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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1959

Page

4

A look at 1960 election fate without a clear issue

A political essay weighs how voters might decide in 1960 if no dominant issue dominates the campaign. It considers party loyalty, candidate personality, hedging by party control, and the uncertain mix shaping the presidential outcome. It cites Eisenhower’s 1956 victory and sketches a cautious, multifactor decision process.

White House Eisenhower Congress

Ground-burrowing rocket stuns Pentagon amid prank fear

A joke about an earth satellite and a mole rocket misled engineers and contractors. Russians reportedly developed a tunnel-digging rocket, raising Pentagon concern about untested tech. Authenticity unclear, but the era's tech jokes risk real consequences.

U.S Pentagon Army

Hoffa's arrogance could spur punitive action by Congress

The Louisville Courier Journal notes Hoffa's swagger as he threatens a national strike should anti trust laws bind transportation unions. Bernard Nossiter, Harper's, calls Hoffa consumed by power and hubris, risking broader labor-political backlash. Meany denounces Hoffa's threats as irresponsible and dangerous to labor unity.

James R. Hoffa Teamsters’ Union Hoffa Teamsters Dave Beck Bernard D. Nossiter Harper's Magazine Congress George Meany McClellan A.f.l.-C.lo Louisville Courier Journal

Western peoples must back envoys at Geneva talks

In Geneva the Western nations face pressure from Moscow over West Berlin. The piece argues the West should not concede to a rushed summit and must remain patient while Khrushchev pushes missile threats and propaganda. It suggests continued private diplomacy and strong public resolve to support Eastern Europe's push against Kremlin coercion.

Geneva West Berlin Germany Kremlin Moscow Hungary Soviet Union Khrushchev

Inaugural splits and science notes across $7K debates

The piece surveys public spending on a legislative special session versus tax savings, notes scientists’ progress from the IGY to health research, and reports on Hoover Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower papers. It also covers modest first aid tips, geography reform, and Mason City Junior Achievement student companies.

Herbert Hoover West Branch Iowa Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park N. Y Truman Independence Eisenhower Abilene Kansas

Your Money Worth Tax Reform Debate Fact vs Benefit

The Hall Syndicate report explains the coming tax reform debate led by Rep Wilbur Mills. It describes broadening the tax base to lower rates while risking loss of deductions for medical costs charity gifts and special exemptions for over-65s sick workers and other groups. It notes lawmakers worry about provoking opposition from vested interests and the political risk in widening the base.

Congress Washington Mills House

Nixon’s Moscow trip boosts his political mileage

Nixon has traveled over 280000 miles since 1953 and visited 54 countries, more than Dulles. A Moscow visit with Khrushchev could aid his bid for the 1960 Republican nomination as Klein joins his team to manage press relations and sustain public attention.

Nixon Moscow Washington Richard M. Nixon John Foster Dulles Dulles Eisenhower Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev Herbert B. Klein San Diego Calif Klein New York Nelson Rockefeller

Menu Matters ACROSS and DOWN Puzzle Clues

A cryptic puzzle grid with across and down clues listing items like Dessert wine 5 Support 9 Hamburger and various partial phrases such as Iroquoian Indian 13 Demigod 14 Consumed food 15 Unselfish one li the table 18 Browns meat quickly 19 Serving no purpose 21 Exclamation 23 Water barrit 24 Former times poet 27 Biblical garden 29 Beef or por 32 Vehicle 34 Take care 1 Vegetab 2 Heraldic band 3 Actress Hayworth 4- films 5 Greek letter 6 Start again 7 Table scray 8 Postured 9 Cellars 10 Indians 11 Series 16 Theater attendar 20 More cri 22 Dropsy 14 Newts

Hayworth

Answer to Previous Puzzle Vegeance 36

Puzzle clue list appears to map to a crossword style fill in. Items include Known fact Raid Dispatch Off Distress signal Number Dash City in Massachusetts Donates New Year's eggnog File again Legal matters Region Comfort Abstract being Cartoonist Tony Snow vehicle Essential being Outbuilding Fall behind.

Vegeance Massachusetts Tony

Faith in Bible Miracles Despite Modern Skepticism

The speaker endorses accepting biblical miracles by faith, contrasting with disbelief in natural explanations. He cites Jonah Noah and Daniel as true events and questions why modern miracles like nuclear fission and technology are accepted more readily than biblical ones. He recalls Mark Twain on understanding and argues fitting into God’s plan is harder than fitting God into human views.

Jonah Noah Daniel Mark Twain

Rubens Painting Damaged by Acid Thrower in Munich

A famous Rubens masterpiece Descent of the Damned into Hell at the State Art Gallery in Munich suffered acid damage valued at $1,000,000. The motive remains undetermined while a moral reflection on human nature accompanies the report.

Munich Germany Peter Paul Rubens Hell State Art Gallery

Cab Driver Fatally Shoots Policeman in Greensboro

In Greensboro North Carolina on Sunday cab driver Joseph O D Herring 31 a black man shot and killed Police Cpl Joe D Massey 44 as he sat at a service station desk after issuing a speeding ticket. Herring admitted the shooting calling it cold blooded and saying he was glad the officer was dead.

Greensboro N.C Joseph OD. Herring Joe D. Massey Herring

Umpire Powers Officiates NBA Games

Carolina League official Frank Powers from New York City has refereed in the NBA for the past two seasons.

Frank Powers New York City National Basketball Assn

Delivery in post office within fifty miles of Austin

A brief notice states payable in advance amounts listed as 1.15 5.50 and 10.00 for delivery services within fifty miles of Austin. No further details on recipient, dates, or terms are provided.

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