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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1955
Page
4
A Leviticus verse defines the sin offering as to be killed where the burnt offering is slain before the Lord and held most holy. A Shakespeare line adds that the gods themselves cast incense upon such sacrifices.
The piece reflects on Christmas music in public spaces and homes, juxtaposing beloved carols with the biblical Christmas story. It centers on the simple words of Luke and Matthew about the Christ Child, describing the sonic imagery and emotional resonance across generations.
Former Gov. Stassen during a two day Minnesota visit tabulated twelve citizens who could make good governors. The list includes Val Bjornson Milton Boock Norris Carnes Donald Dayton Roger Dell Leonard Dickinson Dan Gainey Stafford King O S Langen Charles Mayo Ancher Nelson John Pillsbury Jr Stassen said one of these twelve will be the next governor of Minnesota.
The passage recalls a swelling Christmas music and the urge to reconnect with its hopeful cadence. It speaks of a destined ascent toward peace and justice, opposing cynics who fear a final descent into discord.
A Minneapolis Star opinion critiques a New York committee suggestion to jail or fine parents of delinquent youths. The piece warns the phrase there are no delinquent youths, only delinquent parents is misleading. It argues complex factors drive delinquency and urges support for struggling families with professionals.
George E. Sokolski argues that war should not erupt in Israel during Christmas, comparing Jewish Passover exodus themes to modern tensions with Egypt. He warns that total destruction is the sole irreconcilable issue and pleads for statesmanlike peace efforts in Britain and the United States.
Brownsdale Mrs. F. O. Playle and Mr and Mrs. Donald Prinz and families spent Monday and Tuesday visiting Eugene Anderson and Howard Olen in Minnesota and Michigan. Mrs. Sophus Carstens from Rockwell helped care for her ill parents Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Rush. Mrs. H. B. Hillier went to St Olaf Hospital by ambulance. Phillip Volkman, University of Minnesota student, is home for Christmas vacation with his parents.
The piece reflects on Christmas coverage by returning to Luke 2 1 20 while noting the universal holiday spirit. It lists 20 phrases for Merry Christmas in languages including God Jul Feliz Natal and Joyeaux Noel and cites various national greetings.
In London, cats confront stigma as third class citizens with park bans and identity card proposals. Petitions gain official notice while defenders argue cats curb rats and help sanitation, contrasted with dogs and horses freely roaming the streets.
Abraham Lincoln noted for his youth wrestling was defeated in two matches by a fellow volunteer during the Black Hawk War.
A large Christmas themed puzzle across and down clues run in a grid. Solving yields names places and terms from Christmas lore and general vocabulary. The list includes ages weights rivers deserts and common nouns as it threads through many puzzle entries.
A poetic meditation on the Christmas Eve visitation. Edgar A Guest contrasts humble shepherds with worldly power, noting angels came to the simple and faithful in a holy hour. The poem reflects on divine design and the wonder of the Bethlehem night.
A fragment shows Alec lamenting a worn year with Zee and a twelve man guarantee. The line hints at fragile plans and dwindling support as problems surface in a sports or team context.
Minnesota has had thirteen special sessions since statehood. Only the governor can call a special session, shaping legislative timing and agenda.
The piece traces early river names from Native and European sources, notes La Salle’s explorations and the origin of the name Mississippi, and recounts 19th century iron-ore prospects on the Mesabi Range led by Peter Mitchell, including Beaver Bay settlement and the formation of Minnesota’s first iron mining company, Mesabi Iron Company, in 1884.
The text extols earth power as vital to life and progress, then recounts Minnesota stories from early football at the university to the development of water power at Falls of St. Anthony and International Falls. It notes figures like Alexander Ramsey and details the 1905 start of paper mill power at Koochiching and the 1910 first paper production under Minnesota & Ontario Paper Co.
Elkton Mrs Stephen Mangei hosted a Christmas dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Gleason and family Osage and Mr and Mrs Albert Peterson Austin. Cub Scouts KK 115 held a Sunday afternoon Christmas party with gifts games and prizes. School resumes Monday Jan 9.
In Albuquerque a psychology student described a recurring nightmare like a strange image. Dr. David Benedetti replied that the issue lies beyond his field and that the student is referring to television.
Classified notice outlines mail delivery zones near Austin with rates. Zone 8 covers deliveries within 150 miles payable in advance by week, three months, six months or one year. Zone 6 covers deliveries beyond 150 miles with similar prepaid terms.
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