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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
4
The note cites declining sports attendance blamed partly on basketball scandals and the rise of television, mentioning Madison Square Garden promoter Ned Irish.
The United States reiterates it will not force prisoners of war to return home and criticizes the Chinese Reds for rejecting peace in Korea by turning down the Assembly plan. Britain says Red objections raise serious problems and require careful consideration. The Kremlin aims to punish Chinese troops unwilling to return, while US and UK view Soviet peace moves as insincere and ineffective.
Two five star generals, MacArthur and Eisenhower, spent two hours discussing world affairs at John Foster Dulles home. They focused on Korea, a issue the incoming president aims to resolve amid public concern as 2,200 Minnesota servicemen have been killed or maimed since the war began, reflecting the broader international will to end the conflict.
The passage questions the president’s trustworthiness with top secrets, citing generals and Mr. Dulles and delivering a sharp critique of national leadership. It frames a critical view of the executive in charge.
Minneapolis Friends Church and other groups press for clemency for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, condemned at Sing Sing for espionage and scheduled to die January 12. Opponents say emotional appeals mislead and urge action only on proven facts.
The text notes President Truman weakened the War Stabilization Board with the coal wage decision, leaving mainly the employee side to act. It argues continued controls through January 20 despite bias in deliberations, questioning the board’s viability and future operation.
Des Moines Register notes Stevenson warns labor against black white thinking while acknowledging Taft Hartley had bipartisan support. Eisenhower backs unions and collective bargaining, signaling a balanced labor policy with Durkin as Labor Secretary to ease GOP labor stereotypes.
The speaker discusses Averell Harriman’s view that global wealth distribution harms many, noting Harriman’s numbers are off but the point stands. He argues Americans earned prosperity through hard work, invention, and enterprise, not inheritance, and that U S productivity arises from Americans.
The piece argues Harriman promotes levelling socialist policies that dampen national risk taking. It claims Americans have funded Europe massively since 1939 yet Europe offers little in return and warns against losing national identity to internationalism. It condemns educational propaganda pushing world loyalty over national pride.
The note discusses Florida pastures appearing greener in season and family dynamics as a son-in-law helps a father figure. It claims coffee supplies are down a third from a year ago with prices likely to ease. A store clerk notes Teddy Bears are mostly bought by college girls. The piece also clarifies U S presidential numbering, stating Eisenhower as the 34th president after a Cleveland nonconsecutive-term anomaly.
Cynthia Lowry profiles Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower as a homemaker poised to be first lady. The Iowa born wife of Dwight D. Eisenhower has traveled with him, hosted varied functions, and balanced public life with family, projecting grace, practicality, and unpretentious charm.
The National Safety Council promotes a coffee nightcap as the safe sendoff for party guests who have alcohol. A medical expert warns hosts they may enable fatal driving by allowing intoxicated guests to leave. The council cites 905 holiday fatalities last year and notes Minnesota TV ownership rising to one third of households.
Darrell Peterson of Central third grade doubted the legend of tistletoe until a teacher’s peck under the door frame confirmed it. In other items a reader asks who should install a crossing signal near Milwauke Road and notes Republican election outcomes and a predicted white Christmas for most of the nation.
The 1947 Byrd expedition reported warmer conditions in Antarctica with snow and ice retreat in several valleys, exposing rocky terrain and small lakes.
A curious tale notes two Texas boys flew to Illinois by air, a feat described as a remarkable lift. The piece shifts to a wry reflection on work dependability and the holiday season, suggesting even the grimly married man may find cause for cheer amid Christmas shopping.
A grid of crossword like clues runs from Flower to Unclosed poetical form. Entries include unit names, mythic and geographic references, and a mix of common words. The page appears to publish a themed word search or glossary with hints for readers.
A compact grid of vertical clues and cross references lists terms like nods one decide and state flower of Ohio with missing letters. The puzzle hints at a hidden theme by pairing clues such as amphitheater warnings oceans and marsh plant to form a connected set.
Westbrook Pegler argues editors must balance authority with public trust, likening military officer duties to the journalist’s role with citizens. He urges editors to know readers as individuals, resist propaganda, and lead with clear reasons behind press actions while avoiding sensationalism and complacent praise.
Cmdr. Guy Enochson announced that 16 000 Mower County men in the armed services received service record books as gifts from the Austin American Legion post. In a 25 year retrospective, Mrs. Obadia Smith, Windom Township's lone surviving early settler, recalled the area’s first settlers.
400 year old Bible in Canada tied to Roscoe Blue 69 and his father. Purchases indicate the Bible was bought in Scotland in 1552 and has been passed down through the Blue family for generations.
The page lists daily and weekend schedules for Branififf Airways Great Western Milwaukee Road and buses in Minnesota Iowa and nearby states. It shows departure and arrival times for St Louis Mason City Omaha LaCrosse Chicago Madison Rochester Charles City Waterloo Minneapolis Austin Des Moines Kansas City Albert Lea with multiple daily services and weekend exceptions.
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