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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1961
Page
5
In Bolzano Italy two dynamite blasts toppled over 300 steel electric power pylons in the South Tyrol area early today cutting power across the region. Bolzano deputy state attorney Leonardo D Alessandra died of a heart attack after inspecting the wreckage. No injuries were reported beyond the deaths.
A sharp sport jacket in bold colors draws attention as the wearer pairs it with well matching slacks. The ensemble evokes confidence and flair suitable for standout appearances.
President Kennedy is expected to propose a permanent revision of the unemployment compensation system, seeking higher and longer benefits and a higher payroll tax base. The plan would tie to a $200 million annual retraining program and extend benefits up to about 39 weeks to aid workers displaced by automation.
Two AWOL Army youths from Texas and Florida admit to seven slayings across five states, yet say they want the electric chair. They claim Army harassment and racial integration objections, and admit no remorse for killing a Black railroad porter in Tennessee. Edward Guidroz survived a Baton Rouge assault, possibly ending more killings.
Dent Kennedy ordered 12 years of tax returns opened for inspection by the House Public Works Committee. The investigation into the federal aid highway program will access income, excess profits, estate or gift tax returns for 1950 through 1961.
Ventura California 14 year old Steve Hardina says he is quitting baton twirling after a high toss struck two 4,000 volt power lines causing a city blackout for an hour a grass fire and a radio station outage during Sunday night fireworks he said he meant to toss the baton up to the pole like a circus act.
Twenty recruits for the Egg Smellers Corps in Kansas City study how to detect spoiled frozen eggs in markets. Alfred Barnard of the FDA says the nose is the main defense, with chemical tests supporting it. Recruits are screened by tests in vanilla in water and then trained by smelling frozen eggs, with final exams after days of practice. Age is not a factor in smelling.
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