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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1966
Page
2
A 50 year old Italian man in Milan offered to sell his life for 16000 dollars to free his daughter from parental debts. He signed only initials L B and said the money would go to his daughter after his death and that he would travel to any country for the plan. He resides in a Varese hotel and no action was disclosed by authorities.
U S farm officials warn that wheat reserves will plunge from 1.411 billion to about 555 million bushels by July, risking export limits to safeguard U S supplies. Strong foreign demand and past crop controls drove the rapid decline, with a possible 350 million bushels a year ahead.
Joseph F. Ringland Jr. of Edina is named by Gov. Rolvaag to be Minnesota State banking commissioner. The 34 year old assistant vice president of Northwest Bancorporation will replace John D. Chisholm of Rochester who resigned last December 1. An official announcement will be made over the weekend.
Concord New Hampshire The legislature is recalled for a special session on June 13 after a 15 year old one cent gasoline tax expires Gov John W King called the session following a tip from an oil company spokesman New Hampshire faces a loss of about 2 million dollars in revenue.
Robert Banker of Cannon Falls says thieves stole 22 bee colonies from his Hamp ton area apiary, valued at 20 to 25 dollars each, warning this could start a rustling spree as Minnesota ranks second in honey production behind California.
Davenport police report John Albert Shannon a former county jail prisoner was shot and killed in an apartment building on West Fifth Street after a late night dispute with 66 year old Gilbert Offutt Sr. Shannon had just secured release from jail for drunken driving and had rented a unit in the same building. Offutt admits Shannon asked for liquor and a scuffle followed during which Shannon was shot at close range with a 22 caliber pistol. He tumbled down the stairs to the street and died.
In Grosse Pointe Michigan the Rev James Nixon pastor for six years is to be transferred to State Street Methodist Church in Saginaw. Church sources say the move, announced at the June 15-18 Adrian conference, reflects his strong leadership and is not race related. The change raises charges of aiding bigots by removal and would place Nixon in a larger post with higher pay. Bishop Dwight Loder ordered the transfer but could not be reached for comment.
John S. Pillsbury, a Republican hopeful for governor, urged an eight point marketing program to promote Minnesota at a state marketing association. He said the state should be pitched as a positive place for families and the governor should tackle high property taxes and other negative factors.
Alabama faces a farm loss of 50 million to 60 million dollars on the current cotton crop due to cold weather disease and reduced acreage. Agriculture Commissioner A W Todd warns of the impact.
Gov Karl Rolvaag confirms Joseph F Ringland Jr of Edina will become Minnesota banking commissioner. Ringland, 34, is a Northwest Bancorporation vice president and has worked with First National Bank of Aberdeen Northwestern National Bank of St Paul and South Omaha State Bank. He is a Blake Hopkins Princeton Wisconsin trained banker with two daughters. The post has been vacant since Dec 1 with acting Clarence Lodahl. other department heads include Elmer Brogschatz and Cyrus Magnusson.
Luther College announces three summer sessions beginning June 6 with dates through August 26. Programs include the Institute in American Studies for Scandinavian Educators and several workshops plus the CORE and Study Skills programs. Classes start at 7 45 a.m. with registration on the first day in Main Building.
Quebec City in Canada stands as the continent's sole walled city, a historic fortification enclave renowned for its medieval defenses and scenic fortifications along the St. Lawrence River.
In southeastern Michigan two of seven teacher walkouts ended with court negotiated truces while return dates remained unclear. Over 90,000 students missed classes as unions from AFL-CIO Michigan Federation of Teachers and Michigan Education Association pressed for higher salaries. Negotiations continued over the weekend in Melvindale, Taylor Township, and Flint where district boards and teachers faced stalled talks and threats of penalties.
By the 1830s hour glasses remained the standard timepieces for the Royal Navy. Sailors used sand glass devices aboard ships to mark watches and regulate daily routines until more precise instruments were adopted later in the century.
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