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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1967
Page
1
Gov. Harold LeVander signaled openness to an excise tax package if state finances require funding for the next biennium. He pressed for details on spending and revenue while ruling out a gasoline tax hike or cigarette tax boost as outside his major increase edict.
The Minnesota Supreme Court rejects the Austin School Board's third appeal over Edith Morey, affirming the lower court ruling. Board members react with reluctance and focus on awaiting the written decision, while Dr. Van Cleve and Ardell Nemitz frame the verdict as long in coming and seek closure for the school system.
An English language summary notes publishers package issues for Prague Budapest and Sofia. It highlights the German language Prague Vokszeitung and mentions the Hun. as part of the cross border press activity under Cold War context.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk warned that the Communists appear set for further hostilities in Vietnam rather than moving toward peace talks during the Feb 8-12 Lunar New Year cease-fire. He cited cease-fire violations, North Vietnamese resupply incursions, and rejected calls to halt bombing without concessions, urging renewed diplomacy and warning against using a partial war halt as leverage.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules the board's bid to terminate Edith Morey’s contract was not fair and did not follow basic due process. It notes the board appeared determined to end her tenure before a hearing and that evidence relied on was polluted by gossip and rumor. The decision upholds a lower court ruling and ends the board’s long pursuit dating from 1952.
A House bill proposes a new Minnesota flag with blue bands at both ends and a white center featuring a blue maple leaf. Rep. Robert Renner cites Marine Sgt. L J Van Campen, serving in Vietnam, as the designer’s inspiration and notes Canada’s flag as a related model.
Charlotte Moorman a 28 year old avant garde cellist performed in an electric bikini and then a long skirt before police halted the Times Square recital charged with indecent exposure. She vowed to continue the piece nude and dripping wet in a cellophane gown amid controversial remarks on sex and music.
A telephoned warning of a bomb in the Alabama Capitol led to a 22 hour evacuation of the historic building and grounds. A room by room search found no explosives and the call was traced to a New York City telephone booth.
Nassau County District Attorney William Cahn named Gilbert Lee Beckley of New York as the ringleader of a nine man gambling ring accused of handling sports bets laid off by bookmakers nationwide. AP Wirephoto.
Traffic death counts show state total at 58 today versus 60 a year ago. Iowa totals stand at 69 today compared with 64 last year.
A new blizzard dropped up to 14 inches of snow from Virginia to New England, snarling transport, prompting school closures and travel disruptions. Maryland reported 112 inches in Salisbury with no deaths, while New York City saw lighter accumulations and schools stayed open.
King Hassan II concluded a day of talks with President Johnson in Washington with a state dinner at the White House. The monarch, on a 10 day informal visit, pledged that US Morocco relations will move from good to better as 135 guests attended the black tie event despite a snow storm. A brief mishap occurred when Princess Lalla Aisha tripped on her turquoise gown and was helped by aides.
Washington officials say they lack information on the wellbeing and confinement of American prisoners in North Vietnam. They list 354 possible prisoners, including 113 confirmed, 48 suspected, and 193 missing, and warn of possible solitary or paired confinement with little data from Hanoi visitors.
President George Meany of the AFL CIO plans a sweeping white paper to respond to Walter Reuther's 7000 word attack on the federation. I W Abel seeks talks to ease the dispute as fear of a fractured labor movement grows. Meany will discuss the reply at the AFL CIO Executive Council meeting in Miami Beach starting Feb 20.
St Paul, Minnesota. Carl Linde 57 of St Paul died after being struck by a car in the Loop area Thursday night. Police reported the fatal incident occurred near the downtown loop intersection.
Ten coeds at St Cloud State College face disciplinary action after handing out leaflets protesting campus curfew hours. Assistant dean Patricia Potter said notices will be mailed detailing possible penalties. President Robert Wick suggested forming a committee to review campus literature dissemination rules.
Fran Tarkenton former star quarterback reportedly told the Minnesota Vikings he will not play for the team in 1967, the Atlanta Journal reported Friday.
Kay Mueller, 20, a Winona office worker, is charged with killing her newborn son in a hospital on January 7. She was bound over to District Court on a second degree murder charge, with bail set at $3,500 by Municipal Judge John D. McGill.
In New York, Mobil Oil Corp Sinclair Oil Corp Shell Oil Co and Texaco Inc raised gasoline prices to dealers and large commercial customers as part of a widening price surge. The move follows similar increases from other majors, signaling a broad industry shift.
Dr. Herbert Huffington a Waterville physician won the 2nd Congressional District seat on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. He secured 18 of 28 district legislators votes Thursday while incumbent Bjarne Grottum received six and Henry Samsen four.
Stewart Maples sues Lou Hudson, St Louis Hawks star, in U S District Court Minneapolis for $200000 alleging alienation of Diane F Maples's affections. All three formerly attended the University of Minnesota where Maples played football and Hudson played basketball.
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