Hopes for Junior College Building Rise in Austin
Austin voters likely to face a spring bond referendum for a new junior college building. The Austin Junior College and State Junior College Board favor joining the state system and seek state funds for operations and construction while awaiting congressional matching funds and possible legislative appropriations. Overcrowding at Austin Junior College and Austin High School drives the push.
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Austin Junior College
State Junior College Board
Austin College
Austin Board
Congress
Austin High School
Auto Industry Drives 1964 Prosperity Forecast
The piece argues the automobile shapes the economy with 80 million vehicles and 95 million drivers moving 800 billion miles annually. It credits expected 1964 auto sales above 7 million as a key to national prosperity, noting linked profits, jobs, and ancillary spending dependent on consumer response to new models. Henry Ford is cited as a pioneer.
University freedom praised by Minnesota regents
The Minnesota Board of Regents urged academic freedom as essential to learning, arguing that inquiry fuels growth and prevents stagnation. The piece defends scholars from censorship and deflection toward conformity as a core university principle.
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University of Minnesota Board of Regents
Regents
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis Tribune
Ford to Build Taconite Plant Near Eveleth Next Spring
Ford Motor Company plans immediate construction of a taconite plant near Eveleth in a joint venture with Oglebay Norton Co. The project, starting next spring, aims to boost the economy with hundreds of jobs during a two-year build and establish a permanent facility once completed.
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Ford Motor Company
Eveleth
Oglebay-Norton Co
Quotation From Corinthians On Food And Sensible Bounds
A reflective quotation cites First Corinthians chapter 10 verse 31 and 13 as guidance. It urges restraint in eating meat to avoid causing a brother to stumble and to honor communal care over personal appetite.
Mail Zone Rates and Delivery Terms Summary
Postal notice outlines zone based delivery, post office pickup, and advance payment options. Details include three month six month and one year terms for MAIL ZONEF and MAIL ALL OTHER ZONES with distances over 150 miles. Incomplete fragments reference delivery timing and charges.
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The
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Éoane Hisses Tras Ag
Retirement housing shift suggests northern states gain
A Wall Street Journal survey indicates future retirement housing will cluster in northern and eastern states as most over 65 stay in their homes. Experts note few desire to move, yet demand for smaller, town based housing grows, with 10 percent of new units aimed at retirement this year and rising to over 15 percent in five years. By 1975 the 65 plus population is projected near 22 million.
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Florida
California
Arizona
Wall Street Journal
James Gillies
University of California At
Los Angeles
Sanford Goodkin
California Housing Research Authority
Lumber Association
ST. Paul Pioneer Press
Turn Back the Clock Thirty Years Ago in Austin
Turn Back the Clock recounts a Santa Claus drive by Austin firemen benefiting county children. A Grinnell College student Ben Hormel Jr. visits family in Grinnell Iowa. The piece notes a third annual Christmas party, a 500-attendee event with Santa, and other local civic milestones from the era.
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Austin
Santa Claus
Ben Hormel Jr
Grinnell College
Grinell
Iowa
Ben Hormel
New High School
Roosevelt
Venue Change Granted In Baudette Civil Suit
Minnesota Supreme Court grants change of venue for Alvan Castle in a damage suit against the Village of Baudette over injuries from an October 1 1954 altercation at the municipal liquor store and linked to his 1956 conviction for carnal knowledge. The court also refused to reverse a Minneapolis case send over for Gerald Collins on a $12 000 supermarket robbery. he should challenge in district court at arraignment.
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Minnesota Supreme Court
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Alvan Castle
Castle
Minneapolis
Gerald Collins
Nicollet Ave
Collins
Valachi Prepares to Testify Again in Washington
In a federal prison Joey Cage Valachi awaits further testimony before Sen. McClellan and counsel Jerry Adlerman. They plan new laws to outlaw membership in criminal organizations and to prove existence and membership for federal action. They aim to expose and curb organized crime, focusing on narcotics first and building a broader anti crime framework.
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Valachi
Washington
Victor Riesel
Washington, D. C
Joey “Cage
Alias Valachi
Sen. McClellan
Jerry Adlerman
Cage
Underworld
Alderman
McClellan
Adlerman
Today in History highlights notable events on December 21
On December 21 1935 Judge Merrill Otis ruled the Wagner Act invalid asserting manufacturing is not commerce. Other dated notes include Plymouth Rock landing in 1620 radi um discovery in 1998 Patton death in 1945 and a 1951 mine disaster in West Frankfort Illinois. The piece also recalls geopolitical statements and American poultry per capita in 1962.
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Associated Press
Merrill Otis
District Court of Kansas City
Plymouth Rock
Pierre and
Marie Curie
France
Social Security Q and A Clarifies Benefits and Limits
Austin District Office presents a Q and A on Social Security changes. It explains earning thresholds for full benefits, monthly exemptions, and credits for those starting late, including widows and domestic workers. Readers are invited to submit questions to the Austin office or via the newspaper.
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Austin
Leonora F. Hise
2Nd St. NW
Kenyon Vote Okay No Indictments Despite Irregularities
Grand Jury in Goodhue County returned a no bill after 3 hours 50 minutes of hearings into Kenyon village election irregularities held November 6. Mayor W A Bohan was defeated by write in Glenn Aronson who declined the office. Aronson had disputed election day literature but withdrew charges. Council must choose a mayor from its three members until next November’s election.
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Goodhue County
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W.A. Bohan
Glenn Aronson
Bohan
Aronson
Kenyon
Romney Plans for Greeting in Person
Gov George Romney and his wife Lenore will greet Michigan residents with a schedule of personal appearances including street corner visits. He started with an early morning stop at Walnut Street Elementary School in Lansing where he was impressed by children singing carols.
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Detroit
George Romney
Griswold and Fort
Woodward and State
Lenore
Michigan
Walnut Street
Don't Bar but Don't Beckon Negro Pledges
Ames Iowa P Officials of 33 fraternities on the Iowa State University campus told a Daily survey team that removal of discrimination clauses from membership provisions will not likely change pledging or membership. Fraternity presidents said it remains remote that groups especially Negroes will become members.
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Iowa
Iowa State University
the Daily
Iowa Solons Split on Aid Amendment
Iowa's two Republican senators diverged on Sen Morse's amendment to cut 80 million from the 380 million aid fund in a 3.3 billion foreign aid bill. Senator Jack Miller voted for the amendment while Senator Rourke B. Hickenlooper voted against it. the measure failed 55 to 28.
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Washington
Iowa
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Jack Miller
Rourke B Hickenlooper
Senate confirms four Minnesota postmaster nominees
The Senate confirmed four postmaster nominations for Minnesota. Names listed are James F. Kuelles of Gaylord, Earl W. Rueckert of Grove City, Edward W. Appel of Millville, and Alvin H. Groen of Murdock.
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Senate
Minnesota
James F. Kuelles
Gaylord
Earl W. Rueckert
Grove City
Edward W. Appel
Millville
Alvin H. Groen
Murdock
Doctor warns on canker sore balm and wryneck care
W G Brandstadt notes a recent canker sore treatment with deoxyuridine was a mistake and remains hopeful for a cure. He explains wryneck in babies from birth injuries, advising neck massage, gentle head pull, and possible surgery after age one while stressing proper head positioning post op. He also comforts a parent about a child’s infrequent bowel movements, deeming daily fruits and prunes the best preventatives.
Snow dangers warn of carbon monoxide poisoning season
The Minnesota State Medical Association warns that cold weather increases CO poison risks from cars with engines running in closed spaces. Symptoms start subtly with headaches dizziness and nausea. Precautions include ventilating vehicles and ensuring exhaust systems are leak free to prevent deadly exposure.
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Minnesota
Minnesota State Medical Association
Postpone 3rd Launch of Tiros 8
Cape Kennedy Florida AP reports a third postponement of the Tiros 8 weather satellite launch due to safety destruct circuitry troubles. The launch is rescheduled for 4 30 a m EST Saturday after earlier delays caused by rocket control system problems.
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Cape Kennedy, Fla
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Delta
Iowan Arraigned in Extortion Case
Harlan Michael Forkner of Creston, age 29, was arraigned before a U.S. Commissioner on a federal extortion charge. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to U.S. District Court in Des Moines with bond set at $2,000. A marshal planned to transport him to Des Moines later.
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Iowa
Harlan Michael Forkner
Creston
U.S
Forkner
U.S. District Court
Des Moines
Richard Peterson
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