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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1966
Page
1
Chamber sponsors a state pageant at the Austin High Auditorium with the audience awaiting the curtain rise. The accompanying photo shows the full group during a preliminary event as part of Area News coverage.
Edward J. McCormack Jr. won the Democratic convention endorsement for governor over Kennedy stalwarts Maurice Donahue and Kenneth O Donnell after a lengthy first ballot. Endicott Peabody swept the U S Senate nomination against Boston Mayor John F. Collins, with Collins signaling a tough primary ahead.
Former Ambassador John K. Galbraith told Rhode Island College graduates that Secretary of State Dean Rusk misread the world’s views on American foreign policy. He criticized allied hesitation in Vietnam and noted Sweden’s arms embargo while urging clearer U.S. information.
Roy F. Nelson of Hopkins Minnesota was elected vice grand master of the Vasa Order of America Friday night. Bertil G. Winstrom of Mequon Wisconsin was chosen grand master. The organization is the largest Swedish American fraternal group with about 40 000 members in the United States Sweden and Canada.
A headon crash six miles south of St. Cloud on U S Highway 10 Friday killed four people and injured others. Names include Carl Monk and his wife Jean Marie Monk, Mae Alinda Hansman, Edward Olson, Veronica Vaughan, and Walter A Anderson with other family injuries noted. The incident widened Minnesota's 1966 traffic toll to 292.
Navy Lt Cmdr Edgar D Mitchell told reporters at Chapel Hill that space flight dangers resemble the hazards of crossing a busy street. He, the highest ranking officer among 21 new U S astronauts, spoke at a news conference after three days of astronomy study at the University of North Carolina.
United Auto Workers President Walter Reuther accuses AFL-CIO chief George Meany of hindering President Johnson’s bridge-building with the Communist world after Meany ordered a walkout from the Geneva International Labor Conference. Reuther cites UAW opposition to isolating the Communist bloc and urges engagement to showcase democracy. Meany’s camp remains silent as delegates debate whether to return.
Austin city books will be checked next week by the state public examiner on request of the City Council after a Friday meeting. Mayor Fayette Sherman said the investigation targets a $1698.90 apparent shortage in the city recorder's accounts, referred by city attorney Kermit Hoversten to the public examiner, the chief of police, and the county attorney. No evidence points to any person, and action waits on the state examination results.
U S paratroopers regroup for renewed attacks on entrenched North Vietnamese regulars who have suffered heavy losses in the central highlands. B52 bombers struck near the battle area to support units of the 101st Airborne Division. Captain Bill Carpenter led survivors to safety after a fierce engagement near Kontum City. Air Force and Navy planes conducted 72 missions over North and South Vietnam targeting southern panhandle coasts.
A Greyhound bus carrying servicemen northbound and a southbound pickup camper with a Pennsylvania family collided on a curve near Port Royal Virginia. Five people died including the drivers, 11 were injured. The pickup occupants were Paul O Crum 34 and Patty Crum, plus Mary Kalmink. Crum was driving.
Lady Bird Johnson travels with her husband to a major Democratic fundraising dinner in New York City after touring Philadelphia's Society Hill area. Lynda Johnson Robb will accompany her parents. The First Lady drew crowds of about fifteen thousand during a rain-soaked visit to the redeveloped 100 acre site and received a beautification medal.
Police say investigation continues after Frank Sinatra was struck in the eye during a Polo Lounge incident. Dean Martin supported Sinatra while Frederick Weisman lay unconscious after brain surgery and questions remain about who caused the injuries.
About 5,000 Buddhist supporters marched peacefully in Hue to honor Quang Duc on the third anniversary of his self immolation. The crowd carried anti American and anti government banners while riot police watched. Some banners attacked Premier Ky and the U S policy in Viet Nam. Ky planned to attend the Asian Pacific Ministerial Conference in Seoul despite Seoul concerns over a potential military alliance proposal.
Civil rights groups nationwide planned vocal and walking support for James Merediths march against fear. marchers would escort Negroes to voter registration places in county seats while rallies and memorial services for Medgar Evers accompanied the effort across major cities and states.
Today traffic deaths across the state reach 292 while last year at this time was 259. In Iowa overall the figure stands at 334 today versus 273 a year ago.
An Army court martial sentenced Pvt. Adam R. Weber Jr. to one year in prison and reduced him to recruit for refusing to accept an M14 rifle and obey an order. Weber, a 24 year old from New Orleans who studied for priesthood, sought frontline medic duties and argued his beliefs against killing in the Viet Nam war. He had previously been fined for civil rights demonstration participation and voiced loyalty to the United States while opposing military killing.
Two charred bodies, a man and a woman, were found in a Bemidji cabin burned to ruin. Firemen arrived at 2:45 a.m. to a rear residence blaze. identity of the victims was not yet established. Henry Thiel and his housekeeper were treated at a local hospital as the home burned.
U S Ambassador Charles E Bohlen spent 25 minutes with President Charles de Gaulle in a call he arranged independently He said De Gaulle was very friendly and courteous and that he came for a general discussion of the world situation No instructions or messages were given. Lin Piao Seen as Likely Mao Successor in China Despite Cautions
A federal grand jury probes loan kickback allegations involving two Teamsters Union pension fund trustees. The six month investigation was disclosed as a request to quash a subpoena for pension fund trustee meeting minutes was before Judge William B. Herlands.
Four members of the St Olaf College band from Northfield Minnesota pose in a square at Copenhagen Denmark after an outdoor concert before the town hall. The band’s European tour began in West Germany and will end in Oslo Norway. Names shown are Craig Brue Leslie Danuser Owen Thomas and Susan Dahl.
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