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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
2
William S. Hart toured Las Vegas Nevada expressing a harsh view on hippies and a belief that there should be open season on them. He criticized the younger generation saying they think see no future for the country.
A McCarthy adviser says Robert F Kennedy's death makes McCarthy's race more urgent. McCarthy plans renewed campaigning, aiming to appeal to delegates as public opinion shifts against the Vietnam policy. He met Humphrey recently to discuss campaign strategy and possible paths to the convention.
Mrs Frankie Mae Paulson 42, a mother of three from Aitkin, graduates summa cum laude from the University of Minnesota after a nine year college journey. She traveled about 100000 miles for coursework while her husband Dr Clifton Paulson aided her long trips.
Mrs. Umeko Kagawa Momis sails from Tokyo to the United States to lead social work efforts in Negro slums and white suburbs. She is the daughter of the late Toyohiko Kagawa and directs a foundation bearing his name.
John B. Coburn resigns as dean of the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge Massachusetts saying he will practice what he preaches. In a letter dated Friday he cites his long support for a requirement that divinity students participate in social programs in place of military service.
The Civil Aeronautics Board will pay airlines to carry regular first class mail to Canada and Mexico in addition to domestic routes. Six cent letters travel by air to distant cities, reducing reliance on trains as air service grows. The SEC warned against harsh sales pitches in securities ads and urged self restraint while ready to act.
The Shah of Iran will be a White House dinner guest Tuesday and will confer with President Johnson the next day. Johnson set July 31 as the deadline for the Interior Department to finish emergency plans for oil spill responses along American coasts and waterways.
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Reverend Ralph David Abernathy comments on reports that the Poor People’s Campaign is foundering, noting it would gratify campaign enemies to see the effort tumble. The remark reflects concern over the movement’s strategy and momentum amid criticism.
In Milan on the first hot night since winter disturbances, rioters and police fought in streets and squares. By daybreak over 200 demonstrators were jailed, many others injured, and shops reported smashed windows and wrecked cars. Police raided three universities to clear occupiers amid calls against an aging Italian university system.
Princess Anne, 17, danced as a drunken sailor in Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas at a school speech day near London. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip could not attend, delaying their presence at her stage debut.
Boston neuro surgeon Dr. James L. Poppen said Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s death was certain from the moment he was shot. Kennedy died after more than 25 hours of critical brain damage in Los Angeles.
Paris reports show labor and opposition leaders denouncing De Gaulle's participation plan while thousands of Renault and metallurgical workers stay on strike. The president urged broad public support for June elections, warning that bad results threaten republic, liberty, progress and peace.
Esther Matthews a 41 year old Dallas mother of five died at Parkland Hospital after the first heart transplant in a woman functioned for about ninety minutes. The heart from Bobby Blocker a 26 year old used car dealer from Euless started well but failed four hours after surgery. The operation was the world 21st since the technique began. seven recipients remain alive in Houston Paris London South Africa Brazil and Argentina.
Winona County board hired a prisoner serving 90 days under the Huber Law as assistant janitor at the county courthouse. Joseph Merchlewitz of Stockton was chosen after the previous janitor injured his foot while the prisoner remains in jail at night.
Queen Elizabeth II marked her birthday by honoring a record 135 women and creating five new peers. The list also includes decorations for several prominent sports figures, reflecting wide recognition across fields.
The Poor People Campaign loses chief organizer Bayard Rustin for the June 19 rally in Washington. Sterling Tucker is named to replace him but has not yet accepted, as other commitments delay a decision. Abernathy insists the Lincoln Memorial event will go ahead despite Rustin’s resignation and mounting campaign disputes.
AP reports Soviet bombers and warships shadowed American and Japanese vessels during the Sea of Japan anti submarine exercise Power Pack. The U.S. Navy, via Adm. William J. Moran, said Soviet units did not interfere and appeared curious rather than confrontational.
The Economic Development Administration awarded Zen Ely, Inc. a 130000 federal loan to buy a plant and equipment. Minnesota Area Redevelopment Administration adds 40000, with Zen Ely investing 30000. The firm will produce wood shavings for labs and animal bedding. The Office of Economic Opportunity also announced two summer head start grants, including 23062 to Southeast Minnesota Citizens Action Council for 102 children in Fillmore Winona and Houston counties, supplemented by 5064 local funds.
Edge of Rose Creek Minnesota sale starts at 1 30 PM at the Grand Meadow Bin Site in Grand Meadow Minnesota with another sale at 9 PM Both sites open on June 10 between the stated hours and will run through the day.
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