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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1958
Page
1
A1 P A P dispatch notes Congress funds the Central Intelligence Agency at an estimated 350 million dollars annually, with secrecy masking actual spending. The piece compares CIA budgets to the State Department, noting both agencies’ secrecy and the high-ranking officials who know details.
The CIA's record on nine key world developments over the past three years shows strengths in some areas and misses in others. Satellites and operations are praised, but Hungary and the Suez Canal seizure reveal notable gaps, with criticism of underestimating Nasser’s reaction and the Hungarian revolt.
The Senate approved a broad labor control measure 88 to 1 after five days of debate, but House leaders privately doubt its passage. Some say a union pension and welfare disclosure bill may clear the Senate and face limited action this year while Rep. Carl Perkins pushes hearings on a general labor bill.
Probate and Juvenile Judge Paul Kimball filed this morning making every county office have a candidate. Robert Clark filed for First District commissioner. Clark is a George A Hormel employee and runs a West Freeborn pet shop. Kimball, Blue Earth native, lives in Norman Park Addition Austin, served as assistant county attorney before becoming judge. General election is Nov 4. Senate wrangled long days passing a labor racketeering bill praised by Lyndon B. Johnson and John F. Kennedy.
The Herald Weather Site records show a high of 75 and a low of 46 in the past 24 hours. At 8 30 this morning readings were 50 with clear skies. The report notes general weather as clear.
In Berlin the United States and East Germany failed to reach a settlement in the third round of talks at the East Berlin Foreign Ministry over the release of nine imprisoned U.S. Army men. The negotiations ended without progress and no agreement was announced.
The state plans a special session starting June 23 to extend unemployment aid to about 31,000 claimants who will exhaust regular benefits. Officials forecast 59,700 ends by March 31 next year with 11,000 eligible for second claims and a federal extension of up to 38 dollars weekly for 13 weeks Plus a state proposal for five additional weeks.
Two end sections of the Second Narrows Bridge near Vancouver collapsed during construction. At least 16 workers died, 22 were injured and two more were missing as a crane toppled into the wreckage. Officials opened an inquiry into the disaster on the two mile crossing.
President Eisenhower said Sherman Adams was imprudent in relations with Bernard Goldfine but essential as top aide. He announced he would not fire Adams, praising his abilities and integrity while noting Adams testified truthfully about the facts and that he personally needs him.
Luther Bang elected president of the Minnesota Bar Association at its seventh annual conference in St. Paul, becoming the second Austin attorney to hold the post. He succeeds James G. Nye and will serve after prior vice presidency. Bang, a Hibbing native with University of Chicago and Northwestern Law degrees, has practiced in Ely and Chicago before moving to Austin in 1942.
Fergus Falls, Minn. AP reports Harry Hultman a 50 year old Fergus Falls accountant fell from a fishing boat and despite reaching within feet of safety his body was found in three feet of water near his Wall Lake cottage.
Rep. Oren Harris said he intends to summon Bernard Goldfine, the Boston industrialist tied to presidential aide Sherman Adams, though no date is set. The House subcommittee has yet to decide on Goldfine’s appearance while pursuing more on Adams and possible further remarks from Adams and John Fox of the Boston Post.
Greta Goode, 40, described as a German nursemaid, was arrested in Toronto on attempted extortion connected to a Montreal kidnapping case. She may be extradited to Montreal. The abducted victim, Joel Reitman, son of Cyril and Mrs. Reitman, was found safe in Ottawa after 48 hours.
A gunman robbed Hillcrest State Bank in St. Paul near 1 pm taking hostage William A. Smith Jr. of Minneapolis. He forced Smith to drive two blocks, then released him. the robber fled east on Larpenteur in a blue 1957 Pontiac after abandoning the getaway car. Authorities suggest cash from vault and cashier cages totaling $2,500 to $10,000. Nine employees and three customers were in the bank during the holdup.
Senator P J Holand of Dodge and Mower counties warns the upcoming special session should move quickly. Each day costs at least 15000 dollars and only on docket items like unemployment benefits, Korean bonus payments, and aid to distressed Minnesota areas. Regular session will start in six months with hearings then.
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