From acorns to teachers and a Valcour rescue tale
An Edgar A. Guest verse laments self styled teachers among lawyers merchants and preachers. A Navy report notes Glenn R. Newman survived the USS Valcour collision in Chesapeake Bay May 13 and returned on 25 days leave. five crewmen died, the ship carrying 70,000 gallons of aviation gasoline. Newman, in the engine room, spent about a half hour in 49 degree water before rescue. flames Hampered rescue as seven hours of effort saved the vessel before towing to Portsmouth Virginia.
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Valcour
Chesapeake Bay
Glenn R. Newman
Navy
Dexter
Newman
Portsmouth
Inspector duties questioned in sanitation checks
The text argues against overstaffing sanitation inspections, suggesting two qualified men can handle the workload, and endorses Mr. Clark as moving in the right direction by adding needed authority. It reflects a push for efficiency in public health oversight.
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Clark
Anti Religious Propaganda Publisher Ties With Haldeman-Julius
A June issue of Haldeman-Julius magazines features a scathing critique of L. M. Birkhead and his Friends of Democracy, accusing them of anti Catholic propaganda. The piece links Birkhead to publisher EZ Haldeman-Julius and lists associated figures like Rex Stout and Louis M. Nizer, detailing their alleged activities and connections.
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EZ. Haldeman-Julius
L. M. Birkhead
Newark
Gestapo
Friends of Democracy
God
Birkhead
Haldeman- Julius
Haldeman-Julius
Streicher
Sturmer
Hitler
United States
Eleanor Roosevelt
George Seldes
Rex Stout
The
New Masses
National Committee
Arthur J. Goldsmith
Phoney Dragon
Waldorf Tower
Louis M. Nizer
John Garfield
Committee On un-American Activities
FBI
Nizer
Quentin Reynolds
Collier’s
Pageant
Avis Derounian
John Roy Carlson
Joe Kamp
Edward Rumely
Goldsmith
Isidore Lipchutz
New York
Lipschutz
Government budget choice faces inflation and defense tradeoffs
The piece argues the 1952 federal budget totals 71 billion dollars, with an average family bearing about 1589 dollars. It cites Hoover Commission and Senator Byrd plans to cut billions, contrasting a “do everything” welfare state with a lean, defense-focused approach to curb inflation and secure the economy.
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Congress
Census Bureau
Hoover Commission
Byrd
England
Minnesota Agriculture Chief Plans Eight District Reorganization
Myron W. Clark, appointed commissioner of agriculture after R. A. Trevatten’s death, outlines a state reorganization that cuts inspector numbers. He proposes dividing Minnesota into eight districts to simplify operations, with many inspectors likely to lose their jobs as travel duties shrink.
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Hoover Commission
Minnesota
Myron W. Clark
Agriculture
R. A. Trevatten
Clark
Lucky Circus in Austin Draws Crowds but Seats Spark Controversy
Lucky Circus Al G. Kelly and Miller Bros. drew crowds in Austin on a Monday show, with strong attendance amid weather. Fans complain reserved seating mismanagement, as a full tent of patrons sat on narrow planks and ground, leaving many unable to see the performance despite low prices.
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al G. Kelly
Miller Bros. Circus
Austin
Mower County
Marshall Sees Possible Korea Peace Termination
Gen George C Marshall visits the Orient amid uncertainty about his mission and prospects for ending the Korean conflict. He believes key proposals must come from North Korea, the Communist army, or Moscow, with counter-orders from Moscow seen as the likely path to peace.
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George C. Marshall
Orient
North Korea
Kremlin
Marshall
Moscow
Korea
A Good Example of Reform by Myron W Clark
The Minneapolis Tribune praises Myron W Clark Minnesota commissioner of agriculture for reorganizing his department. He cut 10 employees and reduced duplicate inspection work. The move follows the Little Hoover commission report though no state legislative action occurred.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Little Hoover Commission
Myron W. Clark
Minnesota
Lawmaker Proposes Savings for Obsolescence in Professions
Rep Clifford Davis and Frederic R Coudert Jr compare corporate reserve funds to individuals saving for obsolescence. Davis notes professionals like doctors engineers and lawyers invest years in education and practice but face rising taxes and later income decline hindering long term savin g. The measure aims to correct tax disparities affecting retirement readiness.
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Clifford Davis
Tennessee
Frederic R. Coudert, Jr
New York
Congress
The Cost of Professional Training on the Future Workforce
A 1951 King essay warns that long professional training reduces future labor supply. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, and teachers face steep career paths with limited pension options. The piece argues a potential shortage of scientists and physicians could threaten national defense and economic vitality as youth delay or avoid prestigious vocations.
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King Features
Help sought to locate Gloria Greco teaching in Austin
A letter requests help finding Gloria Greco daughter of Tony Greco who gave accordion lessons in Austin 18 or 19 years ago sometimes using the teaching name Devereux. Her father died in Phoenix. If you have information contact Jennie Greco Casanta 1105 Boynton Glendale Calif.
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Gloria Greco
Tony Greco
Austin
Devereux
Gloria
Phoenix
Ariz
Jennie Greco Casanta
Boynton
Glendale
Calif
Geese Help Rochester Grower Save Strawberry Patch
Larry Schultz of Rochester uses geese to eat grass in his strawberry field, boosting production. The birds avoid berries, but he notes they still won’t eat the weeds, limiting weed control gains.
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Rochester
Larry Schultz
Wedemeyer Suggests Breaking Ties With Russia
A Gen Wedemeyer proposal to sever relations with Russia would cause little loss if enacted since only bad relations would be broken, according to the text.
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Gen. Wedemeyer
Russia
Halo Over Sun Sparks June Skyscene In Alaska
James Marlow reports a brilliantly hued halo around the sun with seven colors visible in June, an uncommon sight explained by high altitude ice crystals. The piece also notes Alaska's aggressive job ads and Sitka’s record cold, with a contrast to beef price control debates and OPS plans aiming to reduce farm and retail beef prices.
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DiSalle
Charles E. Wilson
Sen. Maybank
Water essential for swift swine gains say extension expert
H. G. Zavoral, extension animal husbandman at University Farm, emphasizes that water remains the top factor in summer hog care. He notes that even with good feeding, pigs require constant access to fresh water to achieve the fastest, most efficient gains.
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H. G. Zavoral
University Farm
Puzzle Clue List From Scribbled Almanac
A fragmentary list presents wordplay prompts and definitions. Items include hints like domestic slave, tellurium symbol, cushions, slide, weary, paper measure, brain passage, and prefix not. Other entries reference prepositions, repose, group, and household terms as scattered clues.
Northern Natural Gas seeks rate rise to boost revenue
Northern Natural Gas Co with Austin as a customer says it needs a rate increase to generate 10 million dollars more in revenue. The statement is framed amid other reader concerns about balancing needs.
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Northern Natural Gas Co
Austin
Soviet Intransigence on Korea Stalls Truce Talks
State Department efforts to broker a Korea truce meet firm Russian resistance. Officials say Moscow shows no sign of conceding, and accuse the Soviets of leveraging another nation's manpower in the conflict.
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Russia
State Department
Korea
Air Force Chief Warns of a Shoestring Budget
The Augusta Gazette argues Gen Vandenberg warned the nation of a weak air force and laments delayed warnings before a congressional hearing. It notes the need for forthright defense alerts and criticizes secrecy in leadership.
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Vandenberg
Airforce
Austin Leaders Seek Civic Readiness Through July Blackout
Mayor Becker announced a July blackout to raise preparedness in the city. Heavy rains flooded the highway 16 underpass two miles west of Grand Meadow, delaying traffic as a Jefferson bus required a tractor to be pulled free. Austin residents filed 1803 income tax returns, ranking fifth in the state. Martin A. Nelson addressed Elks Flag Day ceremonies. Adel Tollefson of Austin was named president of the state Business and Professional Women's club. Dr. James J. Morrow was elected first district American Legion commander, with the 1927 convention planned for Austin. the drum corps finished second.
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Becker
Austin
Highway 16
Grand Meadow
Jefferson
Martin A. Nelson
Elks
Adel Tollefson
Austin Business and Professional Women’s Club
James J. Morrow
American Legion
Girl, Four, Rides Car Bumper in Surprising Trip
Larry Wadsworth of Spicer drove 242 miles to New London to fetch his father Lemuel Wadsworth. Upon stopping the car his sister Cheryl, four, appeared from the rear bumper where she had been riding.
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Spicer, Minn
Larry Wadsworth
Spicer
New London
Lemuel Wadsworth
Larry
Cheryl
Timetables for Mid-West Transit Agencies
Timetables list departures and arrivals for Rochester Minneapolis Saint Paul Madison Austin Des Moines Omaha and Chicago routes. Rail and bus services show daily and Sunday variations with multiple daily departures.
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Mid-West Airlines
Rochester
Minneapolis
Ai Airlines
Bopaoree
Great Western Paul and Minnesoke
Seaves
Mason City
Omaha
Milwaukee Road
St. Paul Pao & Munepene P. Dally
Cope
Chicago
Charles City
Waterloo
Beacon
Austin-Des Moines-Kansas City
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WEA Gervies
Pervey
Westbrook Pegler
Julius Books
Lucky Circus
George E. Sokolsky
Alaska
Sitka
James Marlow
Washington
Congressional Committee
Sen
Maybank
South Carolina
OPS
Office of Price Stabilization
Michael V. DiSalle
Truman
Vertic
Egyptia
Rivi
Sally Rand
Gazette
Augusta
Kan
Avivo
Madison
8. D
Belmura
Austin Peyahie
Reinarts Cafe
Creek
Reed’ Grocery
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