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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1955
Page
2
A brief AP note presents James Lang’s reflection that wisdom is the only jewel one carries to the grave, emphasizing enduring values over material wealth. The quote is attributed to Lang and framed as a concise inspirational line.
High officials from several nations visit amid a civil defense demonstration viewed as poorly timed. Gen Talbot returns from Spain inspecting bases, raising concern that the outposts could draw global attention to a vulnerable spot.
Americans have seen a farm productivity boom since the 1930s driven by machines seeds fertilizers and better techniques. Farm workers declined by about one third over two decades while output per worker rose to 125 percent above 1935 by 1953 and tractors and trucks numbers surged from about one million to 4.4 million and 2.6 million respectively by 1954.
The article notes a shift from wartime demand to peacetime surpluses as 153 000 tons versus annual 5 400 000 tons show changed productivity. It highlights mechanization, fertilizer use, and labor shortages as farmers push for higher output with fewer workers while migration from farms continues.
Senator McCarthy argues the Geneva summit in July must be a true conference with both sides at equal strength. He warns the Soviet government will honor only agreements that suit its aims, urging confidence and readiness for dialogue between the United States and its adversaries.
Leading Waseca businessmen organized to help repair the Herters plant after a damaging fire. They invited manager George Leonard to discuss restart plans and offered space and equipment through an industrial development corporation to support expanded operations and new products like plastic glass boats. The effort showcases community cooperation and a new industrial climate.
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes that turnpikes are safer than perceived. It cites Pennsylvania and New Jersey turnpikes with fatality rates of 42 and 2.47 deaths per 100 million miles, both below the national rate of 62, and credits speed limits for further improvement.
George E Sokolsky reviews a Charleston West Virginia Daily Mail speech by Otto Nathan stating limits of US policy toward refugees. He cites Einstein executor Nathan and lists wartime refugees who became critics, noting ingratitude and shifting loyalties among prominent exiles including Lange Eisler Mann.
Two-year-old Terry Jacobsen of 510 S Fourth Street endures a string of misfortunes starting with his father's sudden death, then brain tumors discovered in Rochester. Radium and a new serum offered hope, but a third tumor appeared making surgery in early July the only likely option.
Casper Wyoming students sign up for a mountain climbing course taught by A. W. Bailey at Casper Junior College. The program grants full academic credit upon completion and includes training, safety techniques, and rappelling. The Devil's Tower ascent is reserved for honor students.
The Senate increased the House total by 193 million dollars, approving 1.317 billion to run the Commerce Department for the year starting July 1. It rejected cuts to airline and ship construction subsidies and backed other increases from the Appropriations Committee. A Senate House conference panel will be named to resolve differences.
The White House requests Congress approve 156 million dollars to fund the first year of the 8 percent pay raise for postal workers. The move accompanies a recently voted increase and targets immediate salary costs.
A crossword style list features clues for across and down entries including U.S. president facts, Dutch cities, animal names, legal terms, and various geographic and biological terms. The puzzle blends historical, linguistic, and geographic hints for solvers.
FP Leo Francis Kennedy, 37, accused as a longtime eastern Iowa safe robbery gang member, denied involvement in robberies at Farley and Earlville last Friday night. Police say Kennedy is also wanted in Cedar Rapids for breaking and entering the Canada Dry bottling plant.
Washington reports a covert White House campaign to finance a second term for President Eisenhower via a "150 Club" of staff members each wearing pins. The scheme proposed $150 per member, then scaled to thousands of units, with profits intended for the Republican Finance Committee. Officials deny any formal approval and say Ike would react strongly if aware.
A 1897 New York Sun reader note lists Martha Washington Rebe cca Rolfe Molly Pitcher Elizabeth Blackwell Elizabeth Cady Stanton Priscilla Alden Eliza Goose Maria Mitchell Harriet Beecher Stowe and Lucretia Mott as likely to live longest. The writer praises women’s 20th century achievements across fields while urging broader voter participation.
Sir Robert Scott, minister at the British Embassy in Washington, is set to become commissioner general of Southeast Asia, succeeding Malcolm MacDonald in the top post. The appointment places Scott as the United Kingdom’s lead official in the region.
The poem declares spring arrives on March twenty first despite cynics and frozen ground. It contrasts delayed trains and ships with the season's punctuality, noting men falter while the weather cannot upset the calendar.
Rates for home delivery in Austin and mail options vary by distance. Local post office delivery within 50 miles costs 1.38 per month or 1.38 for three months. six months 5.50. Post office outside 50 miles up to 150 miles shows higher totals. one year 13.00. Other zones beyond 150 miles are listed with different prepaid figures.
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