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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
2
Obituaries note the death of Arthur G. Olson 59 of Austin and funeral details for Ragna Danielson, Edward Ohm, Bruce A. Schaefer, and Arthur G. Olson. Marriage notices list multiple couples with addresses in Mapleview Austin Rose Creek and Burgau. Local charges include DWI careless driving and disorderly conduct with fines.
Pittsburgh AP report says U S Steel and two other top steelmakers will comply with President Nixon’s 60 day price freeze though Inland Steel Corp. chairman Frederick Jaicks criticized the move as penalizing a basic industry with low returns. R Heath Larry of U S Steel stressed monitoring inflation and next economy steps.
Mrs Mae Peterson of Blooming Prairie listed for medical care at St Olaf Hospital with Denise Sullivan at 503 21st St NE as attending medical staff.
Clayton Pike 30 pleaded guilty to speeding after police charged him. Cleo Ahles Quam faced an amended charge for selling malt liquor to a minor and pleaded guilty with a 200 fine suspended on condition. Eldon Franklin 82 charged with disorderly conduct and vagrancy.
In London the dollar fell across major European markets amid Watergate concerns and Nixon's anti inflation steps. Gold rose to 120 dollars an ounce in London and 121 in Zurich, while the British pound gained to 2.5838 dollars. Dutch guilders traded at 2.7412 with Amsterdam markets, as dealers cited political scandal and confidence in U.S. leadership as reasons for the slide.
An earthquake struck the northeastern United States and eastern Canada with a strong but brief tremor felt across New York New England and parts of Canada. The quake lasted under 30 seconds and registered between 4 and 5 on the Richter scale with center near Beecher Falls Vermont and a suspected link to the Laurentian Fault region.
Residents across six New England states and New York reported the quake rattling windows shaking walls and causing furniture to slide in homes. In Colebrook Vermont a woman said her refrigerator tipped over from the tremor.
Livestock judging practices will be held at 8 p.m. on June 19 and 26 at Geo. A. Hormel & Co. for area youth, including 4-H and FFA participants. John Phillips will select hogs and beef for judging and act as official judge. four 4-H members will join the Mower County 4H Judging Team for Minnesota State Fair competition.
The Minnesota Supreme Court held uninsured motorist benefits cannot be reduced by other compensation. The ruling bars offset provisions in auto policies and affirms that UM coverage is required by law. The decision involved Max Naiman and Brian Bellrichard in a fatal 196% crash near St. Paul.
General trends show tensions today with a urge to change conditions. Aries should assess public stance and adjust, Taurus rework plans, Gemini avoid blame and manage correspondence, Leo improve health and wardrobe, Virgo perfect skills, Libra ease home friction, Scorpio limit errands, Sagittarius build assets, Capricorn tackle problems privately, Aquarius be patient and charitable, Pisces heed older advice for growth and home calm.
West Germany formally bid for U.N. membership in New York, following East Germany’s bid three days earlier. The two German states are expected to be admitted at the fall General Assembly session, after currently holding observer status.
The Mower County Sheriff’s Department investigates the theft of a farm machine valued at 5500 from Thill Implement Co in Rose Creek. The mower, described as a bobcat, was taken Thursday night or early today.
Three royal houses lost their thrones as a result of World War I, namely the Romanovs of Russia, the Hapsburgs of Austria Hungary, and the Hohenzollerns of Germany, reshaping European monarchy.
South St. Paul cattle and calves total 3,900 in a limited Friday sale with steers and heifers generally weaker. Cows steady while feeders are 1,800. Hogs 5,500 with brisk demand. 1.00-1.50 higher, best 190-250 lb ranges 39.25-40.00. Sheep 500 head moderately active and steady with spring lambs softer. Prime and high grades listed for various weight classes.
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