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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
2
A 1956 publication note quotes Judges 20 7 and reflects on trust in giving counsel as a guiding principle for readers. The excerpt also includes a Ba con attribution about the value of counsel in human trust.
The Agriculture Department export program aims to lift a long troubled cotton sector. After a record carryover of 14.5 million bales, exports could reach 6.5 million bales by July with a 13.15 million bale crop, reducing the backlog and signaling gradual market improvement.
Lawmakers and Agriculture Secretary Benson credit the export program and reduced output as a practical approach to the surplus burden. The plan aims to place cotton land in the soil bank, lowering the 1957 crop and maintaining exports under the current pricing scheme.
Joseph Kollar of Shakopee shares a season friendly wish to say Merry Christmas to the world with a listing of greetings in many languages. The piece includes phrases in Bohemian Chinese Danish Dutch Egyptian French German Greek Hawaiian Hungarian Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian Slovak Slovenian Spanish Swedish and Turkish.
As Soviet posts of influence waver, Bulgarian appetite for independence grows amid reports of arrests and Russian troop deployments. Bulgaria’s Orthodox tradition and czar title echo past ties, yet admiration for Tito signals shifting loyalties and signals a possible break with Moscow. Prominent Bulgarian communists faced execution on charges of dissent.
Harold E. Stassen remains in the Eisenhower administration amid talk of his role in last summer’s preconvention move against Vice President Nixon. The arrival of Christian Herter at the State Department is seen by some as a victory for Stassen, cementing his standing on the Eisenhower team.
The piece analyzes internal Democratic divisions between southern traditionalists led by Johnson and Rayburn and northern reformers allied with labor and A D A. It notes intellectuals seeking a bridge, local bosses under pressure, and forecasts a Nixon bid with Dems aiming to rebuild national trust.
Jaycees partner with the Herald to run Call Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Apple of youngsters notes the event a success last year as children ring the phones for Santa. Dial HE 3 8851 during the two hours. A protest against presidential names on inaugural liquor decanters grows, with Eisenhower’s bottle names drawing objections.
The Justice Department sues to block a Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube merger over antitrust concerns. The companies argue the deal is needed to compete with U S Steel, the industry giant.
In Ellenville New York the Home National Bank closed after a 1.3 million shortfall but all deposits will be backed by the FDIC and the new Ellenville National Bank will take over the deposits without loss. The piece explains FDIC functions its funding and past payouts and urges trust in the agency.
The piece argues crime fighters are hamstrung by funding cuts as Kennedy’s Senate Operations subcommittee probes graft, railroading ex mobsters like Lucky Luciano toward exile. It notes AFL CIO leaders fear public smear without open battles against corrupt finance and awaits Jan. 28 action.
A preschool diary entry describes a “Begin ners” program at church with a birthday cake and a large basket of flowers bought by the children for Jesus’ Birthday. Because Terry is too sick to attend, the class will give him the flowers after the program.
Stamford Connecticut singer Ezio Pinza was discharged from Greenwich Hospital after a December 3 heart seizure. The renowned basso, known for opera and musical comedy, had his first heart attack in August in Italy and now returns home to his wife and three children.
In Nicosia six Greek Cypriot EOKA members were given life terms for plotting to overthrow the government. The men were convicted on charges related to the anti government activities of the underground group.
George Matthew Adams reflects on listening as a way to learn from nature, birds, night sounds, cities, and people. He recalls farm life in youth, Nova Scotia nights, and the value of listening on trains and ships before joining a conversation.
A compact puzzle note notes Mississippi nicknamed the Magnolia State, places it in the Central United States, and hints at clues for Across entries including Adjusted as a watch and Christmas visitor with a follow up on Requires.
Puzzle clues puzzle response hints list revealed with numbered entries and terse phrases across themes. The text appears as a riddle style recap noting odd wordplay and misprints across a magazine puzzle page.
A fragmented list of clues spans topics from battles of 1815 to planetary terms and family names. It includes references to New Orleans history, Dutch uncle, French words for east and friend, and items like sea eagle and river islet, suggesting a thematic cryptic crossword or puzzle page snippet.
The first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature is Sinclair Lewis, awarded in 1930 for his novel contributions to the field.
A minister asks why an avowed unbeliever participates in church life and enjoys direct preaching. The answer notes some reject Christ while taking pleasure in attention, warns against assuming acceptance, and urges clear distinction of unbelief alongside compassionate outreach.
Abraham Lincoln declined a cabinet appointment based on not liking the man's face. The author argues facial expressions reveal true character early, urging readers to examine their own hearts and reflect Christ's love so joy shines from their faces.
Edgar A. Guest laments that overthinking adults rob children of Christmas magic. He argues wise men spoil joys by revealing too much and spoiling belief, suggesting Santa knows what children want and should keep the truth.
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