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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1966

Page

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Kennedy widow moves to block Manchester book

Mrs. John F Kennedy says she is prepared to relive grief to seek an injunction against the book Death of a President by William Manchester. Harper & Row and Look magazine face suit over publication and alleged unfair references to others. The case highlights Kennedy Johnson tensions from the Dallas assassination era.

New York John F. Kennedy Kennedy William Manchester Dallas Harper & Row Manchester Kennedys Johnson Washington Jacqueline Kennedy President Kennedy

London Publishers Await Jackie London Book Publication

London publishers of William Manchester's The Death of a President await a potential US publication halt by Mrs. John F. Kennedy. Lord Thomson's Sunday Times also purchased serial rights for the work.

London William Manchester John F. Kennedy United States Lord Thomson Sunday Times

Auto chiefs raise big if on yearend prospects

Detroit AP reports Ford Motor Co chairman Henry Ford II and Ameri can Motors Corp president Roy Abernethy described industry sentiment as uncertain with a notable if. They echoed General Motors chairman Frederick Donner while Chrysler chairman Lynn Townsend awaited his late day statement. Ford warned federal safety features for 1968 models could force plant closings and cost consumers as safety standards are published January 31.

Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co Roy Abernethy American Motors Corp Frederick Donner General Motors Chrysler Lynn Townsend Ford

Walt Disney Dies After Lung Surgery at 65

Walt Disney, founder of Disneyland and Disney Studios, died at St Joseph Hospital in Burbank at age 65 after surgery for part of his left lung. He built a vast entertainment empire with Mickey Mouse and produced over 600 films including Snow White and Mary Poppins. He is survived by his wife Lillian and two daughters. Disney shaped film television and theme park history with a philosophy of making fun and laughter.

Burbank Calif Walt Disney Mickey Disney Disneyland St. Joseph Hospital Lillian Ron Miller Robert Brown Entertainment Mickey Mouse

Schedule of Pages Editorials and Sections

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Weather outlook fair and mild through Friday

Fair to partly cloudy conditions continue through Friday with mild temperatures. Lows tonight in the 20s and highs Friday in the 36 to 42 range. Outlook Saturday remains fair to partly cloudy and mild.

Highway Toll in Minnesota Rises with Three Deaths

Three traffic fatalities and one woman die in a day raising Minnesota 1966 toll to 911. Elementary teacher Darryl Ahnemann 27 of Owatonna dies after head on collision on U S 14 near Waseca. Rebecca Eberhard 31 and her two daughters die after hospital stay. Other victim Robert Moe 43 of Howard Lake dies in Wright County crash.

Minnesota Darryl Ahnemann Owatonna Minn U.S. 14 Waseca Waseca County Peter G. Steinfort Mason City Iowa Mitchell Transport Inc Ahnemann Rebecca Eberhard St. Paul Kimberly Wright County Howard Lake

Back-to-Work Rally Halts Wildcat Protest

In Detroit Hoffa returned to quell a 24 hour wildcat strike by Local 299 members protesting a Supreme Court ruling. About 750 sign-waving Teamsters gathered for a back-to-work rally as 45,000 Detroit area drivers faced disruptions and an AP photographer was attacked at a terminal.

Detroit Teamsters James R. Hoffa Supreme Court Hoffa Chicago Cavanagh Motor City Associated Press al Quinn Quinn Teamsters Local Chattanooga Tenn Nashville Washington

Visiting Girl He Slips Falls to His Death in Fire Escape

In Paterson New Jersey police say Ervin Bacote 23 slipped on an ice coated fire escape platform and fell three stories to his death while attempting to visit his girlfriend Hazel Rosevell 23 at 3 30 a m Detectives say Bacote often used the roof to enter the apartment.

Robbers Take Loot From Supper Club in Crystal

Two men robbed the Chalet Supper Club in suburban Crystal early today and fled with 7000 to 10000 dollars. The pair had been in the club for some time waiting for a moment to strike.

Minneapolis Crystal

Defense, Prosecution Complete Final Arguments in Coppolino Trial

Dr. Carl Coppolino's first degree murder case went to a 12 jurors for verdict. Prosecutor Keuper urged the death penalty while defense lawyer Bailey portrayed the case as a scheme by Marjorie Farber. The judge instructed on four verdicts and the possibility of extradition if acquitted.

Coppolino N.J Freehold Carl Coppolino U.S. Army William E. Farber Vincent Keuper F. Lee Bailey Farber Marjorie Cappolino Superior Court Elvin R. Simmill Sarasota Fla Carmela Keuper Bailey Arlington National Cemetery Marjorie Farber Middletown Township Florida

Grand Jury Rejects Premise in Sheppard Case

Cuyahoga County grand jury finds no basis for charges against two suspects still at large in Marilyn Sheppard murder. It says Bailey's assertions are unsubstantiated and exonerates those named, closing the case from the jury's view. Verna Felton, 76, dies in Los Angeles after TV work.

Sam Cleveland, Ohio Cuyahoga County Samuel H. Sheppard Marilyn Bay Village Mari Lyn Sheppard F. Lee Bailey Bailey Marilyn Sheppard Verna Felton Los Angeles Miss Felton

Iraqi plane crashes into bus near frontier killing 26

An Iraqi air force training plane crashed into a bus inside Iraqi territory near the Iraq Syria frontier killing all 25 bus passengers and the plane’s pilot. The crash occurred about 44 miles from an Iraqi desert station, according to Baghdad radio. Moorhead notes sugar beet acreage controls may be lifted in 1967 with a likely pre January 1 announcement aiding growers.

Damascus Syria Iraq-Syria Frontier Baghdad Radio Iraq Petroleum Co

Eisenhower Begins Eating After Gall Bladder Surgery

Walter Reed Army Hospital reported that former President Dwight D. Eisenhower started eating by mouth and enjoyed a good breakfast. The forenoon update said he continues to make satisfactory progress since Monday’s gall bladder surgery.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Gen. Eisenhower

LBJ Seeks Opening for New Truce Talk

President Johnson signals readiness to discuss an extended cease-fire in Vietnam and a freeze on troop reinforcements if the Communists are responsive. White House comments indicate a Christmas truce approach aimed at reviving broader peace talks and easing war tensions.

John M. Hightower Washington Johnson Vietnam White House Bill D Moyers United States

Broadway Gem Never Opens despite $1 Million in Tickets

Broadway musical Break fast at Tiffanys fails before its planned December opening. Producer David Merrick quotes Bay of Pigs analogy as over $1 million in tickets are refunded and a $400,000 loss is anticipated. Starring Mary Tyler Moore and Richard Chamberlain, the show had previews in Boston and Philadelphia and a weak Majestic Theater preview. Capote says the adaptation is faithful though not involved.

New York Breakfast At Tiffany's Broadway David Merrick Merrick Boston Philadelphia Majestic Theater Miss Moore Capote Hoyden Holly Golightly

Bids Accepted for 243597 Site Improvements for Junior College

Austin School Board accepted bids totaling 243597 for site work at Austin State Junior College including fields paving roads parking lighting fencing and landscaping. Low bids came from M I Kraft Co and Thompson Lewison with work to begin this spring and financed by federal funds and bonds already issued.

Austin School Board Austin State Junior College Harold LeVander ASJC Austin LeVander Curt Green St. Paul 8Th St. NW M. I. Kraft Co Minneapolis Alland Brothers Wagner Construction Co Lysne Construction Co Blooming Prairie Schammel Electric of Gordon Electric Service Austin Electric Service State Junior College Board Asjc Construction S. L. Coombe

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Jackie Malcolm M. Kilduff Johnsons Kilduff Els William Haddon Ford and Abernethy Walt Disney Productions Bers The Teamsters Union James Hoffa Uled Ing Holla Jerome P. Cavanagh By David Rosenzweig U.S. Supreme Court Ike LBJ By John Vinocur Thompson- Lewison Lansing M. E. Kraft Co Scheid Plumb Htg Lysne Construction
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