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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
4
The article reflects on Christmas as a blend of new and old, personal memory, and religious meaning. It notes psychological angles on holiday stress, the elements of nostalgia, charity, and family rituals, and emphasizes Christmas as a universal, spiritually meaningful celebration. It quotes Bernard Shaw on failure and highlights hope, mercy, peace, and renewal as core themes.
Regents defend the right to test ideas and follow truth while noting warnings against indoctrination. They argue Mulford Sibley’s call for Communist professors and fringe campus groups raises questions about sincerity and suitability of a teacher. The piece emphasizes objectivity in education and cautions against sensationalism in professorial statements.
The Berlin wall remains a deadly barrier yet for over a week there will be 12 one day openings allowing West Berlin residents to cross into the East to visit kin. The move is negotiated by military officials to avoid diplomatic recognition of East Germany.
Poetical lines pair biblical exhortation with a reflection on hope. The quotation contrasts sober conduct with faith and love as armor and frames hope as belief in future success despite today’s failures. It attributes the hope quote to Herbert V. Prochnow.
Advertising text outlines home delivery options for Austin area including in-town carrier and mail zones with rates, post office distance bands, and advance payment terms. The fragment lists zones within 50 miles, 50 to 150 miles, and over 150 miles plus military personnel delivery.
Memory lane item notes a national reemployment office opening locally to enroll women for CWA and PWA projects. The blurb mentions Bar ney Diesman, a Hollandale trucker who was robbed of over $80 on Highway No. 1 nine miles north of Albert Lea. Arnold Duane of St. Paul arrives for Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Daane.
A Minneapolis reader shares observations on a decorated Austin garbage can display and riffs on Christmas jokes. The piece surveys mistletoe origins, holly symbolism, and diverse Christmas customs across the United States and beyond, noting festive imagery and regional traditions.
Victor Riesel reports that East Germany and its allies pour millions of dollars in goods into the United States for Christmas trade. He notes Hungary Poland Czechoslovakia and other Soviet bloc sellers moving ornaments toys art cameras and more with licenses from the Commerce Department, cutting U.S. jobs.
Maritime leaders Joe Curran and Ted Gleason urge the AFL CIO to push for quid pro quo from the Soviet bloc over grain and other imports. They cite Polish regime food exports to the U S while citizens face hunger and warn of possible rationing if aid to the bloc ends.
The VA will issue a special October check containing the increased Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for widows and children of disabled veterans. From November, regular checks will reflect the new rates. If a veteran's discharge was burned, request a duplicate from the Defense Personnel Records Center in St. Louis by sending full name, rank, serial number, or dates of service.
Dr Brandstad urges keeping Christmas spirit year round to aid mental peace and health. He notes it reduces stress compared to tranquilizers and may cure nervous disorders caused by modern life.
On December 24 1963 events included the 1811 British shipwrecks off Jutland with over 2000 deaths the 1733 first American war map in Zenger’s New York Weekly Journal the 1814 Ghent Treaty ending the War of 1812 and the 1863 Library of Congress fire in Washington D C Other items mention Eisenhower appointing York to lead Pentagon R and D and New Zealands 1953 train wreck outcome.
The editorial criticizes Kennedy era grain sales to Russia, noting exporters balked at partial cash and Russian pay guarantees. It highlights Export-Import Bank backing, failed rider attempts by Senator Mundt, and party voting patterns as Congress debated foreign aid and taxpayer exposure.
NEA columnist Peter Edson surveys Lyndon Johnson’s efforts to mold Congress, noting mixed results in civil rights tax policy and foreign aid, with lawmakers balking and budget pressures mounting as Johnson pushes reform and a broad 75 million job economy.
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