Unger darted into a county road, struck near Graceville by a car. Fevig died at a hospital after a late Monday street crossing incident.

Minnesota Andrew Peter Unger Alice Unger Detroit Mich Graceville V.J. Lundquist Minneapolis Leona Fevig

Girl Killed by Tractor Driven by Brother in Farm Accident

Pamela Stottlers, 7, died after a tractor driven by her brother Dennis, 20, struck her on the family farm near De Graff Benson Minnesota. The parents were away on vacation in the Black Hills and Denver.

Benson, Minn Pamela Stottlers Dennis de Graff Black Hills Denver

Freeman Seeks Unified Farm Plan for Stable Prices

Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman called for a comprehensive unified program of agricultural policy to replace patchwork rules. He foresaw a modest rise in 1963 cash receipts from higher livestock marketing and stressed maintaining abundant food and fiber at fair prices with sufficient reserves to meet emergencies.

Washington (Ap Orville L. Freeman Kennedy Freeman

Davey Fellin Quits Mining After Rescue Ordeal

Hazleton Pa Anna Fellin wins feisty battle as Davey Fellin promises to quit mining after two weeks entombment. Dr Anthony Fedullo confirms Fellin told him Anna prevailed and he will abandon underground work.

Davey Fellin Henry Throne Fellin Anthony Fedullo Anna

Uncertainty Gathers as Capitol Civil Rights March Looms

Washington brace as civil rights march organizers pledge calm while facing rail strike risk and uncertain turnout. Sy Posner notes 2000 marchers financially unable to attend. King led SCLC sent funds for 300 marchers from Georgia. Police prepare for large crowds with unclear arrival mix by rail air and road.

Posner Southern Christian Leadership Conference Martin Luther King Jr Atlanta Albany Savannah

Rescue Team Starts Drilling Lifeline to 3rd Trapped Man

In Hazleton Pennsylvania rescuers began a 172 inch escape hole for Louis Bova to reach him 300 feet underground after Henry Throne and David Fellin were freed. A lifeline hole had failed in four previous attempts while Bova’s status remained unknown two weeks after the cave in.

Hazleton Louis Bova Henry Throne David Fellin Throne Fellin Bova

Mike Rank drills escape hole to save trapped miners in Hazleton

Mike Rank, 39, of Bethleham Conn, operated a 65 ton drilling rig to finish an 18 inch end bore through 300 feet of rock, completing the escape hole for David Fellin and Henry Throne. Rank faced constant danger and timed the final breakthrough to rescue the miners.

Hazleton Mike Nelson Stauffer Mike Rank Bethel Conn David Fellin Henry Throne Rank Fellin Throne

Lost and Found at State Fair Becomes Impromptu Babysitters

At Minnesota State Fair the Lost and Found handles vast items from car keys to purses and baby carriages while also babysitting up to 40 lost children daily. The staff, a 25-member police unit, tracks and reunites families, offering treats to calm anxious youngsters.

State Fair ST. Paul Minnesota

Variable clouds with scattered showers through Wednesday

A weather item notes variable cloudiness with few scattered showers or thunderstorms through Wednesday. Highs reach 75 to 85 degrees and tonight's lows 58 to 65. Thursday looks drier with precipitation unlikely and temperatures near normal.

Late News 2 Area News 9 Editorials 4 Sports 10 11

The note lists sections and page numbers for the newspaper, indicating content distribution across Late News, Area News, editorials, sports, society, markets, and comics on page 13. No specific events or people are described in readable text.

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Miner James V. Lamb Doctor Morse Commerce Committee Burke Omaha Neb Schilling Air Force Base Salina Kan THE Associated Press Davey Hazleton, Pa Anna Fellin March Sy Posner By Stanford H. Benjamin Big Mike Gill Drilling Equipment Co North Branford Conn Carbondale Gordon Smith Smith Lew Ferguson
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