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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1964
Page
4
An education group proposes NYC drop grade system for high schools in favor of pass fail indicators. The piece argues grades help students gauge progress, aid teachers in grouping, and assist college admissions and hiring, urging refinement of grading accuracy rather than abandonment.
The piece weighs Hubert Humphrey's potential in the Johnson administration noting his adaptability and shift toward moderation. It argues he could serve as a key trouble shooter and express the President's views, while aiming to position himself as Johnson's successor and keep the White House path open.
Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson rebutted charges against the United States during a United Nations Congo debate. He defended the U S Belgian rescue mission to Stanleyville and criticized nations, including the United Arab Republic, for arming rebels while denouncing U S aid. He urged Congress to withhold aid from nations showing open enmity and reassess foreign aid policy.
The Maidenform ad campaign in Soviet Trade has not moved any Russian bras, with no sales in two years. In contrast the United Nations faces growing anti U S rhetoric from Guinea and Mali and warns that U N voting may need reform or the U S may withdraw United States policy experts consider the UN's current structure dangerous to American power.
A compact churchly notice cites Ephesians 6 1 on children obeying parents and quotes Benjamin Franklin on early lessons of obedience. The fragment lists publishing details for Thomson Newspapers Inc and subscription rates, with Austin Minnesota as the location and Frank C Miles as publisher.
The item lists changes from 30 years ago including Dr. Paul C. Leck opening an office on Main Street and C. H. Casler becoming Kiwanis member. It notes Elizabeth Dahlgren as weather observer at Eglin Field and Maxine Hastings leaving Kresges to study music in Chicago. It also mentions Eleanor Swenson joining the register of deeds office in Austin.
Minnesota highway officials defend prioritizing urban sections over rural in interstate construction citing engineering challenges and funding structure. They argue Twin Cities bridges and topo hinder rural-start plans, while federal funds cover 90 percent of costs and the state ranks fifth in total road mileage.
New York report notes mob bosses in Chicago Philadelphia and New York-Northern New Jersey fear intensified FBI probes totaling over 5000 cases. Investigations target income sources and long term evidence gathering, with aging Cosa Nostra leaders facing possible prison terms. Ed Hoover asserts infiltration at high ranks while government aims at eroding mob profits via regional grand juries.
Criminologists warn that a wave of grand jury inquiries could strip mob leaders of vital licenses and business rights. Investigations by the Illinois Crime Investigating Commission and nationwide probes may compel chiefs to testify or risk penalties. The Bana nas case looms as a harsh backdrop to mounting pressure and potential retribution.
In this column Ward Cannel argues against recognizing January 1 as New Year’s Day. He notes other cultural new year celebrations and traces calendar changes from Rome to Caesar, calling the date a manufactured political relic and suggesting year-ends and new beginnings align with Labor Day.
Editor notes letters must be brief and on one side with name and address. In this field letter John E. Wagner recalls witnessing a dog killed by a truck on 4th Avenue NE and urges safer driving as children are on vacation and streets are slick. He asks Austin citizens to exercise extra caution to protect children. Wagner Cons. Co.
A Pentagon and State Department circulated analysis warns that the US Soviet Red China split and East European volatility could trigger numerous revolutions, guerrilla wars, and riots worldwide. It foresees heightened risk of US conflict with Moscow or Peking as nuclear powers remain ready to intervene.
Plant City Florida Patrolman A H Hawkins reported a case in which a woman said her husband struck her after she refused to reveal who she was talking to on the telephone. The weapon listed was a pillow. The incident was investigated following the complaint by the woman.
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