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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1955
Page
4
A quoted Bible verse from Job 39 22 notes a fearless stance before the sword while a saying attributed to R G Ingersoll portrays fear as a dagger used by hypocrisy to harm the soul.
Justice William O. Douglas, returning from a Russian tour, asserts in Look magazine that the Kremlin practices colonialism in Central Asia, condemning suppression of nationalist sentiment while noting four decades of repression has not extinguished the flame of nationalism. He suggests sending copies to Nehru and other Asian leaders.
The article questions the true identity of Dr Otto John former head of West Germany secret service now defected from his defection and reappearing in Western territory. Analysts note double agent theories and suggest his case could test both police and psychiatry. The piece cites Bonn and Western capitals as centers for solving the mystery.
Chester Merrifield, a 37 year old Louisville gunman, faced execution in Eddyville after a 1953 nightclub shootout with Officer Alvin Keown. He entered the chair on crutches, his bravado crumbling under the final verdict.
The report notes increasing weekly use of the helicopter for signal service during floods in Washington and Oregon. It cites earlier signal service in severe eastern storms two or three months ago and mentions efforts to improve trim and speed.
The Ford Foundation begins a major program with a $500,000,000 distribution to schools and hospitals. To finance the plan, 10,200,000 Ford stock shares will be sold through the New York Stock Exchange next month.
Opinions of Others Pye writes a meditation on windy days full of vivid dog imagery. The wind is described as teeth and teeth like terriers and bulldogs, biting cuffs, collars, scarves, and wallets, yet also playfully pursuing passersby. The piece blends humor and metaphor in a brisk critique of weather’s character.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald notes that despite strong employment, shortages of mechanics, plumbers, painters, carpenters, and roofers hinder home projects. Customers complain of delays, slowness, and overcharging while tradesmen seek more and better workers for timely, quality service.
George Sokolsky argues the Soviet Union holds an edge over the United States due to impudence, no allies but satellites, a global propaganda apparatus, and a lack of opposition parties. He claims Moscow uses the press and party control to undermine nations without warfare, noting consequences for liberty and religious oath-taking.
The column questions spending another five billion abroad without proving results from the remaining 101 billion already spent. It notes Soviet offers, disputes the value of rich grants, and argues medical research yields higher returns than defense spending. It cites a National Cancer Institute finding that about one in three U.S. newborns may develop cancer.
Washington report details Mrs. Dickson Yates a White House staffer and secretary to ex-Gov Howard Pyle in charge of federal relations. The piece notes her Alabama links and marriage to a Baltimore auto businessman, with trivia about her career and a Q&A on voting.
A witty quip frames neurosis as building castles in air while obsession defines living in them and psychiatry as charging rent. The remark plays on stereotypes of mental health roles with sharp humor. It portrays the contrast between imagination, psychosis, and professional care.
A compact clue set for a crossword style grid asking for answers to across and down hints including video comedian and general terms such as crow call, aircraft verbs and vessel references. The list mixes common nouns, verbs, and abbreviations to fill a puzzle.
Answers correspond to clues: 37 Most rational 45 Roman road 38 Horsemen 46 Pause 40 Thus 47 Wiles 41 One who 49 Fruit drink suffix 50 Century abbr 42 At this place 52 Column 43 Son of Seth 53 Brazilian Bib macaw
George F. Meany faces strong backlash from liberal and labor circles after criticizing Jawaharlal Nehru and Tito as allies of communism. The AFL CIO leader accepted the Social Justice Award with Walter Reuther and argued against anti anti-communism, prompting Daily Worker denunciations and international reactions. Eleanor Roosevelt commented that Meany must consider global audiences as communism means different things in various regions. Meany’s supporters urge firm anti communism while critics push for cautious rhetoric.
A King Features column urges perseverance against criticism, citing Pasteur and Columbus as examples. It champions faith, resilience, and forward action, endorsing unstoppability and belief in one’s message amid doubt and public scorn. It references Nehru, Tito, and leaders like Roosevelt, Meany, and Reuther in a discussion of freedom and leadership.
Edgar A. Guest recalls a child’s Christmas with wind up trains and a malfunctioning toy car. The narrator laments broken gear after his father Palatron winds and plays with the toys, vowing wiser requests next year for unbreakable presents and careful handling.
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