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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1955
Page
4
Bruce Biassat notes that peace and foreign policy dominate voter concerns as the 1956 campaign nears. Democrats push the issue, charging Republicans with bungling diplomacy while insisting the public sees a fragile peace. They aim to frame the race without escalating external alarm.
The text argues that voters are fair minded and not swayed by claims that one side sinned more. It notes foreign policy is tricky and no party uniquely owns the best programs for the nation, reflecting a balanced view of political culpability and policy merit before 1953.
The State Highway Department awarded contracts totaling more than $1,000,000 for nine trunk highway improvement projects this week. The work includes over 37 miles of trunk road upgrades and the installation of five traffic control signal systems.
A court throws out counts against Harvard researcher Leon Kamin for contempt in McCarthy era probes. Kamin refused to name present or former Reds at Harvard, seen as challenging Harvard President Pusey. The ruling labels the Harvard questions as a fishing expedition during New England defense plant inquiries.
Harold Stassen may face a Lincoln-Douglas scale debate if his challenge is accepted. Adlai Stevenson declined. Minnesota’s Hubert Humphrey offered to step in and even pay hall rent. Both men have college debate experience and a string of fights in state and federal government. Humphrey suggested a farm bill topic next year as context.
President Eisenhower urged perseverance for peace after disappointing Geneva negotiations. He praised hope and courage, warned against war, and vowed to defend freedom while seeking honorable terms. The Winona Daily News notes Moscow’s obstinacy and the need for determined negotiation.
George E. Sokolsky criticizes Mt. Vernon writer W. C. Whitnall for linking crime religion and dogs to cultural growth. He defends science music art architecture and natural law, arguing religion shapes morality while laws can be man made and not always moral.
Austin city council considered adding 10000 to the Park and Recreation budget for East Side lake bathing with plans for a beach and lifeguard protection. The Park and Recreation Board urged a second pool instead. They ultimately approved no funding due to upcoming freeway work and a creek channel change near Brownsdale Avenue.
Indications point to next year’s tax rate being about the same as this year’s, though future growth is likely. With plans for major school construction, a $2,000,000 disposal plant, and other projects, the rate is expected to rise over time.
The Austin municipal plant contributes $200,000 from its earnings to the city budget, equating to about 15 mills in taxes. While not a tax cut, this annual support functions as a dividend for residents, since private revenue would come as taxes and be higher without the plant. The Utilities Board appropriation is framed as this dividend benefit to Austin taxpayers.
Austin councilmen approved a 65 mill budget though the charter caps taxes at 12 mills. The discrepancy has persisted for decades and could be corrected by charter amendment proposed by the charter committee at an election.
Mayor Hansen said the mayor can veto items in the city budget within five days of delivery. The council may override with at least six of seven aldermen, though he did not state if he will veto any item in the present budget.
City officials consider an ordinance to raise meter rates from ten to twenty cents an hour to boost revenue. Critics say meters were meant to keep traffic moving and create shopper parking, noting Austin charges only nominal fees to preserve access.
The Austin baseball association is credited with retiring bonds on the Marcusen Park grandstand project. A $60,000 bond issue was floated to fund construction with bond retirement by the association. Over six years the group contributed $34,620 toward bonds and interest and paid $11,008 in rental fees for ground maintenance.
Across answers include islands near Java and a few travel car terms. Down clues supply weapon, prayers, existence, and classic city names. The puzzle blends geography, history, and common wordplay for a broad crossword challenge.
In Europe, Hamburg serves as a hub for fake passports sold to refugees, spies, and swindlers at 100 to 250 dollars, with Hong Kong studios producing near perfect forgers. The scheme enables cashless travel with visas, boosting illegal activities and complicating consular checks.
Chicago orders 1400 seat safety belts for all Fire Department vehicles to cut risk of death or injury on fire calls while fans back the Austin Packers in their continuing support and Marcusen Park light bill.
Oil stain requires thorough mixing and frequent stirring to keep pigment uniform on wood. Apply with brush or rag, let penetrate one to ten minutes, then wipe clean to control shade. End grain accepts stain darker. seal with shellac first. Dry, then shellac, light sand, and finish. Do not stain new wood or surfaces with old finishes. Poor surface prep worsens scratches. Do not let stain set too long or it becomes sticky. wipe with turpentine cloth if needed.
Senator Thomas C. Hennings Jr of Missouri may rue courting left wing criticism as a civil rights probe stalls. Critics say the inquiry boosts few, hurts the senator politically and airs questionable passport and security cases. Internal staff tensions and a lone committee drive mark the hearings.
A piece reflects on naturalists like Fabre Hudson Thoreau Burroughs Audubon and Teale celebrating nature as a God centered life. It contrasts this with calls to science and the danger of destroying life while evaluating political hearings and political figures in a late 1955 King Features syndicated column.
The poem warns that daily ailments ruin happiness and wealth alike. It emphasizes the value of health over material gains, noting indigestion teethaches neuritis and grippe diminish pleasure. A good night’s sleep appetite and vitality are essential to enjoy life’s joys.
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