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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1968

Page

5

Eighteen GOP Senators Oppose LBJ Supreme Court Choice

Eighteen Senate Republicans signed a petition opposing Johnson's Supreme Court selections Abe Fortas and Homer Thornberry. The signers represent about half of the GOP caucus. Dirksen remained noncommittal. President Johnson defended the picks, saying he tested political winds and expects confirmation.

GOP LBJ Supreme Court Associated Press W .Shington Senate Johnson Abe Fortas Homer Thorn Herry Dovr Fortes Mich‘san Robert P. Griffin California George Murphy Griffin Murphy Everett M. Dirksen Silvno Dirksen Remsngen Rove Judiciary Committee Fortas Thornberry Sen Howard Baker Jr Tennessee Congress

Richmond Streets Cleared as Night of Disturbances Ends

More than 400 police cleared Richmond streets early today after snipers and arSONists sparked a second straight night of violence. About 60 people were arrested as reinforcements from nearby cities, including 50 San Francisco officers with police dogs, joined the effort. Firemen subdued a dozen fires, the largest at the Travelline furniture store. Police saw the unrest as a continuation of Tuesday night’s shooting of a Negro teenager by a reserve officer in North Richmond. Reports said the National Guard was discussed but not mobilized.

Richmond Calif San Francisco Oakland Travelline Furniture Store

Minnetonka Man Named Blind Worker of the Year

Karl Rendall of Minnetonka Minnesota was named blind worker of the year and presented to Speaker John W. McCormack in the Capitol office by Rep Clark MacGregor. Rendall, 28, works at the Minneapolis Society for the Blind workshop and is an expert repairman of complex machines. He lost his sight in an automobile accident at age 17.

Washington Karl Rendall Minnetonka Minn John W. McCormack Clark MacGregor R-Minn Capitol Randall Minneapolis Society For the Blind

Flea Species Count Worldwide Reaches 1100

A scientific catalog notes that about 1,100 flea species have been identified globally. Researchers map distribution across continents and habitats, highlighting notable genera and host associations.

Good Shoe Fitting Principles for Accurate Foot Measurement

The guide explains fitting by placing the ball of the foot at the shoe’s widest part and using heel-to-ball along with heel-to-toe measurements. Differences between heel-to-toe and heel-to-ball can require selecting a larger size or a shoe with a long vamp to accommodate arch type and toe room. Training is needed to avoid foot trouble.

RID-X Promises Easy Septic Care For Home Drainage

The ad promotes RID X as a preventative septic treatment to stop backups and odors. It claims the product keeps sewage systems flowing, saves hundreds on pumping and landscaping, and is easy and safe to use by pouring in the toilet and flushing.

Rid-X

Soviets Open to Talks on Rocket Systems with U S

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko told the Soviet Parliament that Moscow is ready to exchange opinions on limiting rocket systems both offensive and defensive. He did not detail conditions, touching on talks long sought by the United States on missiles while reaffirming a call for general and complete disarmament. He urged a convention to ban nuclear weapons use and suggested U S-Soviet relations could improve if the United States ends trying to turn the world inside out.

Moscow Andrei A. Gromyko Gromyko United States Soviet Union United Nations Johnson

Wardrobe and Housewares Sale Prices Across Brand Names

The item lists widespread discounts on clothing and home goods. Ladies and menswear including swimsuits, shirts, shorts and shoes, plus auto and household items like curtains, blankets, rugs, glassware, and cookware feature reduced prices, with many items marked down to under $2. Highlights include diapers, coloring books, paints, and insulation supplies with sale prices noted throughout.

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