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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1961

Page

8

Rivalry within communism shapes East Asia power balance

An American AP correspondent argues the Soviet Union faces a smaller immediate danger from China than the United States, while noting ongoing conflicts in Mongolia and Albania. He describes Khrushchev and Mao Tze-tung as rivals with shared aims to resist the West, plus Chinese and Soviet interventions in Mongolia and North Vietnam Laos as competing yet cooperative forces.

Red Brothers China Soviet Union Europe Asia Moscow United States Albania Adriatic Italy Mongolia Central Asia Viet Nam Laos North Viet Japan Mediterranean Tito Khrushchev Mao Tze-tung

Johnnie Dougherty's Wish To Visit Zoo Amid Cancer Battle

Four year old Johnnie Dougherty, facing cancer after leg amputation and loss of sight, hopes for a zoo visit in Philadelphia. His Ridley Township family relies on neighbors and local volunteers as Milmont Fire Company ambulance, businessmen, and zoo officials coordinate a special tour if he is strong enough.

Philadelphia Johnnie Dougherty Johnnie Mom Ridley Township Milmont Fire Company Zoo

Another Hurricane Season to Start

Miami AP reports the 1961 hurricane season begins Thursday with forecasting tracking and warning systems ready. The period runs to November 15 and the first hurricane will be named Anna as part of the alphabet sequence to Wendy.

Miami Fla U.S

Iowan Found Dead Walker at Star Marina

George Dunham, 73, of Manchester Iowa, longtime Leech Lake summer resident, was found dead in his cruiser at Star Marina Sunday. Stan Olson, marina worker, forced open the cabin door after friends reported Dunham did not answer their calls.

Walker, Minn George Dunham Manchester Iowa Leech Lake Star Marina Stan Olson Marina Dunham

Red Rose Symbolizes Church Land Gift In Manheim

In Manheim, Zion Lutheran Church observed the 68th Feast of Roses with a symbolic rental payment of one red rose to honor Baron William Stigel who deeded the church site in 1772. Mrs. Don Shettel of Harrisburg represented the Stigel heirs as Sen. Hugh Scott presented the rose.

Lancaster Zion Lutheran Church Manheim William Stigel Don Shettel Harrisburg Stigel Heirs Sen Hugh Scott R-Pa

Value of Formosa Currency Drops

The black market value of Formosa currency has fallen since the Friday circulation of new 10 dollar notes. The Sunday buying rate reached 41.40 Formosa dollars per U.S. dollar, up from 40.80, while the official rate remains 40 Formosa dollars to the dollar.

Formosa Taipei U.S

VFW Condemns Castro Traded Prisoners for Tractors Plan

The Florida VFW endorsed a resolution Sunday condemning Fidel Castro's proposal to swap invasion prisoners for American tractors. The group said they were adamantly opposed to trading tractors for human lives.

West Palm Beach Fila Florida Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Fidel Castro

Minneapolis Mayoralty Race Hits Final Day

Minneapolis voters head to the polls Tuesday with Mayor P. K. Peterson seeking a third two year term and Arthur Naftalin challenging him. Estimated turnout 118000 to 125000. Naftalin campaigns include street corner efforts at busy intersections. Ten incumbents vie for City Council seats amid attacks over leadership and credit for city progress.

Leonard A. Johnson P. K. Peterson Naftalin Peterson

U S and Canada Plan Exchange of Fighter Planes

The United States and Canada near agreement on a 320 million dollar exchange involving 66 American F101 Voodoo fighters to Canada and 200 Canadian produced F164G Starfighters for NATO allies. Canada would operate the Pine Tree radar line and cover about 80 million of costs while the United States pays 240 million.

Washington United States Canada Defense and State Departments North Atlantic Treaty Organization U.S

Belgrade Jewish Synagogue Reopens After WWII Demolition

The Belgrade Jewish synagogue reopened Sunday, built anew by Yugoslav authorities with the American Joint Distribution Committee, twenty years after Nazi destruction during wartime occupation.

Belgrade Yugoslavia American Joint Distribution Committee

Elect Dilworth Man District American Legion Commander

Douglas Anderson of Dilworth Minnesota was elected commander of Minnesota Ninth District American Legionaires in East Grand Forks on Saturday. Fellow members noted his leadership and prior service as key factors in the vote.

East Grand Forks Minn Douglas Anderson Dilworth Minnesota Ninth District American Legionaires

Kennedy Doing Too Much Aides Say as Back Aches Rise

AP analysis notes President Kennedy's heavy schedule of reading reports, conferences, calls, and travel may limit time for reflecting on domestic and overseas problems. Eisenhower relied more on staff, sparked debate over who should drive pivotal policies and decisions.

Washington Kennedy Eisenhower

At 60 Sid Nelson Earns University of Minnesota Honors

Sid Nelson, 60, a printer, preacher and tree planter from Cambridge near Isanti, received a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Minnesota. He works 35 hours weekly in the Minneapolis Star and Tribune composing room, is an unsalaried Baptist pastor, commutes about 100 miles daily, and allocates time to church duties and studies while continuing his printing career. He grows about 100,000 evergreen seedlings on his 12 acre home and plans graduate work to explore ancient religious beliefs and scripture.

Nelson Minneapolis Star and Tribune Little Baptist Church Isanti, Minn Cambridge

Mondale calls AG group to back consumer protection laws

Minnesota Attorney General Walter Mondale urged the National Association of Attorneys General to support federal legislation curbing unethical business practices. Speaking at the Hotel Roosevelt convention, he proposed a DOJ records unit on injunctions dissolutions and civil actions. He noted a fringe element drains millions from consumers.

New York Walter F. Mondale Minnesota National Association of Attorneys General Mondale Hotel Roosevelt Department of Justice National Association

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