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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1961

Page

12

Two Die After Crashes on Iowa Roads

Two people died in Iowa crashes over the weekend. Wal lace Hardenbergh, 34, died after a car-truck crash near Des Moines that also killed his wife, with double services set in Atlantic. In a separate head on collision seven miles southeast of Independence, Rasmussen died and eight others were injured including his wife Dorothy and four children plus several relatives and young passengers.

Associated Press Iowa Hardenbergh Des Moines Wallace Hardenberghs Atlantic Rasmussen Independence Dorothy Linda Robert Gloria the Rasmussen Roxanne Owens Waterloo Edward Sweerin James Widner Jesup Michael Grant

Young GOP in Mill City for Meeting

Mill City hosts a three day Young Republicans rally drawing more than 1,200 delegates and visitors for the 1962 elections. Notables include Sen. Barry Goldwater and former Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Clinching roles and officers are discussed as workshops and sessions proceed.

Young Gop Mill City Barry Goldwater Arizona Richard M. Nixon Nelson Rockefeller New York Hawaii Young Republican National Committee Clare B. Williams National GOP Committee J. B. Parks Republican Federation of Women John G. Tower Texas Steve Reimers Bordulac N.D Albert Quie Minnesota Melvin Laird Wisconsin Robert Dole Kansas

ISU establishes affiliate program for industrial electronic research

Industrial firms may join Iowa State University in an expanded electronic research effort led by President James H. Hilton. The $5,000 annual affiliate funds support long term research in memory circuits, semiconductor devices, and biomedical instrumentation, with patent ownership to the ISU Research Foundation and nonexclusive licenses for sponsors.

Ames Iowa Iowa State University James H. Hilton ISU Iowa Engineering Experiment Station Hilton Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc George Town College of Engineering

Science Seminar Begins at Cedar Falls

The fourth annual summer seminar for junior high students with science and math aptitude opens at Iowa State Teachers College. Six graders from Iowa join one from Brooklyn New York among others in an eight week enrichment program designed to avoid duplicating regular classes.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College Iowa Kenneth Boyer Brooklyn N.Y Ross Nielsen

Funeral held for Sioux City Journal employee Youngblade

SIOUX CITY W Amil C. Youngblade 64 longtime superintendent of the engraving department for 41 years at the Sioux City Journal died Sunday night after a three week illness. He served on the Selective Service Board was a former Board of Education president and active in the American Legion and Masons.

Sioux City Amil C. Youngblade Sioux City Journal Selective Service Board Board of Education American Legion The Masons

Two Girls Escape Serious Injury From Water Ski Incident

Two 12 year olds escaped serious injury after falling from water skis into a Mississippi River barge’s path Sunday night. Theresa Franka from Las Vegas suffered head cuts and shock and was taken to a Davenport hospital. Deborah Boesch of LeClaire was uninjured as the boat driven by Mrs. Lois Delaporte of Moline pulled the skiers.

LE Claire Theresa Franka Las Vegas Nev Davenport Deborah Boesch John Boesch Lois Delaporte Moline

Kindergarten Roots Established by Germans in Columbus

In 1838 German settlers founded America’s first kindergarten in Columbus Ohio. The initiative marked a pioneering shift in early childhood education within the United States and reflected immigrant community contributions to local schooling.

America Columbus Ohio

Concert Ends After Leader Hit by Brickbat

Sioux City conductor Leo Kucinski of the Municipal Band halted the remaining third of a Sunday concert after being struck in the head by an object thrown from about 5,000 spectators. The orchestra finished the current piece before Kucinski announced the cancellation, complaining that he had been struck and remarking that he thought they lived in a civilized country.

Leader Brickbat Prof. Kucinski

U S Will Focus Warning in Alaska

CLEAR Alaska Uncle Sam will focus his second big Ballistic Missile Early Warning System eye at the Soviet Union from this remote point in interior Alaska July 1. The Clear BMEWS station is the second warning site built by the United States as a defense against a surprise missile attack from the Soviet Union. The first BMEWS site went into operation at Thule Greenland last fall. A third station is under construction at Fylingdales Moor Yorkshire England, scheduled to be operational by the end of 1962.

Clear Alaska Sam Soviet Union United States Air Force Thule Greenland Fylingdales Moor Yorkshire England

Harlem teen stabs girlfriend's brother after dispute

In Harlem a teen stabbing left Francisco Agricul 18 dead near an altar at a vesper service. Jose Gonzalez 16 fled after the quarrel over Agricul dating Gonzalez's sister Maria 15. Police say Gonzalez led them to the knife hidden in a basement and shaved his head to avoid identification.

Jose Gonzalez Gonzalez Agricul Maria

Local Taxes Far Surpass Budget in Iowa Study

Des Moines reports that Iowa local governments collected millions more in property taxes than needed for 1960 services. Walter R. Cochran of the Iowa Taxpayers Association cites overestimates by counties and school districts, urging taxpayers to review budgets and attend hearings this summer. The study flags $19 million in excess property tax collections and $3.7 million overspending across 316 of 614 high school districts, with impacts seen on 1961 tax bills.

Des Moines Walter R. Cochran The Iowa Taxpayers Association Cochran Taxpayers Association Association Iowa

Ford Theater Piano Stored at Aeolian Factory in Rochester

An ornate upright piano believed to be the one used at Ford's Theater the night Lincoln was shot is stored in a corner of the Aeolian American Piano Corp. factory in East Rochester New York. The instrument formerly belonged to actress Laura Keene who lent it for a benefit performance on that fateful night.

East Rochester N. Y Ford Washington Lincoln Aeolian American Piano Corp Laura Keene

Yule Trees Block Millcreek Drainage Ditch

Discarded Christmas trees clogged the Millcreek drainage system causing road washouts during spring rains. Township supervisors criticized residents for dumping trees into storm sewers and ditches.

Erie Millcreek

Aussies Build World Class Parkes Radio Telescope

A Parkes telescope near Sydney, built by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, aims to outperform American and Soviet arrays in satellite tracking. When ready in July or August, the 210 foot dish will span a football field, cost 800000 Australian pounds, and rank among the largest globally with the Jodrell Bank 250 foot dish as its only bigger rival.

Jodrell Bank Manchester England

Eddie Fisher to Produce Four Films for Warner Bros

Eddie Fisher plans to produce four motion pictures for Warner Bros with Elizabeth Taylor starring in two. Warner Bros announced its association with Fisher's New Frontier Pictures Inc calling it the biggest four picture deal ever at the studio.

Hollywood Eddie Fisher Warner Bros. Studio Elizabeth Taylor Studio Sunday Fisher New Frontier Pictures, Inc Warner Bros

Squaw man stereotype in early American and Indian views

The text contrasts views on gender roles, noting that Indian women despised husbands who did ard work and chores. It cites primitive ideas where women managed the household, clothing, and crops, while women preferred traditional duties, reflecting encyclopedia commentary from Britannica.

Adlai Stevenson in Quito Meets Ibarra Amid Peru Dispute

Adlai E. Stevenson begins talks with Ecuadorian President Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra as U S aid is discussed and Ecuador’s border dispute with Peru reemerges. Velasco Ibarra questions the 1942 treaty while U S allies weigh support and Fidel Castro sympathy draws attention. Large crowds greet Stevenson in Guayaquil and Quito.

Quito Ecuador Adlai E. Stevenson Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra United States U.S Velasco Ibarra Peru Amazon Argentina Brazil Chile Fidel Castro Cuba Stevenson Carlos Julio Arosmena Soviet Union

Chattanooga Chamber debate on urban renewal plan action

Chattanooga residents discuss whether the chamber acted on urban renewal. A subcommittee recommended forming a Citizens Action Committee to be reviewed by the Public Affairs Committee and approved by the chamber board.

Chattanooga Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce Urban Renewal Civic Center P. R. Olgiati Citizens Action Committee Chamber

Pay for 4 Runs Get 6 Read The Classified Ads

Classified ad item promotes a bulk reads incentive offering extra reads for four purchases. It emphasizes savings and extended exposure for buyers in a compact ad style. The wording targets readers seeking value and quick, affordable promotion options.

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