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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1959

Page

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U S Resumes Full Diplomatic Relations With Bulgaria

The United States restores full diplomatic ties with Communist Bulgaria ending a nine year break. Washington cited Bulgaria withdrawing espionage charges against former Minister Donald Heath and a 1956 Supreme Court ruling annulling related prison sentences.

Washington United States Bulgaria Sofia State Department Donald Heath Supreme Court Heath

Way of the Cross observed on Good Friday worldwide

The Christian world marks Good Friday with the Way of the Cross. Pilgrims attend services at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem and climb Calvary’s streets. Tenebrae services draw thousands to St. Peter's in Rome as Pope John XXIII completes his Easter message.

Jordan Jerusalem Church of the Holy Seppulcher Calvary Jesus Christ St. Peter's Rome John XXIII Santa Croce Church

Rock and Roll Idol Terry Dene Discharged as Unfit

London United Press reports 19 year old rock singer Terry Dene, inducted in January, was deemed unfit for service after a hospital stay for severe emotional disturbance. He is discharged after examination by army doctors and sent to civilian care.

London Terry Dene

Snow Closes In As Late March Storm Hits Austin Area

Southern Minnesota endures a third heavy snow in two months as city plows swing into action and temperatures near 40. Four to seven inches blanket Austin and nearby towns with wind-driven drifts and near zero visibility, causing travel woes and minor injuries including a Spring Valley youth who fell from a garage roof.

Austin Minnesota Grand Meadow Spring Valley S. C. Haase N. 4Th Charles City St. Ansgar Steven Knox Rolland Knox St. Marys Hospital Rochester

50 Mile March Demands Ban on Hydrogen Bomb

More than 4,000 men and women marching 50 miles from Aldermaston to London urge a ban on hydrogen bombs. Canon John Collins leads pro disarmament as police guard a peaceful protest. The group plans a Trafalgar Square rally Monday.

Aldermaston England Britain London Thames Valley John Collins St. Paul's Cathedral

Fire Hits 50 Year Old Milwaukee Road Building

Austin firemen fought a stubborn blaze in a 50 year old Milwaukee Road yards building for two hours before quelling hidden flames. John Montgomery spotted smoke and flames in the attic corner as crews rushed to the roundhouse. Three fire trucks responded and an investigation into the cause is underway by railroad officials.

Austin Milwaukee Road East Street John Montgomery Milwaukee Road Yards

Liner Owners Blame Tanker for Collision

The Santa Rosa owner accuses the Waldhem tanker of causing the collision that killed four tanker sailors and disrupted a Caribbean holiday for 247 passengers. The dispute centers on fog versus haze as Coast Guard probes begin in Atlantic City area.

New York Santa Rosa Valdhem Coast Guard Grace Line Atlantic City N.J U.S. Public Health Service Hospital Staten Island

Iraq purge announced by Western reporters causes alarm

AP reports from Beirut that Winston Burdett of CBS said Baghdad prisons are full as a purge of Iraqi army officers and government personnel expands. He warned the move undermines the already weakened regime led by Abdel Karim Kassem, with remaining Western correspondents dwindling and three reporting teams left.

Beirut Lebanon Iraq Winston Burdette Columbia Broadcasting System Baghdad Burdett Nuri Abdel Karim Kassem Kassem Larry Collins United Press International William McHale Time Life Magazines Stan Carter Associated Press Erik Durshmied Canadian Broadcasting Corp Douglas Brown London Daily Telegraph

Kennedy Favored by Robert Frost at 85th Birthday Dinner

Poet Robert Frost celebrated his 85th birthday in New York with guests including W. H. Auden Mark Van Doren and Richard Wilbur. Frost expressed support for Kennedy noting any Boston candidate would suit him and remarked the next president might come from Boston.

New York Robert Frost W. H. Auden Mark van Doren Richard Wilbur Robert Penn Warren Frost New England United States Boston Sen John F. Kennedy Kennedy

No Comment on Cargo Shipment Through Suez Canal

Port Said Egypt authorities have not explained why an Israeli export cargo was allowed through the Suez Canal after confiscating two shipments last week.

Port Said Egypt Suez Canal

U.S. Plan to Unify Germany Favored by Allies

Britain France and West Germany show general support for a U.S. master plan to negotiate with the Soviet Union on Germany s future. The staged process would begin with a loose federation, ending with a German peace and a redefined Berlin, with talks among NATO powers and a Geneva meeting planned.

John M. Hightower Washington Britain France West Germany U.S Soviet Union Germany East Germany Europe Berlin Christian Herter NATO Geneva U.S.S.R Khrushchev Fast

Dalai Lama Safe Despite Tibetan Revolt Heavy Losses

Maharaja Kumar of Sikkim reports heavy Tibetan casualties and says the Dalai Lama escaped the summer palace as Chinese forces bombarded Lhasa. He cites official sources and notes continued fierce fighting around the capital after palace capture.

Tokyo Maharaja Kumar Sikkim Dalai Lama Maharaja India Tibet Gangtok Lhasa Assam Sera Drapung

Lion on the Loose Delights and Frightens Circus Fans

A 800 pound lion named Ponto escaped during a Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey dress rehearsal at Madison Square Garden. He roamed the arena for about ten minutes, leaped into seating, and tried to reach the basement before being recaptured in the lobby. No one was injured.

New York Ringling Bros.Barnum and Bailey Circus Madison Square Garden Ponto

Weather Reading From The Herald Building

The Herald reports at 8 30 a.m. readings from the Weather Site on the roof of the fire station show high temperatures in the early hours and a low in the late hours. General conditions are clear.

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