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Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1950

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GOP Sets Senate Poll on Acheson

GOP leaders will let senators decide on a formal request for the resignation or replacement of Secretary of State Acheson. A conference of all 43 Republican senators is planned early next week to discuss Acheson and broader foreign policy issues amid a hectic congressional agenda on rent control and tax legislation.

GOP Senate Acheson Washington State Acheson Sen Taft Ohio

Anti-Inflation Taxes Urged by Minnesota Agricultural Conference

Dr. O B Jesness and W L Cavert addressed the Minnesota agricultural conference at University farm urging a broad tax hike to curb inflation. They urged stepped up personal income taxes, pay as you go defense spending, and targeting individuals gaining extra dollars, including farmers and workers.

ST. Paul Minnesota Agricultural Conference University Farm O. B. Jesness University Agricultural Economics Jesness WL. Cavert

Soviet argues Korea crisis must halt to avert world war

Andrei Vishinsky told the United Nations that American intervention in Korea risks a third world war and must be stopped. France pressed for top priority on Communist China's Korea involvement, while Russia opposed the move in the UN general assembly's political committee.

Lake Russia Andrei Y. Vishinsky United Nations Today Korea Lake Success France United Nations China General Assembly Jean Chauvel Andrei Vishinsky Chauvel Formosa Vishinsky Manchuria U. S Manchurian

Multiple Vehicle Crashes Cause $800 in Damages on River and Oakland

An estimated $800 damage occurred in two cars after a collision at River and Oakland. Everett Hackensmith and Lawrence Williamson each sustained $400 damage. Reed and Shade sideswiped on Fox drive with Reed’s car at $150 damage. Newgaard collision with a city snow truck caused $200 damage to the car, truck undamaged. Flanders charged with leaving scene after colliding with a parked car belonging to Maynard Kolpin. hearing set. Rector reported striking an unidentified pedestrian at Highway 218 and Kenwood. pedestrian declined transport.

River Oakland Everett H. Hackensmith Cleveland Lawrence A. Williamson Oakridge Loren Reed Mapleview Victor Shade Austin Rt. 3 Fox Drive Reed John O. Newgaard N. Kenwood Guy Bradford E. Allegheney Elders L. Flanders E. Collins Maynard C. Kolpin S. St. Paul Flanders Kolpin Charles L. Rector S. Chatham Highway 218 Kenwood

Allies Brace for Stand 25 Miles South of Pyongyang

Allied forces set a defense line 25 miles south of Pyongyang as Chinese Red forces push forward. The new line runs 70 miles inland from the Yellow Sea while U S eighth army battles near Changjin reservoir.

Pyongyang Tokyo Korea Yellow Sea United States Eighth Army Manchuria Walton H. Walker U. S Changjin United Nations Wonsan H- Hamhung Hungnam 10Th Corps

Casualties rise in Korea week totals 32 442

Washington reports American casualties in Korea rose to 32 442, up 1 414 in the week. Breakdown shows 5 038 killed in action, 22 337 wounded with 573 later dying, 5 067 missing, 4334 currently missing, 621 returned to U S control, and 107 taken prisoner.

Korea Defense Department U. S

Mrs. Miller Triumphs in State Extension Contest

Mrs. Mary Ellen Miller Mower county home agent has won the Minnesota Agricultural Extension service 1950 information contest. Her Herald column in the Saturday farm and home edition was judged the best written by women in the extension service. The contest drew over 200 entries from county agents across classes including news, columns, radio, pictures and circular letters.

Mary Ellen Miller Mower County Herald Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service Farm and Home Extension Service

Gunmen Rob Washington Bank Seizing $40,000

Three masked armed men robbed a National Metropolitan Bank branch in a upscale Washington area shortly after noon and escaped with about $40,000 in cash. Local police launched a search for the suspects.

Washington Bank Washington National Metropolitan Bank

Mill City Aldermen Testify Before Grand Jury in Transit Probe

Minneapolis aldermen began testimony today before a Hennepin county grand jury probing charges from a railroad and warehouse commission hearing into Twin City Rapid Transit Co. officials described a slush fund meant to influence officials. Aldermen must sign statements. information could be used against them if a crime is found.

Minneapolis Hennepin County Grand Railroad and Warehouse Commission Twin City Rapid Transit Co Charles Green

New Support for Seaway in US Congress Hopes

Ottawa reports the Canadian government grows hopeful the St. Lawrence seaway and power project could win adoption in the 1951 U S Congress. Indicators include Sen. Taft signaling conditional consideration and Ambassador Woodward noting President Truman’s urgency to press the plan in Congress.

Ottawa St. Lawrence Seaway United States Congress Congress Robert Taft Ohio Stanley Woodward U. S Canada Truman

Duluth Endures 31 Inch Snow As Storm Lingers

Duluth, spanned by hills, dealt with a 31 inch snow mass that halted traffic and stalled deliveries. Winds up to 44 mph eased as streets opened but hill routes remained treacherous and further snowfall was forecast. Minnesota cities reported six to eight inches more elsewhere in the state.

Duluth Lake Superior Highway 61 Minneapolis St. Paul State Highway Department Weather Bureau Minnesota

10 Inches Snow Delays and Winter Weather Across Midwest

Strong winter storm blankets the Midwest with up to ten inches in two days. Minnesota reports heavy snows while Iowa and Kansas City suffer outages and cold deaths. Roads icy, trains delayed, and gas outages affect thousands as the Red Cross provides aid. Low temps hit Dickinson North Dakota and Lemmon South Dakota as conditions linger.

Austin Minnesota State Midwest Duluth Lake Superior Mississippi Valley Lake Kansas City Red Cross Iowa Texas Panhandle Amarillo Hide and Wool Company Twin Cities Dickinson N. D Chadron Neb Lemmon S. D

Pearl Harbor Day Anniversary Finds World Crisis Again

Nine years after the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7 1941 the nation reflects on a world crisis cycle. The piece notes UN beginnings and ongoing global tensions in Korea Indochina and Malaya with fears of renewed conflict. It emphasizes American leadership role and the threat of Pearl Harbor like attacks threatening cities.

Pearl Harbor Joseph C. Goodwin Washington United States America United Nations Indochina Malaya U. S Pearl Harbors

Truman Attlee weighing blockade of Red China over Korea

Washington reports say President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee are seriously considering a blockade of the Red China coast if UN troops are long beleaguered or driven from Korea. The plan, raised by Secretary Acheson, faces mixed reception from Attlee as talks continue through Friday.

Washington Truman Attlee Red China United Nations Korea Acheson United States Formosa Aids of Attlee Europe Western White House Stephen T

Mid West airlines to cut service by half this winter

Mid-West Airlines will reduce its Austin and four state route service by 50 percent starting December 15 with only two daily flights. The CAB cut in airmail mileage payments prompted the change as the company converts from single to multi engine planes and aims to operate DC-3s by spring. Austin will keep two southbound and northbound flights with adjusted times.

Austin Mid-West Airlines Civil Aeronautics Board Mid-West F. C. Anderson Des Moines Anderson E. L. Robinson Minneapolis Omaha

Advertising Limited in Paper Shortage

Advertising in the morning Albuquerque Journal and afternoon Albuquerque Tribune is limited to 85 percent of December 1949 volume due to a shortage of news print.

Albuquerque, N. M Albuquerque Journal Albuquerque Tribune

Grandpa's Baby Bonus Pays Off With Twins in Urbana

Grandfather Carl Asteino of Urbana promised $100 for a grandson. He is grandfather to nine girls. His four sons Arnold John Thomas and Robert live in Urbana. Last week Arnold's wife gave birth to twins, both boys. Asteino paid the bonus twice for the pair.

Urbana Ohio Carl Asteino Arnold John Thomas Robert Asteino

Senate Votes on Rent Today

Washington action centers on extending federal rent controls as the Senate and House race to pass emergency extensions. The Senate aims for a two month extension beyond December 31 1950 with a possible conference and compromise. The House backs a three month extension as top priority while the President requests the longer term. Opponents seek a shorter period.

Congress Senate House Washington Senate House

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George D.-Ga Senate Finance Committee Senate Committee Kenwood Avenue Seoul Korean Republic Gen. MacArthur Chinnampo Koksan U. S. Seventh Infantry Division Mrs. Miller Mill City BY John M. Hightower Mr. Truman Far East
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