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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
2
The Herald marks sixty four years serving Austin and the community with fairness promoting agriculture labor and industry. It notes AP news use rights and its stance against demagoguery and favoritism with quotes from scripture and Bayard Taylor.
A new Senate bill led by Sen. Price Daniel proposes outlawing heroin nationwide and imposes a jury-decided death penalty for selling heroin to anyone under 18. The measure, backed by a House counterpart, allows wiretaps with Federal Court approval and sets escalating penalties from five years to life or death for repeat offenders.
Warm spell eases fans as the National League table takes shape with the Brooklyn Dodgers, reigning world champions, among the leaders. The season’s early rhythm shows novelty and monotony as teams jockey for position.
The Milwaukee Braves lead the pack in the National League as the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Cincinnati Reds chase. In the American League the New York Yankees dominate, with a sizable gap already forming on rivals as August looms.
The U S Senate signals support for Fred Seaton of Nebraska as a likely Secretary of the Interior. Democrats previously critical of Douglas McKay call Seaton a wise choice. Seaton arrives from Eisenhower White House staff, skilled in administration relations with Congress, and may ease public private power tensions around the department.
In a Portland Oregonian opinion, critics note older readers vent frustration at Elvis Presley and his wild TV act and records. They compare past reactions to Rudy Vallee and Cab Calloway and predict future acceptance as youth mature.
A compilation by experts argues that shortages in engineering and science reflect broader talent limits rather than a unique crisis. It notes the value of PhDs for narrow specialization, debates mass education, and warns against equating national security solely with engineers and scientists.
The piece notes that Republicans rely on Eisenhower and fear his health dictates their future. Democrats feel confident they can beat any rival, while GOP hopes hinge on Ike, with Harriman Stevenson Kefauver prospects tied to his condition as election nears.
The piece repeats an old Chinese proverb about happiness and satirizes excessive horn honking. It notes many unnecessary horn blowers and mocks the man who impatiently honks at a motorist yielding to a pedestrian.
An Austin physician reports receiving a graduation announcement from Paul Maremsh, a former Herald carrier and Austin High School student, who has graduated from the University of Texas Medical School and will intern at a California hospital.
June 14 marked as Flag Day commemorating the 1777 adoption of the Stars and Stripes by the Continental Congress. Betsy Ross is linked to the flag's creation and the Battle of Brandywine is cited in tradition. Jaycees offer to supply flags for homes.
The House approves a five year 7.5 million dollar annual library services bill though overall funding remains modest. The piece notes libraries' crucial role in education and criticizes neglect of local library facilities in Austin and across the nation.
The piece urges American travelers to exchange dollars for foreign currencies at departure to save time and money. It cites examples from Turkey, the Philippines, Spain, and France, noting large potential savings and advising use of banks, currency dealers, or American Express offices. Quotes from Deak and a Western union-style agency underscore practical steps and benefits.
President Eisenhower will offer government facilities to AFL CIO chief George Meany for a coordinated fight on the labor rackets. He discussed the plan after viewing TV coverage and spoke of a possible nonpartisan congressional probe as labor leaders favor a joint government investigation.
The U S Office of Education calls for 476,000 classrooms costing 16 billion within three years. Education commissioner Samuel Brownell warns of a growing deficit while stressing that strong teaching defines a school. He urges young people to pursue teaching as a noble vocation.
A reflection on enduring friendship by George Matthew Adams. The piece stresses loyal friends as essential, shaping our lives and supporting us in sorrow and disappointment, urging readers to cherish and never desert true companionship. It references Eddie Guest and emphasizes mutual understanding and shared experiences.
Tourists spent 412 million dollars in Texas during 1955, the most of any industry after cotton. The figure highlights tourism as a major economic driver alongside the state’s cotton sector.
A long list of crossword style clues appears, ranging from famous crooners to nautical and geographic terms. Entries include Crosby, Gary, palm leaf, reveres, crimson, taut, and Icelandic saga, among others, with many numeric or abbreviated hints scattered throughout.
A list of numbered crossword prompts with brief clue hints including Conger fishermen country and other short terms such as recorde d songs very Fr shield then huge tubAfterno parties label horn born gave food to look ed obliquely small pastries redact conclusion contend frozen water blackbird fish harem room light brown.
Debbie writes of Bill’s family attending Sunday School and church since Easter. She notes Bill smiles as he attends with his mother and their happiness, and she prays nightly for them, signing with Love me Debbie.
Published schedule page lists Great Western and Milwaukee Road departures, including St Paul Minneapolis Mason City and Omaha, LaCrosse Chicago, and daily and Sunday services. Also details Jefferson Buses to Rochester and Charles City Waterloo, plus Kenwood and Bauman routes, various transfer points, and subscription rates for home delivery.
A historical note states Nepal spans about 500 miles in length and 100 miles in width, outlining its approximate geographic dimensions.
A reader from a poor family is advised by a Christian author to prioritize spiritual values over material gifts. The text emphasizes eternal worth of godliness, contentment, and love in the home, noting faith in Christ can foretaste heaven and guide children toward true, lasting values.
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