Austin Daily Herald Historical Profile Note
The Austin Daily Herald dates from 1891 and describes its mission as impartial to all, serving Austin and the surrounding area. Editor H E Rasmussen and Business Manager Geraldine Rasmussen lead the newspaper, which proclaims long-standing dedication to agriculture, labor, and industry without favoritism.
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Austin Daily Herald
Austin
Minn
Associated Press
H.E. Rasmussen
Geraldine Rasmussen
The
Herald
Food for Peace Conference Opens at Blair House
President Kennedy hosts the first American Food for Peace Council gathering at Blair House with officials, Orville Freeman, Hubert Humphrey, and industry leaders. The sessions run through Wednesday to explore distributing surplus food to relieve hunger and build goodwill.
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Blair House
Kennedy
American Food For Peace Council
Orville L. Freeman
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Judd Warns On Government Run Medicine Threats
Representative Walter H. Judd, a physician and longtime congressman, argues that government financed care would erode doctor patient privacy and the voluntary doctor patient relationship. He warns Congress would lose control of funds and medical standards would deteriorate under socialized medicine.
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Walter H. Judd
Congress
Rep
Judd
Opinions on Kennedy tax proposals draw focus from perks row
The article contrasts Kennedy's business tax plans with criticism of expense account abuse by lawmakers and officials. It notes tax-free yachts and planes, lavish travel by VIPs, and the cost to taxpayers, while discussing how deductions are reviewed and taxed. It ends with a separate editorial on signaling and careful driving to prevent crashes.
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Kennedy
Washington
Potomac
US Air Force
Treasury
Rochester Post Bulletin
Aging population reshapes business and politics
The piece surveys rising over-65 numbers, noting 17 million Americans 65 plus and rapid growth in the 85 plus group. It highlights 121 women per 100 men among seniors and 15.4 percent of voters aged 65 or older, stressing shifts in work, retirement, and political power affecting business and policy. It references Senate aging committee findings and quotes by physicians and lawmakers.
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Pat McNamara
US Senate
Special Committee On
McNamara
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank
America
Hall Syndicate, Inc
Lawrence Assails Delay in Court Action on Racial Unrest
The article reports U S Information Agency criticism of rapid federal intervention in Alabama and Mississippi violence, urges waiting for court processes, and notes King’s push for executive order to end segregation. It surveys international reactions to U S race issues and urges accurate domestic reporting.
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Freedom Riders
Alabama
Mississippi
U. S. Information Agency
Education and Labor Committee of the House
New York
North
United States
U.S. Information Agency
Murrow
Africa
Far East
Europe
Latin America
Soviet Union
Chi
Martin Luther King, Jr
South
N. Y
Ridiculous bachelor day idea sparks schoolmarm quip
A Austin schoolmarm derides a proposed bachelors day as a sequel to Father’s Day. The column then shifts to baseball fans at Metropolitian Stadium, comparing the crowd dynamics to waving corn and describing constant movement, seating aisles, and the fun of game days.
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Austin
Metropolitan Stadium
Unions Plan to Raise Money for 1961 Politics
A labor political group plans to raise more money for political activity in 1961 than in any off year. The Supreme Court requires unions to refund dues earmarked for those opposed to political action, but unions will not abandon politics or the Democratic Party. After 17 regional conferences, labor’s national political effort continues.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Bench
Democratic Party
Labor Union Drive Aims To Raise 3 Million For Off Year Politics
The AFL CIO COPE committee plans a 3 million dollar fund to boost labor backed candidates nationwide. Each union would contribute based on 25 percent of its dues paying membership, with balances covered from educational funds if needed. The effort targets local races from boards of supervisors to mayors and signals year round political activity rather than election-only mobilization. Distributed 1961 by the Hall Syndicate.
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Capitol Hill
Committee On Political Education
COPE
Afl-Cio
Union-Vr
Archie Moore
Supreme Court
John Kennedy
Labor
the Hall Syndicate, Inc
American Writer and Spelling Word Clues Quiz
A puzzle style list presents clues for a range of words across letters from 1 down to 57. Entries include names like Loui Ma yee and various definitions such as sea lettuce lake in New York and a Hebrew ascetic, suggesting a themed word-finding game embedded in a newspaper page.
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Lion's Boys League
Lion's
Kiwanis Firemen
Lions
Kiwanis
Herald
Loui Mayee
Dia
India
Panama
Babies nails danger to eyes and sun allergy discussed
Dr. Molner warns trim tiny baby nails to prevent eye injuries from sharp edges and accidental pokes. He also notes sun exposure can aggravate lupus and similar conditions, and explains blood types A B AB and O with a brief patient message.
Billy Graham Answer on Pets in Heaven
A reader asks if animals go to heaven and if a pet dog will be there. Kathryn responds with comfort from scripture noting God wipes tears and pain from heaven and suggests happiness in heaven may reduce need for earthly pets, sharing a personal example of a dog’s passing.
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K. T
Kathryn
Belshazzar
Heaven
Postal Delivery Rates Across Regions Near Austin
The notice outlines USPS delivery periods and prepaid options within 80 miles of Austin with monthly and yearly choices. Rates vary by zone with longer terms offering discounts and separate pricing for zones beyond 80 miles and over 156 miles.
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Austin
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