Castro to recognize Red China and sever U.S. ties
Fidel Castro announced in Havana that Cuba will establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, tear up the 1952 Cuba-U.S. mutual defense treaty, and break with Chiang Kai-shek’s regime. He led a massive rally, denouncing the United States and the OAS, and urged Latin American peers to follow suit.
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City Plans $380000 Bond Sale for Street Improvements
The Austin Council set September 9 to sell a $380,000 bond issue to fund street paving and widening under a state aid program. Bonds mature over 16 years with annual state aid payments covering interest, while city funds cover interest. Plans include widening Padden Ave Oak St Fast Oakland Ave River St and Grove St traffic discussion. Alderman Nelson urged Lyndale action. GH street committee to review. A temporary gravel walk proposal on Fox Drive to improve pedestrian safety was discussed but unresolved.
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Predict 460 Traffic Deaths Labor Day Weekend Toll Rise
The National Safety Council estimated 460 traffic deaths could occur during the 78 hour Labor Day weekend from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday. The forecast cites more cars on the road, longer trips, and a surge in unskilled drivers as key factors. The AP survey notes 389 nonholiday weekend fatalities and compares year to year records, with overall holiday tolls peaking at 884 in 1956.
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Use Seat Belt Even If Trip Is Short Plea Urges Safety
The Mower County Safety Council urges motorists to buckle up no matter how short the trip. National Labor Day projections total over 400 accidental deaths, while Fourth of July data show no fatalities without seat belts. Safety head Clayton Meyer recommends emergencies readiness, avoiding peak travel, and avoiding alcohol if driving.
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Echo balloon timetable over the area tonight
Timetable shows the Echo balloon satellite pass schedule for tonight and early Sunday. At 10:19 p.m. it will be high in the south moving northeast then southeast. At 12:26 a.m. it will be medium low in the south moving southeast.
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Kasai Conflict Rises as Lumumba Gains Soviet Aid
Opposition to Premier Lumumba grows as his forces press rebellions in the eastern Congo. Nearly 300 dead in Kasai, with Soviet aid increasing including cargo planes and trucks into Stanleyville. Lumumba’s army battles Kalonji’s mining state around Bakwanga as political stalemate looms in Kinshasa.
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Students Return as Tony Dietrich Misses First Day
The Austin area prepares for school reopening Tuesday with Tony Dietrich a 13 year old Ellis Junior High eighth grader who will be tutored at home for at least a month after a left eye injury from a cartridge explosion on August 19. His mother Mrs Hermann Dietrich said tutors would be provided and doctors noted potential surgery in the future.
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Charges Against Reitmann and Rigg Stir Political Tempest
Warden Douglas Rigg of Stillwater Prison and Dr. John Reitmann of Hastings State Hospital face formal charges by superiors that could end their jobs. Hearings set for September 13 and 19 follow mid 1959 commissary withdrawals. Both men deny wrongdoing and plan appeals if fired.
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Riot Convicts Return to Cells in Minnesota Prison
In Stillwater Minnesota 150 National Guardsmen backed by heavy arms oversaw convicts ending a 14 hour stand at the Minnesota State Prison as Will C Turnbladh met a convict representative. Acting warden Ralph Tahash announced a peaceful surrender and review of some grievances while authorities prepared to implement reforms.
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