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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1957
Page
4
A devotional note cites Hebrews 11 30 on Jericho walls falling after seven days and Matthew Henry on gratitude for unfulfilled promises relying on God's dependable nature. The excerpt reflects steady faith and trust in divine provision.
Bruce Biossat examines the outlook for new college graduates entering a world still shaped by the Cold War. He notes mood shifts toward peace but warns the United States and the Soviet Union remain aligned in a tense arms race. opportunity grows at home as business scouts seek talent amid a steadily expanding economy.
A seven year old boy, Benny Hooper, survived a 24 hour ordeal after tumbling into a 21 foot shaft on Long Island. An oxygen tube near his nose, a calm effort by rescuers, and fortunate conditions kept him alive. The nation celebrates the rescue and honors the persistence of those who refused to give up.
Politicians spar over East West power balance while forward looking industry expands into new areas. Yesterday's scientific marvels become routine at the factory. The era offers eager youths a chance to join the evolving economy as 1957 is seen as a strong year for freshmen citizens to start their path.
The piece notes Memorial Day and Fourth of July events have shifted from lax timing to fixed schedules. Parades now start at advertised hours, boosting turnout and program approval. Punctuality is urged as a virtue for business and professional life, with progress observed.
The Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph argues that funding private religious schools via taxes risks higher costs and could threaten public education. It warns that requiring private schools to pay taxes may push society toward government controlled schooling and loss of individual choice.
George E. Sokols ky argues that polls on Russian affairs misdefine Russia and its politics. He critiques McCall's methods, notes USSR diversity and the monopoly of power by the Communist Party, and cites the incorrect framing of Russia as a communist state.
A typographical error in a Herald traffic story turns angles into angels prompting jokes about meeting them. Calendar Day predicts a dry June, while a critic questions Billy Graham's emphasis on personal religion over social reform. The tarantula is praised as a harmless pet if handled right. Railroads show sharp declines in passenger miles since 1946 with losses, spurring cuts on unprofitable lines.
The piece reports that Dave Beck Jr remains on the Teamsters payroll at 300 dollars weekly, serving as a son in law and business associate roles while his father, Dave Beck Sr, leads the union. It notes JR joined as international organizer at 15 thousand dollars annually and has wandered through Europe and North America in various posts.
A Buffalo scrubwoman died leaving $20,000 earned from stock market gains. She began with $300 savings while working as a waitress, hotel cleaner, and Lehigh Railroad car washer. She left the sum to an old friend. The piece notes her life and ends with a religious reflection.
The known history of the trumpet traces back to 2000 B C with early examples likely made from natural animal horns.
Sylvia Porter reports a secret Standard Oil study blaming industry pricing for postwar inflation, with Monroe Rathbone admitting it indicts some in industry. He defends profits to fund expansion while warning the long term price trend could rise, not fall, amid rising costs and wages.
Puzzle lists farm themed clues across and down. Entries include farm tools, crops, animals, and related terms with several abbreviations and wordplay. Clues cover prefixes like bio and geo along with regional terms and poetic references.
The list provides a set of word clues with numbers signaling crossword positions. Answers include antitoxins meaning irregular English king pottery jar river in Germany Christmas Persian fairy water animal Greek official aeriform fuel bristle nickname and related spellings.
Israeli Foreign Ministry said Egypt renewed guerrilla activity risking wider violence. Egypt accused Israel of repeated aggression along the demarcation line and cited incursions in May. Jordan reported anti aircraft fire on four Israeli planes over Jordanian territory near Anin Rumana and Tinik. Dag Hammarskjold to meet in New York regarding Sudanese troop movements into the Gaza Strip.
The article notes Haiti achieved independence from France in 1804, marking a pivotal colonial era milestone and shaping Caribbean and world history through the successful slave revolt led by enslaved people.
In tough times true friends back us up while others turn away. The message calls for loyalty and dependable support from those who remain by our side.
A New Jersey town raised funds to construct a grandstand and plan a baseball park seen as a healthful, spiritual investment for the community. The piece praises civic spirit, youth engagement, and the broader appeal of baseball, noting its role in keeping youngsters on a constructive path and the value of athletes as role models.
In New Kensington Pennsylvania Arthur Henderson 34 of Apollo was watching miners preparing to dynamite loose rock when a blast toppled a tree striking him. He was injured and treated at the scene.
A poem by Edgar A Guest contrasts wealth with true home value. It argues that money cannot buy warmth, kindness, and family affection. A home remains alive only when love, laughter, and gentle conversation fill the rooms, not merely beautiful furnishings.
The answer urges obedience to God over human authority yet notes parental duties and the heart condition. It says salvation comes through faith in Christ, not baptism or outward rites, and urges continued obedience to God while not tying salvation to any ceremony.
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