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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1956
Page
4
The appeal calls on the United Nations to prevent occupancy by groups whose presence symbolizes the terror endured by the country under Soviet occupation. It emphasizes the need to safeguard the brave people from a repeat of oppression.
A nostalgic Pot Pourri column blends old and new Christmas themes. It highlights teen Philip Brunelle, a precocious Austin youth now in Minneapolis, with his rapid rise in music. and notes December’s last minute post office run and a Minneapolis note of thanks from Mrs. Donald Goedy to Austin readers for support after her husband’s paralysis.
The text reflects an Associated Press republication note and a religious scripture quotation dated Monday December 24 1956. It cites I Kings 8 56 and a Paley aphorism about divine limits guiding outcomes within set boundaries. The item presents no local event details beyond the copyright notice and scripture.
The piece argues Hungary’s UN seat should belong to genuine representatives, not the Soviet backed puppet regime. It condemns the walkout and calls to remove the Budapest delegates while noting Hungary’s people deserve true representation and access for Hammarskjold.
United Nations approves Japan's entry into the world body after Russia withdraws objections, ending a long veto sequence. Kremlin shift aims to bolster Russo Japanese ties, while the move benefits free nations in the Cold War era and strengthens Western alignment against communism.
Safety clubs nationwide warn of over 600 deaths expected during the holiday season as new car models with control features roll out. Advocates urge better safety measures to reduce automobile and truck crashes.
The Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch weighs the value of foreign language study arguing that Americans lag in multilingual diplomats compared with Britain. It notes British fluency in Russian German Spanish Italian Chinese Japanese and other languages and urges greater attention to foreign tongues to build goodwill and improve diplomacy.
A reflective note blends biblical prophecy from Micah 4:6 with Samuel W. Duffield's line about victorious Christians bearing their earthly part. The verse promises gathering of the dispersed and comfort after affliction, framing hope in Christian resurrection.
A reflective column by George E. Sokolski condemns the cold Christmas experienced by displaced and frightened people behind the Iron Curtain. It laments Soviet aggression in Hungary, looming dangers for Poland and Czechoslovakia, and the loss of festive joy to fear, surveillance, and war, urging peace on earth.
Medical notes warn holiday eating can upset the stomach for those unaccustomed to rich foods. A columnist discusses comma placement in the greeting God rest ye merry gentlemen, noting sources differ between Bartlet and the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.
The note identifies that Panama City lies across from Balboa, the Canal Zone headquarter area, with Fourth of July Avenue forming the separating boundary.
Sylvia Porter explains post-holiday clearance seasons across the nation in January 1957. She notes price cuts of 30 percent or more on big-ticket items, warns that overall sales gains lagged inflation, and urges shoppers to seize promotions and clearances to save money amid fierce retailer competition.
Anti Communist networks report mass strikes paralyzing metal, steel and armament plants around Moscow and Leningrad. Unclear if spontaneous or organized by underground units spanning Warsaw and Budapest into Russia.
The author argues that Christ's coming offered peace and good will to those who open their hearts, but world peace requires active Western support. He cites anti-Communist undergrounds in Poland and Hungary, Viktor Reuther's report, and calls for U.N. observers and decisive Western action to prevent further Soviet influence.
Across and down clues list includes baby item foot apparel and raised seam entries. Down clues feature Greek letter angels undergarment tale residence prayer abstract being upper love god unaspirated Russian news agency in Viet Nam distant Baltic gulf black buck felt sorry and a girl's name.
A compact guide enumerates puzzle clues with numbered hints. Entries include numbers such as 29 33 40 42 43 44 46 47 48 50 and terms like Beast wearers Eject Persian fairy and Standard of Solar disk Ireland Bridge Garment scrap.
The mind remains largely unexplored yet holds vast potential. Faith and belief in God can unlock powers to heal and inspire happiness. We must keep the mind and heart educated and receptive to divine will, honoring the mind as our lifelong partner.
In Richmond Virginia the 1619 inmates at the state penitentiary will receive gifts and candy for Christmas but raisins are prohibited by Supt. W. Frank Smyth. He explains raisins ferment and could be misused to make a drink called old setting hen.
In Kuna Idaho a Christmas pageant went awry as a group of young children attempting to spell Bethlehem with letter placards reversed their order. The result spelled Bethlehem Rats instead of Bethlehem.
A child's diary entry expresses excitement for Christmas Day and thanks to the Herald evening paper staff. It emphasizes happiness, kindness, love, and prayers for joyful celebrations in the coming New Year from Scottie and Debbie to colleagues and Terry.
A Christmas verse by Edgar A Guest envisions gifts of health hope and joy for all. It desires to replace fear with happiness cure pain bring laughter and comfort while Santa calls to children with sparkling stockings and bright thoughts.
A Bible and classical references thread lessons on envy from Ovid and Aeschylus through Proverbs and Wisdom, stressing rejoicing in others' success. The prayerful reminder, attributed to Bell Syndicate, urges inner peace and grows in virtue by celebrating others.
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