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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

13

Soviet Dancer Seeks Asylum in France

A Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev aged 23 deserted his Kirov Opera Ballet company at Le Bourget Airport and sought asylum in France. While customs officials questioned the troupe, two colleagues urged him to return to Moscow but he refused and followed with the ballet master to the airport bar. He shouted Protect me and was taken to police to sign an asylum request in the Soviet Embassy’s presence. The rest of the troupe continued to London.

Paris le Bourget Rudolf Nureyev Kirov Opera Ballet Group Leningrad London Nureyev Moscow

Market cattle and hog prices from Austin and Minneapolis reports

Prices from Austin show cattle, hogs, and sheep trading with declines and firm spots across grades and weights. Minneapolis wheat and cash markets rise slightly while New York market notes reflect ample butter and uneven egg demand.

Minneapolis Montana NEW York Produce New York USDA

Stocks and Prices Reported in New York Trading

Stock listings from New York show Abbott Labs at 69 percent and Allied Chemical at 62 percent with numerous other firm quotes across sectors. The feed includes divisions such as AT&T 115 percent, Ford Motor 86 percent, Gen Elec 4, Dow Chem 80, and US Steel 83, along with aviation, oil, and consumer goods names and a range of miscellaneous rates and units.

Abbott L Hon Allied Ch Minn MM Allis Chal Minn P&l Amerada MonChm AmCan Monchu Am M&fy Mon Ward Am Mot Morrell At&t Nat Dairy Anaconda NoAmAv Arch Dan NorPac Armour No St Pw Avco Corp Nwst Airs Beth Steel Penney Boeing Air Pepsi Cola Case JI Phil Pet Chimspp Pillsbury Chi& NW Polaroid Chrysler Pure Oil Cities Soe RCA Rep Steel ContCan Reg Tob Cont Oil Sears Roe Douglas Shell Oil Dow Chem Sinclair du Pont

Stocks Take Sharp Loss In Midday Trading

New York stocks slide at noon with the AP average down 1.50 to 245.50 as industrials fall 2.40 and rails 0.70. Losses span steels motors utilities oils chemicals and electronics as major names drop. Chrysler edges higher and Ford declines. Dow Jones index sits at 685.82, down 5.45. Corporate bonds ease while government bonds hold steady.

Associated Press American Telephone Anaconda Motorola du Pont Chrysler Ford Dow Jones U.S

Teens boast of killings as they await hanging

George R. York and James D. Latham, ages 18 and 19, admit to FBI agents a spree of terror across five states. They are headed to Sharon Springs, Kansas for arraignment on seven slayings, after a Grantsville Utah capture. York expresses curiosity about the afterlife despite defiance.

Aurora Colo George R. York York James D. Latham Sharon Springs Kan Grantsville Utah FBI

Press Chief Says Press and Public See Each Other Differently

AP bureau chief George Moses told a Mountain States conference that the press is blamed for errors and insensitivity while officials fail to respect the public's right to know and understand news distribution. He warned about quotes being lifted from context and stressed reporters must select information carefully.

Bismarck N.D George Moses Associated Press Minneapolis Mountain States American Public Welfare Association Moses

Cool Weather Nips Twin Cities Area

The Twin Cities area logged a record low for June 16 at Wold-Chamberlain 43 degrees. Lone Rock Wisconsin dropped to 39 as overnight lows were mainly in the upper 40s to low 50s. A warmup is due today with highs in the 70s and 80s across the Dakotas Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin with little rain expected.

Twin Cities Wold-Chamberlain Lone Rock Wis Dakotas Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin

Colorado man accused of self harm blast at Crosby motel

Crow Wing County officers probe Orville Saunders 42 Model Colorado after he blew out two motel walls in Crosby using gas to end his life. He said job discouragement drove him to the act and that a pilot light caused the explosion. No charges filed yet.

Brainerd Minn Crow Wing Crosby Orville Saunders Model Colo Saunders

Lutherans Establish First Dublin Church in a Century

The Lutheran community in Dublin gains a permanent church, purchasing St Finian’s Church after leasing it from Anglicans for 99 years. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for the denomination in the Irish capital.

Dublin Ireland Irish Republic St. Finian’s

Princeton Theological Seminary seeks 18 million development drive

Princeton Theological Seminary announced an 18 million development fund campaign to expand facilities and strengthen its faculty, launched with the Presbyterian institution's 150th anniversary celebration in 1962 in Princeton, New Jersey.

Princeton, N. J Princeton Theological Seminary Presbyterian Institution

Four-member Washington era cabinet blank duties

Cabinet meetings in George Washington's era involved four members the secretary of foreign affairs treasury and war and the attorney general. The attorney general led no department since the Justice Department did not exist until 1870 and he could maintain private practice or reside away from the capital.

George Washington Foreign Affairs State Treasury War Justice Department

Iowa Schools Face Aid Warning to Meet 27 Core Courses

The Iowa State Board of Public Instruction outlined 27 required high school course units to qualify for state financial aid. Schools failing to meet the standard were not automatically removed, but districts lacking enough qualified teachers may have waivers. About 100 districts reportedly do not meet all requirements.

Des Moines Iowa State Board of Public Instruction Paul Johnston Ufder Johnston

Vienna Fails Bacall Jason Wedding Plans

Actress Lauren Bacall and actor Jason Robards Jr failed to obtain a marriage license in Vienna after Austrian officials cited legal hurdles. Peter Witte said lack of recognition of Robards Mexican divorce and Bacall’s missing death certificate for Humphrey Bogart blocked the union, prompting officials to emphasize Austrian law applies to all.

Vienna Austria Lauren Bacall Jason Robards Jr Peter Witte Christian Broda Witte Hollywood Robards Rachel Viktor Hoyer Justice Ministry Frau Mayer Herr Mueller

Loch presents as lake sea arm or bay in Scotland

A Scottish loch may be a lake a long arm of the sea or a bay depending on its shape and depth officials note. Local observers describe varied classifications across regions and waters.

Bombs Go Off in Washington

Two homemade bombs exploded in downtown Washington while an anonymous caller claimed links to the Freedom Riders in the South. A dispatcher said the caller warned of four more devices. no injuries were reported. The first blast hit a refuse can at Vermont Avenue and H Street NW at 11 p.m. The second detonated at 8 10 a.m. in an empty booth at 15th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW.

Washington (Ap Washington Freedom Riders South John Logan Logan Vermont Avenue H. Street N.W 15Th Street Massachusetts Avenue NW

Divorce Rates Linked to Parental and Social Patterns

New York observes that in America divorces often trace to family history and social circles. The book Sex Ways In Fact and Faith from Association Press notes higher divorce chances when parents or friends are divorced, reflecting inherited patterns.

New York America Association Press

PopeAdvocatesFarmers Chasing Aid With Self Help Drive

Pope John XXIII told about 30 000 Italian farmers in Vatican City that they have a right to social aid but should rely mainly on their own initiative and cooperative efforts.

Vatican City John XXIII

Headon Collision Claims Two Men in Massachusetts

Falmouth Massachusetts family man Bert N Straffin aged 48 of Yarmouth and Airman SC Patrick L Davis aged 21 of Osseo Minnesota were killed in a late Thursday head on car crash.

Falmouth Mass Herbert N. Straffin Yarmouth Patrick L. Davis Osseo Minn

Fire on Hudson pier causes 250000 dollar damage

A smoky fire on a Hudson River pier Thursday caused an estimated 250000 dollars in damage and cast a pall over much of Manhattan for two hours.

New York Hudson River Manhattan

Another Expert Called in to Check JFK's Back

Washington AP The White House says another medical expert is assessing the use of ultra sound treatment for President Kennedy's back. Kennedy shows progress and plans an early afternoon trip to a downtown hotel to press his foreign aid program. Capt J H Cheffey discussed treatment dosage with Dr Janet Travell but Kennedy did not meet the doctor.

Washington White House Kennedy Andrew T. Hatcher Hatcher J. H. Cheffey Naval Medical Center Bethesda Janet Travell Cheffey Travell

McAuliffe recalls famous Bas Togne word

Gen Anthony McAuliffe, then a WWII hero for replying Nuts to a German demand, now says the one word tainted his legacy. The 62 year old vice president of American Cyanamid criticizes enduring emphasis on that term while praising soldiers and battlefield dispositions.

Charleston W. Va Anthony McAuliffe Bastogne McAuliffe American Cyanamid Co New York City United Services Organization

Italian Army Fires On Dynamiters in South Tyrol

Italian army troops opened fire on four unknown dynamiters near the Ponte Gardena power plant as authorities tightened security in South Tyrol after a string of more than 40 bombings. Interior Minister Mario Scebba ordered army guard and 1,000 carabinieri patrolled power lines. the region is largely German-speaking with calls for greater autonomy.

Bolzano Italy South Tyrol Ponte Gardena Mario Scebba

Farr Leads DFL Tour Through Minnesota Counties

Minnesota Democratic chairman George Farr launches a statewide tour, visiting party organizations in every county with a week allotted to each congressional district to explain platform goals and rally support.

Minneapolis George Farr DFL

House Ways and Means Approves Kennedy Debt Increase Request

The Ways and Means Committee quickly approved President Kennedy's request for a temporary five billion dollar increase in the national debt limit.

Washington House Ways and Means Committee Kennedy

Indonesian harvesters hide knives to appease rice goddess

Indonesian harvesters conceal knives in their palms to avoid insulting the rice goddess during rituals. The practice reflects deep superstition surrounding harvests and spiritual protection in rural communities.

Cina Criticizes Andersen Over Redistricting Stance

Rep. Fred Cina denounces Gov. Andersen as lying about liberal stalling on redistricting. He says liberals offered a four safe district plan, while current eight or nine district talks stalled, leaving Minnesota with a Republican leaning map and a potential at large election next year.

Cina Andersen Nor Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Minnesota

Woodward Named Inter American Affairs Assistant Secretary

President Kennedy selected Robert F. Woodward ambassador to Chile as assistant secretary of state for inter-American affairs. A career diplomat born in Minneapolis, Woodward is 52 and has long served in Latin America including a stint as assistant chief of the Division of American Republics.

Washington Kennedy Robert F. Woodward Chile Woodward Latin America Division of American Republics State Department Minneapolis

Army engineers name low bidder on Grand Forks hospital

Omaha based report says Otto J. Eikhoff and sons Inc of Crookston Minnesota appeared the low bidder Thursday for the construction of a 50 bed hospital at Grand Forks North Dakota air force base.

Omaha Army Engineers Otto J. Eikhoff and Sons, Inc Crookston, Minn Grand Forks N.D Air Force Base

Soo Line to discontinue two daily passenger trains

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Soo Line Railroad to end its sole two daily passenger trains between St. Paul Minnesota and Superior Wisconsin, affecting Duluth Minnesota service.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Soo Line Railroad St. Paul Minn Superior Wis Duluth

People in Netherlands New Guinea Face Mental Health Gap

In remote regions of Netherlands New Guinea observers note many inhabitants have never encountered mental health care or modern concepts of mental illness. The statement highlights isolation and lack of healthcare infrastructure affecting regional awareness and treatment options.

Netherlands New Guinea

Circle meeting plans for fairs and July picnics

Circle 24 guest Harvey Anderson at 900 17th Ave SW discussed county fair booth. July picnic at Todd Park. Circle 25 hosted by Mrs Edward Engen with Bible studies and wedding booth duties. new serving trays memorialize Mrs Carl Larson. Circle 34 hosted by Mrs Joan Wolfe with July picnic at Mrs Goodwin Johnson’s. Circle 35 met at Mrs Lawrence Branum with piano and readings. July gathering morning at Mrs Tennis.

Harvey Anderson Circle 24 Richard Baxter 17Th Ave Ingval Bustad Richard Magee Todd Park Carl Peterson Austin Rt Circle 25 Clarence Engen Roscoe Noble Arthur Dalager Harry Larson Edward Engen Carl Larson Joan Wolfe 4Th Ave Richard Brekke Willard Anderson Emery Hoviand Goodwin Johnson Oakland Ave Curtis Larson Circle 35 Lawrence Branum 21St St Janet Branum Lowell Tennis Stanley Zadworney Tennis

Evanger Circle 2 Meets at Sargeant Evanger Lutheran Church

Evanger Circle 2 of Evanger Lutheran Church gathered at Sargeant for a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Gilbert Anderson. Mrs. Stuart Martin led devotions and Mrs. Henry Jensen conducted the Bible study. A summer tour was planned and members were invited to a coffee hour June 20 at Mrs. Elmer Johnsons home and to Circle 4s silent auction June 20 at the church.

Evanger Lutheran Church Sargeant Gilbert Anderson Stuart Martin Henry Jensen Elmer Johnson

Happy Eight Club Gathering at Callahan Home

Mrs Walter Callahan hosted the Happy Eight Club at 804 2nd Ave NW on Wednesday evening. Five hundred was played with prizes awarded to Mrs Callahan Mrs Ernest Hammere and Mrs Jack Yauger. The next meeting will be at the Yauger home.

Walter Callahan 2Nd Ave Callahan Ernest Hammere Jack Yauger Yauger

Three Portuguese Liners Sail to Angola with Troops

Lisbon port dispatch reports three liners Mocambique Uige and Ana Mafalda sailing for Angola carrying several thousand troops and war matériel amid Allied buildup.

Lisbon Portugal Mocambique Uige Ana Mafalda Angola

Fragmented OCR hints at dated medical note

The readable fragment mentions health care and a possible diagnosis, with unclear identifiers. It hints at a medical context but lacks sufficient names, places, or dates for precise reporting.

Quake Measured by BC Seismograph Off Colombia

A very strong earthquake was recorded today by the Boston College seismograph station placing the epicenter about 2,700 miles south of Boston in north central Colombia, South America.

Weston Mass Boston College Boston Colombia South America

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