Austin Daily Herald Chronicle note and masthead
The Austin Daily Herald masthead proclaims the paper established in 1891 with editors H. E. Rasmussen and Geraldine Rasmussen. It states the Herald’s mission to serve Austin and the region impartially, supporting agriculture labor and industry without favoritism or demagoguery.
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Austin Daily Herald
Austin
Minn
Toronto
Associated Press
E. Rasmussen
Geraldine Rasmussen
Herald
Ottumwa School Discipline Debate Spurs Board Inquiry
Ottumwa Iowa sees a two hour meeting as parents press the school board to investigate disciplinary practices after a local teacher was acquitted of striking a student. Community tension rises amid fears of chaos without discipline and concern over procedures.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Hormel Co
Morrell Packing Co
Austin
Railroads Lose Largely in Passenger Service in 1960
The article notes railroads cut deficits in 1960 and may face similar results in the current year. It details a $485 million passenger deficit in 1960, the smallest since 1947, with passenger and freight activity slipping as highways grow and demand shifts. It urges public concern and congressional action.
Peace Corps outlined as Kennedy seeks permanent status
The New York Times notes President Kennedy asks Congress to establish the Peace Corps on a permanent basis after exploratory work and exams for thousands of applicants. It highlights required skills from construction and teaching to cross cultural rapport, and cites a Colombia CARE collaboration as a model to ease local acceptance.
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Kennedy
Congress
Peace Corps
Peace Corps Administration
Colombia
Latin America
Post election trends lift business and stock market
A 1961 Hall Syndicate column argues that presidential elections do not dictate market directions. It notes a historical mix of ups and downs, shows no clear party advantage, and highlights that six months after elections markets often sit higher. It calls for saving the column for future reference.
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John F. Kennedy
GOP
Hall Syndicate, Inc
Mayor speaks at Rotary as Civil Defense work grows
The Herald reports Mayor Baldy Hansen’s pragmatic Rotary Club speech praising preparedness. Civil Defense plans include a 200 bed field hospital in Austin, to be ready in emergencies such as tornadoes, while officials hope it never operates. Community anecdotes follow, including Gordon Fogdall’s photography work and band leader C Vittorio Sperati at the Municipal Band season opener. Judge Paul Kimball gains Youth Conservation and Adult Corrections commissions.
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Baldy Hansen
Rotary Club
Herald
Austin
Washington and
St. Paul
Gordon S. Fogdall
Austin High School
Elaine
Tonic
Municipal
Sperati
Paul Kimball
Youth Conservation Commission
Adult Corrections Commission
Elmer L. Andersen
Extradite the Cuban pirate who hijacked a US flight
The United States should press Cuba for extradition of Elphr Cofresi, who hijacked National Airlines flight 337 from Miami to Key West via Marathon on May 1, 1961, threatening passengers for hours. The Justice Department delayed action seeking federal charges, raising alarms over protection of American lives and air space security.
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Department of Justice
South
National Airlines
Kennedy
Miami
Key West
Marathon
Florida
Elpir Cofresi
Forci
Bly
Havana
Cuba
Elphr Cofresi
San Antonio de Los Banos
United States
Bers
Bureau
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S
New York Herald Tribune Inc
East German regime calls for quick peace treaty
East Germany's Communist leadership urged an immediate German peace treaty to prevent West Germany from arming with atomic weapons. The call stressed urgency and linked Western rearmament to broader security concerns in Europe.
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Berlin
East Germany
West Germany
Snails Ride ibis Feathers Into South American Waters
Tiny Florida Everglades snails have extended their range to South America by hitching rides in ibis feathers. The discovery highlights unusual dispersal of aquatic species across continents via migratory birds.
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Florida Everglades
South America
Paradox Inside the Jobless Dilemma
A 38 year old machinist with a family faces a paradox in the job market. Despite demand for skilled labor, automation and new tech threaten his trade as unions, management, and federal offices assess retraining gaps. Young graduates seek quicker skill programs while long retraining blocks mobility.
Retraining vs Hiring in Industry Unions
Side Glances notes only one craft union has a retraining program while others push management to hire apprentices. Employers favor investing in equipment over people, with examples of wasted training costs. Federal aid covers little, leaving communities low on options and mass unemployment rising in over 200 industrial areas.
Puzzle Clues Crossword Fill In On A Single Page
A compact list of numbered clues spans themes from sleeping place to Greek letters and colors. Each line presents a cryptic style prompt for word fits such as land ed, river marker, health resort, and various descriptors across geography and language.
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Toper
Talking to Oneself Not a Sign of Mental Illness
Dr. Molner explains that talking to oneself when alone is not inherently abnormal and does not indicate mental illness. He notes that childhood habits often persist, warns against overreading into minor quirks, and reminds readers to watch for true danger signals while accepting individuality.
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Dr. Molner
THE
Herald
Do Good and Avoid Evil Across All Humans
James Keller argues a divine impulse toward goodness exists in everyone, even in those who commit evil. He cites examples showing awareness of right and wrong, notes moral struggle, and urges wisdom to do good and avoid evil through divine guidance.
Heat Unbearable for This Burglar
Clearwater police report a burglary at Acme Co. on Tuesday. An air conditioner with all attachments was stolen amid a heat wave.
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Clearwater, Fla
Acme Co
Actress Linda Christian Returns for Trial Over Power Estate Suit
Actress Linda Christian returns to court in Los Angeles for a trial over a $200000 child support claim against the Tyrone Power estate. The case seeks payments linked to a child conceived with the late movie star.
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Los Angeles
Linda Christian
Tyrone Power
Delivery Rates for Post Office Within 50 Miles of Austin
Post office delivery charges listed by distance and time terms. Prices show pay in advance options for one month three months six months and one year. Additional rates apply for delivery outside 50 miles and over 150 miles radius with per week calculations.
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Austin
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