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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1950
Page
2
The Herald marks 59 years as Austin’s local newspaper, emphasizing its mission to serve agriculture, business, and industry impartially. The note highlights commitment to community interests and fairness to all groups and individuals.
Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan warns that soil resource deterioration threatens national leadership and urges decisive measures to protect soil health and sustain agricultural productivity.
Christmas Eve and day brought a quiet, reverent mood across households in Minnesota. Radios carried holiday music and servicemen greetings while families shared meals and gifts. The piece notes a public focus on the war's shadow and a look ahead to 1951 with concern for postwar adjustment.
President Truman and officials warn citizens to brace for stricter economic conditions with rising bread and soft drink prices and ceilings on many items. High taxes are seen as the main tool to curb demand, promising a tighter era for households and businesses. The public is urged to tighten belts in preparation for inflationary pressure.
Des Moines Register notes West Germany debates over mobilizing manpower for a European army. Kurt Schumacher urges peace treaty equality with Western nations. West Berlin elections swing from Social Democrats, reflecting mixed views on education reforms and Cold War defense, aiding Eisenhower’s European army plans.
George E. Sokolski lauds a new State Department pamphlet titled Our Foreign Policy as a clear, readable guide to postwar policy. He questions why it appeared only in September 1950 after years of what he calls dubious propaganda and cites Soviet expansion and the fate of satellite states as highlighted points.
The text argues Soviet control in Eastern Europe, disappearances under secret police, and the dangers of appeasement. It cites Mindszenty and Vogeler as examples, critiques U S non intervention in China after warning that intervention could have saved China, and claims Truman suggested the pamphlet in 1950. It warns that appeasement has worsened war and calls for renewed US initiative in Asia.
Manila reports Maj. Gen. Claire Chennault, former commander of the 14th Air Force, warns the Philippines are in immediate danger of a Communist invasion as he travels to Formosa to head the China Air Transport Line. He told reporters he believes the Red timetable targets the Philippines.
Edgar A. Guest reflecting on final steps of Christmas giving and receiving, with memories of rough days and resolve to carry on. The poem hints at fatigue and resilience as holiday burdens fade.
The writer argues that reliance on voluntary controls to stabilize the economy may fail and questions safety if manpower for the armed forces is drawn from volunteers rather than the draft during an emergency. The tone cautions against overreliance on voluntary measures.
Recreation department and many groups organized a Christmas party for kids on Saturday. The program focused on children's interests and was well received by the youngsters.
A brief warm spell overcame the region as temperatures rose and then the weather quickly moved to resume its pattern, threatening to set new winter records.
The piece argues nations face shared troubles, noting U S troops in Korea, possible bombing of Manchurian bases, aid to Chinese Nationalists, and fears about nuclear options. It suggests Russia also bears burdens and hopes for more tension in 1951 while joking about the Treasury Secretary Snyder’s remark on deficits.
The piece argues against paying draft board members in Congress, praising the unpaid boards as effective and low in criticism. It contends compensation could distort decisions and that the current volunteer service best serves the war effort.
Charles E. Wilson, the new mobilization chief, forecasts bold production goals for arming the nation. He says results will be realized and doubts are few, as past urgency pushes the country to achieve the impossible in production while diplomacy lags behind.
The American City magazine profiles a 2500 person shelter by the Atomic Shelter Institute of New York after studying Hiroshima. It features 12 doors with three foot concrete and water shields, gamma ray triggers door closure, and fans delivering 37 500 cubic feet per minute of clean air. It notes protection if the shelter is at least 2000 feet from the blast and proposes financing via a roof parking lot tapping the parking meter fund.
Dr J Harry Close honored his promise to deliver a Christmas baby at Good Samaritan hospital in Pottsville. After 15 years of practice he delivered an 8 pound girl to Mrs William Savage of Minersville as a fee free Christmas gift.
Clues list includes film and literature themed items with multiple cross references across two grid sections vertical and horizontal for a newspaper puzzle challenge. Answers cover varied categories from actors and places to technical terms and letters, offering a broad wordplay mix.
A Boston and New York hoax campaign is exposed as a vile manipulation by mercenary promoters aided by Isidore Lipschutz and James H. Sheldon. The NY Post ad smeared Mayor Impelliteri and Jewish voters, while Pecora refused to join the trap amid Zionist ties to David Dubinsky and the Israel cause.
Washington reports two main barriers delay action on the water resources policy commission plan. Congress has not read the 445 page report with 70 recommendations for basin wide planning. Defense needs and time to assemble basin data, plus congressional prerogatives, hinder early adoption.
Public timetable list showing departures and arrivals for Mid West Airlines and Northwest Airlines with both east and west bound options. Includes Great Western rail lines St Paul Minneapolis and Mason City Omaha, The Milwaukee Road routes with LaCrosse and Jackson, plus bus services between Rochester Charles City Waterloo Minneapolis Austin Des Moines Kansas City and Cresco Iowa with daily variations and holiday notes.
Rates show Home Delivery in Austin with 26 week and 52 week terms, monthly and quarterly options, and mail zones for different post office radii. Fees are payable in advance, with separate pricing for within and beyond 150 miles and for all mail outside Austin.
When moving please call the Herald office 8851 giving your change in address. The Herald is on sale at locations including Austin Candy Co 219 N Main Austin Hotel Chatham and Bridge East Side Pharmacy Water and Railway Fox Hotel Main and Water Holtz Pharmacy Main and Water Lucys Cafe 118 N Main Lane's Pharmacy 400 N Main People's Drug Store 203 N Main Nemita Cigar Store 415 N Main K Wold Drug Co Main and Bridge Sts Hamilton Cafe Dexter Reinarts Cafe Rose Creek Reed's Grocery Mapleview News Stand Post Office.
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