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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1955
Page
1
London reports show Prime Minister Churchill criticizing Washington for releasing Yalta documents as an American version not an official record. He warned the move could hinder future conference talks and urged consultation on text before publication.
Senate discussions center on denouncing the Yalta accords and denying the Soviet benefits. Sen Knowland urges full study of 1945 conference records before action. Sen McCarthy accuses Republicans of broken pledges and pushes Eisenhower to back congressional steps.
Investment banker Ferdinand Eberstadt told the Senate Banking Committee there is nothing much wrong with the stock market that tight antifraud enforcement cannot fix. CIO official James Carey warned prices run far ahead of the economy, accusing administration policies of boosting the bull market.
Finnish tanker Aruba carrying 13 000 tons of jet fuel for Red China refused to reveal its new destination after saying it would not risk dangerous waters. Authorities in Colombo said Aruba was heading for Singapore while crew fears keep it in the Indian Ocean. Unconfirmed reports name Re Be Shipping Co negotiating sale of the cargo, which was loaded in Romania.
Parents of ten Oakland Beach children vow to keep their youngsters home after they report abuse on school buses. They accuse older youths of burning, assaulting and kicking riders. School officials defer to Juvenile Court for action.
A 49-year-old former Minneapolis bartender, Rubin Shetsky, was convicted of second degree burglary by a district court jury and sentenced to six years. He was accused of taking part in a $31,500 fur theft in Tulsa last April 18, a gun fight with police followed, and he remained on a stretcher due to a heart condition during the two-day trial. Frank Ellsworth of Omaha faces related charges, while another suspect, Charles C. Taylor of Omaha, was shot dead in Montana two months earlier.
The Iowa House defeated the union shop bill by 61 votes to 46. Rep. Andrew Formell of Dubuque, a labor union business representative, urged an override of a Labor Committee recommendation to indefinitely post pone the measure.
HAL BOYLE humorously notes Irish descendants feel royal on St Patrick's Day and jokes about royal pedigrees. He recounts a Park Avenue shop selling Irish crest ties and green cards, lists famous relatives, and ends with a domestic quip about his wife and the U S. home.
The Hormel Company announces Spam production in Cork Ireland by Lanham Brothers Limited with George A Hormel executives and Cork inspectors observing. Hog meat from Ireland will be used to grind pork shoulder with ham. production follows British market demand and prior English trade restrictions.
Formosa reports indicate Chiang Kai-shek did not comment on the Yalta records and the cabinet did not discuss them. Foreign Minister George Yeh said China was not represented or consulted at Yalta, and he urged readers to assess the documents’ consequences.
Gov Freeman's omnibus measure to raise about 15.95 million in taxes drew stiff opposition in Minnesota House hearings. The plan would boost most major levies to fund the general revenue, excluding the property tax. Rep. E. J. Chilgren, chair, announced ongoing hearings on the bill.
President Dwight Eisenhower designated the week of July 24 as National Farm Safety Week to promote safety awareness among farmers and agricultural workers nationwide. The proclamation signals federal attention to farm hazards and accident prevention efforts.
Dr. R M Fijelstad aged 69 former president of the northern Minnesota district of the Evangelical Lutheran church died after a long illness in Northfield Minnesota Funeral services are set for 2 p m Saturday at St John Lutheran church with Dr J A Assgaard officiating a former president of Concordia College and the church.
Geary Steffen Jr. 31, a former professional ice skater, and Florence Ann Salva 21 of Westwood, plan to marry in Santa Monica today. Steffen is an insurance broker and was previously married to actress Jane Powell.
Minnesota tax official A O Sletvold denounces proposed rise in basic state aid from 80 to 92 per pupil unit as impractical and absurd. He urges a thorough study of school costs and structure before any increase, noting high state funding and under assessment in some districts. He cites 1953-54 costs and compares with Wisconsin and Michigan to argue for fiscal reform.
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