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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1963
Page
4
President Kennedy signs a bill mandating equal pay for men and women doing the same work with coverage limited to about one quarter of women, triggering expected effects on business costs and employment opportunities amid opposition and calls for broader coverage.
The piece notes Father’s Day will mark its 53rd anniversary this Sunday and traces origins to 1909 when Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane proposed a tribute to her father. The first celebration occurred on June 10, 1910, with successors comparing it to Mother’s Day and citing ancient Babylonian customs as older influences.
An Organization of American States report warns of rising Communist subversion in Latin America led by Cuba. Castro’s extended stay in Russia and Khrushchev’s view of Cuba as a vital base threaten U S interests as Moscow boosts economic aid and Castro’s influence.
The piece argues Americans subsidize foreign travel and aid while European airlines profit from prestige routes. It notes IATA setting New York London fares at 513, CAB may regulate international fares, and charter group fares around 250 are unfair to ordinary passengers. A fare reduction would aid international friendship and justice.
A brief collection quotes urging mercy and divine care. Joel 2 18 notes the Lord's jealousy for his land and pity for his people, while Theodore Parker emphasizes compassion as the core of Christian faith and mercy from the Creator.
The notice lists mail delivery zones and prepaid rates for Austin and surrounding areas. Zone 1 covers delivery within 50 miles with options for one week, one month, three months, six months, and one year. Zone 2 covers 50 to 150 miles with longer-term prepaid options. All other zones extend beyond 150 miles with corresponding weekly and longer-term rates.
The vice president of the WCTU urged action against dry law repeal efforts at the Austin convention. Elk River Concrete Products Co. eyed after county meeting. About 60 locals plan the Beacon City Special to Chicago for tours. Gov Thye to speak at Elk’s Flag Day. A J McGillivray re elected Austin JCC president. Rural Mower County scrap drive and Camp Riley training for Co H members. Austin temps near 90 after 68. Bankers A H Haakenson R F Lichty and C Wilkins to attend Minnesota Bankers Association convention.
Rainy spell portends a mosquito surge while readers vent about phone rudeness. A rural district poll by Rep. Al Quie shows most favor a tax cut only with no deficit, attitudes on Cuba, Peace Corps, wheat programs, and labor dispute measures. Sunday rain varied by area, with 2.31 inches at KMMT. The moonlight er and product failure insights close the column.
President Kennedy will speak at Berlin Kongress Halle to a union gathering of construction workers as AFL-CIO leader Meany introduces him. The speech aims to showcase free labor versus East German state control, amid Soviet propaganda and Cold War tensions.
Bear's World notes that the DGB and its Industrial Union of Building and Construction Workers will be addressed by President Kennedy at their convention. The piece stresses that Communists' distracting Congress will not affect them as they aim to dismantle the wall.
Mrs. William F. Andres objects to a $1 ticket after briefly exceeding a two hour limit for a car parked in an unmetered spot marked two hours. She questions who enacted the ordinance and whether minor overages are charged while more serious crimes occur.
The doctor notes that by age 20 nearly 80 percent have foot problems caused by lack of exercise and improper shoes. He warns high heels and pointed toes cause corns bunions and other ailments and urges sensible shoes daily foot exercises and walking barefoot at the beach when possible.
A digest of historical anniversaries notes 1898 US Army invasion of Cuba from Tampa and 1776 Virginia rights model for the U.S. Constitution, with other dates and birthdays. Louisville reports Sir Winston Churchill made an honorary Kentuckian, commissioned a Kentucky colonel and to receive a five gallon bourbon keg on July 4.
Two inmates fled Camp Fairchance in Wheeling with a prison bloodhound trained to track escapees. Police hunted them as authorities noted the dog was used to aid the escape and their movements remained untracked since Monday.
AEC chairman Glenn T. Seaborg impressed Soviet scientists during an 11 day visit to Russia by filming with a Polaroid color camera and exchanging views on peaceful atomic energy. He planned a future invitation for A Petrosyants’ team to visit the United States to discuss joint projects in reactor techniques fusion and high energy physics.
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