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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1963
Page
4
Rep. Wilbur Mills introduces a bill to raise the social security payroll tax ceiling from 4800 to 5400 a year. Trustees warn of a three percent long-term deficiency. the plan would cover about half, leaving the fund in the red.
The legislature enacted faster daytime and nighttime speed limits, 65 mph by day and 55 mph by night, with the highway commissioner retaining authority to adjust in zones. The law replaces absolute with maximum, making any speed over the posted limit technically speeding. The article notes the practical tolerance used by officers and urges safe driving considering traffic and road conditions.
June is national Dairy Month and Minnesota's dairy sector remains the top farm income source. The state hosts 1,275,000 dairy cows with an average yield of 8,130 pounds per cow, and total milk output reaching 10.3 billion pounds. Dairy farmers earned 326 million dollars from milk and cream, while butter production totaled 356 million pounds with about 80 percent shipped out of state or abroad.
The United Presbyterians with a 20 000 word Des Moines statement argue for independence from government support and oppose government sponsored religious functions and tax exemptions for churches. They warn about censorship and favor church discretion over materials, oppose Sunday closing laws as coercive, and advocate non entanglement to protect true religion from state subservience.
John spoke of receiving only what heaven grants and Goethe noted gifts arriving from above in their own forms. The quotations reflect on divine provision and transcendent origin of gifts.
Over 300 attended the Vacation Bible School at the Methodist Church with Rev. Coleman in charge as supervisor. The afternoon heat pushed Austin temperatures to 100 degrees, the season high. The city school board offered the use of the high school swimming pool to children for summer.
The piece lists many observances for June including Fight the Filthy Fly, National Recreation, Dairy, Raeweed Control, Portable Radio, and Home Permanent Months. It notes the public notables of marriage trends and employment, and quips on the idea of declaring every month special.
Victor Riesel reports on a British union rulebook that requires member referenda and a separate political fund, aiming to curb political spending. The U S Supreme Court endorsed similar limits, prompting AFL CIO to study the impact for American labor. The British Registrar Sir Cecil Crabbe enforces strict compliance and can strike unions that violate the rules.
Dr W G Brandstadt explains staphylococcal food poisoning from improperly stored picnic foods. Bacteria in nose or hands can contaminate dishes like potato and egg salads, with symptoms appearing 2 to 4 hours later. Boiling destroys the poison. keep foods cold, cook on site, and save samples for investigation.
The court overturns several lunch counter convictions, ruling that state or executive power used to enforce segregation is unconstitutional. It leaves open the broader question of how far federal authority may compel desegregation when private owners resist.
Washington hosts the World Food Congress June 4 18 drawing 1 200 delegates from 100 countries to tackle hidden hunger. The event marks FAO s 20th anniversary and mid campaign review with noted figures including former President Truman and leaders from Mexico Nigeria and Laos among prominent delegates.
On this date in 1944 D Day began with Allied air and sea bombardment and paratroopers in Normandy. Other events include Nathan Hale's birth in 1755 and Patrick Henry's death in 1799. The column surveys past wars, royal honors, and diplomatic notes through years yet tied to today.
Justice Harlan’s view that restricting property use lies beyond the 14th amendment is contrasted with the court majority in sit-in cases. The piece discusses equal protection, state power, private discrimination cases, and how states regulate housing and employment in pursuit of the public good.
Fragmented quotes criticize European leaders including Konrad Adenauer and British and Australian ambassadors. The text mocks titles and institutions, noting perceived vanity and nonexistence of certain honors. Distinct names appear in a satirical, overheard-dialogue style.
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