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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1963
Page
4
A 1963 editorial warns Congress to fix presidential succession after noting the risk if both the President and Vice President were lost. It favors restoring the 1836 line of succession or adding a second vice president to ensure capable leadership and training for crises.
Harold T. Miller of the Minnesota Taxpayers Association notes a migration outflow eroding half of Minnesota’s natural population gain. From 1960 to 1963 the state ranked 36th in growth, with a net 86 000 people moving out while births exceeded deaths by 172 000. Industry and defense contracts are cited as needed to curb out-migration.
Charlies B. Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau calls on the Johnson administration to end government controlled agriculture. He argues farmers reject government management and seek freedom to produce for consumers, rapid elimination of production controls and artificial pricing, and a shift to competitive markets amid falling farmer incomes and rising government costs.
Gov Matthew Welsh says papers should not promote the idea that public officials are venal and partisan. He argues newspapers must report fanatic rants to expose them and warn against letting rancor fester, despite local Lake County scandals.
A quotation from Titus 1 9 emphasizes steadfast teaching and sound doctrine for one who leads. George Meany asserts that a cause worth dying for cannot die while people remain ready to sacrifice for it.
The notice lists mail delivery zones around Austin with rates for different prepaid periods. Zone 1 covers within 50 miles including military addresses, while Zone 2 covers beyond 150 miles. Rates shown include one month three months six months and one year, with advance payment required.
A man posing as a doctor faced police for theft of 80 to 90 dollars from East Side Pharmacy. Dr and Mrs Walter Nordin left for Minneapolis for a Cross Eye clinic at the Radisson Hotel. Adams elevator sold to Schissel & Sons. Traffic safety meetings held in Austin schools. George Kaiseratt spoke at the high school on school patrol. Lt Netland and Axel Reed discussed Waves recruiting in southeast Minnesota at a Jaycee meeting. Mrs Mark Clark to speak at Austin High assembly. Elmer Lash elected president of Red Rock Waltham Township Farmers Union. Traffic signals at 8th Street and Highway 16 began operation. Harold ley resigns as Publican National Farm Council chairman.
The article notes Eugene Thompson is imprisoned at Stillwater State Prison after a circumstantial evidence case that jurors and the public deem strong. It cites a chilling ease in hiring a killer in the Twin Cities and comments on the broader Minnesota highway construction program and federal tax cost concerns.
A Munich based report on the automation gap claims the USSR trails the United States by years in mechanization and cybernetics. It notes Soviet plants rely on standby labor to cover breakdowns and that planners fear mass unemployment as automation expands.
On this date 1872 Louisiana fusion Legislature impeached and suspended Gov Warmoth. Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback became governor. Indiana joined the Union in 1816 as the 19th state. Italy warned of leaving the League in 1937. Truman urged Ike and MacArthur to end the Korean War in 1952. Ten years ago a major strike paralyzed Italy. Five years ago New York papers suspended for labor disputes. One year ago the U S announced Minuteman ICBM is operational.
USIA and Voice of America intensify efforts to portray Lyndon B Johnson as steadfast leader. Broadcasts reach 111 overseas posts with 22 hours daily coverage and expanded dispatches to counter rumors about policy shifts. Initiatives include documentaries and multilingual materials for Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
HAL BOYLE, NEW YORK AP, humorously notes the daily burden of women's oversized handbags. He contrasts evening clutch sizes with daytime totes packed to resemble a Pandora like junk box, listing contents from mints to keys and a purse at the bottom, then jokes how finding the cash causes delays and wastes millions of hours.
The Commerce Department announced the issuance of a license for the sale of 3.2 million dollars worth of U S wheat to East Germany. The department withheld the number of bushels in the proposed shipments. Wheat prices range from about 1.35 to 1.80 dollars per bushel depending on type. Previously cleared exports to Iron Curtain nations mostly went to Hungary. A major deal with Russia has stalled largely over shipping costs in American vessels.
ERROL New Hampshire AP Big Bella the loud Berlin air horn hailed as a life saver guided Frank Zarek 27 of Mansfield Massachusetts back from the woods after he separated from four companions. Bella mounted on a truck and powered by an air compressor emits blasts audible for about four miles drawing hunters to a road.
The Rev. Donald T. James of Pittsburgh told the Tennessee Episcopal Churchmen's Conference in Monteagle that evangelism is the laymen's duty, not the minister, declaring that the notion evangelism is for professionals is ridiculous.
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