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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1963

Page

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Defense Attorney May Appeal Verdict In Twin Cities Slaying

Minneapolis AP report says T Eugene Thompson, 36, was convicted of first degree murder in the beating and stabbing death of his wife Carol, 34, in St Paul. He received life imprisonment and plans an appeal with bond considerations pending.

George Moses Minneapolis T. Eugene Thompson Carol Minnesota St. Paul Thompson State Supreme Court William Randall Frank Archambo Sidney C. Becker Fosseen Archambo Jackie Olesen Dick W. C. Anderson Anderson

Vet Councilman Sets Jan Retirement Date

Wayne Austin, veteran councilman, resigns as alderman-at-large and backs Hormel vice president Fayette Sherman as successor. Austin, 12 years on council, cites heavy duties. Sherman to retire from Hormel in Oct. 1965 to devote time to civic work.

Wayne Austin Counclman Ayette Sherman Hormel Sherman Hormel Company Hormel Foundation Horme

Post Office as Cultural Center Is Turned Down

Austin Council rejects purchase of the post office building for a cultural center in a unanimous vote. Alderman Daily cites lack of funds and prioritizes downtown parking, noting education would require accredited classes and funds beyond budget.

Austin Council Alderman Daily General Service Administration Daily

Johnson Spends Day in White House Advisers Aides

President Johnson planned a full White House day meeting staff and advisers, handling correspondence, and making calls. Johnson and family personal effects moved to the executive mansion but they likely would not move in before Monday. Jacqueline Kennedy and children moved to a Georgetown home borrowed from W Averell Harriman. Johnson later swam after work and prepared for a New York trip to attend Herbert Lehman’s funeral.

Frank Cormier Washington Johnson White House Executive Mansion Jacqueline Kennedy Caroline John Jr Georgetown W. Averell Harriman Spring Valley Oval Presidential Office Kennedy John XXIII New York Herbert H. Lehman

Pearl Harbor Ceremony Marks 22 Years Since Attack

Pearl Harbor ceremonies were held at the Arizona memorial with wreaths and flower garlands. The half mast flag honored a dead Navy veteran linked to John F. Kennedy while remembering the 2,300 who died in 1941.

Pearl Harbor Arizona Navy Pacific John F. Kennedy United States

Couple Dies Minutes After Husband's Return Home

Spring City, PA AP Oliver J. Schubert died Friday after returning to work. His wife Eli made two calls to a physician and a minister before collapsing and dying. The couple would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary today in Montgomery County.

Spring City Oliver J. Schubert Eli Schuberts Montgomery County

Mrs Olesen Won't Comment On Thompson Verdict

Mrs Jackie Olesen, linked to T Eugene Thompson, refused to comment on his first degree murder conviction. She told reporters she would write a tell‑all story someday and hoped to disappear for the weekend.

Sunday Open House at Cape Kennedy

Cape Kennedy missile and space center will open for public inspection Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. starting December 15, announced by the Air Force. Public visitation was allowed once before on Armed Forces Day 1961.

Cape Kennedy Fla Air Force Cape

Labor leader Wilson guarded after assassination threat

London reports Harold Wilson, Labour Party leader, under 24 hour guard following an anonymous assassination threat. The security step comes as political tensions rise during a period of intense scrutiny.

London Labor Party Harold Wilson

ZIP Code Question Confuses Virginia Post Office

Santa Claus letters with ZIP code 99701 reach Richmond Postmaster John G. Mizell but many may not recognize the number. Some mail to the North Pole is returned for improper address.

Richmond, Va Santa Claus North Pole John G. Mizell

Navy Commissions Its 14th Polaris Sub

The Navy prepared to accept delivery of the 14th Polaris submarine, the nuclear powered James Monroe, named for James Monroe and the Monroe Doctrine. The vessel will be formally commissioned on the 22nd anniversary of Pearl Harbor.

Newport News James Monroe United States Pearl Harbor

War Declared Dec 7 1941 front page on display

Francis Hall a WWI veteran brought a copy of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin V J Day edition to the Herald. A reprint of the Sunday December 7 1941 extra front page reported the start of the war with the bombing of Oahu by Japanese planes. The page was placed in the Herald window for weekend display.

Francis Hall Herald Honolulu Star-Bulletin Extra Oahu Hall

Russell Blocks Senate Liberal Drive in Filibuster

In Washington, Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia used two words I object to halt a Northern bid to streamline Congress and advance civil rights legislation. Senate leaders needed unanimous consent for a modified two house study resolution, but Russell's objection stalled the effort and Clark vowed they would return.

Joseph $. Clark Russell Congress

Boy Rescued At Waikiki Receives Swim Certificate

Honolulu report says Kenneth Dang a lifeguard taught 10 year old Henry Terada to swim after pulling him unconscious from the ocean three months ago. The rescue led to a beginner’s swimming certificate awarded today.

Honolulu Waikiki Beach Kenneth Dang Henry Terada

Signed Blank Check for Christmas

Robert F Ogden received a Ford Motor Co dividend check but the amount was not filled in. A telegram then arrived asking for the return of the check. The odd gift prompted questions about who left the blank amount and how the mix up occurred.

Robert F. Ogden Ford Motor Co Ford

First U.S. Weather Bureau Chief Visits Hawaii

Robert M. White arrived as the bureau chief and the first in 60 years to visit Hawaii. Local forecasters had warned occasional showers and clouds but the day brought lightning thunder and the heaviest rain in weeks soaking the islands.

Honolulu Robert M. White U.S. Weather Bureau Hawaiian Islands

Farmer Claims City Owes $500 Over Rats Damaging Corn

Sleepy Eye Minnesota AP reports farmer James Berkner says rats from the municipal dump damage his corn and amount to $500 owed by the city. The Sleepy Eye city council took the claim under advisement.

Sleepy Eye, Minn James Berkner Sleepy Eye

Explosion at Hopkins reservoir project injures eleven

A blast at a reservoir construction site near the Minneapolis Honeywell ordnance plant in Hopkins wounds eleven workers. A woman ambulance doctor assists one injured worker while three others lie on the ground. Three workers are in critical condition and the injured are unnamed.

Voir Minneapolis

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Carol Thompson W. C. Anderson Stillwater Rolf Fosseen Norman Mas Mrs. Thompson Mastrian Segell Las Vegas Austin Arges Sherman Sidney Becker Delibera Fayette Sherman John K. Kough Chicago Mary Jicha David Neiswanger Ronald Lokken Camera Club Coordinating Council Thes Ray Ondov Kough On Doy Dave Averbook Midtown Association Council Capretz Johnsons Jackie Saigon Viet Nam Hoffa Nashville, Tenn Z. T. Osborn Jr Nashville James R. Hoffa Vatican City Vatican Paul VI Holy Land Senate Georgia Richard B. Russell Clark Rochester, N.Y
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