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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
4
A public statement by Representative P. J. Hillings of California argues that the government must stop acting as the Great White Father to Native peoples and instead give them every opportunity to become productive American citizens at the earliest opportunity.
The piece argues that budget cuts require not only Congress and the Administration but also the American people. If civic groups and business organizations join in demanding real economy, state and local communities would bear their share and pressure lawmakers to banish luxuries and waste. Public sentiment would pivot toward shared sacrifice.
The 45th annual Boys' Clubs in America convention met in New York City. The movement has grown to 335 clubs serving 335,000 boys. Within the year Winona raised 750000 for a YMCA project, illustrating the impact and potential support for Austin's budding effort.
In this discussion the author questions why drivers ignore flagmen's safety role at highway construction sites. They note many motorists fail to slow as they approach zones, urging stronger enforcement or controls to protect workers and travelers.
Authorities say they can arrest violators on sight to enforce warnings and slow speeding, aiming to boost safety in a segment previously lacking enforcement. The measure targets speeding by artists and others in the area to curb risky behavior.
The department of agriculture presents figures claiming food prices relative to wages are not as high as in 1929. Current hourly pay for factory workers would buy 10 loaves of bread versus 6.4 in 1929, 1.5 pounds of round steak versus 1.2, 2.3 pounds of bacon versus 1.3, and 2.5 dozen eggs versus 1.1 dozen at the time of the crash.
Yale professor Theodore M. Greene argued that fear and McCarthy era smear campaigns deter American colleges from teaching the facts about communism. He warned the Senate that suppressing objective study harms democracy and urged open comparison of communism and democracy to preserve informed civic choice.
Rochester Post-Bulletin recalls Gen. Billy Mitchell who championed air power, faced court martial, and was posthumously vindicated as his theories gained traction before World War II. It notes the air force expanding, army growth, and Russia’s manpower contrast, with Mitchell dying in 1936.
George E. Sokolsky recounts a summer near-miss when a police motorcycle collided with his car near the West Side Highway. He notes the fragility of life, the sudden fear, and the emotional impact of the accident, though no one was seriously injured.
A reflective essay on road safety and ethical conduct decries reckless driving and warns that neglect of simple moral rules endangers all. It compares common driving infractions to broader social ills, urging adherence to the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule as a foundation for decency.
In 1950 Americans drank 169,545,152 gallons of distilled spirits, equating to an average per capita consumption of 1.4 gallons.
The piece reports that British girls are pursuing American airmen at bases like Manston and Margate. An Austin Corporal quotes a Margate employment committee clip noting 85 additional local women seeking work but emphasizing the attraction is marrying American soldiers.
A friend recalls a neighbor whistling for her dog and then calling out Here Truman Here Truman, a sharp departure from common dog names. The incident occurred while walking in a local neighborhood.
William L. Ryan analyzes signals of a strategic Soviet retreat in Korea and a shift to pressuring Germany Japan and Austria. The piece argues the Kremlin seeks to fracture Western unity reduce armament costs and remove American troops from Europe and Asia, using peace treaties and propaganda as weapons.
The radio comment by Bing Crosby praising a president who can say what he thinks is noted as an understatement. The piece reflects on freedom of expression in a country where a president may speak freely, sometimes even without full consideration.
If the rain continues once or twice daily, vegetation will grow tall by early July. The forecast emphasizes ongoing showers and potential rapid weed growth around the holiday period.
A column criticizes reckless street riding by youths who speed around corners on two wheels, warning that such sport can turn into a lasting tragedy if a pedestrian steps into harms way. The piece urges reflection to avoid lifelong consequences.
A quoted tip from Western Farmer magazine suggests shared chores to reinforce partnership. The advice frames domestic tasks as collaborative acts between spouses, emphasizing teamwork and mutual support in daily household duties.
County treasurer C C Terry notes the tax fund has grown from 685 176 to 1 238 890.12 dollars since he took office in 1923. Apportionment finished by June 25 this year, earlier than his 1923 start date of July 14, and the fund is now being distributed faster.
The new ECA, activated last October, spent heavily on furnishings including 95 easy chairs valued at 15000, 26 davenports about 7000, 145 executive desks around 41000, and 1324 secretaries' desks totaling over 140000 as part of nearly a million dollars in furniture costs.
The United States recorded 1 446 000 registered deaths in 1980 versus 3 500 000 registered births. The figures reflect a higher birth rate than death rate for the year.
Word puzzle list appears to mix across and down clues with many garbled letters and missing parts. It includes terms like pachyderm woolly elephant and various clue fragments for cryptic style entries across a grid, plus references to symbols and chemical elements. The readable items indicate a filled puzzle page with several legible clues and coordinates despite OCR errors.
In Midland a basement gathering of Red-baiters including Robert E. Stripling and James H. Steedman pried into Communist allegations, naming Dick Fowler Milo Palmer and Jake Spolansky among others. The piece notes local editors and oil wealth, with broader venom toward Garner and pro Communist leanings. Copyright 1951 King Features.
Ten years ago today the annual alumni picnic for Southern Minnesota Normal College and University of Southern Minnesota was held at Todd Park. Workmen began dismantling the old Milwaukee depot.
NORRISTOWN Pa. May 18 A Francis B Yentzer engineer of the Red Arrow express was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Bryn Mawr collision that killed eight people. The charge followed a coroner s inquest verdict.
Postoffice delivery outside 50 miles but within 180 miles requires advance payment. Other zones over 150 miles from Austin require advance payment. One Year rate listed as 13.
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