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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1952
Page
2
Washington and New York now offer parallel channels for major national and international news. Washington reporters gain top national data while United Nations releases from New York add international flavor, though UN handling slowed recently and needs a refreshed administration and rules.
The piece argues America faces two options to end Korea conflict with Moscow: military actions like rearming Chiang Kai-shek and a blockade or bombing of Manchuria, versus diplomatic pressure. It claims Soviet gains from the war include tying down US forces, pressuring allies, and weakening US power, while noting New Delhi’s sympathy with Communism complicates actions.
Washington contemplates an innovation where President elect Eisenhower would give his first message to Congress in the Capitol after the oath on the East portico and before the parade to the White House. Advisors are skeptical yet see time saving in prewritten remarks.
The piece argues Western Europe and Asia fear a crisis in Korea and Formosa while Britain prefers Indian goodwill. It suggests American public would resist drastic action, favors a Soviet deal, and notes Russia’s nerves about encirclement, arms, and a possible preventive war. It calls remilitarization of Germany and Japan a pressure on Soviet diplomacy.
The indictment in Washington charges Owen Lattimore with perjury for lying under oath to seven Senate Internal Security questions. If proven, it would support the McCarthy accusation of a close tie to Communist agents, with governmental action long overdue.
The piece discusses Thomas Luchese also known as Three Finger Brown and his alleged succession to Frank Costello in NYC political influence. It notes Kefauver Committee scrutiny, Costello’s loss of power, and rumored backroom favoritism during the 1950s mayoral race among Pecora Impelliteri and Corsi, with Dewey's stance cited.
The piece reviews an effort to remove Costello and curb mob power in New York amid Kefauver probes. It notes Luciano as still boss, his exile in Italy, and alleged dope trade dominance. It discusses money laundering, corruption risks, and stalled investigations, suggesting possible future reopening by lawmakers.
The article notes the winter solstice arrives Sunday at 4 44 p m with Earth’s tilt causing longer nights and cold. it calls winter a mixed season of beauty and hardship and explains the astronomy behind the solstice. It also reports Grandpa Andrew Roskop finding his Pekingese Snoots after three days, and previews three 1953 holidays and a forthcoming Austin food handling survey by state inspectors.
Centerville Tennessee reports the death of James P. Colvin a 20 year old University of Mississippi student killed when his rifle discharged as he aided two companions loading hunting gear into a pickup truck. The accident occurred last night as they prepared to go coon hunting.
Washington note column recalls Rep Wingate Lucas refusing to kiss Mary Martin at a luncheon with her husband’s supposed approval. Other items cover a dwindling National Production Authority base book, potential skeleton NPR, and tax bureau decentralization. The piece also notes George Meany defending plumbers and Walter Reuther gaining CIO News by airmail once president.
The proportion of male to female births differs by location and era, with more male births common overall but notable regional and temporal differences. Data suggest environmental, social, and biological factors influence the balance across populations.
The list provides crossword style clues for Ohio related terms across horizontal and vertical entries including Port of entry in Ohio and Cleveland connected terms and adjectives with numeric codes and translated phrases for a themed puzzle.
Puzzle listing reads like a mixed crossword clue set with numbered entries and word hints. It includes references to verbs nouns and phrases such as Birds of prey, Watery forms, and Solar disk, suggesting a wordplay or crossword answer key style.
A long nostalgic feature recalls Austin’s 19th and early 20th century life as readers share reminiscences. Questions about coal heating, wood sidewalks, street layouts, old post office sites, the waterworks, a round bandstand, and early transit hint at local change and memory.
Farmer Adam Berberick reports a toy balloon traveled 600 miles from Otis Kansas to his barn lot in Mt. Carmel Illinois. He traced the card with the balloon to L E Kerbs a farm implement dealer in Otis who says he released it seven days before its discovery.
The notice lists daily and weekend schedules for Braniff Airways, Great Western, Milwaukee Road, and various bus and rail routes. It shows departure and arrival times for St. Louis, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Mason City, Omaha, Chicago, LaCrosse, Madison, Rochester, Charles City Waterloo, Minneapolis, Austin, Des Moines, Kansas City, Albert Lea, and related connections.
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