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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1959

Page

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Hoffa Faces possible jail over Teamsters reform ruling

In Washington James R Hoffa faces a clemency choice after a US Court of Appeals decision that he and the Teamsters must implement court ordered reforms. Monitors may press for enforcement actions through Judge F Dickinson Letts as Hoffa risks contempt.

Washington James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa US. Court of Appeals Supreme Court Senate Committee Owen Bert) Brynnan Detroit Ray Cohen Philadelphia John J. McNamara New York Teamsters Appeals Court U.S. District Court F. Dickinson Letts Judge Letts

Navy scientist aims for deepest hole in Earth's crust

In Birmingham AP report Dr. Gordon G. Lill of the Office of Naval Research outlines the Mohoe Project to drill about six miles deep to obtain mantle samples for study. Cost estimated 10 to 15 million dollars as researchers at a Southern Research Institute conference discuss Earth origins questions.

Birmingham Ala Navy Gordon G. Lill Office of Naval Research Lill Mohoe The Southern Research

Adenauer Foes Set to Exploit Erhard Hassle

In Bonn the Adenauer Erhard alliance faces a test as Socialists and Free Democrats plan to exploit CDU splits during Bundestag budget debate. They seek to undermine the government with criticism of Adenauer continuing as chancellor over the presidency choice, while the ruling majority remains intact.

Adenauer Erhard Hassle Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer Ludwig Erhard Socialists Free Democrats Christian Democrats Bundestag

Ohio House Advances 18-Year Vote Plan to Senate

The Ohio House approved a resolution to lower the voting age from 21 to 18 and sent it to the Senate. If Senate approval follows, the issue would go to voters in November.

Ohio House Senate

Colorado Youth Spells His Way to National Championship

Joel Montgomery, 12, of Denver wins the 32nd National Spelling Bee defeating Robert Crossley, 12, of Center Square, Pa. Allan Lee Kramer, 13, of Lake Worth, Fla., exits on ratiocination. Montgomery spells fanfaronade and catamaran to clinch title. prize includes $1000, New York trip, trophy, and school plaque.

Allan Lee Kramer Lake Worth Fla Irvin D. Gordon Marlboro N. H Elaine Hassell Dallas Tex Charlotte Ballard Hazelton Kans AP Photofax Colorado Washington Joel Montgomery Denver Colo Robert Crossley Center Square Allan Lee Joel Robert William Cashore Norristown New York

County Gains A Second Lawmaker In Reapportionment Plan

A reapportionment bill moves Mower County to add a second state representative, splitting one seat between Austin and a surrounding area while Dodge County keeps its representative. The change keeps Mower and Dodge in a shared senatorial district.

Mower County Austin P. J. Holand Mower Dodge Counties Dodge County

Conferees on Taxes Optimistic

The third conference committee on the Minnesota tax problem met for a third time with Sen. John Zwach reporting progress is hard to measure but aiming to raise about 70 million dollars in new revenue. An afternoon meeting was scheduled as debates over withholding and a proposed one percent income tax increase continued.

House Senate

Strangers Disrobe, Take Bathing Suit From Mrs Ross

In Detroit AP report a 29 year old woman Mrs Mary Ross said a shapely stranger leaped from a pool grabbed her clothes then fled wearing Mrs Ross’s $20 bathing suit. Police were called as the theft occurred during a hot day at the pool.

Detroit Mary Ross

General Robert E. Wood Bans Birthday Parties

Gen. Robert E. Wood, former Sears chairman, will not celebrate his 80th birthday this Saturday, saying he is tired of birthdays. He stated no parties will be held in his honor.

Chicago Robert E. Wood Sears, Roebuch & Co

North Dakota Seen As Land Of Industrial Opportunity

About two dozen North Dakota business leaders told a New York news conference that the state offers industrial potential with abundant lignite, plentiful water, and a low tax rate. They dismissed weather as a factor, citing statistics on snowfall to counter bleak impressions.

New York North Dakota

Old Friends Rockefeller Nixon Meet in New York

In New York two political veterans share ceremonial honors and review the Atlantic Fleet ahead of 1960 campaign moves. Nixon and Rockefeller, joined by Meyner and Wagner, attend Hudson River anniversary events in a trip framed as nonpartisan.

Rockefeller Nixon New York Washington Richard M. Nixon Nelson A. Rockefeller B. Meyner New Jersey Robert F. Wagner Jr New York City Hudson River Meyner Wagner

Two Children Die in Minnesota Traffic Accidents

Minnesota's road toll eased to 234 after two more child fatalities. Eleven-year-old Roger Mattonen died when a car driven by 12-year-old Herbert Sweet lost control and struck a utility pole near Florenton, seven miles north of Virginia. In Minneapolis, five-year-old Mikel Carlson died from injuries after being struck by a car near his home.

Associated Press Minnesota Roger Mattonen Herbert Sweet Florenton Virginia Minneapolis Mikel Herbert Carlson

Robbery Car Found Tied to Lakota Bank Heist

Wells Minnesota police recovered a car identified in the Wednesday Lakota bank robbery. The gunman, about 60, fled with about $600 after forcing two Farmers Trust and Savings employees into a vault. Authorities traced the vehicle from Albert Lea to Wells as sheriffs deputies federal agents and troopers comb the area.

Wells, Minn Farmers Trust and Savings Bank Lakota Iowa Wells Minn Albert Lea State Highway Patrol Minnesota

Second Series of Violent Storms Hits North Dakota

A second wave of violent storms moved across eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota with four tornado sightings reported and heavy rain. In Fargo Morris area winds hail and rain battered, 12 inches of rain fell and flooding occurred. A Moorhead man was knocked unconscious by a lightning bolt. he recovered in hospital.

Associated Press North Dakota Fargo-Moorhead Lake of the Woods Hans Warnke Moorhead Treme South Dakota Grand Forks

Berlin talks drift as U S and Soviet bloc discuss terms

The Geneva meeting between U S Secretary of State Herter and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko focuses on a possible Berlin agreement. Western ministers push back on deadlines while the Soviets hint at price cuts and longer occupation.

John M. Hightower Geneva U. S Christian A. Herter Andrei Gromyko Berlin Herter Gromyko Selwyn Lloyd Britain Maurice Couve de Murville Wilhelm Grewe West Germany West Berlin Valerian Zorin U.S Foreign Ministers Nikita Khrushchev Eisenhower

Weather roundup from The Herald building roof station

Reading at 8 30 a m shows 71 degrees with a previous 24 hour high of 85 and a low of 57. Clear conditions noted.

Herald

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