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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
4
The Herald notes its 61 years as a community newspaper for Austin, pledging fair, impartial coverage and advocacy for agriculture, business, and local industry without favoritism to any group or individual.
Yugoslavia's Marshal Tito criticizes the present Russian leaders as supremely stupid and laments the degeneration of the October Revolution's achievements. He argues Lenin would turn in his grave at their actions.
The piece notes recent oil finds near Tioga North Dakota Shelby Montana and Belle Fourche South Dakota and cites Minneapolis wildcatter C H Audette predicting up to 150 oil wells in Willmar and Lake Lillian Minnesota within a year. It contrasts wildcat optimism with university doubt, framing a debate on Minnesota oil prospects.
The piece argues Congress should fund the incoming president’s activities between election and inauguration. It cites Eisenhower as a guide and stresses a nonpartisan need to support cabinet selection, liaison with outgoing officials, and gathering vital information, even abroad. It emphasizes treating transition costs as essential national business.
A long running push supports a Waseca attorney as candidate for U S district attorney in St Paul. Southeastern Minnesota has a history of contributing Republican votes and now faces a chance to influence the selection.
The Lakewood Citizen endorses Eisenhower’s opposition to socialized medicine. It argues assembly line care would yield poorer services and heavier government control, warning promotion and pay would be driven by seniority rather than merit, and stresses doctors’ incentives and medical standards depend on freedom.
Franklin M. Stone of Stone and Iverson in Waseca emerges as a leading candidate for the U.S. district attorney post in the First District. A native of Waseca 42 years old and a George Washington University law graduate 1934, he is praised as a logical clear choice by local lawyers.
The piece critiques Indian representatives at the UN and Nehru’s circle, arguing they misread Peiping and use peace rhetoric to bait the West. It accuses Indians of gullibility and conceit about their understanding of Chinese Communists, while noting India’s unique Peiping ties. It questions sincerity of their peace talk versus hidden motives.
George E. Sokolsky discusses how high level United Nations appointments often involve backstage influence. He notes that officials like Adrian Fisher, John Hickerson, and Carlisle Humelsine are scrutinized by grand juries and committees. A quota system allocates appointments by country, with passports used to exclude or admit personnel, while Americans in New York access the UN without passports.
A 1952 King Features column questions how UN posts include many U.S. appointees and foreign nationals guided by delegations. It critiques State Department cooperation, cites McCarran Committee aims, and predicts congressional pressure to reveal security-process flaws.
The piece notes Eisenhower’s election is official with electors, critiques the Electoral College and the January 20 inauguration delay, and argues for quicker change. It then ponders space travel with Time magazine ideas and interstellar breeding ships, joking about a bridge record in a long voyage.
The essay argues Roger Babson overstates Stalin’s desire for war and notes Stalin’s success via infiltration rather than direct conflict. It cautions that ideas matter as much as arms and urges vigilance toward the dictator regardless of war risk. The piece then shifts to holiday mail delays at Minneapolis post office. Postmaster assistant Elmer Requa reports mail volume up 11 percent, greeting cards often lack full addresses, and city growth has changed mailing practices.
Backers view Sen Estes Kefauver as the Democratic party’s leading potential nominee for 1956. They argue he stands as the anti corruption figure, while Stevenson’s White House visit links him to the Fair Deal machine. Some see Kefauver as the best antidote to the party’s troubles if Stevenson falters.
A compact portrait traces Barbara Knudson’s film career starting with her first picture, notes her Las Vegas connections in Nevada, and lists a string of clues reflecting a crossword style tribute to her era and roles.
The Agriculture Department said it has purchased 1,586,837 pounds of butter in about two weeks as part of a price support move. Through December 12, purchases cost $1,062,970.
Westbrook Pegler argues against universal free medical care for veterans and for expanding civilian facilities. He criticizes the Veterans Administration bureaucracy, warns of favoritism toward veterans, and contrasts care for service and non service connected patients with calls to fund civilian hospitals and reduce special veterans facilities. He cites Ickes and Hull cases to illustrate perceived misuses of veteran benefits.
The timetable lists arrivals and departures for Brani ff Airways Great Western Milwaukee Road and local bus lines in Twin Cities and surrounding areas. It includes times for St Louis LaCrosse Madison Rochester Charles City Waterloo Minneapolis Mason City Des Moines Kansas City Albert Lea and other points with daily and weekend variations.
Fred Mahiman Jr. 36, a former Fairmont resident now in the Army stationed in Georgia, died in an automobile accident. His parents and three brothers were notified by telegram.
Post office delivery zones around Austin priced by distance. Zone 12 offers weekly and multi month prepaid rates within 150 miles. Mail All Zone covers post offices more than 150 miles from Austin with annual and semi annual prepaid options.
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