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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
4
Convicted forger Frank DiCicco, who underwent brain surgery to curb his criminal instinct, says he can live honestly with no lying, stealing, or cheating. He believes there is hope for others like him.
The piece argues tariff cuts affect foreign policy and trade balances, citing Swiss watches, garlic, and aluminum as examples. It notes Switzerland’s export reliance on watches, U.S. import duties could shift competition, and President Truman’s stance on garlic imports amid broader calls for freer world trade. It highlights Defense Department contracts favoring foreign bids and hints at more such shifts to come.
The article argues U. S. tariff barriers, perhaps at an all-time low, will be further reduced to win foreign goodwill and to encourage other nations to contribute more toward their own costs.
Adlai Stevenson faces Republican attacks over entrenched politics as Lodge criticizes “fat cats” around the White House. The Illinois governor’s record of shaking up state government is highlighted as evidence he would curb graft and corruption. If elected, Stevenson would confront a powerful Washington establishment and push for broad reform.
Des Moines Register notes expulsion of the king and abolition of noble titles as revolutionary gestures, but the regency council, decorative nobility, and Nahas’ welcome back signal limited reform. The real shift is a backlash against generals from Palestine war and Farouk, with little sign of land reform or tech progress under Naguib and Maher.
Gov Thomas E Dewey questions official disclosure during his Far East book discussion citing two theories on government openness The piece includes a parable about confidential reports being exposed years later and the chilling effect on officials willingness to advise truthfully for national health and honor
The piece argues that public officials must be accountable and not protected by public ignorance. It notes the long arc of history reappraising figures from Constantine to Roosevelt and Hitler, urging reliance on documented evidence. It stresses the cost of archived documents and the need for transparency despite potential embarrassment.
A mixed page notes a playful verse about a glamorous blonde and a factual report on Austin Minnesota mosquito spraying amid Rochester polio concerns. It recounts Dr. Wilson’s inquiry to Austin health officials, the idea of using DDT and potential change to Lindane next year. It also recalls 1923 Austin horse hitching posts, women serving on juries since Oct 8 1923, and a Perth-like Roman road engineering comparison ending with a Bay Bridge tunnel note.
Washington writer Peter Edson analyzes risks of Nixon and Sparkman as potential vice presidents and the likelihood voters would worry about an untested executive in a crisis. He notes Sparkman helped draft civil rights planks while courting southern restraint, and critiques the platform's approach to poll taxes and education rights within a Democratic lineup.
Robert Joffet, Paris parks chief, says Parisians value green spaces little and lack flower and tree appreciation. Tourists admire trees while locals know few species. Paris has about 7,400 acres of parks and plants grow for two people each year. Also notes historic White House birth fact about President Cleveland's daughter Esther in 1893.
A themed word puzzle lists horizontal clues for homes and terms plus vertical clues such as expires therefore and river in France. Solving yields a set of interlocking words matching the supplied hints and grid positions.
In a King Features column, Westbrook Pegler criticizes the Tucson Citizen for its extensive coverage of Sam Nanini, a Chicago paving contractor linked to union rackets and mob connections. The piece traces Nanini’s rise, ties to Mike Carrozzo and Campagna, and the broader corruption era including parole cases and political meddling, urging readers that digging reveals unexpected motives and loyalties.
A historical report notes that after Sylvester Graham created bread from unbleached flour, known as graham bread, bakers rioted and threats were made against him to stop manufacturing the unpopular product.
North West Airlines schedules Rochester departures at 7 52 a m 1 05 p m and 5 37 p m. Great Western and Milwaukee Road show Soo lines with departures from St Paul Minneapolis Mason City Omaha LaCrosse Chicago and Madison routes. Bus services connect Charles City Waterloo and Austin with numerous daily departures and arrivals. Subscription rates listed for single copies home delivery and mail zones with prices and terms.
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