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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1958
Page
4
The Herald celebrates 66 years serving Austin and surrounding community with fair impartial coverage. The paper emphasizes dedication to agriculture labor and industry and opposes demagoguery or favoritism toward any group or individual.
A report to the State Board of Education outlines 31 to 32 regional junior colleges in region 29, covering Mower and Freeborn counties with boundaries set by population and school enrollment criteria. Existing campuses would be used while new ones arise, aiming to provide accessible junior college education and free the University for advanced studies. The board is urged not to delay reviewing the proposal.
In his column Walter Lippmann argues that blocking trade with Communist dominated nations is ineffective and harmful. He notes the vast size of the Communist bloc and questions the impact of sanctions while warning that increased exchanges risk strengthening the regime and aiding propaganda for the red threat.
Economists say each 40 billion interstate freeway dollar creates jobs for about 500000 workers and drives housing, furnishings, recreation, and other lifestyle refinements. The program would lay the nation’s sinews of strength in concrete and heritage for years to come, shaping a truly unified America.
The Chicago Daily News notes progress in bathing suit design for 1958 praising new fabrics and woolens that make swimsuits trim, fast-drying, and comfortable. It contrasts them with older ugly, uncomfortable styles for both men and women and mocks the old one piece with underarm holes.
In a sweeping mid 19th century overview the piece traces the Red River trade from Sir Selkirk’s colony near Winnipeg through ox cart routes to Mississippi steamboats. It recounts Ansom Northup building the Northup and the 1859 link between St Paul and Fort Garry, plus a legal clash over writs of habeas corpus involving Fort Snelling soldiers and Judge Lambert.
A nostalgic look at fathers past and present contrasts old time authority and formality with today’s more informal, engaged dad. The piece notes shifts in dress, discipline, and involvement while recognizing both gains and downsides.
Babson Park mass. urge tax relief to aid small businesses amid ongoing deficits. He argues large subsidies favor big firms, calls for $25000 net earnings exemption, graduated corporate taxes, and against across the board cuts. He warns against inflation, excessive government, and warns of dangers from big bureaucracy and labor.
The Republican Party convenes a three day crash course at Washington's Hotel Statler for 48 state chairmen to learn how to reach labor voters using radio TV time direct mail and organize campaigns. Robert Humphreys leads the effort with Edward J. Ray outlining labor outreach tactics amid party strategy to neutralize labor leadership.
A cryptic crossword style list maps Denmark and its neighbors with clues for rivers dunes and terms. It catalogues geographic hints like Germany neighbor Denmark between North and Baltic seas and a set of wordplay entries including arrows of poison and various nouns and verbs.
Answer argues no nation can be Christian only individuals. America known for Christian influence due to settlers and revival periods. Crime persists with unconverted individuals, as societal morality hinges on personal faith and transformation.
The excerpts show British philosopher Bert Rand Russell warning that humanity may not exist in 40 years if nuclear threats persist, and Donald H. McGannon noting Americans spend more time watching television than any other waking activity.
An 83 year old woman from Fond du Lac Wisconsin left home for a year long solo trip around the world. The piece urges readers to extend love and prayers to all people even if they cannot travel, citing Mark 16 15 as guidance.
About 15 years before Fulton, John Fitch built a steam powered boat and demonstrated it on the Delaware River at Philadelphia. The 45 foot vessel launched in August 1787 traveled four miles an hour. In 1788 Fitch introduced a longer narrower craft that was faster.
More than 2 000 delegates are expected to attend the 43rd Esperanto Congress in Mainz Germany this August. Esperanto is an artificial language designed to be understood across European countries.
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