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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
13
A two part AP report discusses how radiation risks in the atomic age could cause premature aging and genetic defects. It explains a NAS recommendation to limit reproductive radiation and to create a national dose record for all Americans from cradle to grave.
Des Moines Mayor Ray Mills, head of the Iowa State Federation of Labor, leads the inside track for the presidency of the newly formed AFL-CIO state organization. Ratified merger brings about a 100,000-member bloc and a joint constitutional convention to elect officers and name the body. Mills defeated Rep. Andrew Frommelt and Albert A. Couch for the federation’s top post with 325 votes to 219 and 24 respectively.
Red Chinese artillery opened its heaviest shelling in two months against the Nationalist held Quemoy and Little Quemoy off Formosa. The defense ministry says Nationalist forces replied strongly after 40 Red guns fired from Amoy and Tateng Ting Island for nearly seven hours.
Iowa gains federal highway aid after Eisenhower signs a 33 billion bill. Aid rises from 18.8 million to 41.37 million in the coming year with planned increases to 53.25 million and 58.75 million by 1957 1958 for interstate projects including U S 6 U S 69 and VU 75 275.
Hollywood war hero Audie Murphy earned two new military decorations from King Baudouin I of Belgium. The Croix de Guerre 1940 and the palm for the medal add to Murphy’s 23 existing awards, including the Congressional Medal of Honor, making him the United States' most decorated soldier.
The article notes that street lighting in London employed gas lights as early as the year 1807, marking a shift from prior illumination methods.
Veteran politicians seek returns to the U S Senate in 1950 contests. Charles Brannan challenges Eugene D Millikin in Colorado while Millard Tydings eyes Maryland seat against John Marshall Butler. Douglas McKay runs against Wayne Morse in Oregon as Alben Barkley’s comeback cited as model. Other governors and ex-officials contemplate bids amid broader party battles.
Dr. A. R. Lauer of Iowa State College driving laboratory argues that on door highway advertising signs do not hinder driving. He states there is little evidence that stationary objects outside the car increase hazards and some evidence suggests the opposite.
This article surveys progress in muscular dystrophy research funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America since 1950, noting $9 million in funds and 64 grants by 1955. It explains heredity, varied forms, early onset symptoms, and the value of orthopedic care and stretching while warning against prolonged bed rest.
The article notes much remains to learn about muscular dystrophies and suggests current research activity offers comfort and courage to victims and their families and friends.
Police reinforcements rushed to Newclare west of Johannesburg to quell a midnight demonstration against a government proposal to issue identity books to native African women. About 500 men marched with clubs and iron bars threatening white railway workers on their way to work.
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