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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1952
Page
4
Dr. Louis H. Bauer, president of the American Medical Association, states that the current system in medicine drives too many men into specialty fields, a trend viewed as undesirable.
A nostalgic, year by year recollection of Christmas Eve memories from childhood toys to family milestones. The piece traverses teddy bears, rocking horses, tricycles, wartime trenches, Margie’s dinner, new grandchildren, and the evolving role of Santa as time passes.
A Grand Jury investigation into New York waterfront crime led to 21 arrests with 30 district attorney staffers swooping through Brooklyn at dawn. Included among detainees is Michael Clemente, a 44 year old ex convict and AFL International Longshoremen's Union official. Citizens await how authorities will curb the shakedown business.
In the heated presidential campaign era both sides painted the opponent with harsh caricature. When the dust settled observers noted a shift toward a more balanced, realistic view of General Eisenhower as a campaign figure.
The Fairmont Sentinel laments over 1,000 homeless Minnesota youths awaiting adoption while homes lack children. It notes some children endure removal from wards of the state despite demand for babies and stresses resilience of those who persist to succeed. It also compares immigrant grit and eventual contribution to society to native-born despair.
The article portrays Dwight D. Eisenhower engaging in relaxed personal moments in Hawaii and New York from golfing with a young officer to dining with a young woman and her husband, and being serenaded by college girls. It contrasts these scenes with accusations that he aims to plunge the nation into despair, suggesting public perception is shifting.
The budget director trims proposals by 812 billion and reduces excise levies on theater tickets jewelry furs and many items. Individual income taxes would drop about 3 billion and corporate taxes about 2 billion. The aim is to spur production and economic activity.
The article surveys the Lattimore testimony before the McCarran Committee, its contradictions, and the Institute of Pacific Relations. It notes the committee's finding that IPR sought to influence Far Eastern policy, leading to perjury charges and a grand jury indictment process aimed at exposing hidden archives and the China policy debate.
A long Christmas benediction from the Herald sends warm wishes to diverse groups across the Austin area and beyond. It salutes the weather, city workers, newspaper staff, clergy, officials, farmers, travelers, students, law enforcement, and service members, ending with a broad communal wish for A Merry, Merry Christmas.
A Minnesota State Bar Association summary explains who bears loss liability for hats coats and baggage in restaurants and stations. It says the owner is liable if you keep items on hooks or do not entrust them to the proprietor and that carriers are liable when baggage is checked for delivery or a through trip.
Linda Lou Allen, four, drew her own name from a hat at a Kiwanis party for 100 children in Bethesda. Her father W Prescott Allen chaired the event. Linda won the door prize, a two month old puppy, and took it home after the ruling.
A compact crossword puzzle rundown of clues and answers across horizontal and vertical sections including common terms for foods, measurements, chemistry, geography, and classic wordplay. Contains entries like dessert, cured meats, veal, finish, revise, instrument, consumed food, and more.
The poem celebrates the festive hush before Christmas as families hide the day’s surprises. Children listen for the doorbell while parents insist on keeping Santa’s secrets, heightening the joy and anticipation of the season. The piece frames Christmas as a home pageant of mystery and family delight.
University of Minnesota extension economist S. B. Cleland warns margins in livestock farming will shrink in 1953 due to higher costs even as sale prices look favorable. He urges early hay cutting, improved pastures, and better per-animal production to lift returns, with guidance in Pamphlet 186, 1953 Livestock Outlook.
Change drives growth and progress in life and society. Those who resist improvement lose leadership potential while forward thinking people gain initiative, confidence, and opportunity through new homes, ideas, and outlooks. Embrace change to unlock bigger possibilities.
Good posture gains attention from transit, design and furniture makers. The Doctor explains standing posture for circulation, seating height and back support, and how soft beds cause muscle imbalance. He notes adjustable seats and inner springs, plus the value of firm beds and regular exercise for lung function and overall health.
Railway and bus schedules show arrivals and departures for Braniiff, Great Western, Milwaukee Road, and various routes. Key times include Braniiff Twin Cities arrivals at 7 48 am and departures 5 23 pm, Great Western from St Paul Minneapolis to Mason City and Omaha, Milwaukee Road services to LaCrosse Chicago and Madison, and multiple bus runs between Rochester Charles City Waterlour Minneapolis Austin Des Moines Kansas City and Albert Lea with specified daily patterns.
Ten years ago more than 2 200 children enjoyed a Christmas party in the new high school building. Twenty five years ago Austin hosted its first annual musher race featuring five dog fights and much excitement.
Delivery zones based on distance from Austin. Zone 2 covers post offices within 50 to 150 miles with advance payment. Prices listed per week for three months six months and other terms. Zone all other post offices within 150 miles with advance payment. Extra charges apply beyond 150 miles.
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