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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1955

Page

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Freeman Outlines Minnesota Tax Plan Aimed at Balance

Gov. Freeman urged a balanced tax program to keep the Legislature in session if needed. He warned a withholding tax plan must be balanced or he will veto. He criticized opponents for misleading views and championed dependent deductions and child-friendly provisions to aid families and economic growth.

Jack B. MacKay ST. Paul Freeman Minnesota Associated Press Gov. Freeman E. J. Chilgren Littlefork Rep D. D. Wozniak House

Burglary at Stoltman Exchange Leaves Town in Shock

OSLO BURGLARY clues to crime remain meager as Walter Stoltman returns from Washington to learned of a raid on his Stoltman Exchange. About $90,000 in bonds and cash were stolen, with deposits short by roughly $15,000 in cash and $75,000 in bonds and securities. Sheriff Erickson and agents probe a possible intruder motif while townsfolk recall a dark car sighting and footprints at the vault.

OSSO Minn Walter Stoltman Stoltman Exchange Hilary Stoltman Oscar Erickson Crime Bureau Young Stoltman Washington, D. C Erickson Washington Minnesota

Rural electric groups denounce Dixon-Yates deal at Atlantic City

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association closed its annual convention in Atlantic City with a resolution calling on the Atomic Energy Commission to terminate the Dixon-Yates contract. Delegates, estimated at 5,000, warned the agreement would lead to TVA’s eventual destruction.

Atlantic City N. J National Rural Electric Cooperative Assn Dixon-Yates Tennessee Valley Authority Atomic Energy Commission

Wheat Insect Battle Key To Profitable Northwest Yields

North Dakota agronomist FE B Norum told an agronomy meeting that profitable spring wheat in the Northwest hinges on controlling insects and diseases while providing moisture and nutrients. He noted the value of choosing the right variety and the impact of moisture, fallow practice, and crop rotation on yields and profits for North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. Nebraska agronomist R A Olson reported winter yield gains up to 13 bushels per acre in eastern tests with nitrogen and phosphate fertilization.

Chicago North Dakota Agricultural College Agronomist Northwest FE. B. Norum Fargo N. D North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Montana Corn Belt R. A. Olson University of Nebraska Agronomist Nebraska

State High Court Rules Rail Verdict Too High

Minnesota Supreme Court orders a new trial unless Oscar Ahistrom consents to a $100,000 cut of his $275,000 jury award against Soo Line Railroad. Ahistrom, 28, was crushed seven years ago by a 900 pound crate in a railroad warehouse, leaving him paralyzed and wheelchair bound. The court called the verdict clearly excessive and criticized the jury’s method.

ST. Paul Minnesota Supreme Court Oscar Ahistrom Thief River Falls Hennepin County Soo Line Railroad Ahistrom High Tribunal Theodore Christianson Levi M. Hall Minneapolis High Court Christianson William H. de Parey Justice Christianson

Rapid City crash kills airman and injures four

A helicopter en route to a Sabre Jet crash site 60 miles northeast of Rapid City S D killed airman A J C Stanislaus Countess 17 of Baltimore and injured four others from Ellsworth Air Force Base. Captain David E Baker 34 of Lynn Mass died in the Sabre Jet wreck after his parachute failed.

Prairie Country Rapid City A.J.C. Stanislaus Countess Baltimore John Stephens John Malley Dean Martin Ernest O’brien Air Police Countess Mary Butts Ellsworth Air Force Base David E. Baker Lynn Mass Baker William Fairbrother 54Th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

Farm Survey Questionnaires Will Be Sent

Washington reports the Agriculture Department will mail questionnaires to about 70 000 farmers nationwide asking planned crops and quantities as of March 1. Responses will guide spring policy and inform farmers about others plans with results released March 18.

Washington Agriculture Department

Snow and Ice Train City Streets in Freezing Morning

A light freezing rain coated city streets with ice making travel treacherous while snow to follow was forecast. Officials reported no accidents by noon as icy roads were treated. Blizzard conditions and up to four inches of snow were expected in southwest Minnesota and northern Iowa. Temperatures near freezing.

Plains Minnesota Iowa New England Rumford Texas Brownsville

Pineau Seeks Cabinet OK as France’s 21st Postwar Premier

France's Socialist Pineau presented his cabinet and program to the National Assembly amid a hostile debate. He urged wage rises and continuation of Mendes France’s policy, with more authority for North Africa and ratification of Paris treaties. Backers require about 310 votes. opposition comes from Communists and far right.

Paris Christian Pineau National Assembly France Assembly Pineau Paul Ramadier Pierre Mendes- France West Germany Senate Robert Schuman Popular Republican Movement MRP Yvon Delbos Delbos Mendes-France Radical Antoine Pinay Pierre Pflimlin

21 Red Ships Lost Battle Continues In Formosa Area

Nationalist air force claimed a bomber sank a submarine near Taishan Islands while planes and ships hit a Communist convoy, reporting 21 Red vessels sunk. The ministry said eight landing craft, five gunboats and eight armed junks were lost, with Taishan bombardments and further clashes near Quemoy.

Cross Nanchishan Taishan Island Formosa Spencer Moosa Taipei Taishan Islands East China Sea Reds Redheld Red Taishans Chiang Kai-shek Chekiang Province Wendow Bay Lu Ta Defense Ministry Taishan Matsu Tachen Islands Quemoy

ROK Reserves to Activate Two Divisions Monday

Gen Maxwell D Taylor said two South Korean army reserve divisions will be activated Monday as the first of 10 reserve divisions created under the U.S. military aid program to bolster 20 regular ROK divisions.

Tokyo Maxwell D Taylor U.S. Army Far East U.S

Shetsky Ill Trial Delayed in Tulsa Case

Rubin Shetsky of Minneapolis was ordered to appear March 8 for burglary and assault with intent to kill after a doctor advised illness. He and Omaha’s Frank Elisworth are accused of stealing $31,000 worth of furs and firing on officers. Elisworth’s case set for March 9.

Tulsa Okla Rubin Shetsky Minneapolis Shetsky Chicago Nevin W. Dodd Frank Elisworth Omaha Elisworth Albert Schneider

St. Cloud Contractor Pleads Nolo Contendere

Edward J. Hirt a 62 year old St. Cloud contractor pleaded nolo contendere to failing to file a 1951 federal income tax return. He offered no defense and awaits a pre sentence investigation.

ST. Paul Edward J. Hirt St. Cloud Nolo Hirt

Frazee Sailor's Murder Trial Continues

Memphis testimony centers on Eugene Haas wife Myrtle murder. Haas, a Frazee Minnesota sailor, is charged with killing his wife and severing body parts, with only a skull found. George Becker testified amid cross examination, linking past cases and a confession reexamination.

Memphis Tenn Eugene Haas Haas Sailor Frazee Minn Myrtle George Becker Attorney General's Office Becker John Ashcraft U. S. Supreme Court Ashcraft

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