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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

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Breakthrough Hinted in Laos Talks As Powers Consider Resuming

In Geneva, U S Ambassador Harriman delivered a Kennedy approved note to Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko and urged continuation of the 14 nation Laos talks without specifics. British Foreign Secretary Home plans to visit to discuss resumption amid rebel led cease-fire violations and Padong village capture near Xieng Khouang.

U. S W. Averell Harriman Andrei A. Gromyko Kennedy Harriman Tion Lord Home London Gromyko Laos Padong Xieng Khouang Nikita Khrushchev Geneva Khrushchev Vienna

Elizabeth Fascinates Red Viewers Telecast From Moscow

Elizabeth II and the Trooping the Colour ceremony captivated Moscow viewers as the London to Moscow telecast aired brilliantly. Soviet leaders Khrushchev Brezhnev Sukarno competed for attention on a rival channel while a Kremlin Indonesian friendship rally ran on the main channel.

Moscow Khrushchev Leonid I. Breznev Sukarno Indonesia Kremlin

32 Suspended as Payoff Scandal Hits New York School Inspectors

Thirty two school construction inspectors about one third of the staff have been suspended in a widening scandal over payoffs by contractors.

New York

Air Force to court-martial Col Banks over Texas Tower collapse

Col William M Banks of the Boston air defense center faces court martial on dereliction of duty after the No 4 Texas Tower sank in a January Atlantic gale killing 28 crew members. The case cites failure to monitor weather, maintain contact with tower staff, and stay available for action. Two officers were dismissed from charges as the Senate subcommittee hearings continue.

Col. Banks Washington Air Force Texas Atlantic Ocean Col William M. Banks Banks Boston Air Defense Center William R. Sheppard Reginal L. Stark Lee Raleigh W. Va Senate

U Minnesota to Graduate 2850 Tonight at Memorial Stadium

University of Minnesota opens its 8 p m commencement for 2850 graduates led by President O Meredith Wilson. If rain forces a venue change, ceremonies move to Williams Arena with regents, faculty, and candidates marching from Northrop Field. Edward B Cosgrove receives a regents certificate. diplomas are issued by college deans.

Minneapolis O. Meredith Wilson Memorial Stadium Williams Arena University Regents Northrop Field Regents Edward B Cosgrove Edina Board the University In Duluth Carl T. Rowan

National Guard Leaves Sunday for Training

More than 100 officers and men of Combat Support Co 2nd Battle Group 135th Infantry Austin's National Guard depart at 5 am Sunday for a two week summer training program. Capt David Reinartz commands the unit with elements already at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. The main body returns June 25. Other guardsmen attending camp include Maj George Roope William Buechner Ed Stevens and Rev David Campbell. Motorists are advised to use caution during the mass troop movement.

2Nd Battle Group 135Th Infantry Austin David Reinartz Camp Ripley Little Falls Ripley George Roope William Buechner Ed Stevens David Campbell

Lt Gen Sir Henry Pownall Dies in London at 73

Lt Gen Sir Henry Royds Pownall, 73, organizer of Britain's Home Guard after Dunkirk and later commander of Far East forces, died Thursday at his London home.

London Sir Henry Royds Pownall Britain Dunkerque Far East

Fidel Castro to Host US Team in Cuban Swap Talks

Fidel Castro said he would receive a four man bargaining team from the United States to discuss swapping 1200 Cuban rebels for 500 tractors. He proposed trading captured invaders for political prisoners held in the United States and other nations, and insisted the negotiating team be empowered to decide indemnification terms. The U.S. group from the Tractors for Freedom Committee will fly to Havana Monday to negotiate.

Havana Fidel Castro United States Puerto Rico Nicaragua Guatemala Castro U.S Tractors For Freedom Committee Freedom Committee Detroit Freedom Group Franklin D. Roosevelt Milton Eisenhower Cuba Roosevelt Eisenhower Miami Fla

Minnesota Inventors Start Meet at Redwood Falls

A Wisconsin man, Earl C. Jensen of Frederick, wins a prize for a riddle proposal and fuels the Minnesota Inventors Congress show with a device to heat crankcase oil using exhaust gases. More than 110 inventions display pigeon traps and minnow hooks as Gov. Elmer L. Andersen addresses about 250 attendees.

Redwood Falls Minn Wisconsin Minnesota Earl C. Jensen Frederick Minnesota Inventors Congress Elmer L. Andersen

French Star Annie Farge Visits Local Region This Weekend

Annie Farge, French star of the CBS TV series Angel, arrives Friday night en route to New York to lead a play tour this summer. She is a friend of Geordie Hormel, King's Wood owner.

Annie Farge Angel New York Geordie Hormel King's Wood

Marion Davies Reports Improvement After Surgery

Hollywood AP reports former actress Marion Davies much improved following surgery on Friday with details from hospital sources and no complications noted to date.

Hollywood Marion Davies

Iowa Faces Jobless Rise Yet Business Remains Steady

The Iowa Employment Security Commission reports May unemployment about 41 000, 3.6 percent of the labor force, with gains in other sectors keeping business moving. In Des Moines May jobless total reached 4 100, while car sales rise and farmers face mechanization pressures amid policy debates.

Iowa Iowa Employment Security Commission Commission Des Moines May Ing George Wilson Central National Bank

Missing NSA Clerk Covington Sought by Police

Police search for William Hyter Covington 28 a National Security Agency clerk missing since Monday. NSA says he had been on sick leave after an operation and recently reported sick before vanishing. Covington lived in Laurel Maryland seen at Charles Town race track and Arlington. Two NSA code clerks fled to Moscow last year raising security concerns.

Washington Hushbush National Security Agency FBI William Hyter Covington Maryland NSA Ft. Meade Covington Security Agency Covingtons Laurel Charles Town W. Va Arlington Moscow

Court OKs limited use of go kart track near Austin

District Judge A C Richardson ruled the east of Austin go kart track may operate with restrictions after 19 nearby property owners sought an injunction. Mufflers required, limited unmuffled family night use, and specified hours plus toilet facilities. all other uses halted.

Court Oks A.C. Richardson Austin Richardson Leo A. Hagen

Kennedy Back Improves as Doctor Expects

President Kennedy's doctor expressed confidence the back is getting well while Dr Janet Travell maintains close supervision. The medical regimen includes rest swimming in a heated pool and crutch assisted movement at the seaside villa.

Palm Beach, Fla Kennedy Janet Travell White House Andrew T. Hatcher Washington

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Baltimore AP Photofax Russ Elizabeth Harry Kelly Air Defense Robert M. Lee Daisy Donna Martha Griffiths D-Mich Washington, D.C House Capitol Hill Griffiths National Guard Pownall Fidel Carlos M. Gutierrez el Pais Montevideo Wisconsin M Riddle David L. Ladd Patents Jensen Vincent Gesuele Jr Tessie Lopez Vincent Brooklyn Vincent Gesuele East 88Th Street Vincent Junior Gesuele THE Associated Press Ment Wilson U.S. Security Agency Defense Department Ion Bernon F. Mitchell William H. Martin Karl R. Bauman
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