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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1963
Page
4
St. Petersburg Florida has removed every parking meter on its 4200 on street spots amid downtown decline. Merchants pressured the City Council to avoid blamed bankruptcies and vacancies. Off street meters remain and fines for over parking on streets may still apply.
The article announces a Kitchen Holiday on June 22 proclaimed by Mayor Svejkovsky. It declares men and younger family members should handle kitchen chores to grant women a holiday from cooking. The note urges the male head to make the most of Sunday, Father’s Day, by taking over meals.
The piece notes Minnesota’s last gubernatorial election highlighted voting errors and spurred calls for wider adoption of voting machines. It cites Austin as a pioneer and cites Wisconsin's 1966 bill requiring machines in cities over 10 000. Rental deals and eventual purchase costs are discussed as incentives.
The Iowa Highway Commission settled the Des Moines to Minnesota path for Interstate 35, pleasing towns on Highway 69 and displeasing those on Highway 65. The plan prioritizes cost savings and motorist relief, with overall access maintained for all area communities.
A brief note cites a Bible verse from II Timothy 3 12 stating that all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will face persecution. The line reflects a warning tone about hardship for faithful believers.
A compact review of local events from 30, 20, 10 and 5 to 20 years ago. It notes Geo A Hormel choosing Seattle for a new plant starting with 30 employees and a hog price plan, a Methodist pastor appointment in Austin, a damaging storm with three inches of rain, a National Aeronautics Association chapter charter, brake and light checks yielding arrests, Flag Day ceremonies, hail damage to corn, and storms rattling Austin windows.
The 72 page Upper Midwest Economic Study notes that the region should target high skill, footloose industries where labor costs are critical. It highlights Minnesota as a high tax state with taxes largely offset by other competitive advantages and notes wage levels lower than Detroit-Cleveland but higher than the South. The report compares tax burdens across 10 states and cites Minnesota property taxes as a major factor.
Belgrade dispatch on Marshal Tito born Josip Broz, his lavish diamond ring, lifestyle, aging leadership, and the looming succession. It notes Tito turning 71, new constitution decentralizing power, and potential successors Kardelj and Rankovic amid rising youth influence and Yugoslav nationalities tensions.
Janet Dunbar profiles Charlotte Payne-Townshend, Shaw's wife, tracing her role in the playwright's life. The biography explores her influence, relationships with Axel Munthe and T. E. Lawrence, and the social era they inhabited, supported by letters.
The custom of giving the hand to bind a bargain traces to the Bible, specifically 2 Kings where Jehonadab lends his hand to Jehu to confirm his cause. The technical term for performing magic tricks is thaumaturgy.
Dr. W G Brandstadt explains that fungi or molds now cause more illnesses, with 12 being fatal. Cryptococcus, linked to soil with pigeon droppings, can invade the brain causing severe meningitis, previously fatal until amphotericin B slowed its progress. Early diagnosis remains crucial as no cure exists for advanced cases.
Dr Walter Lehmann of Wilton Connecticut warns parents cede rights to schools clergy and physicians. He urges early sex education moral standards and loving disciplined parenting to curb teen drinking dating and school problems. He cites trusted adults and faith as stabilizers and notes most youths are capable of goodness.
Key historical moments span 1776 to recent times with figures like John Adams Winfield Scott Pershing Babe Ruth and Krushchev noted. The piece also reflects on flags flags at the Statue of Liberty Lindberghs flight the War Department and ecclesiastical and geopolitical milestones. A Thought for today quotes Epicurus on companionship.
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