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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1955
Page
4
A biblical verse from Matthew about Jesus asking believers if they trust his power, followed by a quotation from Anna Shipton praising God for every moment of trust. The two excerpts juxtapose faith and gratitude in devotional voice.
A cabinet level report by the Presidential Advisory Committee on Transport Policy and Organization outlines a transportation revolution over 35 years with intensified regulation failing to keep pace. It argues regulation bases on monopoly myths, imposes costly dislocations on shippers and the public, and asks for prompt action to remove burdens on intercity transport and promote competition.
Life magazine reports the United States spends just over 3 percent of public road funds on cross country highways while military and defense facilities receive most funds. President Eisenhower recently sent Congress a message proposing a national highway program totaling $10 billion for the coming years.
The discussion centers on the need for new legislation, with the dispute focused on the amount rather than the principle. Observers expect further deliberation soon to determine a moderate figure.
Ray Nolan state director of mines and minerals told the legislative council that 39 prospecting permits have been issued for exploration in 12 townships in the Little Fork area. Permits went to 11 from Minneapolis, 6 from Ironton and International Falls, 4 from Little Falls, and 3 from Two Harbors and Red Wing.
The New York Herald Tribune recalls Bill Vukovich's fatal crash at Indianapolis and Bob Sweikert's surprise win as drivers race amid tragedy. The piece notes public debate over the event’s purpose and honors Vukovich, his family, and the sport's dangerous allure.
The Berkeley campus invites high school students to summer lab work to combat a growing shortage of engineers and scientists. Dr. Arthur B. Pardee led the program, hoping colleges and industry will adopt similar setups to raise interest and improve science teaching.
George Sokolsky notes Khrushchev’s clear authority as head of the Soviet delegation to Yugoslavia, surpassing Bulganin and signaling the end of the Stalin era power structure. He explains the shift after Stalin’s death and the division of party and state power.
The article argues the party should be present at the four power talks with Khrushchev as a condition for equality. It notes the Russia China balance, Tito’s awareness of Soviet methods, and the need for a formal agenda, possible treaty, and the West’s demand to halt Marxist penetration, warning of continued Cold War.
Three Austinites stranded on Leach Lake’s Pelican Island endure a night with coffee cookies and fruit while awaiting rescue. Separately, Yamashita treasure legends in the Philippines draw interest as uranium hunting wanes. Weekend notes include Austin pool opening prospects, June rainfall, and a long standing Main Street left turn rule laxity.
The London five power disarmament subcommittee exposed Soviet tactics in a review of Anrei Gromyko and Malik stalling moves. Moscow pressed for destruction of all atomic weapons but planned to permit future production. The committee warned against vague counts and inspection loopholes, with talks set to resume in New York ahead of a U.N. General Assembly decision.
A compact set of crossword style clues with numbered hints and wordplay across labels including animals, colors, and a sinking ship reference, ending with a note on a wading bird and various thematic word fragments.
The article outlines the struggle in Congress over raising the federal minimum wage for interstate workers. If coverage remains unchanged a $1.00 hourly rate is likely. expanding coverage risks no bill passage. House and Senate committees differ, with union support pressuring for broader coverage.
A reflective piece on losing oneself in a late afternoon browse through second hand bookshops. The narrator recalls discovering hidden treasures, signed volumes, and the charm of silent eloquence in old editions including a 1905 Casual Essays of The Sun and the famed Is There a Santa Claus.
Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu told the Diet that he had been assured by a responsible U.S. official that aircraft based in Japan would not drop atomic bombs in the Formosa Strait. He spoke to the Budget Committee.
An old ordinance from El Paso prohibits wading paddling swimming diving or ducking in irrigation ditches within the city limits since its 1873 incorporation. The rule labels such water activity as a misdemeanor.
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