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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1956

Page

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No Word on 2nd Term Says Eisenhower aide

Thomasville report notes Eisenhower press secretary James C Hagerty declined to confirm any decision on a second term. He denied a Detroit News claim that Sherman Adams told GOP leaders Eisenhower would announce a bid next week. Hall said the question remains uncertain. Hagerty had previously avoided comment on the issue.

Aide Thomasville Eisenhower James C. Hagerty Hagerty Sherman Adams Sherman Detroit News Washington Adams Leonard W. Hall Republican National Committee Hall White House

Three Americans Held for Using Loaded Dice in Monaco Case

Three Americans identified as Jason Lee, Philip Aggi, and Ralph Shaker were jailed in Nice awaiting Monaco extradition after police found loaded dice at the Monte Carlo casino. They were seen at the table for days before disappearing.

Nice France Monte Carlo Principality of Monaco Jason Lee Los Angeles Philip Aggi Ralph Shaker West Covina Calif Lee Aggi Shaker Europe Monacan Monaco

Eisenhower offers uranium plan to boost peaceful atomic use

President Eisenhower outlined a program to release 88 000 pounds of U235 for peaceful purposes at home and abroad. Half will be leased in the United States for civilian power reactors, while the remainder goes to friendly nations and research abroad with safeguards against diversion.

Thomasville Eisenhower Russia United States Soviet Union

Connelly and Flick Surrender in Minnesota Bombing Case

Gerald P. Connelly and Bryant Flick surrendered to face indictments in two labor bombing cases. Also indicted are Kenneth Lattin and Edward Redden. The governor ordered state supervision of prosecution to ensure proper jury presentation and deter hoodlum activity. The bombings targeted Antonio Felicetta and Joseph Wagner, officers in Twin City Beverage Drivers Unions.

Edward Redden Atty Gen. Lord Gov Freeman Minneapolis St. Paul Lord James F. Lynch Ramsey County Per M. Larson Hennepin County George M. Scott Robert Latz Robert W. Garrity Minnesota Antonio Felicetta Joseph Wagner Twin City Beverage Drivers Unions Twin City

Supplies Dwindle in Snowbound Europe

Frozen Europe endures its worst winter in living memory with at least 804 dead. Central Europe faces food and fuel shortages as 24 days of disaster freeze continue. Coal and shipping disruptions threaten the Netherlands while Italy and France report heavy damage and rising prices. Wildlife suffers as birds die and animals starve amid deep snows.

London Europe North Sea Germany Baltic

Benson Sets TV Return to Reply to Murrow Show

Secretary Benson will appear on CBS at 9:30 p.m. CST to counter Edward R. Murrow’s agriculture program. He will show Iowa farm movies with Senator Martin and defend farm conditions against claims that small farmers are being squeezed by big operators and low prices.

Washington Benson Iowa Sen Martin CBS Edward R. Murrow Murrow Corning

27 Cars Derail South of Sheffield Iowa

A southbound Rock Island freight derailed early Thursday just south of the Sheffield depot near a creek. Twenty seven cars left the tracks with many damaged and some catching fire as firefighters from Sheffield and Hampton battled the blaze. Initial reports cited injuries to the freight conductor with unknown severity.

Sheffield Iowa Rock Island Mason City Hampton

Westport Farm Fire Forcibly Leaves Seven Homeless

A seven room farm home in Westport, Minnesota burned Wednesday night leaving Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hanson and their five children homeless. The Hansons were away when the fire started. Neighbors arriving at the scene saved a few household articles.

Westport Minn Earl Hanson Hansons

Former Ford Dealer Reveals Fund to Ike Campaign

Milton Ratner testified at a Senate hearing that a second Chicago Ford dealer told him in 1952 Ford Motor Co asked dealers to raise 50000 for Dwight D Eisenhower. Ratner said he refused to contribute in his own name, noting prior political gifts to Ill. congressmen. Several dealers said they knew nothing of the solicitation.

Washington Chicago Ford Ford Motor Co Dwight D. Eisenhower Milton Ratner Senate Henry Ford Ratner Monroney D-Okla Eisenhower Sidney Yates D-Ill Rep Rosa Ryerson

Wisconsin toll-free bridge plan makes progress

The Wisconsin Highway Commission reports satisfactory progress in preliminary planning for a toll-free bridge linking Duluth Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Highway Commission Duluth, Minn Superior, Wis

Farm price support battle shifts to Senate floor

In Washington, Sen Ellender calls for higher supports to boost farmer incomes as debate on the omnibus farm bill begins. An amendment keeps flexible pricing, while senators edge toward a final vote by mid March. Senator Aiken says a final vote may slip to next Thursday or Friday.

Washington Senate Sen Ellender D-La House Aiken R-Vi Senate Agriculture Committee Eisenhower

Dozen Nuclear Tests Planned in Pacific Proving Ground

The New York Times reports more than a dozen nuclear detonations planned over two to three months at Eniwetok Bikini, starting late March if weather allows. They are the United States’ most extensive atomic tests yet, following a joint AEC Defense Department statement on January 12.

New York New York Times mid-Pacific Proving Ground Eniwetok- Bikini Hanson W. Baldwin United States Atomic Energy Commission Defense Department Eniwetok

Gore Likely Heads Senate Lobby Probe

Sen. Gore is expected to head a bipartisan Senate committee with broad powers to probe improper lobbying and campaign financing. The panel will include four Democrats and four Republicans, with Democrat Kennedy McClellan and Mansfield or Anderson named among likely appointees. The arrangement, announced by Vice President Nixon on Johnson and Knowland's recommendation, aims to root out improper influence on the Senate or executive branch.

Washington Sen Gore D-Tenn Senate Kennedy Massachusetts McClellan Arkansas Mansfield Montana Anderson New Mexico Nixon Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Knowland California Senate Elections Subcommittee Johnson

Russell Nelson Fatally Shot in Accident

Russell E. Nelson 602 Lincoln was fatally shot near CAR No 5 in Nevada just before noon in an apparent hunting accident. Deputy Sheriff John Schepler and Sheriff Albert Reinartz are investigating, with Nelson found to be alone and the gun believed to discharge as he mounted snowshoes. He was a retired inventor with a wife and two grown sons.

Russell E. Nelson Lincoln Nevada John Schepler Albert Reinartz Nelson

University of Omaha to sing alma mater after 47 years

A student vote selects a new alma mater by Dr. Thomas Bonner and his wife from five options. Bonner, an associate professor, leads the composition effort for the University of Omaha.

Omaha University of Omaha Thomas Bonner Bonner

Fire Claims Life Of 3 Year Old In Myrtle Cafe Blaze

A fire gutted the J and J Cafe in Myrtle this morning killing Stephen Cerny three. His parents ran the cafe and lived upstairs. Firemen found the body at 1 05 p m after probing the ruins for about 30 minutes. Kathleen 14 carried Adrian one in safety after finding smoke in the living quarters. Three other Cerny children were at school when the blaze broke out. Fire departments from multiple towns fought the flames and only parts of the frame walls remained with Ken’s Bar spared by a narrow lot. Cause of the fire was not determined by press time.

Myrtle Stephen Cerny Joe Cerny Cerny Joan Harold Bobby Albert Lea Glenville Hayward London Ken Herald

190 Die in Sudan Jail Heat After Clash

Officials probe 190 prisoner deaths at a Kosti jail amid a sun drenched heat wave. The jail housed 680 detainees arrested after clashes between police and tenant farmers over advance payments for cotton. Fifteen people died in the same fighting.

Cairo Egypt Sudan Kosti Khartoum

Heineman to Step Down as M and St. L Rail Chairman

Ren Heineman, who won control of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad in 1954, plans to step down as chairman of the executive committee. He will keep his stake if the Interstate Commerce Commission has no objection and already holds five seats on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway board.

Chicago Ren. W. Heineman Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Heineman Chicago and Northwestern Railway Board Interstate Commerce Commission

Emmons Man Dies in Iowa Auto Collision

Hans Singlestad, 40, of Emmons Minnesota was killed in a Wednesday night crash south of the Minnesota line in Northwood Iowa. His brother Alfred 27 and Melvin Peterson 19 were injured and taken to a hospital in Albert Lea Minnesota.

Northwood Iowa Hans Singlestad Emmons Minn Alfred Melvin Peterson Minnesota Line Peterson Alfred Singlestad Albert Lea

Eisenhower Laughs At Golf After Doctor’s Orders

President Eisenhower joked about laughing at his golf mis marks after orders from his doctor. On the Glen Arven course he struggles off the tee with three wayward drives then finds a fairway to steady his mood. He plays second day of golf since a Sept. heart attack with club pro John Walter and opponent pair White House aide Hagerty and Jock Whitney. He will return to Washington Saturday.

Marvin L. Arrowsmith Thomasville Eisenhower Glen Arven Country John Walter Walter White House James C. Hagerty John Hay Jock) Whitney New York

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