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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

15

Dope Traffic Costs U.S. Billions and Destroys Lives

Washington December 6 federal agents trace a multi million dollar narcotics ring smuggling heroin from Red China via Pon Wai in San Francisco Chinatown. The piece outlines economic harm with addicts funding crime and the proposed congressional probe.

Roger D. Green Washington Pon Wai San Francisco Chinatown U. S. Treasury Pon Wal United States Red China

Racy Sporting Look Scores in Christmas Bicycle Lineup

Vivian Brown reports on the surge of new American bicycles for Christmas. Lightweight speeds, safer coaster brakes, and brighter colors appeal to families. Specs include four sizes for children ages 3½ to 11 and added gadgets like horns lights and luggage carriers.

Junior

Shelving Collapse at Lakefield Super Market Trusts Wall

About 15 feet of shelving pulled away from a new Lakefield market wall causing an unbalanced load. The breach was not insured.

Lakefield

Mayo Clinic Begins Daily Public Tours At 10 A M

Mayo Clinic starts hour long public tours daily at 10 a m and will continue scheduled tours for visiting groups as well.

Mayo Clinic

Fairmont Hospital Board Visits Twin City Hospitals

The board of directors of Fairmont Community Hospital and Administrator Howard Read visited Minneapolis and St Paul hospitals Friday to talk with administrations and hospital officials about operations and collaboration.

The Fairmont Community Hospital Howard Read Minneapolis St. Paul Twin City

Jackson Jaycees Host Regional Meeting

Jackson's Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted Jaycees and their wives from nine cities at a regional meeting last weekend. About one hundred people attended.

Jackson Jaycees Jackson

Faribault Votes on Pool Bond Proposal

Faribault citizens head to the polls today to decide on a $130,000 bond issue to finance a swimming pool at Alexander Faribault Park. The outcome will fund construction and facilities for residents.

Faribault Alexander Faribault Park

Keaton in Critical Condition at Veterans Hospital

Comedian Buster Keaton, 60, is in critical condition at a veterans hospital with a circulatory ailment. He has been hospitalized since Saturday, with a hemorrhage stopped but periods of coma. Born in Piqua Kansas he rose to stardom in silent films and later appeared on television.

Hollywood Buster Keaton Veterans’ Hospital Keaton Piqua

Imogene Coca Turns to Live Acts After TV Exit

Hollywood star Imogene Coca explains she left a NBC contract for $100,000 a year over nine years, choosing a flexible path of night clubs and stage work. She notes past TV ventures failed due to format limits, and expects a varied future across TV specials, stage, and dramatic debuts.

Imogene Coca Imogene NBC Sahara Las Vegas Beverly Hilton Max Liebman Steel Hour

Spellman to Spend Christmas With Troops in Far East

New York Cardinal Spellman will depart December 16 to visit troops in the Far East for the fifth straight Christmas season. He serves as military vicar for Roman Catholics in the armed services and has made similar Christmas trips in prior years.

New York Francis Cardinal Spellman Armed Services Far East

Dry foods before deep fat frying to prevent splatter

To prevent grease splatter during deep fat frying, thoroughly dry the food before cooking as water in contact with hot oil causes spattering.

Auto Bomb Murder Trial Is Televised

A jury in Waco Texas begins hearing the case in the televised auto bomb murder of Mrs. Weaver a wealthy ranchwoman Washburn a Houston contractor claims he was 400 miles away at the time of her death The state says the bomb trap targeted her husband Harry Weaver after he blocked her from giving Washburn money The couple had a troubled family history and Washburn is divorced from their daughter

Waco Tex Texas Washburn Houston Mrs. Weaver

Creamy Silver Polish for Toasters and Appliances

A guide recommends using a good cream silver polish to brighten toasters waffle irons and other electrical appliances for a shinier cleaner appearance. It notes applying with a soft cloth buffing until gleaming and avoiding abrasive cleaners on coated surfaces.

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