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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1962
Page
4
The House rejected Kennedy’s farm bill 215 to 205 despite Democratic majorities and White House pressure. 48 Democrats opposed the measure amid fears of new government controls and altered farm policy, while the administration argued against the bill’s reach.
The article reflects on repeated failures to set off a nuclear device over the Pacific test site and argues that missile malfunctions offer a small comfort by showing that even Soviet missiles may err and Pentagon computer estimates may overstate casualties.
A reflective essay argues that postwar scale has made government and universities unwieldy. It cites Raymond Aron and Robert M Hutchins to illustrate the risk that vast bureaucracies resist clear oversight. The piece notes growing doubt about whether departments can manage billions and if presidents can control sprawling systems.
In Laos a coalition gives the Communists a dominant voice and avoids a Moscow Peiping showdown. The stance is not a diplomatic victory for the United States or the free world, reflecting impractical jungles and poor communications.
The piece contrasts pride and humility, citing Proverbs 18 12 and noting true godliness yields deep humility through grace. It attributes the reflection to Andrew Miller and emphasizes humble posture before honor.
Readable lines show a subscription price list with options one month three months six months and one year. Delivery notes mention post office outside 50 150 miles and advance payment terms. Units and product names are garbled but imply a postal or catalog pricing page.
A chronicle of events from 30 20 and 10 years ago includes raids near fair grounds and state trapshoot results for George Zwiener of Blooming Prairie. Cedar Valley Scouts award 15 badges. Also noted are Mary Daugherty enlisting in the Red Cross and the Austin High Band taking second in a district contest. Postmaster Jess Pierce attends a state postmasters convention. Episcopal workshop notes and a crappie stocking report round out the items.
A Ward Cannel memo argues the growing seat belt market suffers from widespread claims of fraud and weak standards. It notes no universal seal of approval, risks of nonconforming belts, and disputes between manufacturers and auto makers over costs and safety responsibilities.
President Kennedy reportedly intends to elevate labor secretary Arthur Goldberg to the Supreme Court upon Justice Felix Frankfurter's resignation. Goldberg is described as JFK's crisis manager, delivering hundreds of speeches and handling major labor conflicts, from tugboat strikes to looming rail and ship line standstills.
In a Romania trip Khrushchev declares no separate peace with East Germany and aims to resolve West Berlin via understanding with the United States. He frames US as aggressor while admitting meat price woes and military danger, stressing avoidance of war and reliance on propaganda to shore up public opinion.
Dr Molner explains vaginal repair as internal plastic surgery to correct cystocele or rectocele from childbirth. Surgery is routine, not life threatening, with modern sterile methods and guarded by medical oversight. avoid surgery for trivial causes while addressing rising infection risk and health benefits.
The Republican declaration for 1962 highlights sharp policy differences with Democrats on foreign affairs. Footnotes criticize Kennedy policies, urging firm anti-communist stance, U.N. leadership limits, and stronger actions in Berlin and Cuba. The piece notes U.S. restraint risks and calls for intensified psychological warfare and aid to developing nations. Also mentions 12,500 cars used by U.S. schools for driver training.
In Key West Florida the Navy added perfume to gasoline on the naval base after several thousand gallons vanished over months. Sentries questioned drivers whose cars exuded an overly sweet smell as they departed the base.
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