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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
4
A reader criticizes Minnesota tax policy for confusing penalties and the forgivness rule under withholding. The letter argues penalties should not be retroactive and urges clearer guidance as taxpayers adjust to new rules. It also cites John 8 26 and David Livingstone in closing.
As holidays near, the Seamen's Church Institute stands as a beacon of Christian charity serving sailors of all nations. With offices in New York Philadelphia and Los Angeles it parallels the Salvation Army and USO in aiding mariners far from home during the festive season.
In Red Wing, critics note that many progressive merchants extend modernization from storefronts to entire building fronts. The practice, aimed at unity of design, may clash with older upper stories and alter the downtown look as more buildings adopt skyward renovations.
Sylvia Porter reports that institutional investors now account for a record 26.2 percent of NYSE trading, a surge that places pension funds insurance firms and mutual funds as dominant market forces. The trend signals stability bias for blue chips and a cash only market, with future dominance expected as individuals invest through funds.
A 1961 Austin Minnesota column notes shrinkage plans for the municipal plant chimney, a Rotary tour at the new Municipal Building, and a spoof on hazardous toys. It cites Christmas spending, a doll house with a fallout shelter, and a satirical warning about a lie detector toy and parental discipline.
The piece outlines how Adlai Stevenson’s decision to remain U.N. ambassador followed sustained Kennedy-Stevenson discussions. It notes Stevenson’s early pro admission of Red China shifting to caution after congressional opposition, rumored senate ambitions, and Kennedy’s public relief at Stevenson staying. It also references past political missteps and the potential impact on Kennedy after a 1962 election.
Dr. Molner explains that fallen arches in children may improve with growth and proper arch support from orthopedic shoes until strength builds. Adults may face foot issues from ill fitting shoes, weight, arthritis, and gout, but flat feet without pain may not require treatment. doctors assess whether arches withstand excessive strain and look for other defects in children.
An England meter reader says he never read a water meter in seven years, relying on past bills and guesswork as some meters sat in pigsties, haystacks, or a field with a bull. The piece also includes health and childhood foot care notes and medical Q&A columns from 1961.
Moscow AP reports Nikolai Psurtsev Soviet communications minister said that about 60 percent of TV sets sold in the Soviet Union in the current year did not work longer than six months. The official complaint highlights quality and reliability issues in consumer electronics across the USSR.
The reader is presented with a long list of crossword style clues and numbers ranging from 1 to 56 across various thematic hints. It includes entries like Italian in, Elevator inventor, Cir cle, British princess, Heavenly body, and Oklahoma city challenging solvers with a mix of direct definitions and wordplay.
Victor Riesel reports Arthur Goldberg racing between New York Chicago Washington and Florida near Miami while labor leaders debate Kennedy and Goldberg edging toward neutrality. Hoffa and CIO era loyalties collide as AFL CIO convention unfolds with accusations and wary optimism about presidential access and labor policy.
Side Glances surveys labor leaders warned by a coming wage freeze and Kennedy policy. Goldberg becomes the lightning rod as unions split between pro Kennedy momentum and calls that the president lines benefit the rich. AFL CIO reports say labor aims to shape Democratic support in 1962 congressional contests.
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