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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1963
Page
4
President Lyndon Johnson pushes a budget under 100 billion for next year. He meets with department leaders and writes to defense contractors to reduce federal spending. Tax-cut aims. some New Frontier officials resist cuts while industrial states seek deeper reductions. Johnson reflects public demand to curb outlays.
Major firms like Du Pont General Electric and the Association of American Railroads handle tens of thousands of student letters annually. Companies provide educational materials and answer varied questions, from Einstein brains to electricity. Despite cost the effort yields public relations value.
The article notes Wayne Austin will resign as alderman at large in January after twelve years on the Austin City Council. Fayette Sherman, Hormel vice president, is chosen as his successor, praised for fairness and broad experience representing all wards and heading key committees.
The McClellan subcommittee probes the defense contracts issue while noting the scarcity of truly disinterested top officials. Many have past business ties that create conflicts yet some familiarity with defense matters is essential. Congress must balance vigilance with reasonable allowances to avoid paralysis and endless investigations.
A religious and motivational note presents two quotes: one urging maturity in thinking and resisting evil, attributed to I Corinthians 14:20, and another proverb stating trouble is opportunity in work clothes, attributed to Henry J. Kaiser.
Public notice outlines mail and delivery charges across zones including long distance within 150 miles of Austin. Details show annual rates and advance payments for subscription or service, with unclear text fragments and numbers.
Dallas officials and federal agencies face numerous unanswered questions about Lee Harvey Oswald. Why did he kill Kennedy, travel to Mexico seeking a Russian visa, fund travels, support a family on low wages, and what was his connection to Jack Ruby? Officials say many answers remain before the case can be closed.
Winners in today’s Christmas letter contest are Paul Kimball of 400 Mankato and Kathryn Rosenthal of 800 W Winona. Judge Norman Peterson denies City of Austin a permanent injunction against E J Cashman to build a garage on his lots. About 45 violators of state license laws in Austin received red tickets during a two day checkpoint by state highway inspector Fred Lindemann. Rotarians hear a sketch of Woolworth stores by Clarence Lillquist at noon. Urgent call from the War Manpower Commission for laborers and carpenters. A E Larkin named to the Geo A Hormel board. Spring Valley votes to publish Municipal liquor store. Austin Male Choir performs at Shaw PTA Meeting under Richard Lockwood.
Santa Claus teams with the Austin Post Office to handle letters sent by Dec 15 to North Pole 99701. Children must include their ZIP code and return address to receive a free decorated reply card. Post Office will process letters and address replies for delivery to homes.
Victor Riesel reports on the crewless Soviet tanker Inzhener A Pustoshkin testing remote shore control as a symbol of automation's rise. The Caribbean conference links industry and militant labor leaders to explore profitable automation while safeguarding jobs.
A December 9 history roundup notes events from 1941 including Japanese invasion forces in the Philippines and China declaring war on Japan, plus 1608 poet John Mion birth, 1777 Paris pawnshop charter, 1889 Chicago Auditorium opening, 1945 Patton auto crash, and later criminal cases and Cold War notes.
In this 1963 Hall Syndicate summary, Lloyd's highlights ship automation including engine room, navigation, cargo handling, and cargo care. Britain tests faster docking with TV monitors, while U S Army studies helicopter cargo unloads. Advocates say automation can aid operations without harming workers, with ongoing trials and negotiations.
A reader asks about mass testing for syphilis in teens and food handlers. The doctor explains mass testing is less effective than contact tracing and confirms diagnosis requires lab tests. The discussion covers late stage damage, penicillin use, and why a positive blood test can persist after treatment in some cases.
In Norwalk, Ohio 63 nursing home residents died in a fire blamed on wooden roof elements despite concrete walls. The letter argues true fire resistance comes from features like automatic doors sprinklers and wide bedroom doors, citing Lutheran Retirement Home as an example, while noting the Ohio case lacked such safeguards. A Reno supermarket contest follows, Sonja McNeil winning with $673.73 in groceries. her hunter husband advised on pairing wild rice with game.
Congress faces bleak crop outlook with few farm bills in sight. Several measures stall or face weak support, including wheat relief and a Proxmire dairy bill. Johnson's backing boosts efforts on food stamps and cotton policy amid fears of surpluses and rising program costs.
Robert Littell aged 67 longtime senior editor at Reader's Digest died Thursday in New York City. A veteran journalist and editor his passing is announced by the publishing house and colleagues.
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