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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1958
Page
4
The page presents dated quotes on friendship and guidance from Proverbs 27 9 and William Ellery Channing. It contrasts temporary blessings with lasting friendship tied to goodness and counsel.
The piece discusses John Graves who left high school but found success after selling encyclopedias, arguing that dedication and resolve can drive achievement. It notes Graves skipped chemistry, his eventual decision to pursue business rigor, and suggests similar ambition may appear among recent high school graduates in Mower County.
State Republicans pick George MacKinnon as their strong, colorful candidate for governor after the convention in St. Paul. The endorsement signals a clear path for the GOP and challenges to Gov. Orville.
The Republican convention chose MacKinnon over M. Wayne Field as the gubernatorial candidate. MacKinnon, recently U S district attorney, is praised for fearlessness and lawful conduct while Gov Freeman is noted for personality and wit. The piece suggests a potentially closer, even Republican, race than expected.
The June 23 special session urged by Governor Freeman aims to extend unemployment compensation and push public works in the Iron Range. The plan may expand beyond federal subsidies, raising concerns over added costs and skepticism about timing. Tax revenues face potential gaps totaling about 70 million dollars, prompting cautions on new spending.
At 70 James A. Farley gains broad appeal as a steadying figure amid party disarray. The piece argues voters crave fixed tenure, a strong two party system, and that Farley could unite Republicans and Democrats if nominated for U S senator in New York.
Gov Robert Smylie told a meeting of reservation Indians at Fort Hall Idaho that it is their responsibility to ensure Indian children receive an education. He warned that as the country grows and technology advances the need for education will increase.
The piece urges continued mosquito spraying, weighing sprayer purchase against delays and noting outdoor living benefits. It reviews the Minnesota centennial publication Gopher Reader, praising its Minnesota story and cautioning about forest history. It also recounts Ingersoll dollar watch history and fair trade laws, and ends with polio vaccine production concerns amid rising cases.
In April 1871 Fergus Falls Advocate trumpeted occupying the first painted building in town. The two story structure boasted rainbow colors, with yellow corner boards green casings red doors and blue sign, seen as a local sensation. The piece recalls a 1857 bill and St Peter’s bid to be Minnesota’s first state capitol.
A historian notes the 1957-58 contraction may end in 1959 or 1960 with a revival only then. The downturn ranks mid-range among postwar recessions, while consumer prices stabilize and unemployment remains high. Geoffrey H. Moore’s study, funded by the Council of Economic Advisers, analyzes measuring recessions.
The piece reports on Moore’s late 1950s analysis of the length of recessions, noting that the 1957 downturn began in July and could last 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years depending on policy actions. It cites presidential advisers requesting the study and urges realistic appraisals by policymakers.
The reader asks if a dream can reveal God directly. The answer notes that revelation comes through Jesus Christ in Scripture and true faith must be a vital trust, not mere feeling. The text then shifts to a historical account mentioning the Alpine region near Lake Superior, Fond du Lac, Mendota, St. Peter, St. Paul, and the Mississippi settlement described as the territory’s government seat.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was created in 1930 and spans 462,224 acres, with most of the land heavily wooded.
A compact themed crossword puzzle listing across and down clues with varied definitions. Entries include sweet items, animals, tools, and actions, spanning from bees produce to marine terms and fabrications. The grid yields common crossword answers across multiple letter lengths.
A 16-year-old Fairfax girl was arrested for shoplifting her trousseau halting wedding plans. The piece urges youth to build character and responsibilities for a stable future home, quoting biblical guidance and calling for wise, loving marriages.
Shah Reza Pahlavi of Iran will speak at a dinner in Minneapolis on June 27 as part of a national tour. The event accompanies the Iranian Student Assn meeting at the University of Minnesota from June 26 to 28 and is expected to draw over 150 guests from across the country. Civic and business leaders from Minnesota are also invited to attend.
A diesel freight train halted near Flemington New Jersey when it ran out of fuel. The engineer telephoned for 200 gallons of diesel oil from Fleming ton to resume movement.
One of Ohio’s rare ski jumps and toboggan slides sits at Akron metropolitan park about 11 miles north of Akron city, attracting curious visitors and winter sports enthusiasts during the season.
Hawick Minnesota AP fire destroyed a large barn housing 15,000 newly born turkey chicks Sunday. Loss was estimated at 30000 dollars. The poultry was owned by a group of Paynesville businessmen. Hawick lies about 20 miles northeast of Willmar.
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