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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
2
Chancellor Leopold Figl of Austria warns that communism’s core is shivering and predicts a tremor tomorrow followed by collapse the day after.
Minnesota poll results published by the Minneapolis Sunday Tribune show 58 percent of adults in favor of reducing US involvement in Europe and Asia while 34 percent disagree and 8 percent are undecided. Respondents express mixed views on leading aid and national debt against the backdrop of a looming world conflict.
The national emergency proclamation centralizes power to guide the war effort and bypass red tape. It sparks concerns about looming government control, lobbying scrutiny, and the expansive reach of federal publicity and propaganda operations.
The article notes that new emergency controls are formally declared and expected to speed up production. It expresses hope that Americans will accept and implement them to shorten the duration of hostilities, either sharply or gradually.
Reports claim Russia's Premier Stalin has召oned diplomats from satellite states to Moscow in secrecy. Observers sense a conference may shape communist strategy in Europe and Asia while some cite past Kremlin summons that led to permanent exile.
The Christian Science Monitor notes a rough season for Santa as pranks from junior high students in Pekin Illinois pelt him with snowballs while a Kansas City department store Santa is warned by a child about handling Grandpa Everett Miller’s sleigh. In Eau Claire Wisconsin a belated Halloween causes Santa’s sleigh to vanish. Nonetheless the piece says the enduring symbol of love and goodwill survives these trials.
The piece argues the United States must mobilize manpower and production, replace inept public officials, and end reliance on allies who may abandon support. It singles out Dean Acheson and other officials, calls for decisive policy shifts, and urges a Disraeli or Talleyrand style pivot to restore worldwide authority.
News note describes the F-86 Sabre as a large fast interceptor with a claimed speed well above 650 mph. It highlights its ability to accelerate toward a target, fire, and withdraw quickly, plus upside down flight. The piece notes a public reveal of combat use and mentions a Christmas charity appeal and local TB awareness efforts.
The Philippines cabinet approved an order prohibiting any vessel under the Philippines registry from calling at ports in Red China. The move targets ships flagged under Philippine registry engaging with Red China ports.
A crossword style list links actors and terms with clues across a vertical grid. Entries include sea eagle woolly editor hospital resident physician and several scientific and linguistic hints such as symbol for selenium and rhodium plus a set of thematic words. The puzzle weaves entertainment names with scientific symbols and everyday terms.
Westbrook Pegler pamphlets against Leon M. Birkhead and the Friends of Democracy, accusing them of espionage and intimidation. He links Lipschutz to smear campaigns and notes trials, indictments, and alleged conspiracies surrounding antiwar and anti isolationist groups in 1950.
Ten years ago today Mr and Mrs Paul Gendler hosted employees at a Christmas party. Mrs Emma Swenson traveled to Los Angeles to visit her daughter Mrs Hazel Blanchard. The Friendly Circle held a Christmas party at Mrs Aneta Fawyer's home. Twenty five years ago today city schools closed for two weeks of Christmas vacation. Myron Austfather returned from Iowa State University Ames for the holidays. The Junior Business Girls club met at the YWCA to fill good cheer boxes for county home inmates.
Travel schedules list departures and arrivals for three carriers, including Midwest Airlines routes between Rochester Minneapolis Des Moines Omaha plus Mason City and Omaha, Northwest East and West bounds at Rochester, Great Western St Paul Minneapolis, Milwaukee Road, and various bus lines with daily and Sunday variance.
Rates show home delivery in Austin with 26 weeks and 52 weeks options, plus mail subscription zones. Zone 1 covers delivery within miles of Austin. Zone 2 covers 50 to 150 miles. out-of-area rates apply beyond 150 miles with weekly and multi-month terms.
When moving please call the Herald office 8851 giving your change in address The Herald is on sale at numerous local outlets including Austin Candy Co 219 N Main Austin Hotel Chatham and Bridge East Side Pharmacy Water and Railway Fox Hotel Main and Water Holtz Pharmacy Main and Water Lucy's Cafe 115 N Main St Lane's Pharmacy 400 N Main 8t People's Drug Store 203 N Main 8t Nemus Cigar Store 415 N Main 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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