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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1952
Page
4
The 1952 Austin Herald column quotes Mrs. Oscar Ahlgren urging that the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence be hung in every schoolroom as constant reminders of our rich heritage. The publication notes its 60 years serving Austin and community with impartial reporting.
A large portion of Austin's tree population is being uprooted by state and city crews. Residents along the streets undergoing improvements are learning that many trees blocked light. The piece urges starting a tree-planting program soon after sidewalk and curb obstructions are removed.
The Democratic presidential nominating race remains fluid as Sen Kefauver leads with about 250 delegates and potential gains. Russell of Georgia appeals to Southern Democrats but lacks Northern support. Northern professionals favor Adlai Stevenson, while Truman’s withdrawal has quieted intense factional clashes.
A analysis of party factions shows record and his stance make him broadly acceptable. Harriman struggles for appeal while Barkley and Rayburn pass as compromise figures though aged. Lawmakers hint at Rayburn on a late Chicago ballot as Stevenson remains the preferred but not guaranteed nominee. An intoxicated driver wrecked his trailer house against a wall, illustrating alcohol's harm to families.
North Western Druggist argues the U S government is the largest publisher worldwide with hundreds of millions in costs but no cost-accounting system. It notes 83 000 publications for the public and criticizes inefficiency and waste in government printing and post office taxation. It calls for government economy.
The FCC lifted the television freeze and applications have begun, but only 64 filed since April 14. Of these 64, 41 seek Very High Frequency channels and 22 seek Ultra High Frequencies. Experts expect UHF stations to grow later as experience spreads and networks and cables develop.
George E Sokolski argues that fascism reappears in Germany and Italy as democracy and capitalism wane. He critiques American democracy as a misnomer with party funneling of choices and capitalism driving profits, suggesting a drift toward European-style governance and economic practice.
This 1952 King Features piece contrasts American concepts of democracy with European orders. It argues social equality, economic opportunity, and anti elite sentiment shape U S society, critiques militarization and urban growth, and notes Americans laugh at dictators while supporting imperfect liberties.
City officials consider alternative revenue sources as inflation drives up costs. Minnesota's big four cities form a tri committee to recruit second class cities for a joint study, aiming to craft a statewide program for new taxes to lighten the real estate levy.
James Marlow outlines the 1952 presidential contest between Eisenhower and Taft. Eisenhower, once cautious about party, now pushes for the nomination with both professional staff and notable amateurs like Paul Hoffman. Taft campaigns with established insiders and regional headquarters in New York and elsewhere.
The School Board forwarded 46 000 to retire refinancing bonds for the old high school and 6 000 to retire Lincoln School addition bonds. Roy T. Anderson urged duty and freedom as 155 Mower county rural school graduates spoke at Austin High School. Austin lost the bid to host the 1928 League of Municipalities convention after a two city elimination vote, Brainerd winning by one vote.
A whimsical crossword style menu of clues mixes names and phrases like Reverential fear and Brazilian seaport with church terms and family hints. It blends wordplay on clues including Attentuates and Deduce while hinting at a serialized puzzle thread and a frail narrative thread across the grid.
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In Lancaster the Bearings Company of America offered Local 1035 CIO United Steelworkers a five percent raise for male workers for each dependent child under 17 and a preferential hiring plan for widows of employees who die in active service. About 350 production workers are employed at the plant. The union has not stated its response.
Westbrook Pegler discusses Eisenhower's Berlin line and the Elbe boundary, then shifts to Texas Republican conventions, risked by old guard influence and Zweifel’s tactics. He links Herald Tribune, New York Times, and Dallas News to party maneuvers, unions, and patronage aims.
It is estimated that wheat products supply about 25 percent of the protein in the average American diet.
Daily timetable entries list departure and arrival times for Northwest Airlines and several rail, bus, and limo services. Routes include Rochester to Eastbound and Westbound departures, Mason City to Omaha, St Paul to Minneapolis, Calmar to Chicago, LaCrosse to Leon, Madison, and Chicago, Charles City to Waterloo, Minneapolis, Austin Des Moines Kansas City, Albert Lea, and a limousine service with various morning and evening times.
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