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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1950
Page
4
Poem praising youth training and upward mobility in American industry. It celebrates a boy starting in humble work gaining skill and opportunity to reach leadership, ending with the refrain about becoming chairman of the board. Copyright 1950 Edgar A Guest.
A North Korean defector quote from Lt. Col. Robert Rickert notes a Red could pose as a farmer strolling with a South Korean flag to conceal identity. The remark underscores deceptive tactics observed by American forces in the peninsula.
The Reverend Chase urges Americans to mirror his paper airlift to Korea by sending Christmas cards to service members. He emphasizes that cards show soldiers they have not been forgotten and urges broad participation across communities during the holiday season.
The Lake Mills Graphic reports a Survey by Opinion Research Corp showing 86 percent want spending cuts before tax hikes, 70 percent want lower government expenses, and 89 percent reveal hidden taxes. The piece argues for reduced domestic spending amid higher federal taxes and fears of inflation and economic strain.
Westbrook Pegler argues Eleanor Roosevelt should be removed from all official status in the United Nations. He accuses her of partisan politics, ties to Alger Hiss and Weiss, and improper conduct, urging her exit to restore American trust in the UN.
The administration asks Congress to form a civilian controlled federal civil defense agency with sweeping wartime powers. Drafted by the National Security Resources Board the plan would command federal funds requisition property and oversee state programs and international pacts under presidential authority.
Reverend William J. Chase of St. James Episcopal Church leads an effort to ship Christmas cards to wounded and deployed U S troops in Korea. Nearly 8000 cards have been collected with Col. John Linsley confirming distribution via chaplains.
Citizens of Truman vote next Tuesday on taking over a $37,000 auditorium built by the American Legion. The 700-seat center includes kitchen service and space for 4 H clubs, Scouts, Legion, city meetings, and village records vault with $22,000 already provided by the Legion post, leaving a $15,000 bond to raise.
The article notes numerous hopefuls who initially announced runs now seeking to withdraw or reassess their campaigns, reflecting shifting political dynamics and candidate uncertainty.
In Brookhaven Mississippi the Leader Times reports alarm at a rising socialist influence. The paper urges liberals to account for their actions and calls for vigilant voters to mark the leftists before they damage society.
Havre De Grace Maryland democratic leader asserts the oil industry has met past challenges and now stands prepared to meet future demands with confidence in its operations and resilience.
George Sokolsky argues that the containment policy crafted by Truman and Byrnes failed to curb Soviet expansion. He contends Acheson and Marshall subordinated to a flawed Europe first approach, abandoned Chiang Kai-shek, suppressed China and Korea reports, and misread Marxist aims. The Korean War, he says, exposed the policy's flaws and unsettled global strategy.
A collection of quips contrasts the changing roles of women with aging, notes a Minnesota man arrested for poking his wife in the eye, and jokes about delaying small vices. The piece riffs on household behavior and school discipline with light sarcasm.
The article contrasts Pearl Harbor treachery with Soviet plans to strike the United States. It accuses the Kremlin of weakening American resolve by infiltrating government and stealing atomic secrets while praising Allied wartime unity. It warns no city is safe from atomic attack today and civil defense readiness remains critical.
Syngman Rhee says he would accept a compromise with the Chinese Communists if the United Nations ensures that any agreement is kept. He asks only that the UN guarantee what it has deemed impossible to secure so far.
A Herald carrier noted a Paramount newsreel of a recent Pittsburgh storm. Four people appeared on a street during the gale, including a newsboy, illustrating carrier service in all weather and the challenge of maintaining normal service in bad conditions.
National security measures will blackout all national figures on inductions and draft examinations. No one will object. Steps to protect security may temporarily forfeit rights and privileges typical in a democracy, as FBI reports warn of enemies here listening for any disclosed information.
A reader reflects on how colds today linger for weeks while earlier illnesses cleared in days. The piece questions whether widespread antibiotic use is creating tougher germs and longer illness durations.
A brief lament notes that history repeats with shipments of war materials to Communist China during the Korea conflict. It argues laws are inadequate and some people trade with the enemy for profit, expressing frustration at the familiar pattern.
Reports say Chiang Kai-shek is prepared to send 100,000 troops to aid the Korean conflict. If true and timely, the move could force a reversal in Washington's stance toward Chiang. The allies available are limited and we cannot be choosy about assistance in Korea.
Sheriff said scant clues tied burglars to three Ada businesses. Loot totaled several hundred dollars with the Gamble store taking the heaviest loss. Break-ins also hit Larson Motor Co. and the Ada feed and seed house.
Crossword style clues list with numbered entries across and down. Includes definitions for words such as Showy Asian, Prophet, Era, Notary public, and other terms across a grid puzzle.
A compact listing of departures and arrivals from Rochester Minneapolis Des Moines Omaha Mason City and other points. Northwest Great Western Milwaukee Road and other lines show daily routes with morning afternoon and evening departures and corresponding arrivals for multiple cities including Austin Des Moines Kansas City Albert Lea and Cresco.
Postage rates show home delivery within Austin radius and outside zones. Prices listed include weekly and extended terms with advance payment requirements and zone-based delivery distances.
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