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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
1
In Indianapolis a patient on a hospital bed pauses to view a television performance of Holiday on Ice. The same show had been a focal point for her and her companion earlier.
A downtown fire in Fairmont Minnesota damaged 10 shops and offices, injuring one fireman. Authorities estimate losses exceed 200000 as flames from Harold's Shoe Store spread to adjacent businesses and upper floors of the two story building. The Masonic Building next door was protected by a thick wall while occupants suffered smoke damage. Local off duty firefighters aided by a pumper from Welcome containment lasted until about 2 am.
A fast moving winter storm dumped record snow in southern states and spread across the East. Up to 16 inches in western Virginia and heavy accumulations in the New York area. Dozens killed in accidents and icy conditions as temperatures dropped to record lows in Memphis. Government workers dismissed early as travel chaos persisted.
Weather bulletin notes variable cloudiness through Wednesday with warmer conditions today and continued mild tonight and Wednesday. Low tonight 18 to 28 with winds diminishing tonight.
Memphis marked the coldest spot in the nation outside Alaska with a -13F reading at 3 26 a.m. This shattered the city’s all time low of -11F from February 2, 1951 and a 14 inch snowfall this week set a century record.
Two Minnesota youths were sentenced to up to 65 years after pleading guilty in the deaths of two girls. Leslie Hammond, 17, got 40 years for second degree murder in the strangling of Rolene Madison, 17, whom he helped bury. A sanity hearing was set for Ray Van Straaten, 17, facing first degree murder. Allen Lee Waller, 14, pleaded guilty to third degree murder in Amy Lou Howe, 16, stabbed 60 times, receiving up to 25 years. All were Faribault or Grand Rapids students. sentences include supervision by the Youth Conservation Commission.
The holiday travel period began with heavy traffic as millions hit roads amid cold, low visibility, and slick pavements. The National Safety Council estimates 200 to 250 more traffic deaths could occur during peak driving hours through midnight Wednesday, with 79 million cars expected on the roads.
The House approved a $3 billion foreign aid measure on Christmas Eve, authorizing the President to guarantee credits for private wheat sales to Russia. The vote 189 to 159 lined up mostly with Republicans and Southern Democrats, clearing the bill for Senate passage and marking a Johnson administration victory.
Survivors arriving in Madeira charged the Greek Line crew with panic and disorganization as lifeboats were misused and passengers took charge. The Salta rescued 475 aboard Lakonia, while 24 are confirmed dead and 135 reported missing. Rescue ships and canary islands patrols continued as authorities promised a full inquiry.
In Grimes near Des Moines two youths about 18 robbed the Hi-Way Market Monday night. The owner Clair H. Adrian was threatened with a toy gun and a real pistol as $325 was taken. The thieves fled in a stolen car.
FRANKFORT Kentucky and states Kentucky Virginia Pennsylvania and Massachusetts hold to the term commonwealth on official documents. The note lists four states that still use the term in government and legal wording.
Philanthropist John S Alessio led a Santa Claus parade aiding 18,000 underprivileged Mexican children in Tijuana. The annual gift distribution of food clothing and toys drew a record turnout, with Alessio based near San Diego and active on both sides of the border.
President Johnson arrived in Philadelphia after a Washington flight to pay final respects to the late Representative William J. Green. He will proceed to Texas for Christmas holidays.
The federal government sued the estate of late theatrical producer Lee Shubert for 15.7 million dollars in taxes. U.S. Attorney Robert Morgenthau said the estate is valued at more than 25 million.
Six cars of an 84 car northbound Rock Island freight train derailed in Mason City late Monday night. No injuries reported. Idlewild Airport was renamed John F Kennedy International Airport in a brief ceremony with Senator Edward Kennedy and officials unveiling JFK letters.
Nearly 1,000 American servicemen of the U S social forces and an Army unit work in remote jungle posts west of Dalat. Montagnard patrols are guided by veterans like SFC Howard Stevens and Ranger Evans Johnson as they fight Communist guerrillas in harsh terrain.
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