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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1969
Page
4
Veterinarians at Auburn University report orthopedic advances for large animals. They predict major improvements in treating horse leg fractures, including possible repairs, amputation with artificial legs, and growing humane options beyond the merciful bullet.
National Geographic Society notes African village drums once carried messages across distance but now tribes use the mail. The piece cites Henry M. Stanley on drum language and mentions Indian drum relays once covering 300 miles in 17 minutes. The U.S. Post Office is urged to study this fading art.
Opinion pieces condemn US actions in South Vietnam citing mass killings of civilians in villages like Song My. The writing argues brutality degrades American values, links to broader war crimes, and notes growing American disillusionment and antiwar protests.
Fragmentary OCR shows a mix of quotations about anger and wisdom, then a mailing address block for a Minnesota newspaper in Austin with publisher and staff names and subscription rates. The readable portions lack a coherent news event.
An Albert Leaman was arrested after five collisions within ten minutes in the city. Ground was broken in Austin last week for five new houses under contract. Building activity in Austin appears to have hit a new yearly high. Hormel Co. suffered earnings declines with net income for common stock at 1,650,023 versus 3,692,677 a year earlier. Christmas shopping nights will be spread through the month, not just the final week. Dr Thomas L Seery of Austin was elected chairman of the Spainland District Boy Scout organization. Austin’s United Fund plans a red tag sale to raise 3,800 to top the drive for the second straight year.
Pat. Pourri notes that Spring Valley Community Memorial Hospital posted its busiest fiscal year yet with 63 employees, mostly part time, and a $231,000 payroll increase. A $905,000 Mitchell County bond aims to fund a new hospital addition in Osage, while Milwaukee Road faces possible discontinuance under ICC review.
Washington D C snapshot of union opposition to Judge Haynsworth for the Supreme Court. Labor mobilized through COPE with millions spent, voters registered, and leaflets sent from regional offices to rally senators against the Southern jurist. The AFL CIO faced internal split but active lobbying and political pressure helped secure a 55 to 0? vote against confirmation.
Berry's World notes local steel unions push their tens of thousands to influence Democrats in the Senate race. Hartke and Dodd face re elections as labor aims to affect Supreme Court appointments and future power balance. It recalls code names Gumdrop and Spider for space modules and links labor to presidential appointment strategy.
Letters to the Herald thank the Chamber of Commerce and Austin business community for the downtown and center holiday decorations. A reader notes ceramic stars belong to clay crafting, not baking soda and corn starch glue, urging accuracy and inviting a studio visit.
Protests against Eisenhower era policies rose in mid 1953 with Ray Cromley noting Nixon gains in sympathy as demonstrations expanded. Analysts warn Mao and Ho Chi Minh theory suggests protest momentum may wither without new groups joining, while observers see larger marches but similar participant groups.
President Nixon signals a shift toward non intervention and mature partnership in the Western Hemisphere. He backs the Alliance for Progress while stressing reforms led by Latin societies, praising reformers like Chile’s Eduardo Frei Montalva and urging middle-class leadership to drive social change amid lingering feudal structures.
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