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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
1
Langrenus crater about 85 miles wide photographed from 150 nautical miles as Apollo 8 orbits the Moon on December 24 1968. Commander James A Lovell describes the crater central peak and terraces after Earth's first communiqués from lunar orbit. Langrenus C lies nearby as the camera points southward.
Hanoi diplomats said no further U S North Vietnamese talks are planned before year end and no substantial progress is likely before Nixon takes office January 20. Vance and Lau last met December 19 on table shapes while fundamental issues over recognition of the NLF remain unresolved.
Viet Cong downed three American helicopters over the weekend raising total U S losses to 968 as U S and South Vietnamese troops pressed 60 offensive operations despite a Viet Cong 72 hour ceasefire. One crewmen killed another wounded and two injured in separate wrecks near Saigon Tay Ninh and Quang Ngai. Eight prisoners of war remain to be released while U S and Viet Cong hold a second meeting planned for New Year’s Day.
U S forces announced they will send five representatives on New Year’s Day for a second meeting with the Viet Cong to seek the release of three American prisoners. A cease-fire will surround the 50 mile northwest of Saigon meeting site and a two kilometer corridor will be kept free of allied military action.
About 400 Tibetan refugees surge into the Chinese Embassy compound in New Delhi to protest Peking's latest nuclear test. They smash windowpanes flower pots and street lights in a tense demonstration reported by AP.
The 1968 Minnesota traffic toll rose to 1 026, nine more killed over the weekend. Victims include elderly Hibbing woman Mrs. John J. Marold Sr. and her husband hospitalised, Duluth driver Clifford J. Muir in good condition, and several other fatal crashes across Hibbing, Reading, Swan, and surrounding counties.
Israel vows further retaliation after the Beirut airport assault. Premier Eshkol and UN envoy Rosenne say the attack was in response to Arab terrorism. UN Security Council mulls condemnation as U.S. and Lebanese leaders seek stability and air fleet restoration.
Trygve Lie former first secretary general of the United Nations died at 72 in Norway. He collapsed at a hunting lodge in Geilo after a health decline. Lie served 1946 to 1954 and was succeeded by Dag Hammarskjold. U Thant was informed in New York.
Two Minnesota jurists clarify that the Supreme Court reversed the Mower County District Court action removing the Hormel Foundation as trustee for lack of authority. The article notes prior confirmations in 1955 and details the sequence and errors in reporting.
The Herald launches a 1969 income tax series to help readers avoid errors that IRS reports show affected over eight million returns. The program offers highlights of regulations and tips for deductions, plus a line-by-line tax form guide by Ray De Crane available for $1. The series aims to ease filing complexities during the new surcharge year.
A nationwide survey shows blood banks at unusually low levels for the holiday period. Officials urge postponing elective surgeries as doctors cite the Hong Kong flu, respiratory illnesses, and bad weather as factors. The Greater New York Blood Program notes emergency calls cross state lines and centers face shortages nationwide. A Philadelphia request for 8 pints was met by an Alabama center.
An autopsy is pending into the deaths of Mildred F. Earl a 63 year old from Strnckney South Dakota and Mr and Mrs Virgil Jacobs. The Jacobs couple died at St Marys Hospital Rochester while their guest died at the scene at Parkside Trailer Village east of Rochester. Three dogs were found alive in the trailer.
St Paul AP report says 13 year old Dane White died after an unwarranted 41 days in jail but state law and rights were not violated. Attorney General Douglas Head criticizes two officials, notes potential racial factor, urges juvenile law reforms including probation officer investigations in all jailed youths.
The National Safety Council predicted 200 to 260 deaths in highway crashes during the 30 hour New Year holiday period starting 6 p.m. Tuesday. In Duluth, a three story brick Eagles Club building burned after a night watchman heard a blast in the basement around 3:30 a.m.. damage estimates were not yet available. David Packard named deputy secretary of defense in the Nixon administration. Secretary of State designate Rogers discussed with Ambassador Alexis Johnson about a potential foreign policy position for Johnson.
The Small Business Administration issued a lease guarantee worth 254100 dollars for Northport Clothiers Inc of Moorhead saying no funds were provided by SBA. Separately exchanges will close early on Jan 2 returning to a five day week with 10 am to 2 pm trading hours. In South Dakota 16-year-old Leslie Kelly died after a rifle discharged as his nephew freed the boy from subzero cold, investigators report.
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