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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1973
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Fred B Coleman Pinckney Michigan welcomed a son on October 24. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Clark Austin and Mr and Mrs Fred Coleman Austin.
John Ernest Westendorf aged 21 of 500 4th St. SW weds Janet Marcia Graff 22 of 407 4th St. SW. Ronald Arlin Gordon 24 of Creston weds Lauris Margaret Berg 23 of Creston. Vernon John Von Feldt 23 of Winona weds Susan Marie Ekedal 22 of 1605 4th Ave SE.
Edwin Daniels 64 resident of Grants Pass Oregon formerly of Austin died Wednesday in Medford Oregon. Survived by wife Margaret son Duane Daniels Medford daughter LaDonna Ray Medford five grandchildren sister Ruby Heimer Baron Wisconsin brother in law George Baum Austin funeral services set for Friday in Grants Pass.
Brett Fiala listed with parents at 1808 4th Ave SW in St Marys Hospital in Rochester. At Marilyn Anderson Real Estate on 125 N Main St a ballast blew on a fluorescent tube causing about $50 damage. Time stamps show 9 01 a m Thursday and return 9 30 p m.
Scientists note an iceberg now measures about 5,000,000 cubic feet in volume and weighs around 150,000 tons as it drifts near Newfoundland. Three years earlier, when it was glacier born, it stood at roughly 50,000,000 cubic feet and 1,500,000 tons, highlighting rapid reduction in size during its voyage.
Northern Natural Gas Co. filed a 44 million dollar rate increase with the Federal Power Commission. The rise for utility customers is about 6.6 cents per thousand cubic feet or roughly 13 percent above current wholesale rates, effective December 27. Causes include higher price ceilings in the Permian Basin, escalations under contracts, renegotiations, and new gas purchase contracts.
Minnesota Poll shows Edward Kennedy ahead of four Republican rivals among 605 voters. He leads Rockefeller 54 to 32 with 14 undecided, Reagan 53 to 37 with 10 undecided, Percy 49 to 34 with 17 no opinion, and Connally 57 to 31 with 12 undecided.
Belleville Illinois AP Col Leo K Thorsness retires after receiving the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony He was a former POW attached to Scott Air Force Base Belleville while recuperating from injuries after his jet was downed by North Vietnam on April 30 1967 The Sioux Falls South Dakota resident voiced political ambitions and potential run against Senator George McGovern noting Hanoi fed anti McGovern propaganda to demoralize prisoners The Medal of Honor citation cites heroic combat actions days before the shoot down
South Vietnamese government camp 12 miles west of Pleiku fell to North Vietnamese troops after a heavy assault, marking a second major capture near Pleiku in a month. About 2,000 PAVN with tanks attacked Pai Blang, defense by 600 ARVN casualties unclear. The broader fight includes Le Minh ranger base loss and stalled retakes, with 15,000 to 20,000 PAVN in the Pleiku area. Diplomats report Soviet removal from Phnom Penh amid UN diplomacy efforts. Cambodian airstrikes claim heavy insurgent losses as clashes continue near Highway 38 and Ang Talek. In Laos, clashes persist despite a Feb. 21 cease-fire.
Officials from the Center and residents presided at the ground breaking ceremony across from the Fairgrounds in Preston. The Preston Republican News photo captures the event and the participants in attendance.
Elkton Minn. Southland Dist. 500 school board approves a 742,885.67 levy for 1973 collectible in 1974, the maximum allowed. 1972 and 1973 comparative mill levies show higher rates for non agricultural land. Superintendent Roberts cautions on enrollment decline and rising costs, flags potential staff cuts, and notes inflation uncertainty. The board also accepts elementary librarian Keith Pierce’s resignation for health reasons effective Nov 1 and waives a $150 contract penalty.
Market notes from Austin show hogs bids at 41.00 41.25 and steady packing prices, with yearling cattle bids 37.50 40.50 and cows 32.50 41.50. Minneapolis grain quotes corn at 2.49% futures, soybeans at 5.71, and wheat around 4.50 4.77. South St. Paul livestock data include cattle, hogs, and sheep with price ranges for slaughter steers, heifers, cows, bulls, hogs, sows, and lambs reflecting steady to higher trends.
High winds near Winona Minnesota blew a prefabricated home from a semitrailer on I 90. The truck driven by Paul Matthews of Owatonna sustained a total loss as the $10,000 home blew off. Winds were estimated at 35 to 40 mph.
AP reports noon stock quotes with AlliedCh, Honeywell, AllisCh, IBM, AmCan, Jns&L, AT&T, Archuopal, Kraft, Boeing, MMM, Phillips, RCA, Deere, SearsR among others. Prices show mixed movement with notable gains for Polaroid, ShellOil, AmBrad, AmMtr, and Kresge while several industrials and utilities hold steady or slip.
A list of company tickers and percentage changes dominates the session with FordMtr and Texaco among notable movers. Mixed performance across sectors shows Colonial era styled listing with several oil, automotive, and consumer brands fluctuating. broad indices reflect cautious activity as reports hint at recess.
Plymouth, Minn. Groundbreaking ceremonies marked the start of a hotel owned jointly by Japanese and American corporations. It will be the first such in the United States.
A spokesman for the 934th Tactical Air Lift Group based in Minneapolis said the unit has not been placed on alert. A spokesman at Duluth Air Force Base declined to confirm alert status, deferring to Washington as several units nationwide were placed on alert amid tensions in the Mideast.
Thomas Banbenk age 19 of Winona Minnesota was found in good condition about 28 hours after being reported missing during a hunting trip south of Okay Gande Pairie Alta. He was located Tuesday by searchers and is described as uninjured. Local authorities said the case was not believed to involve foul play.
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