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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1959

Page

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Gromyko Rejects Western Berlin Stopgap Proposals

In Geneva Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko refused to accept Western stopgap proposals as a discussion basis. A British spokesman said Khrushchev’s Kremlin speech set no new hope for a Berlin solution, while Western delegates prepared to press for a recess of the conference. Khrushchev kept negotiations open, denying any ultimatum, asserting the one year limit could be discussed.

Geneva Andrei A. Gromyko Berlin Gromyko West Khrushchev Moscow Nikita S. Khrushchev Kremlin West Berlin

Khrushchev Threatens Pact With East Germany Over German Question

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev said Moscow would sign a peace treaty with a single German state if the West blocked settlement of the German question. He asserted the USSR would recognize a German Democratic Republic treaty and oppose occupation by force, backing East Germany as a War saw Pact ally.

London Nikita Khrushchev Soviet Union East Germany Khrushchev Moscow Radio German Democratic Republic G.D.R

Soviet Union offers 18 month West Berlin deadline demand

Geneva reports the Soviet Union renews calls for a deadline on Allied occupation of West Berlin, proposing 18 months instead of a year. Western powers again reject the proposal, and Gromyko’s reopening of the issue risks a quick break in the Big Four conference.

Geneva Soviet Union West Berlin Andrei Gromyko

Dairy Strike Confined to Ankeny Dairies

The strike at Ankeny Distributing Co ends only at one of seven dairies in Austin. Local 578 says 98 percent of dairy workers voted to strike for a 15 a week raise this year and 10 next year, with talks ongoing and no agreed plan for the other dairies. Nine Ankeny workers picket the company as negotiations stretch since June 1 contract expiry.

Ankeny Distributing Co Laurence Hunter St. Paul Hunter Austin Dairies Joseph Hamilton Austin Dairy Assn Ankeny

England Cleared of Manslaughter

An involuntary manslaughter charge against Dr. David C. England, 37, an assistant professor at Oregon State College, was dismissed in Corvallis. Judge Fred McHenry ruled the indictment flawed for lacking unlawful means and intent, upholding a father's right to discipline a child even if death results. England admitted striking the boy during discipline. he previously taught at the University of Minnesota.

Austin Cor Vallis, Ore Circuit Fred Mc. Henry David C. England Oregon State College Charles Edwin England University of Minnesota

Bottle-Throwing Vandals Hunted

Police hunted beer bottle throwing vandals who smashed about $500 worth of windows in a car spree near Mankato State College. Shattered were plate glass show windows of a clothing store and a truck showroom. several parked cars reported pane damage.

Mankato, Minn Mankato State College

Accord Reached on Welfare Bill After Tax Impasse

ST. PAUL AP The Senate House conferees reached agreement on a 110 million dollar welfare institutions bill ending an eight week tax deadlock. Rep. Fred Cina reported progress toward lower revenue needs and possible higher gross earnings from iron ore shipments. Both chambers remain split over income tax withholding.

House Senate

Living Costs Hit New High in May Nationwide

Washington AP reports living costs rose to a May peak with the Labor Department index at 124.0, a tenth of a point above April. Spendable earnings for a four person family rose to 81.03 weekly, and 73.49 for a single worker.

Washington Labor Department H. E. Riley Bureau of Labor Statistics

Pattern of Aid Plan Seen Set

Washington AP report notes House approval of 36 billion dollar foreign aid authorization could sustain current operations for a year but actual money awaits a separate appropriation. The 271-142 vote backed a 3.54 billion program focused on economic loans with less grants. Senate action pending and compromise likely shape final authorization.

Washington (Ap House of Approval Foreign Affairs Committee Thomas F. Morgan D-Pa House Eisenhower Appropriations Committee Senate Committee Executive Branch Senate House Committee U.S. Treasury Morgan House Appropriations

Street Light Demo Installed On Main Street

A four lamp fluorescent street light has been installed on the west side of Main Street between Water and Mill. Two more displays will be added on two additional Main Street blocks for comparison. Harold Lamon, utilities superintendent, says shoppers can compare lighting effects. The Chamber of Commerce civic affairs committee requested the samples and engineers will make recommendations.

Main Minneapolis Harold Lamon Chamber of Commerce Civic Affairs Committee

Stripper Candy Barr Appeals Narcotics Conviction

Candy Barr 27 appeals her narcotics conviction to the U S Supreme Court. She received a 15 year sentence for illegal marijuana possession and remains free on a 15000 bond pending the appeal outcome.

Los Angeles Candy Barr U.S. Supreme Court Miss Barr

Eisenhower says Americans losers after Strauss rejection

President Eisenhower declared the American people losers in the Senate’s rejection of Lewis L. Strauss as secretary of commerce. He spoke at the White House reading a brief statement after a dramatic post midnight roll call 40 to 46 and praised Strauss for loyal service under four presidents.

Lewis L. Strauss Senate Washington Eisenhower Commerce White House Strauss Erment Congress People Atomic Energy Commission Dixon- Yates

Redistrict Amendment Draws New Fire in Minnesota

The Associated Press reports new criticism of a constitutional amendment on legislative reapportionment. Critics including C C Ludwig urge Minnesota voters to reject the measure citing its shift from population based representation to fair representation. Governor Freeman opposes the amendment and says it fails to ensure equal representation for rural and urban areas.

Gov. Freeman League Minnesota C. C. Ludwig League of Minnesota International Falls Tion Ludwig

Archbishop Criticizes Minnesota School Law

Archbishop William Brady of the St. Paul archdiocese weighed in on the Minnesota compulsory education statute after Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kral were jailed for 30 days for not sending their 7 year old son Tommy to school. The Krals, free on bail, appealed the Stillwater ruling with an October hearing slated.

ST. Paul Minnesota Afton Kral Krals

Queen Elizabeth II Begins Six Week Newfoundland Tour

Queen Elizabeth II starts a six week Canadian tour with a welcome in St Johns amid fog and sun. She and Prince Philip visit Government House and parts of the city before flying to Gander to open a new airport terminal.

Queen Elizabeth II Newfoundland ST. Johns Canada London Government House New Foundland Prince Philip Gander

Northwest and nearby senators vote against Strauss nomination

The Senate rejected Lewis L. Strauss for secretary of commerce with Minnesota Humphrey and McCarthy voting no, North Dakota Langer against, Young paired for, South Dakota Case and Munch, Wisconsin Wiley for, Montana Murry against, Mansfield paired against.

Washington Northwest Senate Lewis L. Strauss Commerce Minnesota Humphrey McCarthy North Dakota Langer Young South Dakota Case Munch Wisconsin Wiley Montana Murry Mansfield

Sarnoff Fears Gag on Campaign Coverage

NBC chairman Robert W. Sarnoff warns of a political gag on campaign reporting unless the equal time law is amended. ABC vice president John Daly argues changes are needed to preserve broadcasters duty to inform the public. Daly cites FCC interpretations forcing equal space for all candidates in news and broadcasts.

Washington Robert W. Sarnoff NBC Network Today John Daly ABC Daly Federal Communications Commission FCC

Weather summary from The Herald roof site

Reading at 8 30 a m shows 53 degrees with a high of 74 and low of 48 in the past 24 hours. Clear conditions prevail.

Herald

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