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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1963
Page
4
President Johnson orders tariffs on brandy trucks dextrine and potato starch from Europe to offset about 26 million dollars in chicken export losses. An independent tribunal set 46 million in compensation. settlement reduces chicken surpluses and tempers trade expansion aims of Kennedy era talks.
The piece notes a 95 percent turnout in Venezuela amid terrorist threats and some injuries. It contrasts this with the United States where such high participation is rare and suggests people do not fully value the privilege to vote until threatened. It also compares European turnout levels.
The city owned transit system struggles under a 47 million dollar shortfall as officials seek bailouts from state and federal authorities. Critics note continued low fares 15 cents supported by subsidies while maintenance and debt service rely on taxpayers. Political pressure and Mayor Wagner's stance on keeping fares low complicate potential reforms.
A Chicago Daily News critique condemns counterpart funds waste as Congress faces tighter controls after revelations of extravagant travel and turkey carving. Meanwhile Minnesota Railroads reports push to raise truck length to 60 feet faces safety concerns and urges slower speeds on two lane roads.
The excerpt gathers religious and philosophical quotes by Jeremy Taylor Luther Burbank and a biblical verse. It contrasts faith as a path to salvation with urging occasional shifts in thinking to stay morally and mentally fresh.
A brief financial fragment lists values such as 1.25 3.75 12.00 and 16.00 with a $45 marker present in the stream.
A digest of past local items: Austin Legion Post 91 tops membership quota by 36. County Commissioners keep Dr. C. L. Sheedy as county physician. High school fundraiser features Football Follies of 1933. Other items mark anniversaries, milk fund leadership, cattle herd leaders, city employee credit union state approval, Junior Chamber growth, Spring Valley votes for a municipal liquor store.
Dr. Helen Knudsen of the Minnesota State Board of Health warned Thursday of a nursing home overbuild. She cited a bed surplus with construction booming, especially in the Twin Cities area, and warned that even nonprofit groups could face trouble if the trend continues. The department targets 4.5 beds per 1,000 population, a standard already surpassed.
Robert Kennedy plans to remain attorney general at least through 1965 to pursue major cases against organized crime, the Teamsters, and Soviet subversion. He will continue security and anti crime briefings with top aides and White House support, aiming to build a national political base while coordinating with McCone, McNamara, and Johnson.
The Austin District Office explains Social Security rules for seasonal work. Questions cover need for numbers and taxes on short employment, possible benefits from part time work, tree-selling income eligibility, replacement cards, nonrefundable taxes, spousal limits, and dependent child benefits while a son serves in the Navy. Readers may submit questions to the Austin office or via the newspaper.
Gov Archie Gubbrud said he wrote to Secretary Orville Freeman asking federal action to settle a long running feud over the location of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation ASC office in Campbell County. He blamed the Agriculture Department for failing to move decisively and warned the dispute could turn violent if not resolved.
Paris reports a gradual easing of France's aloofness toward Red China focused on trade. France rejects recognition but hints at loosened restrictions as two Chinese missions visit, one for measuring instruments and automation and another with petroleum specialists. A potential trade deal with Albania signals cautious outreach.
Harvey Sickels of Fontanell John Engels of Rockford and Elmer Schlemme of Cascade were reelected Thursday night as Iowa members of the National Farmers Organization board of directors. A river cargo record noted 11 070 000 tons of commercial freight via Lock 19 through Nov 30. David C Sexauer 19 Ankeny convicted of participating in a Fort Dodge rape. two others previously sentenced. sentencing set for Dec 29.
The doctor explains that bedwetting in older children often signals psychological distress or insecurity and advises seeking child guidance clinic help. He notes possible physical causes, emphasizes that most children gain bladder control by age three, and says the family doctor is right to pursue psychological evaluation.
Washington acting on tariffs may extend the chicken war as higher duties on European goods threaten American consumers with higher prices. France Germany and the Netherlands face added duties while the Common Market eyes a possible price cut on poultry amid ongoing tariff negotiations. The dispute involved a 46 million dollar yearly loss cited by the United States and a 26 million dollar arbitration figure. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved 1.051 million for Great Lakes sea lamprey control after House approval of 996 thousand.
A field of 60 teams enters the men s team match game bowling championship in Chicago. Defending champion is the Don Carter Gloves of St Louis. The meet carries a record 12700 purse with 2500 for first place.
The Associated Press notes December 7 events across years. Pearl Harbor attacks in 1941 killed 2,729 Americans. 1787 Delaware ratified the Constitution. 1842 New York Philharmonic debut. 1945 Ama shita war crimes verdict. 1955 Pearl Harbor monument dedication. other items include New Jersey court school ruling and Cuban events.
Des Moines backers of attorney Robert D Ray shouted their support Friday for his bid to become Republican state chairman. The effort centers on uniting party factions and boosting Ray's path to leadership.
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