The Herald’s long service and impartial stance
The Herald notes its 60 years as a community newspaper serving Austin and agriculture, industry, and local interests without favoritism. It contains a provocative line about communist capability for an amphibious landing on Formosa and a quote from Vice Admiral Briscoe as commander of U S naval forces in the Far East.
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Herald
Austin
Formosa
Robert P. Briscoe
U. S
Far East
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Northfield
Milwaukee Road
Twin Cities
Schilling
Northfield Independent
Loyalty resolution targets Confederate caps and wearables
A Veterans of Foreign Wars convention debated a resolution to ban manufacture of Confederate caps and similar items. The proposal warned against reviving old disputes between North and South and noted current manufacturers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. The document questioned whether the move is patriotic or commercially motivated.
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Committee of the Veterans of Foreign Wars In Convention
United States
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Why Leave The State Dept Orders Lattimore Stopped
The State Department, spurred by tips, orders to stop Owen Lattimore from leaving the United States amid accusations of communism links. Lattimore has denied direct Soviet ties, yet sensational reports claim a flight to Russia or another satellite nation. The department demands a confrontation with informers and subversive agents, and questions why he would try to depart if cleared.
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State Department
Owen Lattimore
Lattimore
Russia
Editorial on price controls and inflation in Clovis New Mexico
An editorial from the Curry County Times in Clovis criticizes price control regulations for creating costly administrative problems for business. It argues inflation threats still rival the artificial price levels and asserts the enduring law of supply and demand remains unrepealed until Washington proposes a better solution.
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Curry County Times
Clovis
New Mexico
Washington
Law of supply and demand governs economy
The text asserts a natural economic law of supply and demand guiding production and retail, arguing governments cannot replace it without causing confusion or disasters. It claims manufacturers meet consumer needs, stores stock goods, and prices fall to the lowest practical level under free competition, a principle deemed unmatchable by thinkers.
Education gains in basic areas and curriculum breadth
NEA Journal asserts that scientific research shows schools now perform better in fundamentals and have expanded programs. It notes past neglect of art health physical education music citizenship and vocational education, now recognized as important parts of the public school curriculum for American children and youth.
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NEA Journal
Labor union leaders urge cooperation with management
Belmond Independent quotes Ray F. Leheney of the AFL unions calling for labor and management partnership to preserve free enterprise and industrial strength. The piece criticizes recent United Steelworkers actions, urging negotiation and compromise instead of further disruptiveness to the system.
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Belmond
Iowa
Ray F. Leheney
Union Labor Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
U. S
United Steelworkers
Shocking expose from Listen magazine on drinking juveniles
Cook County family court Judge Robert J. Dunne outlined 84 juveniles from November 1, 1951, to January 16, 1952, charged with drinking or purchasing alcohol. Among 12 to 17 year olds, 41 were 12 to 15 and 43 were 16 or 17. several saloon keepers were fined, and incidents included girls in saloons and a vandalism spree after drunkenness.
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Cook County
Illinois
Robert J. Dunne
Chicago “Daily News
Chicago
Conventions are like that says Sokolsky in 1952
George E Sokolsky argues national party conventions are theater than deliberative bodies. He notes long schedules, hotel influence, and televised spectacle in Chicago 1952, with hopes delegates seek a good time while parties fight for unity and a president.
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Chicago
United States
Bedlam
King Features
Outsider views Austin sports and rail stories in 1952 era
A Minneapolis Tribune column by Joe Hendrickson highlights Austin's athletic fervor with a 3,681 attendance for a Packers game and 2,000 per game baseball crowds, noting civic support and players becoming locals. Other items salute Northfield rail history, jet noise concerns, and political commentary on social security earning limits and opinions on long standing American culture features.
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Austin
Joe Hendrickson
Minneapolis Tribune
American Association
Minneapolis
Epic stalemate after two years of Korea war
Washington notes the Korean War enters its second year with no quick solution in sight. Armistice talks stall over prisoner exchanges as both sides avoid decisive moves. The U S Air Force neutralizes enemy build ups while China reportedly regains strength, and risks of a broader war loom if Russia intervenes.
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James Marlow
Washington
South Korea
Russia
Asia
Two Years On From Cold War Shifts and Alliances
The text outlines postwar shifts: Korea as a flashpoint, the arms program, Atlantic Pact, European rearmament, Germany’s role in a European army, Japan regained sovereignty and bases, U. S. aid to counter communism in Indochina. It notes Europe’s uneven readiness for conflict with Russia and lack of new Asian communist adventures in two years.
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Korea
U.S
U.N
Europe
Germany
Japan
Indochina
Russia
Asia
Railroading Puns and Puzzles Across the Rails
A mixed list of rail themed clues and crossword style answers covering terms from train cars and passengers to conductors and freight. Includes wordplay on engines, wheels, and car suffixes, with several numbered hints and crossword style definitions.
Weeds Persist Across Home Garden Planting Choices
Regardless of planting radishes, lettuce, or carrots, the same weeds appear in home gardens. The observation highlights weed resilience across different vegetable crops and suggests common soil, light, and moisture conditions favor weed growth. Gardeners may need universal weed suppression strategies.
Do Tools: rubber boot for hatchets in home box
American Builder notes a hatchet is easily nicked in typical tool boxes. A simple boot uses a rubber hose cut to fit one blade side and secured with a thick rubber band. This protects the blade and reduces damage during storage.
Westbrook Pegler on a European Marxist conspiracy
Westbrook Pegler argues a State Department led Marxian socialist plot to dominate Europe after World War II. He claims Lovestone Brown Dubinsky and Irving Brown promoted European unions under Soviet influenced tactics, condemns Time Life misrepresentation, and cites lack of athletic records for Brown. Pegler asserts covert pro Marxist activity within the Roosevelt Truman era establishment.
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England
France
Germany
Italy
State Department
United States
Europe
Iron Curtain
Irving Brown
New York
Marx
Roosevelt-Truman State Department
Army
Brown
Jay Lovestone
Stalin
Moscow
Lovestone
Dubinsky
Low Countries
Browns
Kremlin
Red
Revolutionary Socialist Review
Revolutionary Poicy Committee
Stooges
Ballyhoo
Charlie Chaplin
Margaret Bourke- White
New York University
Bing Miller
Paris
Reds
King Features
Illinois Girl Marries Policeman After Speeding Arrest
An Illinois girl wed the officer who arrested her for speeding in a festive twist to a humorous chase that lasted until the couple’s vows.
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Illinois
Time Tables for Northwest Airlines and Great Western
The page lists flight departures from Rochester and other cities. Northwest Airlines schedules include departures at 7:52 a.m., 1:05 p.m., 5:37 p.m., and 8:25 p.m. with additional late afternoon and evening runs. Great Western lines show connections from St Paul, Minneapolis, LaCrosse, Madison and Chicago routes with various daily, Sunday, and weekend-only times. Bus services from Rochester, Charles City Waterloo, Minneapolis, and Austin to Des Moines Kansas City and Albert Lea provide multiple daily departures and arrivals.
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Great Western
Rochester
Charles City
Waterloo
Mason City
Minneapolis
Austin-Des Moines
Kansas City
Austin-Albert Lea
Subscription Rates by Carrier in Austin
Home delivery rates shown for Austin readers with weekly charge and monthly totals. Carrier delivery options and prices listed for 8 week period and 10 week option. amounts reflect home delivery service costs.
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George E. Sokolsky
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Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Edgar A. Guest
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Mr. Loomer
Acoustical Society of America
Stanley High
Lel
China
Westbrook Pegler
Northwest Airlines
LaCrosse and
Mized
Madison
Radius
Berea
Sameee
APO
NPO
Herald Office
Austin One Ok
Austin Hoatham and Bridge
Kast Ideenmauer
Fox Hotel
Holtz Pharmacy
Lucy's Cafe
Main St
Lane's
People
N. Main St
Nemita Gleen
N. Main
KE. O. Wold Drug Co
Main
Bridge Sts
Hamilton
Dexter
Reinarts
Rose Creek
Reed's
Mapleview
Henry's
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