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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1963
Page
2
Fellin and Throne survived a 18 inch hole rescue after 329 hours in a dark slick chamber. They directed operations via a microphone and shared jokes and songs as crowds cheered upon surfacing. The two men, lauded by officials and wives, were treated at a hospital with first aid then rest.
Moorhead Minnesota business leaders formed to challenge a ruling on North Dakota sales tax for border sales have filed for North Dakota tax permits. Kenneth Plunkett says about 35 committee members applied as they contend the tax applies only to goods entering North Dakota or sourced there. He notes permits cost 50 cents and says the move is to avoid lawsuits and keep peace with North Dakota merchants.
Eight Latin American envoys called on the Organization of American States to demand that Haiti allow 44 refugees asylum in embassies to exit safely. The group includes 12 military officers sentenced to death in absentia over a plot to kidnap Duvalier’s children in April.
The United Nations command charged North Korea with 259 violations of the Korean War armistice between May 1 and Aug 20. North Korea replied with 907 alleged UN violations from July 11 to Aug 15, plus four from last week.
The 260th session of the armistice commission saw formal charges exchanged between involved parties. Minutes indicate procedural steps followed and no immediate escalation of dispute.
Ottawa reports Canadian Foreign Secretary Paul Martin and U S Ambassador William Butterworth opened talks on Canada’s proposed 12 mile fishing limit. The discussions respond to Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson’s pledge to extend the existing three mile limit to a 12 mile coastal exclusion for foreign fishermen.
Foreign Minister Subandrio quoted Communist Chinese Ambassador Yao Chung Ming as saying China has no plan to resume military action against India. The statement was made in Naktara Indonesia as concerns over regional tensions persisted.
In Superior Wisconsin a transient man about 50 to 55 was found dead pinned between a gondola freight car door in the Great Northern rail yards. A railroad worker located the body with a head and arm trapped under the heavy steel door. the victim had no papers and was not immediately identified.
A Philip Randolph warned of possible violence at the crowd gathered in Washington for a civil rights march while stressing precautions. Special trains and buses begin moving demonstrators toward the capital, with departures concentrated Wednesday to ensure departures before the end of events. The article also notes the asteroid Eros coming within 14 million miles of Earth.
Rep Clark MacGregor and state GOP chairman Forsythe discuss politics at the fair booth in St Paul. Visitors grab a cracker and voice opinions while attractions include flag day registration and a taconite amendment exhibit slated for 1964 submission.
A midnight dynamite blast cratered a field near Henri Monteith's home as she prepares to enter the all white University of South Carolina by court order. No injuries. window damaged. a late model car fled at high speed along U S Highway 1. Deputies pursued but could not intercept due to limited patrols.
Des Moines authorities debate if the State Commerce Commission can lease and construct a new 25,000 square foot office building. Waldo Wheeler outlined space needs linked to regulating utilities, noting potential rent above 75 thousand dollars annually. The Town Executive Council asked Attorney General Evan Hultman to rule on statutory authority before acting.
North Dakota and other Great Plains states see shifting living patterns due to farm consolidation, higher mechanization, and out-migration from small villages. Experts note rising per capita incomes, altered buying patterns, and stressed rural churches while emphasizing education as key to future opportunities. The article also mentions an 1652 patent by John Clarke for an early American stove.
Raymond's notes thank the Jaycees for a heartful project and recall a successful Old Folks Picnic at Todd Park. Residents enjoyed the event, with thanks to the Mrs JC's Gray Ladies and entertainers. Sophia Hagen returned from St Olaf Hospital. Birthday anniversaries featured Olaf Bryngleson and John Schwerin among residents and visitors.
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