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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1961

Page

2

Vital statistics and obituaries from St Olaf and area

Vital statistics list births at St Olaf Hospital Oakland and outside Austin with names and dates. Obituaries note death of Herman Berndt in Austin plus multiple funeral services for James Hunt C Arthur Larson Mrs William Baumgartner and others with service details and interment at local cemeteries.

Herman Berndt St. Olaf Hosital H Ave Minnie Arthur Chester Austin Henry Julius Westfield Wis

Ambulance Runs Between St Olaf Austin and Rochester

Ambulance service schedules show Tuesday routes from St Olaf to Comforcare at 2 pm and to Colonial Hospital Rochester at 6 pm. Wednesday morning 3 08 am lists a trip from Austin Hotel to St Olaf.

St. Olaf Comforcare Colonial Hospital, Rochester Austin Hotel

Car Fire Responded At 1006 4th Street SE

Fire crews were dispatched at 7:04 PM to 1006 4th St SE for a car fire. Responders arrived to assess and manage the incident as crews worked to extinguish the blaze and secure the scene.

4Th St. SE

Albert Lea Opposes North Route for Interstate 990

Albert Lea City Council voted to file a brief opposing a north route for Interstate Highway 990. The state highway department supports the north route, while Albert Lea favors a southern route. Mayor Niles Shoff will present the brief at a July 6 hearing to weigh the economic effects of the proposed route from Freeborn County west line to the junction with Trunk Highway 16 near the Petran Farm.

Albert Lea Minn State Highway Department Niles Shoff Freeborn County Petran Farm

Orient Express Completed After Balkan Conflicts

The Orient Express was completed in 1888 after delays caused by a frontier war between Serbia and Bulgaria and a revolution in Eastern Rumelia.

Serbia Bulgaria Rumelia

Grandstand Ready for Dodge County Fair

A new grandstand at the Kasson fairgrounds is slated to be ready for the 88th Dodge County Fair July 27 to 30. Fair board president Al Falkenhagen states the program includes stock car races, 4H livestock parade and dress review, stage acts and fireworks, wrestling, midget auto races, and Al Brown midway entertainment. Entries must be in by 5 p.m. July 27 with release times 5 p.m. livestock and 8 p.m. for other exhibits on July 30.

Kasson al Falkenhagen Fair Board al Brown

Drought Deepens Across Minnesota With Varying Rainfall

Weather summary reports drought spreading across Minnesota with be low normal precipitation in the north and south since mid May and mid June. Cities such as Hallock Crookston Fergus Falls Brainerd Grand Rapids and Isabella show departures from normal ranging from a few tenths to several inches through June 26. Rainfall through June 26 totals show sustained shortfalls versus normals.

Twin Cities Hallock Kittson County Crookston Polk County Fergus Falls Otter Tail County Brainerd Crow Wing Grand Rapids Itasca Isabella Lake County

Building Code Hearing Sparks Informal Austin Talks

The proposed city building code was informally discussed with Austin contractors Tuesday night. Action on the ordinance may be considered Friday or July 7.

Austin

Kennedy Issues Tough Statement On Berlin and Nuclear Tests

President Kennedy defended the United States’ voluntary nuclear test ban while criticizing Soviet veto threats on verification machinery. He discussed Berlin crisis language, possible measures regarding Berlin, and noted no partial mobilization plan yet. He praised talks with Khrushchev in Vienna and commented on intelligence reorganization, Laos cease-fire efforts, and maritime policy amid the Taft-Hartley ship strike.

Cial Kennedy United States Khrushchev Russia Ussr Berlin East Germany West Berlin Vienna Laos U.S Geneva

Austin Area Servicemen Highlight at Essex and Lowry

Derwin D. Tabor AN USN son of Clair and Mrs Tabor serves aboard USS Essex out of Quonset Point R I. Gary S. Schaub A3C son of Sidney and Mrs Schaub earned the American Spirit Honor Medal as top trainee of his class after phase two basic training at Lowry AFB Colo. He studies armament systems maintenance and will be assigned to a US Aerospace Air Force unit.

Derwin D. Tabor AN USN Clair D. Tabor Oakland Ave. E Essex Quonset Point R. I Gary S. Schaub Sidney Schaub 7Th St. NW Lowry Afb Colo Army Navy Air Force Schaub Lowry US Aerospace Air Force

Vanderbilt Heir Dieing Fall Tied to Alcohol

San Francisco AP report cites pathologist findings that George Vanderbilt III was intoxicated with an estimated .23 percent alcohol in his blood when he plunged from a 10th floor Mark Hopkins Hotel suite on Saturday. Coroner Henry Turkel notes California legal drunk threshold is .15 percent.

San Francisco George Vanderbilt III Nob Hill Henry Turkel Vanderbilt Mark Hopkins Turkel California

Italian Foreign Minister Segni Arrives in Belgrade

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Segni arrived in Belgrade for a three day official visit the first postwar Italian ministerial visit to Yugoslavia.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Antonio Segni

Kennedy Prefers Time for Taft Hartley Fact-Finding Report

Kennedy said he would wait for the fact-finding committee under Taft Hartley to report before pursuing other options. He warned unions in a highly competitive industry that prolonged action could lead to more ships moving out of U.S. control under foreign supervision.

Kennedy U.S

Second Heart Operation Set for Girl

Susan Sweazey, 10, will undergo a second surgery to correct a deformed heart, scheduled Friday at the University of Minnesota. She had the same defect when doctors operated at six weeks old, a narrowing of the aorta where the repaired section did not fully develop as she grew. Susan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sweazey of 1400 11th Ave NW and has an older sister Terrie, 14.

University of Minnesota Susan Lawrence Sweazey Lth Ave Sweazeys Terrie

Marshalltown postmaster Norland to retire by July 31

Clarence A Norland 68 announces resignation as Marshalltown postmaster effective by July 31. he has held the post since 1955. Harold Watts 34 drowns beyond ropes at Lake Darling State Park during a family picnic. authorities say he disappeared after leaving the swimming area ropes, leaving a wife and four children. Clinton forms Izaak Walton League women’s chapter Big River chapter becomes 1th in state and 83rd nationally. Margaret Hendricksen of Clinton elected president with over 50 charter members.

Marshalltown Clarence A. Norland Norland Washington Iowa Harold Watts Mount Pleasant Lake Darling State Park Watts Clinton Izaak Walton League Big River Margaret Hendricksen

Inquiry Into Death of Actor Is Asked

A group led by Clint Walker petitions for a government inquiry into the death of actor Jeff Chandler. The 44 year old star died June 17 after multiple operations for a back injury from a war film. The petition, signed by 150 SAG members, cites shock and vascular collapse with infections as contributing causes.

Hollywood Clint Walker Jeff Chandler Walker Screen Actors Guild Chandler

Iraqi premier urged to claim sovereignty over Gulf territories

Damascus dispatch from AP notes Radio Baghdad reporting that Prime Minister Abdel Karim Kassem is urged to follow his Kuwait claim by asserting sovereignty over other oil rich territories along the western Persian Gulf coast.

Damascus Syria Radio Baghdad Abdel Karim Kassem Kuwait Persian Gulf

Fire Destroys Car in Sioux City Labor Dispute

In Sioux City Iowa a worker’s car and garage were burned in what police call arson less than 12 hours after a failed union and company negotiation. Roger Lamcke of Dressed Beef Inc and UPWA dispute details include threats of arson and proposals to rehire workers.

Employe Iowa Sioux City Sioux City Dressed Beef, Inc United Packinghouse Workers Phillip Kemmish Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Roger Lamcke Kemmish Lamcke Jesse E. Marshall David Hart Des Moines UPWA

Want Ads Pay for 4 Runs Get 6

Classified ad announces a promotion offering customers an extra two runs or benefits when paying for four. Limited-time offer framed as a sports or bowling incentive. Details on terms not specified in readable text.

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