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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
4
The Humane Society and others urge Congress to regulate animal testing with humane care housing licenses for experimenters and painless euthanizing after studies. Unannounced lab inspections would oversee facilities using live vertebrate animals as research expands.
The Senate approved four measures to aid about two million migratory farm families. A five year program would fund grants to states for day care, field sanitation facilities, migrant child education, and pilot adult education for parents, costing 50.5 million dollars. The writer argues the United States should fund these needs domestically, noting migrants’ role in feeding the nation.
Dr. Samuel Gould, president of the Educational Broadcasting Association, laments the decline of vigorous public conversation. He warns today’s conversational style leans toward hedging and avoids controversial topics, endangering the free exchange essential to democracy.
The National Park Service director Conrad L. Wirth told the Mississippi Parkway commission that the nation cannot keep up with demand for parks and outdoor recreation facilities. He cited 99 million expected park visitors by 1966, up from a record 88 million last year, and noted taxes alone may not fund expanding parks, with Minnesota already charging a $2 annual car sticker for unlimited state park access.
A displayed quotation cautions the rich to weep for coming miseries and condemns worldly wealth as devilish bait. It notes that minds focused on riches distance themselves from real happiness as their stores grow.
Rates listed for single copy home delivery in Austin with weekly and multimonth options. Mail zones describe delivery outside 50 miles and 150 miles radii with advance payment requirements and zone abbreviations.
In recent weeks New Ulm moves indicate growth to 15 000 or more. Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing expands plant increasing local jobs and families. Dr Martin Luther College contracts a 750000 four story 220 bed dormitory aiding college high school separation and accreditation with 750 students expected and larger high school enrollment. The city forges ahead expanding industry and education.
Farmers in Mower County sign three year contracts with the government to cut wheat acreage and receive payments up to 23227 bushels of this year's crop. A. H. Johnson to run Golden Pheasant Cafe after buying New Austin Cafe fixtures at Mill and Chatham. Todd Park baseball field proposal considered by Austin Baseball Association at water and light board meeting. Miss Mary Stark earns a nursing degree from College of St. Theresa. Clifford W. Streeter marks 30 years with Equitable Life on July 30.
Mondale defends consumer protection efforts and real estate puffery claims while vowing to pursue convictions where evidence allows. Gov Rolvaag stresses civil defense planning for nuclear era and county cooperation in resource and economic stabilization. Republican watchdogs critique in state development and federal jobs shifts as Hodges seeks department reform amid staffing growth. Senate inquiries note Black participation at a GOP rally and a humorous constituent complaint about studies of animal calls.
Peter Edson reports from Washington that the Aug. 28 March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom may fail to achieve its lofty aims. The six leading civil rights groups push for a broad program including desegregation, federal minimum wage, public works and fair employment laws, but Congress may reject these demands this year. NAACP plans Aug. 6-8 legislative conference as a lead‑in to the march with delegations to Capitol Hill.
A collage of quotes on freedom and governance from Abby Mann Dean Rusk Pope Paul VI and others contrasts U S ideals with shortcomings. It notes organizing plans for a large Aug 28 protest in Washington, Caverns operations to remove bats, and the World Fair exhibit on free enterprise as context for public sentiment.
Questions cover social security card needs for a 19 year old working in a family business, disability benefits for a spouse, impact of other payments on disability, 1962 diversion payments as self employment income, handling of right of way income as capital gain, and farm income from prior years for self employment tax. Readers urged to submit questions to the Austin District Office or via the newspaper.
James Ramsey Ullman travels Tahiti Bora Bora Fiji Moorea and Micronesia in 1959 60 seeking authentic island life against clichéd tropes. His 414 days and 300 pages cover mass tourism debris and colonial impact while delivering vivid sea and lagoon imagery, though many island descriptions blur together for casual readers.
On this date in 1863 the first race at Saratoga opened the nation's oldest track. Upset defeated Man O War in 1919 at Saratoga. Columbus began his first voyage in 1492. Washington met Lafayette in 1778. Head money immigrant tax started 1882. Coolidge sworn in 1923. WWII blockade of Japan announced 1945. UN urged proposals over complaints ten years ago. Khrushchev and Mao criticized Western powers five years ago. Castro acknowledged opposition to his regime one year ago.
The Gregorian calendar named by Pope Gregory XIII explains month origins. January honors Janus, February stems from Februa, March from Mars, April from aperire, May from Maia, June from Junus, and July and August from Julius and Augustus. September to December retain Latin numbers.
The United Nations welcomes Russia's push for a 1965 heads of state summit while ignoring its unpaid peacekeeping assessments. African delegates prize exposure at the General Assembly. Western nations fear U.N. disintegration if South Africa and Portugal stay. Ambassador Stevenson cites risks to U.N. democracy and its social aims, amid moves to expel apartheid and colonial rule.
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