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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1964
Page
4
Minnesota will join about 40 states on July 1 to offer Kerr-Mills Medical Assistance to the Aged MAA. About 5700 Minnesotans are expected to apply. Eligibility uses a means test with income, asset, and spend requirements and covers extensive services beyond hospital care.
The Supreme Court declares state legislatures must be apportioned by population, overturning prior practice of mixed area and population representation. The ruling risks urban dominance over rural and small towns, potentially destabilizing state governments and sparking widespread turmoil.
The Department of Commerce reports stronger business activity with retail sales up and capex plans rising. Officials say fourth year of peacetime growth supports continuing tax reductions to sustain growth, with hints of further cuts likely, potentially announced during the election campaign.
The Spectator notes a recent Russian rocket failure near the Aral Sea amid a summary of Soviet space trials since 1959. It compares missile forces and forces between East and West, including ICBMs, submarines, bombers, and divisions, with caution against gloating and calls for arms restraint.
Soviet experts predict cactus like vegetation on Mars while American crews train in Texas for deep space missions. The report notes that pear prickliness in Lone Star State flora is unmatched.
Father Gorman describes a Passion Play at Kiwanis Club. Mrs. Stella Jorgenson hosts WCTU members. Campbell Clann picnic draws seventy-one at Mayo Park Rochester. Florence Vogel speaks to Young Matrons at Old Mill. J. V. and Mary Cafourek families celebrate their eighth reunion.
Commentary notes Barry Goldwater’s rising momentum in the Republican race, contrasting Eisenhower’s decisiveness, and questions whether delegates will seal his party bid. It discusses public figures, policy tone, and the political climate shaping a possible nomination.
Dr. I Applegate president of the Minnesota Education Association speaks on Flag Day July 4 and Veterans and Memorial Days as times when the flag becomes a powerful symbol. The piece argues the flag represents national history sacrifice and shared ideals for citizens immigrants and travelers alike.
Berry's World argues Americans drift from small patriotic acts and questions teen refusals to recite the Pledge. The piece notes respect for the flag is learned through daily practice, school lessons, and community examples, urging introspection amid internal and external threats to freedom. Valley Center High boasts a pink driveway prize as juniors win an essay contest sponsored by a petroleum firm.
A New York City writer joins the Congress of Racial Equality in a visit to plan actions for integration. CORE leader James Farmer outlines steps: buy a Negro home, welcome new neighbors, form a white committee to enforce zoning, protest housing discrimination, and join demonstrations. The piece then notes personal hesitation and reflects on civic courage amid tension.
U S strategists propose delaying direct U S attacks in North Viet Nam to pivot Moscow and Beijing against each other in Laos and North Viet Nam. The plan relies on six nation Laos talks with Russia as a co sponsor and uses photographic proof of Viet Nam and Laos treaty violations to pressure the Russians.
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