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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1950
Page
4
A reflection on personal improvement urging men to refine actions and discipline the mind to walk the earth with hope of heaven, echoing the verse of Sir Aubrey de Vere about striving toward higher virtue.
Governor Youngdahl says he has saved a substantial sum for the state by canceling lavish inauguration decorations. He will take the oath on January 2 and present recommendations to the legislature about a week later, marking the start of his third term. He emphasizes economy, minimal ceremony, and efficient public administration amid high taxes.
The article argues that Soviet aims are worldwide domination not peace, citing Korea UN votes and Communist ideology. It claims Moscow views Western civilization as dying and believes time works to its advantage, dismissing negotiated settlements.
The speaker argues Moscow seeks to destroy the West and urges immediate action. It calls for ending wishful thinking about Russia changing, delaying any general war, and building high military preparedness with sacrifices at home for America and Western Europe.
A national civilian safety program names Henry Bullis of General Mills as a committee member. Dr James Bryant Conant of Harvard will head the group which aims to study defense measures against atom bomb threats and missiles. The panel seeks scientifically minded experts familiar with ongoing progress in atomic defense.
Poem reflects on time’s limits with a 1950 copyright and rhetorical lines about waiting and fate. A separate Austin report notes Hormel’s 69 303 127 dollar annual spend on freight wages taxes and supplies impacting the local economy. A later item mentions flag expansion to Hawaii and Alaska blocked by Senate action.
The National Automobile Dealers Association accuses the Federal Reserve Board of ignoring Congress by not consulting dealers before shortening the payment time for automobiles. William L. Mallon testified as hearings opened on the impact of new credit restrictions. The Fed requires a one third down payment and the balance due in 15 months, down from 21 months. Vice Chairman Brown urged lifting the limit to at least 18 months and favored a hearing. Rep. Patman said a hearing would not fix the issue and proposed transferring control to the president or another accountable party. Chairman Maybank said testimony from Fed Chairman McCabe would come later in the week.
The piece traces the UN charter aim to maintain peace and avert war, noting two attacks since June 25 by Soviet Korea and Soviet China. It describes China’s 1,000,000-strong invading force and the UN’s response led by General MacArthur, amid mixed international participation.
The piece argues that Soviet China should be declared an aggressor under UN action and pressed to enforce charter Article 2 section 5. It critiques Western appeasement pressures over Korea, Formosa, and Asia, noting European fear and public opinion shaping policy, while urging united sanctions and accountability.
Fairfield California dispatch reports 76 American wounded in Korea flown from Korea to Travis Air Base in a Pan American World Airways flight. The chest wound cases required pressurized cabin treatment, with no military planes available at the flight’s start.
A plumbing bureau report cites faucet bars where homew owners bring leaky taps for quick repairs by workmen. The idea promises low costs and faster service, contrasting with full plumber calls. The rest of the passage notes welfare Christmas sharing, Iowa agriculture, nostalgia for prewar days, and a Sioux City contractor seeking a $700 bomb shelter permit.
Horizontal clues cover many terms from instrument to place names and prefixes. Vertical clues include billiard shots tempo terms and titles with several regional and historical references. The filled grid comprises a diverse set of common crossword answers across categories.
Coroner Nathan F. Widener ordered a murder charge against J. R. Edwards for beating Mary Dean alias Mary Lee Groomes to death with a plaster cast encased arm after she resisted being forced into a taxicab. An inquest will be held after investigators finish.
Ten years ago twenty three Fantle employees gathered at H H Sorenson for their Christmas party. Twenty guests hosted by Mr and Mrs Granholm held a housewarming at 1109 North Sixth. About 225 Methodist primary parents watched a pupil program at the church. Ten years ago Swedish artists Goron Follinger and Carl Berggren performed at the Methodist church. F L Liebenstein attended a county agents conference in St Paul. Seven South St Paul bowlers joined the Southern Minnesota Northern Iowa tournament in Austin.
The FBI joined the search for Joe A. Rogers a 32 year old Iowa farmer accused of killing Grace Del Vecchio 35 in the lobby of a Des Moines hotel on December 3. A fugitive warrant says he fled Iowa. a car linked to him was found abandon ed in Kansas City and he may be in the Ozark mountains.
The report notes lignite containing moisture up to 40 percent, indicating high water content in the fuel sample.
Crystals of lead and copper salts can reach about 20 inches across and display brilliant luster but are too soft for jewelry use.
Westbrook Pegler exposes the Society for the Prevention of World War III led by Isidore Lipschutz, noting contempt of congress indictments against two victims and alleged unauthorized letters to Stalin Churchill Molotov Zhukov and others. Founders Eliot Mahan Fluegge and Rex Stout discuss leadership, loyalty, and letters sent without board approval.
In Khartoum, Sudan, the Sudan Light & Power Co. sacrificed a ram when installing a new generator. The engine was marked with the animal’s blood in accordance with local custom.
Time table listings for multiple carriers detail outbound and inbound departures and arrivals. Rochester Minneapolis routes show morning and afternoon departures, Des Moines Omaha Mason City options. Northwest schedule includes east and west bound departures. Great Western and Milwaukee Road provide St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago connections with daily and Sunday specifics. Buses cover Rochester Charles City Waterloo and Austin Des Moines Kansas City plus Albert Lea and Cresco lines with varied daily frequencies.
Call the Herald office to report address changes. The Herald is sold at multiple outlets including Austin Gandy Co. 219 N Main St, Austin Hotel Chatham and Bridge, East St Pharmacy Water 42 Railwa Fox Hotel Main and Water, Holtz Pharmacy Main and Water, Lucy’s Cafe 115 N Main, Lane’s Pharmacy 400 N Main, People’s Drug Store 203 N Main, Nemus Cigar Store 415 N Main, d K. O Wold Drug Co Main and Bridge Sts, Hamilton Cafe Dexter, Reinartz Cafe Rose Creek, Reed’s Grocery Mapleview, News Stand Post Office.
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