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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1962

Page

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Governor Outlines Four Traffic Safety Aims In Minnesota

Governor Elmer L. Andersen addressed about 800 police officers at the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers convention in Austin. He touted a 20 percent drop in traffic tolls, urged mandatory seat belts, reexamination for violators, expanded Highway Patrol, and compulsory driver training, and pressed legislators to fund the Crime Bureau adequately.

Elmer L. Andersen Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Aus Tin Andersen Crime Bureau

Official Ridicules Air Union Claim in Jet Era Debate

Washington AP report quotes Najeeb A. Halaby, FAA administrator, calling the Flight Engineers International Association claim that a light engineer must be a qualified mechanic to operate jets a base lie. He labels four man crews featherbedding and says safety is not at risk, as examinations cover training not mechanical skills.

Washington Najeeb A. Halaby Federal Aviation Administrator Flight Engineers International Association Halaby Investment Banking Association Santa Barbara Calif Grounds Eastern Engineers’ Union Eastern Air Lines Pan American Engineers Union United Twa New York

Austin names Robt Nelson as police chief

At a police convention banquet Mayor announced Robert L. Boomer Nelson as the new Austin police chief succeeding George Roope. Nelson has served as acting chief since last April and was selected after weeks of testing. He is 40, Austin native, and a former waterfront director turned detective and acting chief.

Albert Reinartz Arrangements Cochairman Gov. Andersen Robert Rosavy Robert Nelson Arrangements Minnesota Roger Svejkovsky Austin Robert L Boomer) Nelson Nelson George Roope Peter L. Nelson 9Th St Dolores Renfield Blooming Prairie Austin High FBI National Police Academy Washington D. C Austin Pool Air Force Wwil

Man Committed to State Hospital in Pine City

Gerald Crist, 29, charged with assault for allegedly abducting his divorced wife, was committed to St. Peter State Hospital after a sanity hearing. His ex wife Hedy, 25, says Crist forced her to ride in his car and spend the night near Kettle River in Pine County, Minn. State's attorney Howard N. Ledin announced the commitment.

Pine City Minn Gerald Crist St. Peter State Hospital Hedy Crist Kettle River Howard N. Ledin Pine County

Oil Fires Rage In Oran Harbor Amid Algeria Turmoil

In Oran Algeria during rising tensions after Algeria’s self rule vote, Secret Army Organization bombs ignite BP tanks causing massive black smoke and dock disruptions. European evacuees flee toward France as terrorists threaten more attacks and refuse peace pact terms.

Oran Algeria British Petroleum Co France la Senia Algiers

Army medics seek skin armor against insects sun and heat

Army medical researchers study chemicals to alter skin and secretions so soldiers repel disease carrying insects, resist sunburn, and endure nuclear flash exposure. The program aims for in skin repellents and protective filters produced after ingestion or topical application, with work on skin entry and surface incorporation.

Washington Army Marion B. Sulzberger Medical Research and Development Command Sulzberger

Curtis Defies Rule and Seeks Senate Seat Challenge

Rep. Laurence Curtis age 68 will run in the September Republican primary against George Cabot Lodge for the U.S. Senate nomination in Massachusetts. The 1962 state convention endorsed Lodge by a narrow 848 to 5364 vote margin, while the Democratic side backed Edward M. Kennedy against Edward J. McCormack Jr. Curtis remains undeterred by the convention result.

Boston Laurence Curtis Massachusetts George Cabot Lodge U.S. Senate Lodge Curtis Senate Democratic Party Edward M. Kennedy Atty Edward J. McCormack Jr U.S. House

Supreme Court Rules Against State Orchestrated School Prayers

The court found a nonsectarian New York prayer introduced by the state in public schools violated the First Amendment. Attorneys general, civil liberties groups, and state officials dispute or support the ruling, with calls to halt or modify prayers across cases in Abington Township and Dade County.

U.S. Supreme Court Supreme Court New Hyde Park N.Y Tell Court New York New York Civil Liberties Union Long Island William J. Butler Alan Reitman The American Civil Liberties Union New York Union Leo Pfeffer American Jewish Congress Abington Township Dade County Fla New York State James E. Allen Nelson A. Rockefeller

Supreme Court voids official school prayers drawing mixed reaction

The Supreme Court declared public school official prayers unconstitutional in a 6 to 1 decision. Justice Black wrote that government should stay out of religious functions, while Justice Stewart dissented noting congressional prayers. The ruling also implies federal aid cannot fund parochial schooling.

Black Potter Stewart Supreme Court God Save the United States Court House Senate Pfeffer

Teachers Become Impatient Over Working Conditions

AP Education writer reports NEA official T M Stinnett warning teachers grow impatient with intolerable working conditions and may strike if issues persist. He cites New York City strike as result of disillusionment with politics bureaucracy outdated buildings and rotten equipment. He urges negotiation over power tactics and mutual recognition to resolve problems.

Fort Collins, Cole National Education Association T. M. Stinnett NEA New York City Stinnett

Judd Questions Eastern Firm's State Contract

Rep. Walter H. Judd questions a $328000 Minneapolis Post Office refurbishment contract awarded to Doll Painting Co of Somerville Massachusetts. He notes local bids from Twin Cities firms ranged from 364800 to 411730 and cites concerns that an outside bidder may have hidden cost advantages. Judd calls for a public protest to examine the awarding process.

Washington (Ap Walter H. Judd R-Minn Minneapolis Doll Painting Co Somerville Mass Judd Twin Cities Minnesota

Surprise townman Billie Estes wins immediate trial

Billie Sol Estes won an immediate trial in Pecos on one count of felony theft for allegedly defrauding Thomas A. Bell of $162,144 in fertilizer tanks sales. The judge recessed after voir dire. 14 jurors to report next day. Estes, 37, faces 3 to 10 years if convicted. Estes has other federal indictments linked to he and others swindling finance companies of about $22 million.

Pecos Tex Billie Sol Estes Estes Hume Cofer J. H. Starley West Texas Estes’ Enterprises Reeves County Grand Jury Thomas A. Bell John Cofer Austin John Dennison

Blooming Prairie Hosts Second Black and White Show

Blooming Prairie Minnesota hosts the second annual Black and White Show at Victory Field with about 125 animals expected. 4H and FFA cattle displays along with junior and senior judging contests and exhibitors from Dodge Freeborn Mower and Steele counties participate. A purebred Holstein heifer calf sponsored by area merchants will be drawn for a rural youth this afternoon.

Blooming Prairie Minn Dodge Freeborn Mower Steele Blooming Prairie Lions Club Victory Field

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