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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1973
Page
4
The essay argues Christmas delivers a universal message of hope, worth of mankind, and peaceful living. It notes the Christ Child’s voice amid the shopping rush and urges listeners to keep faith and good will beyond the season’s cynicism and routine.
A nationwide Purdue University poll finds 54 percent of high school pupils believe most businesses seek profit regardless of harm, and over three quarters think leaders seek personal gain over public welfare. About 7,000 pupils participated, highlighting a need for business education.
Columnist Jim Bishop argues the American press was subdued by Nixon in 1972, burying Watergate as a minor scandal while endorsing him for a second term. He cites coverage gaps, scant investigative effort, and a deflected critique of media power, contrasting with claims of a roaring press.
A compact clipped page shows biblical quotes and proverbs followed by humorous notes on youth training. The item lists publication details, staff roles, and subscription rates with addresses in Austin Minnesota, including a postal note about advance payments.
The item recalls Charles Philip Greening graduating with honors at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. It also notes Austin and Mower County TB fund drive ending, new police uniforms, a newsprint making method in Little Falls, and Ale Richard Farris finally reaching his wife in Skating on the Fast Side Lake rink opening. Post master Oliver Herrick reports Austin’s Christmas mail volume down 10,600 pieces from last year, with 2,494,400 pieces received in the first 24 days of December.
GAO reports show four McGovern Humphrey committees missing 600 800 thousand dollars and audits extend to hundreds more. The Justice Department gears up as 32 cases go to the Attorney General with 168 fundraisers under review. by 1975 a broader audit system targets 700 800 committees.
This entry lists notable dates on December 24 1814 1524 1650 1865 1942 1943 1949 ten years ago five years ago one year ago and birthdays for Howard Hughes and Robert Joffrey It quotes GAO findings on campaign finance records for McGovern committees highlighting unaccounted money and missing documentation.
Current best sellers compiled by Publishers' Weekly feature fiction and non fiction titles. Notable names include Burr Vidal Greene Wilder Stewart and Levenson with titles like The Hollow Hills Theophilus North The Salamander How To Be Your Own Best Friend The Joy of Sex and The Onion Field.
Ray Cromley argues that a unified Arab nation in the Middle East and Africa, combining rich oil producers with populous poorer states, could spur vast modernization, reduce reliance on Russia, and foster peace, even inviting Israeli participation in shared development. He envisions irrigation, factories, education, and job creation for Palestinians and others.
Roger Larson salutes public servants in uniform and other essential workers for Christmas and year round appreciation. He lists police, fire, doctors, utilities crews, teachers, letter carriers, and clergy, noting their on call service and daily impact on life. A warm holiday message thanks them for their ongoing dedication.
The piece argues Christmas disrupts routines yet offers gentleness and cheer as a needed lift. It cites Robert Louis Stevenson and a W. M. Henley poem to frame Christmas as a time of memory and renewed hope amid daily chores.
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