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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
4
Congress faces a long session with tax reform delays and hearings stretching into autumn and possibly into Christmas. Observers warn of extended timelines, Senate and House reconciliation, and a potential Kennedy Civil Rights filibuster. Calls grow for overdue reform to improve efficiency.
A proposal before Congress would create a postgraduate National Academy of Foreign Affairs to train diplomats. Supported by Saltonstall and Humphrey, the academy would cover all foreign affairs and practical methods to resist Communist expansion, expanding U S training beyond military academies.
A sharp split widens between Communist powers as China condemns coexistence with the West and pushes for revolutionary action. Khrushchev rejects China’s stance, sparking fears of isolation and possible military moves. Analysts warn China may aim to provoke a U.S.–Soviet confrontation to gain leadership.
A driver warns that smoking while driving caused a crash and wonders if bans should curb such behavior. National Safety Council and MIT study the issue. The writer notes enforcement would be hard but a universal no smoking rule could save lives and limit car damage.
The excerpt presents a Bible verse about prisoners finding ease away from toil. It also quotes Henry W. Beecher, asserting heaven is earned by having heaven in the soul. The pair contrasts restraint with inner grace and personal virtue.
A late Saturday storm caused damage in Waltham township with hail and lightning. The Austin school district board voted to issue bonds totaling 25 000 dollars due in 1939. Police warned merchants not to sell fireworks before July 1. Marion F. Sherman was elected chairman of the Mower County Red Cross at last night’s meeting. Twenty five county drivers were ordered to show cause why their ration rights should not be revoked for federal law violations. M. F. Dugan urged continued bond purchases amid military gains. Lt. W. R. Davis and family were reunited in Alameda California. About 374 to 400 students attend the six week summer music session in Austin Public Schools. Charles Miller of Mecalester College will be in Austin July 1.
A collage of mid century musings covers golf gadgetry and marriage health myths, then shifts to Norweg ian industrial plans. It notes a 300 million kroner aluminum plant and a 44 percent stake in the Sira Kvina Power Co by the Norwegian government as West Norway eyes expanded industry.
In mid July America faces possible port paralysis as National Maritime Union led by Joe Curran plans 2500 pickets across coastal and inland waters. MEBA and NMU battle over S S Maximus crew claims triggering staged refusals and rail yard disruption across 28 000 miles of inland waterways. Curran warns of further action if MEBA resists while White House labor aides seek a détente.
A compilation of notable opinions on US European policy arms costs and the media. Senator Kuchel cites dangers of cold war isolation while physicist Lapp notes weapon costs influence arms talks. British peers comment on governing bodies and media influence on public news. Pierre Salinger discusses White House news management.
The article argues junior high readers must advance beyond elementary skills. It outlines required reading rates from 100 to 700 words per minute, previewing, skimming, scanning, and building a broad and technical vocabulary. It emphasizes critical reading to assess sources, author motives, and factual accuracy, noting studies show benefits from advanced reading instruction.
A light column humorously critiques alarms jokes about rising to the occasion, gossip, and bathing beauties. It notes kids brushing teeth, robes at the beach, cooking aiding interior decorating, and jokes about speed reading versus proper instruction. It warns that speed reading claims may omit content.
On this date events include the 1776 execution of Thomas Hickey in New York for a plot to capture George Washington, 1652 New York anti speeding ordinance, 1863 York PA surrender to Jubal Early, 1939 Joe Louis KO Tony Galento, 1942 Hoover announces eight Nazi saboteurs, 1950 first Korean War aerial shot, Churchill rest ordered a decade ago, 1963.
Washington columnist Peter Edson reports on calls for a generations-spanning strategy to end racial prejudice. Alfred J. Marrow advocates federal and local actions, including a Bureau of Intergroup Relations, law reforms, and community self-help to promote integration and understanding.
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