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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1952
Page
4
The article reflects on Christmas as a time of joy and sorrow amid world conflict and family losses in Korea. It emphasizes faith in Christ's birth as a source of consolation and highlights Simeon’s blessing of Jesus as a timeless pattern for mankind.
U S delegate Ernest A Gross denounced the Soviet tactic at the United Nations as a midnight propaganda stunt. He said the Dec 14 riot that killed 87 people was engineered to shield Kremlin aggression and blamed American trickery for Katyn Forest deaths.
The author argues Christmas remains a sacred festival beyond secular trappings, celebrating Jesus as Rabbi Prophet and Christ across Christian Jewish and Muslim communities. He emphasizes that the spirit behind scripture and prophetic teachings defines the holiday more than material symbols.
A reflective essay links Christmas to Judaic Christian civilization, praising Jesus and the Holy Spirit as the source of moral life in Europe. It argues against materialism, cites the Beatitudes as guiding truths, and urges reverence for God across faiths while warning against atheism and moral decay.
The text accuses the Soviet government of rejecting peace in Korea and flouting UN will. It cites Andrei Gromyko demanding US condemnation for alleged mass murder of Red prisoners on Pongam Island. It notes the UN General Assembly voting 45 to 5 against the aggressors, Soviet Russia and allies.
Incoming attorney general Herbert Brownell aims to root out corruption and subversion, restore prestige, and set high standards across the Justice Department. He plans careful personnel changes, appointment of capable district attorneys and judges, and independent judicial reasoning guiding policy.
The piece notes the U S District Attorney will seek about 1 million dollars in unpaid federal fines, some decades old, amid political turnovers since 1933. It contrasts Democratic appointees with Republican shifts and uses a domestic scene as a framing device.
A reflective column muses on how Christmas idealism brightens conduct yet fades after the holidays. It recalls a Nativity play example showing authentic goodness, then notes adults and children alike drift back to ordinary human impulses post Christmas. The piece likens shedding festive garb to needles dropping from a tree. A postcard anecdote and a Christmas mail note conclude with season’s greetings from long-time Austin printer F. H. M cCullough.
Hollywood profile of six year old George Winslow known for voice likened to Tallulah Bankhead. The interview covers his early film roles at 20th Century Fox, his views on fame, schooling, and his playful innocence shown during lunch with his father Karl Wentzlaff.
A playful crossword style item lists clues about religious themes and general terms. The puzzle gathers entries ranging from “May you have today” to “Affirmative votes” with multiple cross references and definitions. It reads like a themed word game page segment from a historic newspaper.
Quick question and answer set covering Swift Gullivers Travels publication name Rachmaninoff American citizenship date rural free delivery origins of handshaking and Joseph Warren connection to Paul Revere, with concise factual responses.
A reflective verse recalling childhood Christmas habits and the lasting impact of holiday spirit. The speaker notes how the season inspires better behavior, echoing memories of family lessons and Santa Claus traditions. Copyright 1952 by Edgar A Guest.
Mamie Eisenhower will oversee an army of White House staff as First Lady starting Inauguration Day. The 65 plus 20 extra workers handle maids, butlers, cooks, housemen, and maintenance under maître d hôtel Alonzo Fields. A large, highly trained team keeps menus, inventories, and daily chores running in the Executive Mansion.
The timetable lists Braniff Twin Cities arrivals and departures, along with Great Western St Paul and Minneapolis, The Milwaukee Road routes, mixed trains, buses and multiple city connections. Key points include daily and weekend schedules for cities like Mason City LaCrosse Chicago and Minneapolis, with note of arrivals and departures throughout the day.
Look back ten years to Mower County where a second Christmas of wartime spirit filled homes despite smaller gatherings due to servicemen overseas. Twenty five years ago Austinites enjoyed a white Christmas with church services and family celebrations.
Maj. Gen. Thomas S. Timberman, commander of the First Infantry Division, will become U S Commandant of Berlin, succeeding Maj. Gen. Lemuel Mathewson. Authorities disclosed the change on Wednesday.
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