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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1955

Page

4

Bread from Heaven and Divine Nature Parallels

The quote contrasts Jesus proclaiming true bread from heaven with Moses and divine likeness. It juxtaposes heavenly sustenance against earthly law, and marks a philosophical note on the soul’s destiny aligning with God as Socratic thought echoes.

Jesus Moses John

Steinbeck’s proposal for a world honors list of distinguished citizens

Author John Steinbeck proposes a global honors list to recognize individuals across fields for lifelong service to humanity. He envisions a world citizenship group, approved by the UN General Assembly, granting members freedom of movement and removal of travel or immigration barriers as a modern nobility.

Steinbeck Einstein Salk George C. Marshall Bernard Baruch U. N. General Assembly Society of

Century of suspicion may be open to question

The passage argues Steinbeck’s core idea is valid and that society should reward those who serve humanity while they are alive, noting that too much recognition is saved for obituaries and history books. It questions how a Society of Distinguished Men should be organized, focusing on timely recognition rather than posthumous honor.

John Steinbeck Steinbeck Saturday Review America Kingdom of Heaven King Features

Hormel Year Reflects Growth and Payroll Changes

A Hormel & Co year review highlights new buildings and department expansion with an open house planned to showcase recent improvements. Reports note the rostrum for executive visibility and payroll stability, recording only 222 payroll alterations last year and strong cooperative income options for workers.

Geo. A. Hormel & Co Hormel

Santa Man Delivers Cheer by Filling Parking Meters

A California police officer in Mcia walks Main Street placing nickels in parking meters to ease shoppers anxiety. Motorists return with deposits for expired time, surprised by the unexpected generosity during Christmas.

Santa Mancia Calif

United States missteps in UN admission push

In a New York Herald Tribune opinion, the piece argues the United States was outmaneuvered in the UN admission debate. It notes Russia's aggressive moves over Outer Mongolia and a China veto, criticizing U S reversals and questioning its principled stance and allied perceptions. Japan’s admission is deemed unlikely now.

United Nations United States Russia Outer Mongolia Japan Albania Eisenhower Formosa State Department

The Symbolism of Christmas Rejects Pomp and Circumstance

George Sokolsky argues that Christmas embodies love and peace found in simple humble origins. He traces the spread of Christian teaching from Mary and Joseph to Paul and Peter, emphasizing meekness over worldly power and the call to love enemies.

Joseph Mary

Early bridge builders shaped crude masonry arches

The earliest arches appear in Chinese works and in Hittite and Pelasgic trails along the Mediterranean. The Etruscans and Romans refined these bridge forms.

Mediterranean

Texas Boasts Eleven Deepwater Ports All Man-Made

Texas features eleven deepwater ports entirely man-made with existing infrastructure enabling major maritime activity. The system includes port facilities designed to handle large cargo vessels, supporting regional trade and industry.

Texas

Frankincense myrrh manna and a mayoral hide tale

A Minnesota newspaper piece surveys frankincense and myrrh at a Blooming Prairie drug store alongside manna from the Holy Land. It also notes a deer hide found by ex mayor M G Rolfson, a Lions Club joke about a long winded pastor, gratitude notes to the Herald, and a discussion of federal aid to education.

Guy Wold Guy Holy Land Buy Shaw Drug Store Blooming Prairie Shaw Wold Austin M. G. Rolfson Rolfson Buck Herald Herman H. Kooy Kooy Campbell William J. Campbell

Santa Gets a Year-Round Job Helping the Hungry

Government shifts Christmas food aid to year‑round relief program under Ezra Taft Benson. Surplus dairy and oil supplies go to U S welfare agencies, while bulk grains may feed India and other countries after congressional fixes. Seventeen private relief groups oversee distribution in seven nations.

Santa Washington NEA Santa Claus U. S Ezra Taft Benson Eisenhower Denver State and Agriculture Departments International Cooperation Administration Department of Agriculture Congress

Ex Hobo Remembers Policemen's Kindness

An Albany New York report recalls a Christmas card from a Long Branch New Jersey man who says in 1933 he was a hobo treated with kindness by Albany police. He credits the department with offering shelter and warmth and expresses gratitude years later.

Albany N.Y Albany Police Long Branch N.J

Missing Words ACROSS Puzzle Clues

A list of crossword clues with numbers and hints across multiple categories including football forward operatic solo end and more. Answers include common nouns verbs and names across various themes with no accompanying grid or solutions provided.

Jupiter's 11 Known Moons Outpace Other Planets

Astronomers tally eleven confirmed satellites orbiting Jupiter, more than any other planet. The count reflects ongoing observations and discoveries of natural satellites around the gas giant.

Jupiter

Eisenhower opens health talks setting standard for transparency

The article praises President Eisenhower for allowing doctors to keep the public informed about his heart ailment, contrasting with past secrecy. It argues this openness strengthens public trust and links to national welfare, and notes how snow impacts birds, recommending simple feeders to attract them.

Eisenhower Roosevelt

Fulton Lewis on LWV Literature and the Freedom Agenda

Washington The Kenosha Wisconsin League of Women Voters defends its Freedom Agenda while critics charge that its basis for study pamphlets advance an anti anti Communist bias. They accuse the program of endorsing loyalty programs as improper and advocate wider readings including anti Communist works. Copyright 1955 King Features.

Washington Kneesha Wis League of Women Voters Freedom Kenosha Kenosha-Paul Kenosha League Freedom Agenda King Features

Order as Heaven's First Law Emphasized by Adams

George Matthew Adams argues that disorder causes worry and misfortune while daily life gains clarity and peace through organization. He cites nature, time management, and social systems to show order sustains efficiency and comfort, urging mindful discipline in work and routine.

Pope Amiel George Matthew Adams

Ambitions Behind the Toilers in Edgar A Guest Verse

In a reflective piece, Edgar A. Guest compares everyday workers to himself noting their shared ambitions. He cites piano lessons for children a college course for a boy a home improvement and a garden as the dreams fueling week by week labor. He says these aims mirror the self same ends he and others seek to achieve.

You

Manufacturer Donates TV to Milwaukee County Infirmary

A steel company sales representative chooses a hospital gift over customer gifts. He will send each customer a letter explaining his donation of a television to the Milwaukee County Infirmary. The donor asked for anonymity.

Milwaukee Milwaukee County Infirmary

Notion of Mental Fitness in Historical Perspective

A historical remark asserts that an adult with normal mentality may become insane but can never become feeble minded, reflecting older views on mental capacity and stability. The statement contrasts temporary illness with supposed permanent cognitive weakness, illustrating shifting terminology or stigma in past discourse.

Subscription rates for Austin print delivery listed

The notice lists per week and prepaid rates for home delivery in Austin and nearby ZIP areas, with 26 week, 54 week, and one-year terms. Rates vary by distance from Austin and include mail delivery options for different radii, all payable in advance.

Austin NEI

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