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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1956
Page
4
A church bulletin style message quotes I Peter 2 11 urging abstinence from fleshly lusts. It warns lust as captivity of reason and enraging of passions, noting it hinders business distracts counsel sins against the body and weakens the soul.
Bruce Boissal argues the House backed 52 billion highway program offers the Senate a pivotal chance to act. He outlines 27.5 billion for a 40 000 mile nationwide super road network with 90 percent federal funding and rest by states, plus 20 billion more for expanding the federal state program funded by higher fuel and tire taxes. He warns the plan far outstrips last year’s 18 billion five year effort and criticizes the current federal state program as inadequate.
The Senate is asked to match the House in planning highways on a national scale. The essay argues the United States government bears responsibility for this program, accusing it of abdication and urging Washington to shape and support a comprehensive highway web to sustain the country's growth and security.
Revolutionary dry storage eye bank stores dehydrated corneas for weeks and months. Ten previously blind people regain vision using these preserved donors. Present eye banks require refrigeration and days of storage, delaying access to corneas from deceased donors.
High ranking military officials were at the Minneapolis scene soon after the crash at Wold-Chamberlain. A special session resulted in a motion requesting government action to stop all jet aircraft operations at the airport except those vital to national defense. Walter Quist of the Metropolitan Airports Commission doubted any real decline in jet military use.
Summerfield charged that only one South American republic has a more inefficient postal system than the United States. He did not name the country. The claim could be tested by an interdepartmental investigation to verify efficiency.
The article describes new Turkish laws that jail journalists and suspend newspapers for publishing false news, undermining trust in democracy. It notes the government’s tightening control under Premier Menderes, with prior laws already penalizing officials and broad criticism.
George E. Sokolsky contends that the Constitution requires a balance of power among Congress the President and the Supreme Court and warns that expansion of White House power threatens constitutional government He criticizes executive withholding data and unexpended balances and urges court oversight to defend state rights and prevent a third House of Congress.
The Lions Newsletter offers a sentimental and practical view of fatherhood. It defines a father as a tough, loving figure who endures childbirth with no anesthetic and works hard to smooth his children’s path. It notes fathers’ flaws, jokes about life insurance bets, and imagines fathers helping repair the afterlife.
An May 7 crash in Plainville Wisconsin involved a gravel truck hitting a Milwaukee Road train carrying 900 schoolchildren en route to Milwaukee and a big league game. Ten cars derailed two overturned with no fatalities and few serious injuries. The railroad faces about 185000 in damage and insurance coverage is limited.
A feature notes how corporations increasingly send key executives to Mayo Clinic for biennial checkups, sparked by President Eisenhower's illnesses. The piece highlights a broad shift toward preventive corporate health programs and the value executives place on timely medical examinations.
A 56-year-old Detroit man, cleared of a life sentence for murder after 27 years, walked free in 1951. His sister never wavered, winning a new trial that proved his innocence. He praised her faith and urged action for justice in public life. The piece reflects on faith, justice, and civic duty.
President Eisenhower, moved by distress over harm to others, spoke with AFL CIO leader George Meany about fighting labor racketeers. Meany and the president offered joint action and government help, as Meany prepares to travel to Belgium to meet global labor leaders amid ongoing labor controversies.
A child writes of daily 4 o clock team practice and a new boy who swore using God’s name. Dad disciplines the boy for one week and reminds the team to keep God present in their efforts. The note ends with a affectionate goodnight to God from Scottie.
Crossword style puzzle with clues and wordplay across positions from 1 to 55, including a mix of definitions, abbreviations, and charades. Some entries reference historical spellings and cryptic cues, while others hint at common crosswords like postures, minerals, or animal fats.
A compact clue set converges on a crossword theme with diverse entries including river and city names from the Missouri region and broader international terms. The fill references an envoy role, a Russian locale, and a Hebrew ascetic while touching on Irish geography and modern Ireland connections.
Rep Hebert of Louisiana gives neckties to all House colleagues as Father’s Day gifts in the second year of the program. The ties come from Wembleys of New Orleans and are intended for bachelors and women members to share with husbands or friends.
George Matthew Adams reflects on self sacrifice from Rodin’s Six Burghers of Calais to Elbert Hubbard’s Sam and to modern acts of care. He notes soldiers’ sacrifices for peace and wonders about saving billions by ending war.
Rail and bus timetable snippet lists departures and arrivals for Milwaukee Road Great Western Milwaukee Road Jefferson Buses and Hi Way Transit lines. Includes Minneapolis Des Moines and Austin Bus Lines routes with daily weekday weekend and holiday schedules and service windows.
Hollywood June 15 Judy Garland will start a four week Las Vegas engagement at a Nev hotel on July 16 marking her first nightclub appearance in a long, storied show business career. Salary not disclosed.
Rates listed for home delivery Austin area and mail zones. Details include per week, six months, and one-year terms with charges varying by distance from Austin and post office delivery.
Moving notice directs readers to call 38851 for address changes and lists locations where The Herald is sold. Stores include Austin Candy Co, Austin Hotel, Chatham and Bridge East Side Pharmacy, Fox Hotel, Holtz Pharmacy, Lane's Pharmacy, Lucy's Cafe, Nemitz Cigar Store, News Stand, ress' Drug Store, K O Wold Drug Co, Hamilton Cafe, and Sta. Dexter.
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