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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
4
The Herald declares its sixty year role as a community newspaper dedicated to fair, impartial reporting for Austin and surrounding agriculture, business, and industry. It cites Taft Hartley Act as protecting workers from abuses by both employers and labor leaders, attributed to Fred A. Hartley Jr.
Residents backing a 75 percent city contribution say paved streets mainly benefit drivers and justify a larger city role. Austin voters previously approved a 50 50 split. some urge a charter amendment to let the public decide if the city should pay more while seeking gasoline tax revenue.
Austin’s Memorial Day speaker Rev Gordon Beale warned that ideas on world government clash beyond military force. He stressed nations produce both good and bad ideas and that communism’s old theory of controlling nationals belongs to history’s more distant forms.
The article argues that fascism communism and nazism share flaws and that the United States must mobilize thousands of young men. It stresses Americans’ preference for representative government after 160 years and notes the ongoing conflict with Red China’s communists, urging victory over their guns.
Dewit Emery president of the Small Business Economic foundation releases a three page folder outlining his view of the American way of life. He argues that freedom and a favorable economic climate created unparalleled wealth production and a high standard of living for all workers. He urges Americans to preserve and advance this blessing as a lasting moral strength.
President Truman speaks on national strength tied to the American home and the virtues promoted by the nation’s mothers. He emphasizes family as the foundation of civic resilience and national character.
A long-winded 19th century explanation from the Williamstown Advocate, quoted by the Iowa Publisher, describes a county editor as a busy, multi tasking figure who performs many roles. It argues the editor may rightfully use we when speaking of himself due to representing diverse duties and patrons.
Hibbing Tribune discusses profits and wages in relation to national income. It argues that rising profits since 1940 may not reflect real gains due to higher replacement and expansion costs, using housing as a comparison to show how profit figures can mislead.
George E Sokolsky recalls attending a Carnegie Hall concert with a band of about 90 musicians and a 250-strong chorus. He notes the diverse mix of races and creeds, praising their apparent harmony in a political climate strained by world events. The piece reflects on music as a joy and a force for unity.
A column praises a high quality chorus led by Peter J. Wilhousky and the Fred Waring organization. The piece links the performance to education, voluntary school extra work, and the development of character through self discipline. Copyright 1951 King Features.
Six months from now Minnesota will host its first presidential primary on March 18 with voter ballots choosing delegates. Candidates must file affidavits between January 15 and February 15. Delegates pledged to the chosen candidate can be released if the candidate fails to reach 10 percent of convention votes.
An insurance firm estimates at least 25 million adults could profitably lose weight. If each overweight person drops an average of 20 pounds, the nation could shed about 500 million pounds in total. A separate note explains Winona street paving will stop at Seventh street due to Highway 16 routing across Sterling addition and private property, with future work planned west of Eighth street next year by the state highway department.
A Jackson Tenn article explains that John Sinnock, the engraver of the Roosevelt dime, also hid his initials J S on Roosevelt's coin and added J R S on the Franklin half dollar to credit his work. The note clarifies the origin of the misinterpreted initials and Sinnock’s role as designer.
Associated Press reports Alvin Bandler elected president of the Minnesota Association of Township Officials in Minneapolis. He is described as the association’s only president since its founding and has held the role annually since its creation.
Tess B aged 9 has a little bother age 6. This brief column records a light domestic vignette from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reflecting family life and neighborhood concerns.
The Agriculture Department urges keeping canned food in its original container if the can is cool and covered. It notes safety is similar to transferring to another container. A cautionary line warns about overthinking work.
Atomic scientist David Joseph Bohm was acquitted of contempt charges after District Judge Alexander Holt zoff ruled his refusal to answer questions before the House Un American Activities Committee was within his constitutional rights Bohm who worked at the University of California wartime radiation laboratory contended his answers might incriminate him.
Hal Boyle notes a New York hospital dog gains weight despite varied diets, a sign of medical curiosity. He then riffs on Russian girls and dolls, urging caution about dissent under Stalin and the politburo. He quotes Alf Landon and James A. Farley on politics and progress.
The writer recalls advice from his father about taking a brief 15 minute break to remove shoes and rest. He asserts such small comforts bring immediate relief and lifelong regret avoidance. The quote emphasizes personal well being amid challenges.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports a buyers market may be developing as retailers seek to move large inventories. Bank economists note manufacturers and wholesalers pushed stock ahead of normal buying periods, prompting buyers to shop around for favorable prices.
Westbrook Pegler argues the Truman administration and its media allies manipulated opinion on General MacArthur and the Korean War. He attacks Churchill and Roosevelt era hidden agendas, cites Anger Hiss, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Dean Acheson, and contends the public lacks mandate to intervene in foreign conflicts.
A 1951 King Features column criticizes US leadership, railing against lend-lease policy and the Roosevelts. It argues Soviet support in Korea stems from wartime decisions and warns against repeating the mistakes in history.
The essay celebrates stray keys as metaphors for chance meetings and humane acts. It argues people act as keys or locks, unlocking new life through kindness and curiosity. The author, George Matthew Adams, reflects on collecting keepsakes and the hopeful idea that one key will fit a future lock.
The table lists time tables for TIME WEST MIDLAND lines including Rochester Minneapolis and Des Moines Omaha with multiple departure and arrival times. Northwest East West Bound routes from Rochester and Milwaukee Road schedules show daily departures and weekend exceptions. Bus routes from Rochester to Charles City Waterloo Minneapolis Austin Des Moines and Albert Lea include numerous morning afternoon and late night departures and arrivals.
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