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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1952
Page
2
A historic religious couplet presents Deuteronomy encouragement and Martin Luther hymn lines. The verses speak of divine presence, strength and steadfast aid amidst life’s trials, urging courage and faith.
Thomas K. Finletter and General Eisenhower return to the United States to aid a political campaign. Reports claim the Russian air force in Europe outnumbers UN forces by more than two to one. Air power is crucial, yet foot soldiers remain vital, urging UN nations to maintain a strong, modern air force and readiness for emergencies.
A collection piece reflects on medals as symbols of noble conduct and gratitude, followed by local Austin notes on potato shortages, Red Cross blood transfusion logistics, upcoming donor drives, bankers and mayoral panels, and public affairs including attorney general opinions, an auto club feature, and a study linking accident rates to IQ levels.
A New York diary column notes rising fresh grads attract big offers in 1952. Joe College may postpone accepting lucrative early deals, as one student lands a $10,000 yearly post while Uncle Sam also offers opportunities. The piece mixes humor with social commentary on postwar employment and culture.
A reminiscence on the decline of short haul passenger rail in Austin and area as automobiles overtake rail. The piece recalls 1920s efficiency bulletins from the Chicago Great Western and Milwaukee Road, praise for on time performance, government wartime operations, and the looming end of local passenger service as mainliners and freight dominate the rails. The trend ends with nostalgia for a lost era.
Since 1947 foreign aid has faced annual pressure to trim costs. In 1952 the administration asked 7.9 billion for aid, committees cut it by 2 billion, then House critics sliced 726 million more. Critics range from outright opponents to cautious supporters who fear too-deep cuts could threaten security, echoing concerns voiced by Senator Vandenberg.
A military journal named Planes outlines future air power, estimating NATO's operational fleet at 4000 aircraft while UN controlled Russian air forces in Europe are pegged at 10000. The piece notes the figures come from an unverified source.
In Abilene Ike Eisenhower urged cutting federal authority and returning power to states and local communities. He defended the constitutional founders and said a limited government best keeps the nation strong and prosperous, stressing citizen participation in government functions.
Auditors and statisticians claim the national debt adds to each citizen's burden, estimating a per family obligation of 5700 dollars. The piece recalls 1910 figures suggesting households could clear the debt with twelve dollars each, and argues federal frugality has lagged for years while every saved dollar reduces state obligations to the Treasury.
Christian Science Monitor notes a two child mother in New York who attempted a bank robbery with a toy pistol, claiming dire medical need. The piece argues most crime stems from complex motives rather than sheer necessity, challenging simple causes of criminal behavior.
The piece notes Sen Robert Taft and John Foster Dulles diverge on U S foreign policy. Taft, aligned with Republicans wary of Truman Acheson Europe strategy, quotes Dulles on the Life article arguing Western Europe alone cannot secure the world. The debate questions whether overemphasis on Western Europe isolates the United States and risks weakening diplomatic strength.
The column argues Taft and Dulles challenge the idea of defending Western Europe alone and urge a stronger allied stance beyond Europe. It notes Taft would keep six divisions in Europe until Europeans can defend themselves and that Dulles advocates a united Europe within a global balance. Copyright, 1952, King Features.
Puzzle style clued list featuring scattered terms across history geography language and mythology. Reads like a crosswords oriented snapshot with entries from places people and objects.
New York the U S ambassador to Czechoslovakia Ellis O Briggs said Oatis imprisonment is the crucial issue in U S Czech ties. He noted talks to win Oatis’ release are in progress and that Oatis appeared well and in good health during his last visit April 30. Books and personal items were sent to his cell.
Northwestern and Great Western routes list East and Westbound departures from Rochester, plus Milwaukee Road and other lines. Northbound schedules include bells for St Paul Minneapolis, Mason City Omaha and Chicago routes with several daily times. Buses also show departures from Rochester and connections to Charles City Waterloo Minneapolis and Des Moines Kansas City routes.
Home delivery in Austin eight cents per week. Carrier delivery 30 26 weeks seven dollars eighty cents. One year fifteen dollars sixty cents. By mail within post office radius of Austin Payal one month three months six months one year in advance. Rates vary by distance.
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