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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
4
The Friday June 21 1957 issue prints scripture from Colossians 3 24 about reward for serving the Lord and a Shakespeare line lamenting lack of zeal for a king leaving one exposed to enemies. The snippets appear as a religious verse and a dramatic quotation.
The piece discusses William K. Sherwood's death amid House Un-American Activities hearings. It argues he acted to avoid publicity, condemns leftist groups blaming the committee, and calls for calmer reactions while noting possible further coverage of the incident. The American Civil Liberties Union is cited urging hearings be canceled to prevent damage.
The Washington Post June 17 editorial urges humane slaughter practices, noting the Hormel company first to explore civilized methods. It argues killing for food is necessary but cruel, barbarous methods in use in America fail basic decency.
Rep Poage from Texas introduces a bill before the House Agriculture Committee to ban meat purchases from noncompliant packers after Jan 1 1959 and require humane methods such as CO2 stunning electric tongs or captive bolt. Supporters include humane societies and firms like Hormel Kingan Oscar Mayer. The plan allows time for implementation and cites European practice.
The City Council considers installing reflector illuminated street signs to aid strangers navigating Austin. The project aims for efficiency and durability despite higher costs, projecting a tidy sum but improving citywide guidance for residents and visitors.
The Hell's Canyon site on the Oregon Idaho line sits at a crossroad of public versus private power. The editorial urges a large scale Federal dam to unlock over 900,000 kilowatts and full river potential, arguing private small dams would yield piecemeal development and limit irrigation navigation and power.
Sokolsky argues there is no Status of Forces treaty with Japan and that the NATO pact includes reservations. He contends the Girard case places an American soldier in a Japanese court, despite U.S. rights, via protocols and minutes not ratified as treaties. He says the government treats Girard as a political matter, not a legal one.
O C Peed informs of Dwight Kneeskern’s death and recalls a past softball umpiring moment at Lafayette Park. The reminiscence highlights enduring friendship and shared old days. The piece also notes dusty Austin conditions and a travel note about public visits to Mesabi Range mining sights opening June 25.
Chapter Sixteen recounts how a Faribault physician’s generous medical care to a Mercury Aircraft Corp. president led to choosing Faribault for a million-dollar plant. The piece also notes Minnesota time quirks at The Herald, safety gains by Du Pont, and highway conference topics.
The piece examines federal prisons facing severe understaffing with 29 facilities operating on a $30 million budget. It argues low guard ratios and crowded conditions allow underworld lockjaw to spread, noting solitary confinement limits and few single cells. It cites past officials and calls for prison reform and new facilities.
An explainer outlines monetary policy via the Federal Reserve, its independence, and the impact of discount and prime rates on credit. It notes the Fed's goal to curb the price wage spiral by restricting money supply, with the Treasury following a debt management policy.
A 66 year old New York man narrowly escapes a fatal express train after his foot wedges in a rail as bells warn of an approaching express. A passerby frees him with a powerful yank, moments before the train roars by.
A reader-provided puzzle list features clues with numbered hints spanning topics from sea eagle to funeral notices and lace edging. It includes terms for molten rock, heraldic bana, and a mix of animals, instruments, and terms across the range.
A compact clue list with terms and cross references including Greek letters Roman numerals and assorted definitions. Entries range from eye part and glass panels to moral codes and Icelandic Sagas, forming a themed word ladder or crossword style prompt.
Billy Graham advises that a husband should tolerate some talk of a widow’s first husband. Romance shifts with age and the wife may seek love she feels is missing from the marriage. Show additional affection, seek God’s blessing, and avoid neglecting the relationship.
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