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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1965
Page
2
Soviet Luna 6 accelerates toward the moon while officials refuse to discuss mission goals or progress. Britain’s Jodrell Bank reports strong signals from the probe as Moscow newspapers offer only the initial launch notice.
The AP reports Havana cigars are harder to obtain in Cuba and in the United States. A Cuban radio broadcast in Miami cites a production goal of about 40.2 million for domestic use and 17.6 million for export by July 26, 1965. A 1958 Cuban economic report notes 548 million cigars smoked domestically and 79,878,449 exported that year.
FBI figures show national crime up 2 percent in first quarter 1965 over 1964 but Minnesota’s three largest cities Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth each reported declines for the period. Duluth had no murders. Minneapolis and St Paul reduced murders robberies burglaries and auto thefts compared with 1964.
Yugoslav consul Andrija Klaric is in critical condition after being shot in his car in Meersburg on Lake Constance. A Yugoslav woman in the vehicle was unharmed as police search for two attackers believed to be Yugoslav exiles.
James D. French, 28, was found guilty in district court of the Oct 21 1961 strangulation of cellmate Eddie L. Shelton. Jury urged death after two prior reversals. sentencing set for June 18. French said he would "see the show" and accepted the penalty. He was serving a life term for murder at the time.
Sen Wayne Morse and Dr Benjamin Spock led about 200 demonstrators on a 10 block march from Madison Square Garden to the United Nations building in New York to protest U S policy in Vietnam. Police followed as marchers stretched along 42nd Street and prayers and speeches were held at the UN plaza after the MSG rally.
U S military leaders say sending Marine and Army units to support South Vietnamese forces is a logical extension of current operations. Ground units have moved from Da Nang perimeter defense to aggressive patrols and small scale combat missions.
The writer recalls childhood by the country and shares plans for a landmark celebration to mark turning 100. A big prime rib roast will be served, and Brewer records will be played all day for 100 invited guests. The author notes decades of meticulous planning and plans to toast long friendships.
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