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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1962
Page
4
Austin authorities warn that shrubs on private property near street intersections reduce drivers sight and cause accidents. City plans to remove boulevard shrubs and review ordinances to compel homeowners to clear vision obstructions. Police will check intersections, urging homeowner cooperation to keep intersections clear.
The piece argues Senator Symington may have timed a strike on the Eisenhower administration’s stockpiling to deflect heat from Kennedy, urging investigations into agricultural and stockpiling programs. It calls for full prosecutions of offenders regardless of party, warning against political squabbles as waste and government growth rise with billions spent.
Hollywood weighs Cleopatra's impact on Twentieth Century Fox and the film industry. Spyros Skouras says the studio spends 30 million on the epic to recoup over 25 million losses, while industry observers fear a studio collapse could follow if bankers lose faith. Elizabeth Taylor's Rome publicity raises public image concerns amid mixed revival results.
A Mason City Globe Gazette columnist notes Kennedy's push for 4 to 4.5 percent growth amid doubts about a government planned economy. The piece cites a New York Express view that U S business is under a rule of fear, affecting stock market behavior.
A compact pairing of biblical and classical thoughts on repentance and divine will. The first quote suggests God may relent to spare people, while the second asserts God does not contradict His resolved purpose.
The readable parts show numbers such as 4.10 7.80 and 14.00 alongside mentions of an eas feeder and stray letters. The context is unclear but indicates a financial or inventory fragment. No clear people organizations places or dates are identifiable.
Minnesota Federation of Women's Clubs of Mower County meets at Adams schoolhouse. Carl Jones reports Hoover meeting at editors conference. Kuebler troupe performs at Paramount for So Big. Guy Tollerud attends Columbia summer course. Harold Jarvis leaves for Coast Guard service. A. N. Kinsman dies in Miami. Lucille Williamson wins $500 nursing scholarship. Marjorie Fraser leaves for Washington as toll operator. New curfew requires under 15 off streets by 10:15 PM. Potatoes likely up 2–3 cents per pound after OPA ceilings lifted. David Rockers and Janet Adams win Windom 4-H junior grooming. Pastor Kooy opens evangelistic meetings in Fertile. Ralph Maloney holds second grand opening at new standard station.
Federal highway rules block signs designating business areas on the I 90 right of way. City engineers were told there is no provision for such signs, though Austin area signs will mark the city and a Business Loop near old Highway 16. The issue arises as plans for highway signs progress.
The article notes 1961 new car imports totaled 279437 units, a third below the prior year, while overall highway taxes reached 10.6 billion and motor truck taxes accounted for 3 billion. It also reports 125,?00 miles of the 41000 mile Interstate system completed by 1961 end and 14913 miles under construction.
Labor backed private pension pools hold well over 21 billion dollars in common stock with last year’s purchases near two billion, the largest among private groups. They also bought over a billion dollars in corporate bonds, while unions favor government securities. The growing market influence draws White House and banking scrutiny as prices slip.
Sylvia Porter argues broad tax relief for corporations and individuals may spur growth despite deficits and foreign debt concerns. She critiques 35 hour work week, general price hikes, public works, and easy credit, concluding tax cuts are the strongest lever to boost employment and investment in 1963.
Washington column notes stock market volatility contrasts with robust consumer spending and rising wealth. Heller highlights $21 billion in expenditure gains over four quarters, while plans to buy autos, durable goods, and homes rise. Strong income, profits, and production support optimism about a steady economy.
The Power Commission authorized Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. to construct facilities to serve nine North Dakota communities. The towns named are Alexander Arnegarde Garrison Max Turtle Lake Underwood Washburn Watford City and Wilton.
The Communications Commission on Monday approved the University of Minnesota Duluth Branch board of regents application for a new non commercial educational FM station license. In Carrington North Carolina Central Broadcasting Co. was granted a license for a new AM station.
Dear Dr Molner explains that heredity strongly influences diabetes but carriers or delayed cases may exist. The letter discusses a teen with ear and tonsil issues, and when removal is warranted. It notes spina bifida causes and early detection limits, plus post hemorrhoid surgery dilation advice and follow up.
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