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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1951

Page

4

Bradley on appeasement and war risk

General Omar N. Bradley warns that repeated appeasement policies push nations toward war, arguing tough response is necessary to prevent escalation and preserve peace.

Price control needs retailer representation, says bulletin

A national retailers group notes OPS has not authorized an advisory committee of retail representatives. With 3,000,000 outlets varying from chains to small shops, retailers interact directly with consumers and know what is feasible. without their official input the price control program risks failure.

Office of Price Stabilization OPS

Straw Votes Rise as Election Time Returns

Straw votes recur with the approach of election time, as communities engage in informal balloting on popular measures. The tradition continues through campus and civic groups, reflecting public sentiment in informal polls and early cues for forthcoming contests.

Bandwagon effect taints straw polls says columnist

The writer argues that political polls mislead by showing trends that can be reversed by voters on election day. They cite Dewey's 1948 run as a classic example, noting the bandwagon illusion and the unknown number of voters swayed after poll results.

Dewey Gallup

Dope Racket Said to Permeate Schools

A column warns of a dope racket in the nation seeping into schools. It cites Kefauver committee findings and argues against assuming Communist influence, urging investigation into teen drug use.

Kefauver Committee Communist Party

Opinions of Others

The Minneapolis Tribune notes the house ways and means committee voted to raise the federal cigarette tax from 7 to 8 cents a package, two cents below President Truman’s recommendation. It argues tobacco farmers gain little from tax increases as governments collect more than farmers per pound, citing a 50 cent leaf yielding $1.17 in taxes when turned into cigarettes.

Minneapolis Tribune House Ways and Means Truman New Orleans

Dope Problem and Family Breakdown Challenge City

A 1951 King Features piece argues dope use and sales threaten urban life, blaming schools, police and broken families. It stresses parental influence and religious family life as the key to resisting social decay, citing Jewish immigrants as an example of successful integration.

East Side New York King Features

Consistency Thou Art A Jewel Editorial Response

A letter to the Austin Herald criticizes beer advertising in public life and on taxis arguing for subsidies to a taxi firm to avoid beer signage. The writer urges a Christian stance, condemns radio and theater ads for promoting alcohol, and calls for youth protection and civic protest.

Austin Herald Judd Twin Cities

Little Pansy sings of a cold day at the play

A six year old named Little Pansy will miss the show due to a cold with her chair kept ready and a ticket offered to another, while a wartime piece reflects on American Korea combat fatalities and historic wars.

Pansy Little Pansy Edgar A. Guest Korea Truman

Scientist hints atomic bomb may be obsolete

A scientist suggested the atomic bomb could be outdated, prompting a local wit to quip that such weapons may soon appear in army surplus stores. The remark underscores shifting attitudes toward nuclear arms amid rapid tech developments.

Language Tidbits on Contractions and Alimony

The note explains that goodbye is a contraction of God be with you while alimony is humorously described as all his money. The text treats these as linguistic curiosities rather than formal definitions or etymologies.

New York Fiorello la Guardia Vito Marcantonio Harlem East Harlem

No matter what happens there is always someone who knew it would

A terse reflection notes that in any outcome at least one observer claimed foresight. This compact line captures a universal cliché about hindsight and certainty after events. The statement stands as a general, self contained thought without identifiable persons or places.

Entertaining Talk and Global Plans Spark Debate

A columnist notes the Marshall plan’s mixed results in curbing communism and the France election hints at ongoing debate. The piece also mentions a July Fourth revival effort by the Committee to Proclaim Liberty, urging nationwide bells, sermons, and a Declaration reading.

Committee To America

Editor Predicts Truman Will Seek Reelection

Raleigh News and Observer editor Jonathan Daniels said after a meeting with President Truman that he believes the president will run again. Daniels stressed his view was his own and not a White House statement. Daniels serves as editor of the News and Observer and is a Democratic national committee member.

Washington Jonathan Daniels Raleigh, N. C Truman Mr. Truman Daniels White House Raleigh N. C News and Observer Democratic National Committee

Morals Probe in Washington Aims for Ethics Code

A Senate probe led by Sen. Fulbright explores ethics in government and a proposed outsider commission to study a code of conduct. Douglas's subcommittee will hear 20 to 25 prominent figures over about 15 days to decide if a formal ethics commission is feasible.

Sen Fulbright Arkansas RFC Reconstruction Finance Corp Senate Washington Congress Labor Committee Douglas Illinois Commission Full

Central Labor Council Responds on Ralph Alsup’s Record

The Central Labor Council of Clark County Nevada defends Ralph Alsup as president of the council and AFL vice president, noting a Texas pardon and arguing past misconduct should not define his current integrity. The Nevada Citizen printing details and editor Lydon are cited. Pegler’s venom toward Las Vegas labor is criticized as unfounded.

Central Labor Council Clark County Nev Ralph Howard Alsup State Federation The AFL Las Vegas Painters’ Union For Justice Nevada Citizen County Labor Council Alsup B. J. Lydon Pegler Roger Foley Foley Albert Edward Cahlan Review-Journal Ralph Alsup Texas Cahlan Nevada Las Vegas Mister Pegler Roosevelt Truman Organized Labor Nevada Desert

Video Star Crossword Clue Puzzle Items

A list of crossword style clues answers including television star Mountaineers Seine Greek philosopher pull after symbol for samarium nothing compass point electrical unit parent negative tumult snare mature group of three singer bewildered presently bows slightly symbol for sodium tomorrow night court separate column reverential still and Latin age measure epic poem right line brother Osiris Siouan tidings roof finial lines passages ingress movement prayer rodents nested boxes mimicked.

Mountaineres Osiris

Crossword Clue Fragments From a Puzzle

List of numbered clues hints at a vertical crossword with varied definitions including foods, titles, animals, and letters. Answers likely include vegetable items, mythic or theological terms, and common words fitting the given numbers and hints.

Blue Earth Mayor Elected President Of Minnesota Municipal League

Blue Earth mayor Rector Putnam was elected president of the League of Minnesota Municipalities at the convention’s close. St Cloud won the 1952 convention bid by 29 to 16 over Virginia.

Rochester Rector Putnam Blue Earth League of Minnesota St. Cloud Virginia

Labor Fights Back Against Anti Union Forces

A 1951 Kings Features Syndicate commentary urges labor to unite against Westbrook Pegler and anti labor rhetoric. It portrays unions as endangered by money and media power and calls for solidarity to defend the working class against hostile forces.

Westbrook Pegler Kings Features Syndicate, Inc

Austin hailed as safest city in safest state banquet

The Austin safety council praised the city at its annual banquet calling Austin the safest city in the safest state. Miss Margaret Myhre was named Miss Austin to represent the city in the Minneapolis Aquatennial queen contest. A Mower County Farm Bureau picnic saw lower attendance due to perfect picnic weather and farmers staying home to catch up on work after a rainy spell.

Austin Austin Safety Council Margaret Myhre Minneapolis Mower County Farm Bureau

County treasurer cites record tax day and arterial highway vote

Twenty five years ago today C C Terry reported $25110123 in taxes collected on May 1 the last day with no penalty, the largest one day total to that date. Receipts reached 3579. The city council approved making Main street an arterial highway from Lansing to Cedar while renting land for 105 a year yet paying 250 in taxes.

C. C. Terry Main Street Lansing Cedar

Timetables for Mid-West Airlines and Rail Lines

Timetable data lists departure and arrival times for Time Tables Mid-West Airlines Rochester Minneapolis and Des Moines Omaha lines. Northwest Airlines east and west bounds from Rochester plus Great Western and Milwaukee Road rail and bus routes include daily and weekend services with multiple departures and arrivals across Minnesota Iowa and surrounding cities.

Mid-West Airlines Rochester Minneapolis Des Moines Omaha Northwest Airlines East Bound Great Western St. Paul Mason City Milwaukee Road Calmar Chicago

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