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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1963
Page
1
Temperatures moderated slightly in northern areas with heavy snow in northern New England. Most of the eastern two thirds stayed in the 20s and 30s while the South was warmer. Idaho Falls saw 1 degree above zero and Wausau 0, Chicago suburbs 10, and Chicago 15 degrees higher.
In a decisive defeat voters rejected the Shaff reapportionment plan by about 271,214 to 191,421. Larger counties opposed it 163,417 to 48,113, signaling opposition across 17 major counties and shaping court decisions on Iowa legislative apportionment.
Lawyers for 36 year old T Eugene Thompson move to dismiss the indictment alleging he arranged his wife Carol Thompson s killing and seek a directed verdict of innocence. Judge Fosseen weighed closing arguments as trial nears reconvening at 9 a m. Thompson, once accused of staging an accidental drowning, faced testimony from witnesses including neighbor, church members, and Thompson s son.
President Johnson aims for a budget at the lowest possible level while signaling a record total between $98 and $103 billion for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. He meets labor and big business leaders and pledges to curb regulatory excess while boosting economy and unity.
Rhonda Littler aged five and her brother Stanley, six, pose in their Perth home. Stanley, on crutches, recently became a hero after he pushed a danger from his family, showing courage during a recent incident.
Air Force Col. Charles Yeager piloted NASA’s wingless M2 re entry craft to earth from 9,000 feet to test its handling. The bullet shaped vehicle with a top canopy drifted to ground with a 30 mph flare and stability aids for control. The test hints at a future space transport and rescue role for personnel and equipment from space stations.
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy resumed duties at the Justice Department in Washington after a Florida respite. President Johnson will rely on him to advance the civil rights program inherited from John F. Kennedy, with Kennedy expected to remain in office through the near future to push key projects.
President Johnson praised Secret Service agent Rufus W. Youngblood at a White House ceremony where he received the Treasury Department's exceptional service award for risking his life to save another during the Kennedy assassination day. The award follows Clinton J. Hill's earlier honor for shielding Mrs. Kennedy in Dallas.
Partial clearing tonight with Thursday partly cloudy and mild conditions. Low around 18 to 28 and high near 32 to 40. Outlook Friday shows no precipitation of consequence and continuing mild temperatures.
In Washington the plan to bypass the Rules Committee with a discharge petition threatens bipartisan support for the civil rights bill. Republican opposition centers on bypassing committees, while civil rights leaders meet in an extraordinary session to urge quick action and report plans to file the discharge petition Monday.
Armour and Co announces a reorganization of its food business into seven product line divisions with all plants distribution and sales assigned to a division. Edward W. Wilson says the move aims at greater efficiency and better service to customers. Jack Thomas will head Armour Beef Co and R M Dall becomes manager of Armour Park Co as other managers take posts in Chicago.
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In Heidelberg Germany Army private Marvin D. Ruddy 24 of Luverne Minnesota was found dead in his bunk and described as having been ill when he went to bed. In St Paul Minnesota 7 year old Loretta Nusser died from injuries after being struck by a car driven by Patricia Scanlon 36. The highway toll reached 742 for Minnesota, up 18 from the all time high.
Minnesota Vikings announced signing two additional high draft choices. Offensive tackle Wes Bryant from Arkansas and fullback Bill McWatters from North Texas State signed contracts, leaving four of the top eight picks now under contract.
Wake Forest College announces athletic department shakeup with Athletic Director Bill Gibson and football coach Billy Hilderbrand relieved of duties. The move signals broader changes within the college program and raises questions about future leadership.
Georgia football coach Johnny Griffith resigned after a poor season. President C. C. Aderhold announced the move to athletic director Joel Eaves, who was newly appointed.
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