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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1961
Page
9
The Tractors for Freedom Committee says the swap of American tractors for Cuban invasion prisoners is dead after Fidel Castro's demand for 28 million in cash credit or tractors. The group calls Castro's proposal aimed at wrecking any agreement and folds the committee.
Communists and the West clash anew in the United Nations over the two year Security Council seat once held by Turkey. Romania and the Philippines campaign for the post as General Assembly ballots loom this fall, with a possible deadlock after a two thirds majority is required.
MINNEAPOLIS AP The Kennedy Administration’s farm bill drew Republican opposition Friday with claims it would curb farmer freedom and steer policy toward socialism. Rep. Albert Quie said the secretary would control advisory committees and referenda, select voters, and could set a wheat program without Congress review. The forum also criticized price supports, while the piece also covers UN Security Council seat history and current candidates indicating a broader election context.
Fort Madison death after a truck ran over 2 year old Cindy Lee Zarodney in front of her home. Tama Indian Reservation girl Norma Jean Davenport drowns after epileptic seizure at the Tama Toledo pool. Muscatine man Fred Burcome dies in a Highway 94 crash near Rock Island. Cuban tractors for freedom talks collapse as Castro rejects terms, a leading group disbands after rejecting a prisoner exchange proposal and criticizing Castro’s handling of detainees.
In Petros on Fork Mountain, eight miners were trapped after a cave in as crews worked to recondi tion a long-closed mine. Henry Carroll 18 cried Get me out as rescuers battled debris. two men were not expected to live and Robert Woods 19 lost an arm. The mine is 2300 feet up Cumberland Mountains.
Sharon Fladoos of Dubuque claimed the Iowa junior girls golf title with a 19 stroke lead over Linda Jordan of Cedar Rapids. Fladoos plans to enroll at the University of Iowa in the fall and defends her state title at Ottumwa July 18 to 21.
East Germany told not to expect more food imports to ease shortages after a ministerial meeting. ADN cited weather in the past two months as the cause of harvest problems and urged state functionaries, farmers and landworkers to solve the issue themselves. In Elkton Minnesota, a Grange program features slides by William B. Pearson on his India trip with a lunch.
Leland Bradley who helped plan a 1936 mass killing using 10 800 pounds of explosives dies at 69 in a Sioux Falls rest home. He and two others were convicted after a blast that damaged a wowderhouse, killed a hoodlum, and injured Helen Sieler who testified against them. Floyd D Baker and Mrs Sieler linked to the case.
The bodies of 1st Lt. Terrence Tyrrell and 2nd Lt. Ronald Hall were recovered by a search party after their F101 jet crashed during a training flight about 22 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan. The pilots were from Vienna Ohio and Farmdale Ohio and their remains were taken to Kincheloe AFB.
The United States signals a firm but not belligerent stance over Berlin after talks with Kennedy officials. Defense Secretary McNamara says no immediate plans to reinforce the 5,000 man Berlin garrison or increase firepower, while allies consider quiet reinforcement of conventional forces in Europe. The Pentagon notes no plan for near term force buildup though options remain.
A head on collision during a go cart race on Staten Island Friday night killed 15 year old Ansilem J. Bilotti and left 15 year old Richard Scanlon with a fractured skull and possible internal injuries. The two youths were racing in opposite directions on an abandoned circular road at a former military installation. Go carts, small midget motor vehicles, can reach speeds up to 40 miles an hour.
The National Labor Relations Board charges the International Ladies Garment Workers Union with unfairly treating its own staff. The complaint, filed Friday, alleges dismissals and threats against employees who supported a union within ILGWU. The Federation of Union Representatives filed prior charges seeking bargaining rights for over 250 organizers, business agents and educational directors. A hearing is set for July 10 in New York.
An AP report says a strong earthquake was felt in Cave Del Predis near Udine on Friday night. Residents fled into the streets in panic but there were no injuries or damage reported.
Market notes show live cattle and veal values from Austin with weights over 300 pounds discounted and new crop spring lambs priced from 80 to 105 pounds. Also Minneapolis cash grain reports wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, and flax prices with basis details and premiums.
A Tulsa hotel registration desk sign warns that items left for laundry by 9 a.m. will be returned the same day, a humorous regional quip in the AP report.
IT 18 FURTHER ORDERED that this order be served by publication according to law and the copies of the order be mailed to the beneficiaries named in said petition. Dated this 22nd day of June, 1961. By the Court A C Richardson District Judge Alderson, Catherwood, Kelley & Ondov Attorneys for the Petitioner 218 First National Bank Building Austin, Minnesota.
In the district court of Minnesota the trust created by Jay C. Hormel is calling for an order allowing the trustee's account and approving investment purchases and retention. A hearing is set for July 17, 1961 at 9:00 AM in Austin with interested parties cited to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
Order setting hearing on trustee's account and retention of investments. Court to hear petition July 1961 at 9:00 am. All interested parties cited to show cause why the prayer of the petition should not be granted. Dated June 22, 1961.
In Minnesota Mower County probate court a final account and petition for distribution in the Cena Akkerman estate is set for July 18 1961 at 10:00 A M in the probate court room Austin Minnesota. Publication and notice as required by law will be provided. Paul Kimbai Jr probate judge and Philip Richardson attorney for petitioner filed the petition.
In Probate Court the Estate of Nellie Harding seeks court approval to sell real property. A hearing is set for August 14, 1961 at 10:00 AM in the Austin Minnesota courthouse court room. Notice will be published in the Daily Herald and mailed to interested parties.
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