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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
4
The excerpt contrasts biblical imagery with a scientific analogy. Zechariah 9 14 envisions the Lord’s presence and power while a quotation attributes God’s ease in supplying all needs to His creative might, comparing vast suns to tiny lamps and atoms.
City Attorney Rodney Dunnette cites state law banning secret sessions crediting it for transparency. He notes Austin has few closed meetings, with most business conducted openly. The de muzzling measure aims to protect public right to know while reducing rumors.
The piece argues that recent Supreme Court decisions make it harder to attack communists and puts investigative agents on trial in the eyes of the public. It questions the future of investigative work amid rising political caution.
A reader laments Supreme Court shifts that erase evidence against enemies of democracy. Congress questions five releases and nine new trials, while labor official Watkins faces overturned contempt conviction. The author urges consistent legal interpretation and warns of Communists exploiting current gaps. Go!
Bernard H Ridder reports the American government will take possession of leased air bases in Spain on July 1. He notes strong dollar power, better reception for American troops, and large costs for housing personnel and building air fields for transcontinental bombers in the jet age.
American Medical Association urges investigation into amphetamine use among athletes amid denials by prominent sports figures. Report cites Benzedrine and Dexedrine brands, notes widespread output and habit potential, and includes anecdotes from football players and swimmers. The study focuses on athletic impact and enforcement.
George E. Sokolsky argues that U S constitutional limits protect citizens while officials hide missteps in the Girard case and related NATO and Japan status questions. He condemns executive overreach and diplomatic expediency endangering liberty and life.
Fremont Neb honors Hormel during its 10th year of operations in the city claiming the best decade in Fremont’s history. The Austin Daily Herald notes its longtime feature Out Our Way by James R. Williams has died in Pasadena at 69. Williams created Worry Wart and Born 30 Years Too Soon among others that entertained 32 million readers across 700 papers.
NEA Service announces it will not drop the Williams panel top feature and will pull back into the files to bring back some of his best offerings. An Austin dentist and bridge player was surprised when a farmer at a 4H meeting cited Jacoby bridge series, saying he studies hands and Jacoby's advice for fun. Readers are asked for replies about Elmer Wheeler's The Bald Boy Series and whether the syndicate might be shelving it after his long reputation fades.
Robert N Apold of 711 Nicholson Street combines work with vacation in the Mam moth Hot Springs dining hall at Yellowstone National Park. He aims to earn cash while enjoying the park’s famed wildlife geysers and natural wonders in a summer filled with atmosphere.
President Ray Wescott and secretary D L Warren trade quips in Kiwanis Club circles with lines about men as tacks and women pedestrians. The Austin Auto Club chief R S Babcock notes safer street crossing for women, while Billy LaPorte cites a child’s hurt in the stomach as “Right in my contestants.” Al Capp plans a goodwill motor tour of Scandinavia with family in tow to arrange visits for American cartoonists.
In Vancouver British Columbia a new apartment project leaked as metal framed windows drew in water. Contractors added caulking, but leaks persisted until a resident noticed seagulls pecking at the caulking for food.
Elmer Wheeler narrates a medical view that baldness may be genetic or due to illness. A salesman’s stress is blamed for hair loss while diet and vitamins are said to help hair regrowth and to heal a hole in the scalp as the doctor prescribes relaxation and rest.
Walter Reuther leads the AFL-CIO Industrial Union Department preparing for a coming clash with the auto giants over a shorter work week and full employment of leisure time. He builds a multi-faceted Special Projects operations unit with Frank Winn and Nat Weinberg directing PR, media, and information gathering to shape public response as Ford Chrysler and General Motors face a potential strike strategy.
A list of crossword style clues spans biblical figures, places, and words with numeric hints and language twists. Entries include Noahs son subjects and mythic names, plus captions suggesting wordplay on verbs and objects.
The list provides solutions to clues in sequence: 36 Church festival 37 Namer 38 Sticky substance 40 Dens 43 Select 44 Century plant 45 Tissue 48 Rodent 50 Fruit drink.
Sylvia Porter explains the U.S. government securities market, its types, and how Federal Reserve actions affect interest rates. The piece clarifies bonds, notes, certificates, and bills, contrasts marketable vs nonmarketable securities, and highlights who holds risk in daily price fluctuations.
Cairo reports the Egyptian treasury collected 82 000 pounds or $234,000 from a five day sale of 1,016 Farouk personal items exiled after his departure. Items ranged from goggles to emeralds and diamond encrusted cups. Officials say total intake exceeds original value.
Albuquerque officials note a misspelling trend after a letter from Johannesburg, South Africa arrived addressed to "Albiquergne, New Mex ico" highlighting local name confusion. The quirky typo underscores common errors in city correspondence.
A humorous 1957 column discusses hair loss remedies and myths. It notes estrogens to stimulate growth, headstanding ideas to raise scalp blood flow, and a classroom joke about blood rushing to the head versus the feet, ending with a pun.
A historical note on Thailand, formerly Siam, overhauling its railroad network to advance transportation and connect major cities. The modernization marks a shift from old lines to a more efficient rail system, signaling national development.
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