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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1952
Page
2
The Herald proclaims sixty years serving Austin and community with impartial coverage of agriculture, bar, and industry. It emphasizes no favoritism toward any group or individual and carries Associated Press news for republication rights. The issue dated Saturday June 21, 1952 includes biblical and literary verses in the front matter.
Senator Edward J. Thye filed for reelection outlining six points to clarify his public stance. He advocates a forthright foreign policy, a balanced budget, tax relief, ending corruption, reducing government controls, and restoring confidence and unity. The editorial endorses Thye for another six-year term, praising his commitment to representing all people and conscientious service.
Department of Agriculture findings project fewer pork on tables late this year with pig production estimated to decline about 9 percent from last year. Farmers plan to raise 36.5 million pigs from June through November, compared with 40.182 million last fall and a ten year average of 36.312 million.
The article notes the ongoing Korean crisis despite desires to ignore it. It cites a shift in command from General MacArthur to General Ridgway and frames the situation as unresolved, with leadership changes affecting strategy.
The passage notes General Mark Clark’s firmer posture after taking command and Senator Margaret Smith of Maine supporting hopes for an earlier resolution. It questions whether to bomb or not as truce talks appear to stall, with little progress from UN talks.
Russia claims a Swedish flying unit fired first in a jet clash, while seven crew members recount the incident with six confirming Russian blame. Sweden and Denmark issue shoot-on-sight orders, signaling strong air response. a Stockholm hospital treats the injured seventh crew member as officials dismiss Moscow tactics. A doctor notes children miss details their mothers may not.
Wallace's Farmer argues most flood damage is upstream on creeks and rivers but federal spending favors downstream control. A journalist asked Army engineers about prevention, who pointed to channels dams and levees, while MacArthur urged integrated upper basin plans and cross state cooperation to reduce recurring floods.
The Minnesota League of Municipalities urges that new state taxes and increases be shared with local communities on a per capita basis. They note state levies exceed funding needs and surplus funds exist, yet municipalities seek substantial local tax relief with future state policy.
George E. Sokolosky summarizes Paul Hoffman's Ford Foundation essay on reducing Western Europe trade barriers and peace, critiquing autarky as a factor in WW II. He cites Callan Tansill, notes Japan Italy Germany depended on imports, and questions Hoffman's universal military training proposal.
A mixed potpourri column blends Edgar A. Guest verse with notes on modern wrestling showmanship and risks. It covers insurance autographs from Connie Mack, a Red Owl weight guess contest, a Racine couple's antique car tour, and Alderman Diederich edging toward a parking lot deal funded by meters.
Tokyo officials questioned Chiang Kai-Shek's authority as ruler of all China. A Foreign Office spokesman said Japan recognizes Chiang only over Formosa and the Pescadores, not over the Chinese mainland, and noted a treaty note circling sovereign reach.
The piece recalls 1911 memories from Austin including Tad Dorgan style daffydills with joke names and the fuss over a Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra visit. It notes lively letters to the editor in Peoples Pulpit and rival theater sniping, ending with a promise of more future reminisces.
Austinites attended the First District American Legion convention in St Charles where 45 posts backed compulsory military training after the war. Austin won its seventh straight Southern Minnesota Baseball League game 3 1 over Mankato to stay undefeated. The 1927 convention chose Austin for the 1928 VFW encampment. WCTU leader Mrs Josephine Sizer praised the legislature’s sober session as proof prohibition opponents are countered.
The director of civil aviation reviews a Singapore agency plan to fly a plane between six and seven each evening to tow an illuminated sign powered by the aircraft generator. The proposal covers nocturnal advertising by lighted banners over targeted areas.
A reader presents a dense word puzzle with clues spanning U S state symbols, geography, animal names, and abbreviations. The grid mixes capitals, flora, fauna, and aviation style hints, inviting connections across Delaware and neighboring references.
John Ayres aged 13 and Matthew D. Smith aged 11 found a pair of five leaf clovers in the Smith backyard. They were more excited by the rare find than the six four-leaf clovers also discovered in the same yard.
The schedule lists East Bound flights from Rochester at 7:52 am 1:05 pm 5:37 pm and 8:25 pm West Bound at 2:00 pm and 7:40 pm Great Western trains from St Paul Minneapolis Mason City Omaha and other routes Milwaukee Road arrivals and departures daily with mixed trains Madison and LaCrosse services and several regional hops including Charles City Waterloo Minneapolis Austin Des Moines Kansas City Albert Lea and a limousine service with various departure and arrival times.
Rates listed for home delivery and mail subscriptions around Austin. Weekly carrier delivery priced per week, 26 weeks, 7.00 rate, and annual options noted. Mail zones show different durations and prices for deliveries within and beyond 50 miles of Austin, with payable in advance terms.
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