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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1963
Page
2
The death of Pope John XXIII creates a papal vacancy affecting hundreds of millions of Roman Catholics. The incoming Pontiff will lead 1,900 bishops, 422,000 priests, 189,000 men and 1 million women in religious orders, with about 150,000 schools and over 9,200 hospitals under the church.
Sandra Drummond, 24, sues Phillip Crosby 28 in Santa Monica Superior Court for mental cruelty. She seeks property settlement and child support from their Las Vegas marriage begun 1958. They separated December 4 and have two children Dixie Lee 4 and Brian Patrick 3.
A Minneapolis federal grand jury is investigating violence at a Seafarers International Union meeting in Duluth and related disputes after SIU members protested hiring practices. The probe, begun in February, has heard 35 witnesses and may cover incidents across Great Lakes ports involving dock workers and Canadian union crews.
The Peking People s Daily denounces Yugoslavia and revisionism and signals no compromise in the Chinese Soviet ideological split ahead of Moscow talks. Nehru says China probably will not attack India soon and blames Pakistan papers over Kashmir pressure. Ashkenazy to stay in Moscow and tour Iceland. U S F105 bombers deemed nuclear by Soviet note. France says Congo dues of 14 million remain unpaid.
Duluth police and the city safety committee urged tighter rules on truck driver licenses after a Wednesday crash killed one and injured 16 when a 20 ton grain semitrailer tumbled down a hill, smashing seven cars and three buildings. They call for licensing exams, stricter truck inspections by the Interstate Commerce Commission, mandatory rest periods, and driver training programs.
Minneapolis AP Freeman calls for a national defense of the Supreme Court amid attacks tied to race and equality. He says the court leads in equal opportunity and critical balance, urging leaders to take a stand to prevent violent backlash. University of Minnesota honors Freeman and Chief Justice Knutson with gold medals.
Five teenage inmates fled from the State Training School for Boys in Eldora Iowa on Thursday night. Hardin County Sheriff Lowell H McCormick said the unguarded cottage was their point of escape and area checks found no trace. Names listed include Gary Evertson 17 Marshalltown Howard Roush 18 Newton Anis Walker 17 Des Moines Michael Wiese 17 Clinton and Valentine Flores 17 Manly.
J. J. Taveggia the Hibbing mayor was elected president of the Minnesota League of Municipalities as the convention closed in Mankato. Raymond Olsen Bloomington city manager was chosen vice president and will be named president next year in Minneapolis. Julius Nolte urged local governments to stay practical and avoid poor state programs. Awards were given to 35 cities for 50-year league membership. five trustees were named: C. A. Armstrong, A. B. Cheney, Orin Register, Randolph Areskog, and Donald Risk.
Raymond's June notes celebrate multiple birthdays including Ralph Crowe aged 68 in Alden and James Newling turning 90 in Lyle with family from Minneapolis Austin Rochester and Dexter. Anna Wolfe reaches 87 with local daughters and friends. The column notes church activity Gray Ladies and Junior Red Cross outings and invites visits with Father’s Day approaching.
Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church observe a three day mourning period for Pope John XXIII. The mourning ends with a solemn Mass and representatives from 50 nations attend. The conclave to elect the 262nd pope begins Wednesday.
In Dubuque Iowa the 107 year old shot tower gained a bronze plaque. Mayor James Kean received the marker from Mrs. Kenneth Apel who led the DAR chapter. Unveiling followed by Bucky Horch and John Graves Jr. who helped raise funds to save the tower built in 1856.
William R. Kendrick reports the 1963 Iowa Legislature spent about 1.107 million dollars for the long session with 1,088 bills introduced. The 337 laws cost roughly 2 938 dollars each in legislative expense.
The Republican State Central Committee met in Alexandria, Minnesota, and will elect officers at its 266 member body. Robert Forsythe, chairman since 1961, led a pre convention slate. The state GOP convention will convene Saturday with speakers including former Gov. Elmer L. Andersen and Minnesota’s four Republican congressmen.
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