Minnesota bill aims to unite junior colleges and vocation schools
A legislative proposal by Rep. Alfred Schumann would merge area vocational technical schools and state junior colleges into a single system. The plan creates a new state board to supervise two year schools, with local boards handling operations, and allows area schools to expand into comprehensive postsecondary institutions. The bill targets flexible student options and efficiency, but faces opposition from those defending the existing separate systems.
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Minnesota
Alfred Schumann
Eyota
Schumann
Austin Area
Austin State Junior College
Reuben Meland
Coordinating Commission On Higher Education
Sel Catia
Adil Austin
I. T. Mickelson
Ee Ee
State
Personne
Area Call
Legislative Research Committee
Police Urge Cooperation During Snow Removal
Police Chief Robert Nelson asks Austin residents to follow parking and driving rules during a 72 hour Snow Emergency. Crews work 8 am to 8 am, with open business areas restricted 1 am to 6 am. Vehicles must park on even days or odd days by street side, and drivers should use transit or avoid driving if possible.
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Robert Nelson
Austin
Nelson
Big Snowman Built by Rick Heimer and Jim Partin
Rick Heimer and Jim Partin spent over three hours constructing a large snow figure at 801 6th Ave SE. The project drew attention from neighbors and showcased local winter enthusiasm.
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Rick Heimer
Jim Partin
6Th Ave. SE
Chilly Start to 1969 As Austin Welcomes New Year
Austin residents plan a varied New Year celebration despite cold weather possibly dipping to 20 below. The 1968 year featured Vietnam peace talks, Johnson not seeking re election, assassinations, riots, Apollo 8, and Pueblo crew release. Private dances, public balls, and church watch services mark a night of festivities across area venues and homes.
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Austin Area
Vietnam
Johnson
Martin Luther King
Robert Kennedy
Chicago
Pueblo
Austin
Times Square
New York
Hand injury after Brownsdale coal loading mishap
Joseph Irvin of 1923 6th Ave NW is recovering at St Marys Hospital Rochester after a coal unloading accident in Brownsdale. His hand was caught in the power take off, two broken bones were set and the main artery in the wrist was joined. Surgeons gave a good chance to save the hand.
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Joseph Irvin
6Th Ave. NW
St. Marys Hospital
Rochester
Brownsdale
Irvin
St. Olaf Hospital
IS-90 Mishap Leaves Four Teens Uninjured
Four youths escaped injury when a car driven by Douglas Johnson age 20 from 1404 9th Ave NW skidded on ice and rolled over on IS-90 near Austin. Passengers Dale Blowers Jay Christenson and John Richardson all 18, from Austin addresses. Investigated by Minnesota Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at 3:15 p.m. Monday with $300 damage.
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Douglas Johnson
9Th Ave
Austin
Johnson
Dale Blowers
Rt. 2
Jay Christenson
John Richardson
Minnesota Highway Patrol
Roskop
Schlake
1St Ave
9Th St
Johannes Sweep
Austin Rt. 4
Janet Hamberg
Glenville
Hamberg
Sweep
Local Serviceman set to appear on KNUJ radio
A New Ulm serviceman will be heard on KNUJ at 3:15 p.m. Thursday January 16. The interview was conducted in Vietnam by KNUJ reporter Gene Rodewald with the Enright family and friends noting his address at 1201 9th St NE.
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Richard C. Enright
Donald Enright
9Th St. NE
KNUJ
New Ulm
Enright
Vietnam
Gene Rodewald
Blooming Prairie Graduate Joins Delta as Station Agent
Marvin Branstad son of Mr and Mrs M Kenneth Branstad Blooming Prairie has been placed with Delta Airlines Chicago as a ticket agent Branstad a Blooming Prairie High School graduate attended Airline Personnel Training at 2201 Blasdell Ave Minneapolis a home study school for travel careers
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Marvin Branstad
Kenneth Branstad
Blooming Prairie
Delta Airlines
Chicago
Branstad
Blooming Prairie High School
Blasdell Ave
Minneapolis
Colleges Get Grants for Law Enforcement Programs
The Justice Department approved 38600 in law enforcement educational assistance funds for six Minnesota colleges under the omnibus control and safe streets act. Grants fund student loans or grants to public law enforcement personnel and to entrants in the field, with awards going to Lea College Rochester State Junior College North Hennepin University of Minnesota Minneapolis University of Minnesota Morris Bemidji State College.
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Minneapolis
Justice Department
Minne Colleges
Lea College
Albert Lea
Rochester State Junior College
North Hennepin State Junior College
Osseo
Testimonial Set for Overgaard Honoring Retiring State Rep
A testimonial dinner will be held Saturday night honoring retiring State Rep. Paul Overgaard of Albert Lea. He was first elected in 1962 and leaves office this week. Attending are Guy Harold LeVander and other state officials at Ian Towne Motel in Albert Lea. Harry Saverkoul will succeed him in the legislature. Tickets remain available.
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Paul Overgaard
Albert Lea
Overgaard
Guy
Harold LeVander
Ian Towne
Harry Saverkoul
Accurate Farm and Ranch Records Urged for 1969 Census
The Bureau of the Census urges accurate farm and ranch records for the 1969 Census of Agriculture. Mail questionnaires go out in January with responses required by law and kept confidential. The census gathers farm size, land use, crops, livestock, equipment values, operator ages, and sales data, with results by state and county.
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Bureau of the Census
U.S. Dept. of Commerce
J. Thomas Breen
Agriculture Division
United States
Seven more accidents lift city total to seventy in week
Seven additional fender benders were reported today, raising the seven day city total to seventy. The incidents occurred across multiple locations including 1st Ave SW near 12th St and West Oakland Ave, with reported damages ranging from 20 to 275 dollars.
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1St Ave
12Th St
Mary Persoon
Austin Rt. 5
Ronald Hunter
3Rd Ave
Persoon
Hunter
Barbara Miller
Sth Ave
Robert Morrell
Salvation Army Suppers and Talks Slated at Citadel
Brig. Alfred Gorton announces a potluck supper at 6 30 p m today followed by an inspirational program at 7 30 p m at the Salvation Army Citadel Special music will be provided and Brig Gorton will speak The Youth Center will open daily 3 30 to 9 30 p m beginning Thursday
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Salvational Army Citadel
Alfred Gorton
Brig. Gorton
The
Citadel
Gorton
Retired Hormel Research and Development Director Julius Zillgitt
Julius A. Zillgitt longtime Hormel research and development director retired after nearly four decades with the company. He led R and D, oversaw engineering and processing of smoked meats and bacon and helped build Hormel’s Austin facility. He lives in Oronoco Minnesota with wife Ruth. their children Ronald, Park.
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Hormel Plant
Zillgitt
Julius A. Zillgitt
Hormel Co
Zigitt
Lake City
Minn
University of Minnesota
Winona State College
St. Olaf College
Northfield
St. Olaf
The
Grocery Products
Robert P. Dudley
Hormel
Austin
Julius
Ruth Zillgit
Oronoco
Rochester
Ronald
Union Carbide
New York
Brussels
Belgium
Geneva
Switzerland
Park
Plantation Park
Postal Rates for 2nd Class Mail Increase in 1969
Postmaster Oliver Herrick announced that second class mail rates for newspapers magazines and similar material will rise starting Jan 1 1969. Editorial material will cost 3.2 cents per pound and advertising zone rates will be 4.9 to 16 cents per pound, reflecting the December 1967 rate law.
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Oliver Herrick
Austin Herald
Unionist
Herrick
Need Players for Broomball
Henry Deblon, chairman, says six teams have formed for the Snowflake Festival broomball tournament but he seeks 10. The double elimination event will award trophies to the winner and runner-up. Contact Henry Deblon at 433-7115 to join as a team or captain.
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Henry Deblon
Deblon
Cliffs Western
Cliff Baily
Hiawatha Bar
Heny Debson
J Bar
Richard Snater
Austin State Junior College
Mike Vandenooer
Ace Body
Floyd Devries
Anderson
Ron Majerus
St Olaf Church to Present Play Tonight
St Olaf Lutheran Church youth drama group presents the three act play Our Town at 10 p m today in the Parish House auditorium 301 1st St NW A brief devotional follows the play and a social hour in the Murray Room Public is invited directed by Rev and Mrs Harold Luecke
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St. Olaf Lutheran Church Youth Drama Group
Our Town
1St St. NW
Harold Luecke
Murray Room
Mitchell County Highway Work Set Next Year
Mitchell County bids reveal Iowa State Highway Commission plans highway work on routes 218 and 9. Projects include bridge replacement near Lyle and Mona in 1970 costing 148000 with 3000 for 1969 right of way, plus a railroad crossing signal near St Ansgar for 15000. Additional right of way purchases span 1972 to 1974 totaling 968000, with 1973 completion for a 4.2 mile reconstruction east of Osage.
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Osage
Iowa
Iowa State Highway Commission
Mitchelll County
Lyle and
Mona
St. Ansgar
Floyd County
Austin Girl Earns Degree at Mankato College
Carol Blowers daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Fairfield 606 13th Ave SW received a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics at December graduation exercises at Mankato State College Mrs Blowers and husband James reside in Minneapolis
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Carol Blowers
Richard Fairfield
13Th Ave
Mankato State College
Blowers
James
Minneapolis
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John Thomas
First Congregational Church
Fellowship Hall
John
Kermit Thomas
Srd Ave
Wayne Hurmence
J. R. Keate
ASJC
Dept. of Education
Walter Callahan
Sterling Addition
Curt Wilkinson
Moose Lodge
Moonlichters
Eagles
Dixielanders
VFW
Nutones
American Legion
Austin Country Club
Stinson Bros
Cavern
Terp
Blue Banners
Pla-Mor
Zener
Bixby
the Paramount
Pasadena
Calif
Betty White
Sterling Theater
Lansing
New Ulm Radio
Julius Zillgitt
Salvation Army
St. Olaf Church
Mitchell County
Mankato
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