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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1964
Page
4
The decline of large homes and rising costs push families to rent in apartments. Experts say the shift, already evident in Mankato, may spread to smaller cities as people seek economical living and reduced upkeep.
The article notes 42,700 Americans died on highways last year and the toll is up 10 percent over 1963. It argues the rise reflects more vehicles on the road, while warning that deaths cannot be justified and urges crackdown on suspected causes such as human error, speed, and unsafe highways. December is highlighted as a critical month for road safety.
The federal urban renewal program has seen billions invested and the flow of funds is expected to rise in future sessions. Metropolitan centers push for more money while city tax bases fund a portion of projects, with smaller cities likely to receive increased attention to justify expenditures.
The piece discusses changing poverty definitions as Dr. C Northcote Parkinson speaks at a New York banquet and notes on American poverty lines. It then outlines a proposed educational television station for North Iowa and Southern Minnesota, deeming it feasible and educationally valuable with cooperation among Mason City and nearby cities, aided by the Hill Foundation funding.
Thomson Newspapers announces subscription rates for Austin Minnesota readers with home delivery and mail options. Zone pricing covers local within 50 miles, 50 to 150 miles, and beyond 150 miles, with weekly, monthly, and yearly rates for in and out of town subscribers.
The Ladies' Floral Club donates 3 000 books to the Austin Public Library and a rededication ceremony features Mayor Hans Marcusen Park Dougherty and Mrs J L Mitchell. Joe Goetsch is reelected mayor of Wal tham. The National Barrow Show is planned for Austin in 1945. Lucille Kaul Alaska former teacher speaks at Travel Club. Milwaukee Railroad buys 150 000 in drives. Bob Smith is the radio talent contest winner in Mason City. Disabled American Veterans honor all totally disabled veterans in Mower County as members. Dave Neiswanger and Frank Schultz become advisors for the Young Democratic Club.
Minnesota legislators enter a session facing a projected education funding gap of 127 million above current tax revenue. The state already ranks high in income and property taxes, complicating options like a new sales tax or income tax increases. The piece raises broader policy debates, including vehicle junkyard impacts and public attitudes toward automation and labor. It notes Wisconsin may lift bans on colored oleomargarine and mentions MAPA militant activity and a voter turnout benchmark.
Washington reacts to Sino Soviet Cuban bloc influence on Puerto Rico with protests, riots, and armed incidents at the University of Puerto Rico. Police faced attacks. one MAPA member was killed. leaders Marta Sanchez and Narciso Rabell tied to communism are highlighted.
On this day in 1915 the government announced it had requested the recall of Capt. Franz von Papen and Capt. Karl Boy Ed the German military and naval attaches accused of improper activities including sabotage plots in munition production. The note recalls broader World War I era events and recent political changes.
The piece clarifies FBI limits and powers under law, noting it is not a national police, cannot independently protect individuals or grant security clearances, and mainly operates with local authorities. It outlines FBI role in investigations, clearance decisions, and contrasts with Secret Service and federal marshals.
An ABA public service feature explains custody decisions focus on the child’s welfare over fleeting wishes. It notes the typical preference for mothers in many cases but emphasizes evaluating long term outcomes, character formation, and safety over immediate gratification.
A brief reader letter from The Herald discusses the franchise and civic responsibility. It argues that voters must be engaged, education shapes governance, and politics touches every life from cradle to grave, posing the question Can we keep the Republic.
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