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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1954
Page
2
Belgrade's independent taxi drivers fight a price war to survive against a state owned modern fleet. The new enterprise expanded with 24 American cars, subsidies, and loans totaling 480 000 dollars. It faces financial trouble and limited subsidies while independents push lower fares to preserve business.
In Baden Baden Germany the Baden Baden casino brings a flood of Americans both servicemen and tourists, making this year the town’s busiest since before the war. Visitors flood hotels and baths as German marks remain the currency and roulette thrives with bets from one to ten marks while a million marks exchange daily.
Moscow reports the Malenkov government is boosting ice cream supplies for the Soviet common man. Trade officials cite higher sales, more sellers, and record daily ice cream volumes in Moscow, while restaurants expand offerings. Last week Moscow shuttered the Koktail Hol bar and reopened it as an ice cream parlor.
Human near vision improves most in childhood and declines with age. At around age 10 the eye can focus well on nearby objects, but this ability gradually diminishes as people grow older.
Temperatures will run 1 to 3 degrees below normal in the northeast and 1 to 3 degrees above normal in the southwest. Normal highs range from 79 in the north to 88 in southern Iowa, lows from 55 to 64. Cooler midweek, warmer Friday and Saturday, with precipitation around .25 to .75 inch. Showers expected Saturday or Sunday.
James Marlow reports on the Washington conference involving President Eisenhower, Prime Minister Churchill, Dulles, and Eden. The joint statement was vague on the type and terms of a Southeast Asia defense alliance and on the fate of a single European army with a rearmed Germany.
Olmsted County farmer Lincoln D Schroeder testified he was promised a share of more than a million dollars in deals promoted by Rochester store operator Scott Bennett. Schroeder said he paid Bennett 26750 in cash and checks in 1953 and was promised 200000 first prize and 100000 second prize plus 240 new cars. He handed Bennett 13000 to back the car plan and received receipts and coupons in return. Schroeder will continue cross examination by Bennett's lawyer.
In Washington North Carolina a blast under the hood of Mrs Susie Keys auto mobile shattered the front end and windows of a nearby house and tossed the motor hood 25 feet. Police said two sticks of dynamite were used but they had no suspects and Mrs Keys 17 year old son Jibe slept through the explosion in the back seat.
Rome officials contracted a new municipal wolf today to replace the aged wolf held in a cage beneath Caroline Hill. The existing wolf, a living symbol of the she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus, died last night, ending a 24 century old reminder of the city’s myth.
Warren Levy, 41, skipper of the Janet Irene, was hooked through the nose by a winch hook during hauling in Liverpool Nova Scotia. A crewman freed him before he could be drawn into gear, iodine was applied, and he insisted on finishing the trawl. He endured surgery and was said to be in satisfactory condition after the emergency operation.
CHICAGO The National Safety Council warned the coming holiday weekend could yield the worst July Fourth traffic jam in history with as many as 430 deaths. The three day period may see over 40 million cars on the highways. Council president Ned H Dearborn urged cautious driving to reduce accidents.
Anita Little, 12, and her dog wandered the rugged Missouri River badlands at Malta Montana all night. Fifty searchers began at dawn and a plane spotted them. The girl followed her dog to a highway and safety before rescuers arrived.
Durham England judge Clifford Cohen grants Thomas R Ainsley a second divorce from the same wife on desertion grounds and warns he should not seek a third. The judge says a wise man does not get bitten three times by the same serpent.
Police rushed residents from low areas in Laredo Texas as the Rio Grande neared a 40 foot crest threatening the business district. Across the border Nuevo Laredo abandoned sandbagging and moved people to higher ground. Thousands fled to hills on both sides while Ozona reports possible flood deaths and officials warn of higher levels as the river rises.
Mrs. Ely Culbertson was granted an uncontested divorce from bridge expert husband on grounds of intolerable severity. Windham Court also awarded custody of their 20 month old son Alexander and settled support and property arrangements out of court.
Eight POWs from Scott Air Force Base will go before an Air Force inquiry board around July 8 to determine their future usefulness. They are charged with false germ warfare confessions or other misconduct. names and charges are being kept secret by Washington authorities.
In Chicago a mayoral parking ticket was switched from Keisman to the mayor's limousine. Officer Maher testified he placed the ticket on Keisman's car January 22, later found on the mayor's vehicle. Keisman, a 35 year old clothing manufacturer, denies the switch and payment obligation. The judge continued the case to July 28 and warned of a $100 fine for guilt.
The Pacific Air Force will form to command all U S Air Force bases and personnel from Hawaii to the Far East. Maj Gen Lory Smith will head the new command upon activation next month. Guam and Clark Field host wings will operate under this command with future interceptor units planned.
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