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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
2
Quote from Secretary of the Navy Dan A Kimball urges continued restraint on Stalin and the Kremlin, emphasizing ongoing U S pressure to prevent aggression and maintain defense. Public statement reflected in daily edition June 11, 1952.
An urging note on road courtesy amid street renewal. Drivers should stop before intersections to aid pedestrians crossing on signals. Street closed signs slow work but help engineers. readers should understand and follow barricade warnings during the city program.
Helping Our Tourists Austin is the first large town north of the Iowa line on Highway 218 Residents should be as helpful as possible to tourists Visitors may be confused by driving customs Construction work on city streets and highways adds to confusion We should make allowance for driving errors They need not be dangerous if everyone observes common rules of care and courtesy A friendly wave of the hand and a smile will do a lot toward helping a stranger than un necessary squawking of a car horn
The article notes truce talks nearly collapsed and calls for clarifying repatriation while reporting 31 killed and 99 wounded in the Koji Island clash. It quotes Red conference leader seeking talks with Gen. Harrison, who demands better faith from the Communists before resuming negotiations.
An American negotiator labels the issue of repatriation of prisoners as crucial for progress. He notes propaganda by the Reds and says the time for discussion is near. Peace efforts seem dismal, with sincerity and good faith required for any progress.
Economists from the Economic Research Department of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States argue that free markets better allocate scarce resources and that shortages have not materialized under price controls. They contend many items are oversupplied and foods sell below ceilings, with retail trade showing buyers' market characteristics. They acknowledge some prices would rise or fall, but proper monetary and fiscal policy could keep the general price level stable despite item-to-item fluctuations.
The New Jersey Turnpike opened in November and reached an average of 23,000 cars daily by 1956, with a peak day of 70,000. Officials now believe the toll road could pay off revenue bonds in about 15 years, highlighting the growing national traffic challenge.
St Louis Post-Dispatch remarks on national character stereotypes drawn from a United Nations survey. It notes how Russians are labeled domineering and cruel while Americans are seen as hardworking yet conceited. it urges Americans to examine themselves, tread lightly abroad, and emphasize peaceful aims rather than war.
George E Sokolsky cites Marshall Texas housewives rebelling against the Treasury demand for unpaid bookkeeping to support IRS labor costs. He notes utilities must maintain multiple ledgers under federal and state rules, raising expenses, and compares to Truman’s accounting debates while urging clarity in corporate and household accounting.
A reader muses on keeping two sets of books to dodge taxes. He jokes about accountants, refunds, and the Internal Revenue Bureau while noting small business woes and the risk of cash-only schemes. He praises a server who deserves a lofty societal role and questions why most avoid jail for tax evasion.
A collage of light verse and observations spans poetry and humor. Edgar A. Guest reflections on aging trees sit beside notes on potato peels and a potpourri of town life. Politics drift through candid takes on conventions, government spending, and June weather, with local oddities like dog ordinances and PTA quips threading the page.
Washington reports the Republican National Convention will decide the party candidate from 1,206 delegates with 604 votes needed for nomination. Current AP tally shows Taft 464, Eisenhower 390, others 130, and 209 uncommitted or disputed, leaving no clear front runner for the first ballot on July 7 in Chicago.
The article examines how Southern bloc seating influence may determine the Republican candidate. It details the Republican National Committee decisions, credentials setup, and potential voting limits for temporary and disputed delegations, noting past precedents and current convention officers led by Walter S. Hallanan.
Housewives lined the Austin High School Cafeteria for a 30 day sugar allotment registration as PTA volunteers ran the process. Four carloads of Romani people were escorted out of town by the sheriff and deputy after the women protested they came to buy groceries. The sheriff quipped that a woman already had her hand in a man’s hip pocket.
A store discussion raised questions about GOP strategy if they win and fill Democratic positions with Republicans. Observers note scant talk on economy and a dim taxpayer outlook, reflecting local sentiment on political reform and fiscal pressures.
A mixed list of crossword style clues with numbered entries across and down. Includes hints like Immense region nearest the end and several fragmented words from a puzzle grid. Answers would fill a grid with terms such as immense vast expanse and regional terms.
Fall flower Halt Bishop of Rome Demolished Instructions Operatio sola Head support Gold measur Organs of smell Reach toward Of the moon Billiard stroke Pierce Real Unusual Famous English school Nostril Woody plant One of the Little Women
Westbrook Pegler reports Tom Blake stating Senator Russell will support the Democratic ticket even if the nominee endorses FEPC and civil rights measures. Pegler argues constitutional concerns, predicts political battles, and notes internal party tensions amid calls for a broader federal civil rights push.
New York mourns Katharine Brush 49 novelist and short story writer who died after months long illness at St Luke's Hospital. Her best known works Young Man of Manhattan 1930 and Red-Headed Woman 1931 were adapted into films. Brush once wrote as Boston Traveler movie columnist and had two early books Glitter and Little Sins. Her marriages to Thomas Brush ended in 1929 and to Hubert Winans ended in 1941 after a period of trial marriage.
Los Angeles police reported burglars ransacked actress Joan Bennett's Bel Air residence early yesterday but took no valuables. Bennett had previously moved her jewelry to a bank safe deposit vault while she traveled to Chicago for a play.
Schedule listings show arrivals and departures from Rochester Saint Paul Minneapolis LaCrosse Madison Austin and Des Moines with multiple daily trains buses and a limousine service. Notable times include Rochester departures 7:52 5:37 and 8:25 pm and Minneapolis service 7:30 am departure with 9:15 pm arrival.
Rates listed for home delivery and carrier service in Austin area and beyond. Includes per week and multi month terms, with mail delivery zones over 150 miles and within 30 miles. Prices shown in advance with different durations and zones.
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