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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1970

Page

1

Nixon warns Soviets pose threat to U S retaliatory power

President Nixon told Congress that Soviet intercontinental missiles threaten U S deterrence and raise questions about Moscow's aims and alliances. He outlined aims for peace talks with Russia and China, Vietnam settlement prospects, Middle East involvement, Asia regional ties, Western Hemisphere collaboration, Africa development, freer trade, UN support, and cautious talks with Eastern Europe.

John M. Hightower Washington Nixon Congress Russia Soviet Union Europe Latin America Africa United States United Nations

Freight service resumes after Rock Island derailment near Wilson

Freight service on the Rock Island Lines through Albert Lea was resumed at 1:20 a.m. today after crews cleared the wreckage from a derailment late Monday night near the Wilson Co under the Main St viaduct. Twenty one cars derailed. no rerouting reported.

Rock Island Albert Lea Wilson Co

Park site acquisition costs eyed for northwest Austin

The Austin Park and Recreation Board reviewed four parcels for a proposed northwest neighborhood park with Lewison Co. appraisals placing total acquisition at 9100 dollars. Total project cost, including development and upkeep, would reach 23600 dollars. The item moved to planning for further evaluation and required a cost summary to the City Council.

David Kranz Austin Austin Park and Recreation Board Lewison Co James Haben Park and Rec Land and Water Conservation Fund

Amherst students seize campus buildings demand self direction

About 200 black students seized five Amherst College buildings accusing the administration of meaningless dialogue and called for the right to determine programs, policies, and direction on campus. The protest followed a tense exchange with officials and drew attention nationwide.

Amherst Mass Amherst College

Minnesota Gets Additional Flood Relief Funds

The White House released $275,000 in federal flood relief for property damage from the 1969 spring floods to six southeastern Minnesota counties. Rep. Albert H. Quie named Dakota, Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, Houston and Fillmore as beneficiaries, bringing total federal disaster aid to Minnesota to $5,450,000.

Minnesota White House First Albert H. Quie Dakota Goodhue Wabasha Winona Houston Fillmore

Civil rights official Panetta quits amid desegregation clash

Leon E. Panetta resigns as director of the HEW Civil Rights Office charging White House aides and hostile lawmakers hindered antidiscrimination enforcement during school desegregation. He criticizes a saleable, politics driven civil rights policy while affirming Nixon’s pledge to unite the country. Panetta cites lack of sustained presidential support and refuses to name involved aides or lawmakers.

Washington Nixon Administration White House Leon E. Panetta Department of Health, Education and Welfare Office of Civil Rights Congress Panetta Tion Nixon

Gulf Coast beaches clear of oil spill after storms

Florida's Gulf Coast beaches were cleaned of oil from the tanker spill as rains and winds disrupted the slick in Tampa Bay. Coast Guard Cmdr. Anthony Fugaro said most oil will be cleaned within a day, though pockets remain on seawalls and shorelines in Tampa Bay. The Delian Apollon tanker, seized by U S marshals after a $2 million suit by Florida AG Earl Faircloth against Shipping Development Corp. of Panama.

ST. Petersburg Fila Florida Gulf Coast Tampa Bay Cmdr Anthony Fugaro Coast Guard Madeira Beach Fugaro Pinellas Point Coquina Key Sunshine Skyway Delian Apollon Atty Earl Faircloth Shipping Development Corp. of Panama

Vietnamese girl dies after open heart surgery

An 8-year-old Vietnamese girl, one of six brought to Minneapolis, died shortly after open heart surgery at Swedish Hospital. Surgeons cited a complex set of heart defects including malformations of the great vessels and valves between the four chambers. Four other Vietnamese children have undergone surgery and were reported as doing well.

Minneapolis Swedish Nguyen Thi Ly Tran van Tuan Huynh Tran Dinh Thi Vinh Nuoi Phan Dinh Truong

Weather Update After Cold Night With Snow Chance

Fair and much colder with diminishing winds tonight. Increasing cloudiness Thursday with rising temperatures and a chance of some snow again by evening.

Army Engineers urge Prairie du Chien flood ward abandonment

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin officials and Army Engineers urge residents of the Fourth Ward to abandon flood prone homes beside the Mississippi River. City of about 5700 has flooded 14 times since 1880. Relocation of about 180 dwellings would cost around 1.5 million dollars with most costs covered by the government if Congress approves.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Army Engineers Mississippi River Edward Farrell St. Ferrol Island Charles L. McGinnis St. Paul, Minn Congress

Nixon outlines major foreign policy points in State of World message

President Nixon’s first annual State of the World to Congress highlights sought nuclear arms control, Vietnam negotiations, Middle East compromise, a shift to partnerships with developing nations, easing China contact, and new talks with the Soviet Union on strategic arms limits.

United States Middle East Soviet Union Russia Nixon U.S Associated Press Congress Vietnam Hanoi Europe Asia Africa Latin America China Warsaw Helsinki Vienna

Humphrey reception moved to Terp Ballroom in Austin

The reception honoring Vice President and Mrs. Hubert Humphrey will begin at 5 30 p m at the Terp Ballroom instead of the Stardust Supper Club. Robert Leighton says the event precedes a 7 p m dinner at St Edwards Community Center. The Humphreys are due to arrive in Austin at 4 p.m.

Hubert Humphrey Terp Stardust Robert Leighton St. Edwards Community Center Humphreys Austin

Feasibility study ordered of Met Stadium seating

The Metropolitan Sports Commission ordered a study to raise Metropolitan Stadium seating to 60,000 and to explore a dome and artificial turf. The commission signed with Cerny Associates to finish by early April and consider year round enclosure and financing, with population and transport analyses and a report on similar facilities nationwide.

Minneapolis Metropolitan Sports Commission Metropolitan Stadium Commission Cerny Associates, Inc Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Twins Gerald L. Moore

Ervin leads new hearings on voting rights bill

Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. guides a Senate Judiciary panel into another round of hearings on voting rights legislation after labeling a compromise proposal unacceptable. The plan would extend the 1965 Act for five years and add parts of a Nixon recommended substitute bill. testimony from Clarence Mitchell and Joseph D. Tydings was sought.

Washington Sam J. Ervin Jr D-N.c Senate Nixon Senate Judiciary Committee Clarence Mitchell Joseph D. Tydings House Mitchell Judiciary Committee

Army Doctor's Family Slaying At Fort Bragg Probed

Officials investigate the stabbing deaths of Capt. Jeffrey MacDonald’s pregnant wife Collette and their two young daughters Kristen Jean and Kimberly at Fort Bragg North Carolina. MacDonald 26 was also stabbed and said a hippie type band of three men and a girl assaulted them. A knife and ice pick were found and blood scrawled pig appeared on the headboard.

FT. Bragg N.C Jeffrey MacDonald Patchogue N.Y Collette MacDonald Brooklyn Kristen Jean Kimberly New York The Daily News MacDonald Wilma M. Perry Fates

Sub-zero Minnesota Bite from Arctic Front

A brisk cold wave with 20s below readings and strong north winds hit Minnesota. Snow accompanied the chill as temperatures later expected to rebound into the 30s Thursday, with readings from the Twin Cities Airport forecasting 10 to 22 below north and 2 to 15 below south tonight.

Minnesota Weather Bureau Twin Cities

Herald Page Schedule Notes Editorial Omitted

Mechanical problems alter today's Herald pages with Pat Pourii appearing today only on Page 16 and Victor Riese column on Page 9. Other pages include Women’s News on 12 and 13, Sport on 28, 29, 31. Area News on 17. Comics on 25. Vital Statistics on 18.

Herald Pat Pourii Victor Riese

Beautiful music sold via Austin Daily Herald ad

A Corona violin and case in excellent condition sold in two days through the Austin Daily Herald Classifieds. Mrs H. placed the ad and found a buyer for 10 year old violin. Contact KXX-XXXX to inquire or place your own ad.

Austin Daily Herald Corona

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