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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
4
AUSTIN DAILY HERALD notes Americans donated a record amount last year surpassing 10 billion dollars to varied charities and expects a new peak. Officials say philanthropy ranks among the nations top 10 industries while warning against questionable groups and urging better government oversight to weed out fraud and waste.
A 1964 panel of heart specialists reports that while infant life expectancy has risen to about 70, adults reaching 40 can expect only four to eight more years, due to heart disease and cancer. They urge a government crash program for research and treatment.
Planned Parenthood World Population announces Ike and Truman co chair an honorary sponsoring council. Secretary Wirtz calls responsible parenthood relevant to full employment and linking poverty to family size. An open letter from 55 leaders urges Johnson to include family planning in antipoverty efforts as population growth threatens chaos.
Opinion drafts propose a large new generating plant by Northern States Power on the St. Croix river with over a million kilowatts capacity. The idea would tax NSP customers and divert funds to offset local property taxes, especially aiding the Stillwater school district.
A letter from RED WING REPUBLICAN EAGLE argues against Minnesota personal property taxes boosted by NSP plant plans in Washington county. It proposes a statewide Benefit Fund funded by light bills and warns of hidden surcharges, urging a shared tax approach over localized costs.
A Austin resident complains about three pull doors at the new post office causing spills and delays while mailing Christmas packages. She suggests keeping doors open during peak season to ease service.
Mrs. Fayette Sherman and others entertain at the Kiwanis Christmas party held at the Fox Hotel. Kiwanis members donate clothing or toys for needy children as part of the season tradition. Community Chest quota set at 7500 dollars by P. D. Beaulieu. Dr. James Thomson attends a Cook County Hospital reunion. Little Red Stocking Appeal nets 715.55 dollars led by Mrs. James G. Huntting. Shirley Kezar named queen of Bethel No. 20 Job's Daughters.
Labor leader George Meany signals Johnson and Labor Secretary Wirtz may back a 35 hour workweek. The AFL CIO chief cites Kennedy’s openness to a shorter week and says automation requires studying hours. Business leaders anticipate push for mid January lobbying in Washington.
A Navy style debate on neutrality alarms labor and industry as leaders predict a phased cut to 39, then 38, and 37, eventually 35 hours a week. Critics warn overtime pay and steel shortages could spike costs while Congress remains gridlocked. The piece notes the 11th Airborne Division is nicknamed Angels from Hell.
Book review by Miles A. Smith on Appleton Century s novel Mischief Makers Self-Righteous Wreckers by William Hawkins. It centers on Belinda Devore Justin a domineering wife and her lawyer politician husband whose meddling wrecks their son Jamie and Belinda s sister Mimi. The critique notes heavy exposition dull dialogue and a failed theme.
Shaw season to open next summer at Westport Country Playhouse with three plays by Bernard Shaw. Operated by Armina Marshall and her son Philip Langner, the program Memorializes Lawrence Langner for bringing Irish works to U.S. audiences.
A reader asks about pyorrhea now called periodontitis and its treatment. The answer notes it may cause tooth loss if untreated but highlights local dental care to clean pockets, surgical removal of pockets, restore health, replace missing teeth, adjust bite, and possibly splint loose teeth.
Highlights include the Wright brothers first powered flight near Kitty Hawk in 1903 with Orville Wright covering 120 feet in 12 seconds. Also Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 1843 and Graf Spee was scuttled near Montevideo in 1939.
A force of party leaders, state chairs, and Goldwater allies push for Dean Burch’s ouster as National Chairman. Supporters say Burch is ineffective and must resign before the January Chicago meeting. alternatives include Ray Bliss or Wayne Hood.
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