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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
6
Vivian Brown outlines a practical five year plan for first year homeowners tackling attic expansion porches gardens and lawn care. she suggests phased decisions shade considerations evergreen screens and shared garden work to avoid overextension while aiming for durable outdoor living.
Dr J R Bridges of Kahoka Missouri, the oldest living graduate of Keokuk Medical College, is 98 and still practicing. He is expected at the 14th biennial reunion at Hotel Keokuk. The article traces the school’s rise from 1858 through mergers with Drake University and the State University of Iowa.
AP reports 1000 industrial buyers say identical pricing is rising and may curb competition in some sectors while illegal price fixing is not increasing for most. Most approve tougher antitrust enforcement, arguing normal bids occur without collusion and can protect smaller suppliers from price wars.
A can of chlorine powder exploded during a Toledo fire at the water works office, releasing fumes that sent four men to a hospital. Volunteers Harlin Dirks Fay Blake and Don Boles and pool manager Joe Casey were treated at Marshalltown hospital in good condition after the incident. The fire caused extensive damage to the waterworks office.
A Milwaukee high school girl saw two boys toss a kitten into a river on Thursday. Unable to swim and fully clothed, she jumped in to save the animal. The girl and the kitten were rescued by two other boys.
HAL Boyle reflects on why a perfect world remains elusive. He notes that people forget personal promises and self discipline despite New Year resolutions. The piece humorously contrasts lofty intentions with everyday failures to keep self commitments and improve society.
In Vienna plans for a Saturday night dinner for President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev at Schoenbrunn Palace include the Vienna State Opera Ballet and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. About 200 guests will attend with delegations and Austrian leaders. The palace, begun in 1694 and completed 55 years later, has served as a public showcase since 1918.
Five day outlook shows Minnesota temperatures averaging 38 degrees below normal with highs 66 in the north and 76 in the south. Lows range from 45 to 56. Expect light showers early week and a warmer weekend followed by cooler conditions again Monday or Tuesday. Precipitation around 0.15 inches.
Des Moines report shows 1961 personal income tax receipts projected at 42 to 43 million on 1960 incomes, with total 1961 receipts under 39 million. Tax Commission processed 673,000 of over 800,000 returns by deadline, averaging 43 dollars per return versus 35 last year.
In Khartoum an epidemic of cerebrospinal meningitis sweeps the city amid 110 degree heat. The Public Health Department reports 104 cases and seven deaths so far.
The State Conservation Commission reported peak crappie fishing in multiple Iowa waters including Lake Wapello Ellis Lake and Green Valley with crappies up to 12 inches. Minnows are best bait while worms and flies work too. Bass and bullheads also yield good catches at various lakes.
The Power Commission authorized Iowa Power & Light Co. and Iowa Southern Utilities Co. to buy and sell electric facilities. Iowa Power & Light will sell 13 miles of transmission line Newton to near Laurel and 4.3 miles Newton to Metz tap line for 196,930 dollars. Iowa Southern will sell Prairie City Skunk River portion 7.7 miles to Spaho for 96,441 dollars. The exchange assigns facilities to each utility to improve service efficiency.
Cedar Rapids charges Waterloo sewage is fouling the Cedar River used for Cedar Rapids water. Waterloo denies pollution claims. Water Works Superintendent George Lee says Waterloo disposal plant dumps weak domestic sewage and algae into the river, giving water a bad taste and odor. State Health Department inspected Waterloo plant and found it operating at full efficiency.
Irene Gubrud 17 Canby Minnesota to receive 100000 after injuries on a Box Car Days ride in Tracy Minnesota in September 1959. She was hurled through a store window when a safety belt failed and is permanently paralyzed. Suit against North American Shows six ride owners and operators and Tracy Civic and Commerce Association settled during trial. her father Elmer Gubrud got about 15000 for medical expenses.
Iowa officials say June could see a large number of marriages as a new law raises the minimum ages and adds a waiting period starting July 4. The change aims to curb cross border quickies with Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota residents.
Charles L. Miller 60 state manager for Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Co. died of a heart ailment at a Des Moines hospital on Thursday. Obituary notes Miller’s service and city ties.
Waterloo Ottumwa route appeal by Sumner based trucking firm rests Friday before an ICC panel seeking authority to haul fresh meat between Ottumwa and Waterloo.
More than 750 high school boys will attend the 23rd Hawkeye Boys State session at Camp Dodge beginning Sunday. The Iowa Department of the American Legion sponsors the event where future seniors study and operate municipal county and state governments.
In Des Moines speculation arose that former state Senator Gene Hoffman of West Grove may be chosen as state director of the Farmers Home Administration. Fred W. Morgan, a Republican who has led the agency since 1956, announced retirement effective June 30.
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