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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1968

Page

13

No Pupils Show Up for Class in East Harlem School

Seven disputed union teachers teach only empty Public School 39 as parents boycott, signaling a rift between the Negro community and the teachers union and Board of Education amid the citys decentralization crisis. Charles Wilson comments on the situation while David Spencer says parents will keep children home Monday.

NEW York East Harlem Teachers’ Union Board of Education Charles Wilson David Spencer Publc Brooklyn Ocean Hill Brownsville Afl-Ci9 United Federation of Teachers

Major Problems Facing Administration Urban Crisis

Nixon inherits urban crises as population swells and costs rise. Mayors seek at least 26 billion dollars annually for public services while private investment is urged to tackle housing, education, and jobs amid growing suburban migration and tax strain.

Ken Atnett Associated Press Washington Nixon Wilbur Thompson Wayne State University Boston Seattle

Italian unions call five regional strikes before Christmas

Italian labor unions announced five major strikes across Calabria Sardinia Sicily Emilia Puglia Abruzzo Tuscany from December 9 to 13 to press for contract and wage gains. The move comes as Premier-designate Rumor works to finalize a center-left government and cabinet ahead of confidence votes.

Rome Calabria Italy Sardinia Sicily Emilia Puglia Abruzzo Tuscany Mariano Rumor

Pacelli Bees roll to third straight victory

Pacelli B squad sprinted to a 27-5 first quarter lead and routed Mpls De La Salle Bees 67 to improve to 3 1 on the season Dale Felten led Pacelli with 18 points as coach Jack Benedict used every player and the squad travels to Maplewood Hill next Friday.

Pacelli Little Shamrocks de la Salle Bees Maplewood Hill Jack Benedict Benedict Dale Felten

Park and Rec Activity Schedule Highlights Local Venues

Park and recreation activity timetable lists Shaw Gymnasium and multiple schools offering pool handball table tennis and basketball from 3 15 to 9 pm weekdays and weekend times. The schedule includes Ellis Junior High School tennis Mixed Volleyball Lincoln School Whittier School Southgate and Salow Gym with urban league play and upcoming matches in December and January.

Shaw Gymnasium Ellis Junior High Nevern School Lincoln School Whittier School Southgate The No Nothings Jolly Ones Zodiacs Luckies Six Shooters Misfits

JM Rallies for Big Nine Victory

Mayo defended its title by defeating Austin 73-64 while John Marshall toppled Albert Lea 78-56 in Big Nine play. Red Wing beat Mankato 73-62 and Winona defeated Faribault 79-65 as Owatonna rested awaiting St Paul Murray. JM trailed 22-14 early, then led 40-32 at halftime.

Rochester Mayo John Marshall Austin Albert Lea Red Wing Mankato Winona Faribault Owatonna St. Paul Murray Mark Hanson Jay Gustafson Jeff Percy Tom Fechter Kevin Thomas John Daughterty BIG Nine Opp

Oldtimer Seeks Wrestling Comeback in NAIA Return

Mankato Minnesota AP reports 30 year old Al Blanshan attempts a college wrestling comeback nine years after his NAIA standout season at age 20. He weighed 73 pounds more than then as he pursues a return.

Mankato

Wake Forest to Name Cal Stoll as Head Coach

Cal Stoll will be named head football coach at Wake Forest, per Detroit’s WJR and the News and Observer. Stoll, 45, has served as Michigan State’s offensive end coach since 1959 and played college football for Minnesota. He hails from Page, North Dakota.

Raleigh N.C Cal Stoll Michigan State Wake Forest Detroit WJR Raleigh News and Observer Stoll Minnesota Gophers University of Minnesota Page, N.D

White Sox Make Trio of Trades at Winter Meetings

At the winter baseball meetings in San Francisco, the Chicago White Sox completed three trades. They sent pitcher Jack Fisher to Cincinnati for catcher Don Pavletich and pitcher Don Secrist, and sold outfielder Leon Wagner to the Reds.

San Francisco Chicago White Sox Jack Fisher Cincinnati Don Pavletich Don Secrist Leon Wagner Reds

Purdue sets team and arena scoring record in win

Purdue hammered North Dakota 116 to 84 at home. Starters and bench contributed to a school and arena scoring record despite a late surge by the visitors.

Chicago Purdue North Dakota

Bemidji State Coach Resigns but Remains Faculty

Bemidji Minnesota AP reports head football coach Don Palm resigns after three seasons but will stay on as a physical education instructor. Palm previously served as head swimming coach and will handle coaching duties as assigned by the athletic director.

Bemidji, Minn Bemidji State College Don Palm

Roberts Short becomes Senators owner in AL approval

Minneapolis businessman Robert Short won unanimous approval from American League owners to take over the Washington Senators. Short headed a syndicate that Tuesday bought the club for about $10 million.

SAN Francisco Minneapolis Robert Short Washington Senators Short

Nicklaus Becomes Club Pro for Eastern Airlines Flying Golfer

New York AP reports golf great Jack Nicklaus signed a five year contract as club pro for Eastern Airlines Flying Golfer Club. The airline announced the deal Thursday detailing his duties and available benefits for members and guests.

New York Jack Nicklaus Eastern Airlines

FBI Probes NRA at Justice Department Request

The FBI says it is investigating the National Rifle Association at the request of the Justice Department. NRA officials defend it as an educational group while opposing recent gun-control measures. Also noted, U S Soviet talks aim for a Johnson Kosygin summit on arms limits, stalled by Czechoslovakia invasion.

Associated Press Washington FBI National Rifle Association Justice Department NRA Washington State Department Evening Star of Washington Johnson Alexei Kosygin Czechoslovakia

Nixon to Pattern Medal After Crewel Seal Design

The State Department will not oppose four Americans visiting the Pueblo crew in North Korea. The inaugural medal for this year will imitate the crewel-work Great Seal Julie Nixon crafted for President-elect Nixon, with a crewel effect and a personal message To RN-JN.

State Department Pueblo North Korea Julie Nixon Richard M. Nixon

Un American hearings eye Chicago disturbance probes

Rep Richard Schoed, chairman of a House committee subpanel reviewing disturbances at the Democratic convention in Chicago, says more hearings may be needed. He notes ongoing inquiries into protest actions and security concerns surrounding the event.

Richard Schord D-Mo House Un-American Activities Subcommittee Chicago

St Olaf President Named to Six Year Term

St Olaf College board extends President Sidney A Rand for six years starting August. Rand has led the college since 1963. The board deferred until spring a decision on liberal visitation hours for men and women in dormitories.

Northfield, Minn St. Olaf College Board of Regents Sidney A. Rand St. Olaf

Doctor Foresees Drug Danger

Dr. Donald B. Louria of Cornell University warned Bowdoin College listeners that mounting evidence links marijuana use to potential health risks. He also serves as president of the New York State Council on Drug Addiction.

Brunswick Maine Donald B. Louria Cornell University New York State Council On Drug Addiction Bowdoin College

Five Year Term For Winona Police Shooting

Robert Skappel, 38, of Winona, was sentenced to up to five years in Stillwater Prison for second degree assault in a case that left Patrolman James L. Hill wounded by a .22 caliber shot during a domestic quarrel investigation at Skappel’s mother in law home on August 19. The case was transferred to Wabasha County District Court at the defendant’s request.

Wabasha, Minn Robert Skappel Winona Stillwater James L. Hill Skappel Arnold W. Hatfield Wabasha County

Minnesota's 65 Teacher Named MEA President

Robert F. Arnold a 39 year old Richfield elementary school teacher and Minnesota's Teacher of the Year in 1965 was named president of the Minnesota Education Association by a mail ballot. He will start July 1 for a two year term becoming the 85th president and the first male elementary school teacher in the role. He has taught at Lincoln Hills School in Richfield for 14 years and currently teaches sixth grade.

MEA Richfield Arnold Association Lincoln Hills

Man Shot in Car Outside Suburban Police Station

Police identified the victim as 43 year old Robert G. Ledingham of Columbia Heights found shot to death in a car outside the Columbia Heights police station. He was shot once in the head and a pistol lay on the front seat. Authorities investigate whether Ledingham fired the weapon. the Anoka County coroner said a homicide ruling was not yet determined pending further checks.

Minneapolis Columbia Heights Robert G. Ledingham Ledingham Joseph Wethington Anoka County

Haugerud Wins District 1A House Seat

Neil Haugerud a Liberal from Harmony Minnesota appears the winner of the District 1A House seat by 71 votes over Chester Kvale Conservative from Spring Valley with recount requested and results not yet certified by the presiding judge Fillmore County auditor said Friday.

Preston, Minn Neil Haugerud Harmony Minn Fillmore County Haugerud Chester Kvale Spring Valley Kvale

Hearings Focus On Mine No 9 Explosions Dust and Gas Suspected

In Fairmont West Virginia miners from Mountaineer Coal Co Mine No 9 testified at a lengthy UMWBCO hearing into the 16 explosions and fire that killed 78 men. Officials and miners described gas buildup and dusting practices, with superintendent Foster Turner noting not all sections were rock dusted for six months.

Fairmont W.va Mountaineer Coal Co U.S. Bureau of Mines No. 9 Foster Turner

Missouri Democrat Sees More HUAC Hearings

Missouri Democrat Richard Schord said the House Un American Activities subcommittee plans to review hearings this year and in October to determine if further sessions are needed. He cited evidence of Communist participation in the Chicago demonstrations and noted leaders allegedly collaborated with North Vietnamese groups.

Washington House Chicago Missouri Richard Schord Havana Moscow Hanoi Schord Jerry Rubin

Onassis Family Plans Christmas at Scorpios Island

ATHENS AP Aristole Onassis wife Jacqueline and her two children will spend Christmas on Scorpios private island with a chartered flight from New York on Dec 17 accompanied by Jacqueline's parents and about 10 relatives and friends. Preparations for a New Year's Eve party aboard the Christina yacht are under way for many Greek and foreign celebrities.

Athens Aristotle Onassis Jacqueline Caroline John Jr Onassis Scorpios Olympic Airways Eleftheros Cosmos New York Olympic Christina

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