Baldwin and Grove seek vigilante curb on street drag racing
Residents near Baldwin and Grove streets rally against drag racing after complaints against two men. A vigilante committee forms to curb speeders endangering children crossing near the Athletic Field. The article also notes Austin High School baseball's strong state tournament record and inflation definition by Eisenhower, plus Mars vegetation findings by Vaucouleurs.
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Grove
Grove Street
Luck
Austin
Dick Seltz
Books survive TV era with rising sales and leisure growth
The piece argues that TV did not kill books but boosted demand as more people stay home. It cites 800 million plus in annual book sales and first quarter rises up to 75 percent, driven by literacy, mass production, wider distribution, and a desire for escape and information.
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Shimkin
Community urges bystander action after street drag strip crash
A public appeal lauds four residents who faced signing complaints against two men accused of using the streets as a drag strip. The piece urges witnesses to come forward in traffic accidents to deter reckless driving and protect children, citing civic duty and moral reflections.
Come This-a-way Eagles Seek 1960 State Convention
The Herald urges Mayor Baldy Hansen and the Austin Aerie of Eagles as they bid for the 1960 state FOE convention in Austin. It notes past success in 1953, new hotels and dining options, developing freeway access, one way streets, larger parking, and the city’s eagerness to host again.
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Nebraska leads test of premium based on traffic safety
A major insurer starts a premium based on driving records in Nebraska as the first of four Midwest states. Safe drivers will receive lower rates while those with poor records pay more. If successful, the plan could expand nationwide and influence safe motoring for all motorists.
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Nebraska
Midwest
Opinions of Others on Cuba Tax and Latin Test
The Cuban tax proposal on society news and language could curb press freedom, sparking debate in The New York Times. The change to ban lavish society photos and ornate language risks censorship though support argues it is a preliminary measure. Separately Rome ends Latin tests for terra media exams, per an Italian Ministry directive cited by The Italian Scene.
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NEW York Times
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Oxford
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Ialian Ministry of Education
Terra Media
Louisville Courier-Journal
Labor Turnover Proves Costly in Industry
Labor turnover costs U S industry about one billion dollars annually. Young workers show high turnover while seniority and fringe benefits freeze skilled labor. Training new hires, spoilage, output slowdowns and lost sales drive losses, with some industries facing up to two thousand dollars per lost worker.
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AP Business News
New York
Wolf Management Engineering Co
Chicago
Competi
America
Queen Elizabeths Strenuous Seven-Week Canadian Tour
A long, demanding itinerary for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip covers 15,000 miles across Canada from Newfoundland to the Yukon, visiting 78 places and meeting mayors, councils, and hosts while jugging travel, climates, wardrobes, and royal gifts. The trip culminates with the St. Lawrence Seaway opening and precedes a Ghana tour.
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Tom A. Cullen
London
NEA
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Newfoundland
Prince Philip
Chicago
Bill” Thompson
George V
St. Lawrence Seaway
Eisenhow
Across and After: a Crossword Clue Mashup
A list of crossword style clues in two directions with varied definitions. Entries include foods sounds, roles, and objects like corn, lemon, priest, drum, and rosters. Clues cover ages and items such as outfit parts and legal terms, indicating a playful puzzle wordplay set.
Simple Life and Bold Faith in Christian Teaching
A critic’s verdict on a movie mirrors the idea that living harm free is not enough. Billy Graham explains Christianity as personal faith in Christ, repentance, and trust in His redemptive work, with transformation followed by ethical living and Christ dwelling within.
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Jesus Christ
Oklahoma towns blur candidate names on doors
In Land Springs Oklahoma two incumbent candidates for city offices covered their names on office doors fearing voter influence as voters passed the doors while casting ballots.
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Land Springs
Okla
Window planter accident claims life of 2 year old
Steven Tuomi, age 2, of Kettle River Minnesota, died in a Cloquet hospital from abdominal injuries after an outdoor window planter fell on him Saturday. The planter was on a support and not attached to the house during a visit when the child pulled it causing the collapse.
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Cloquet, Minn
Steven Tuomi
George Tuomi
Kettle River
Minn
Cloquet
Elk City man carries licenses for 31 years
Raymond McVeigh keeps hunting and fishing licenses in his billfold showing a 31 year streak across Missouri and Oklahoma.
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Elk City
Okla
Raymond McVeigh
Local Subscription Rates By Mail Zone and Distance
Rates show delivery within 60 miles of Austin payable in advance and outside 150 miles. Monthly and multi month options listed, with per week option for zone outside.
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