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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1956
Page
2
A quotation from Laike 4 10 states angels guard over thee and a Henry Ward Beecher line proclaims all events fit into Gods grand plan. The piece presents religious reflections on fate protection and providence.
The article notes Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell stands out amid White House critics. He tirelessly engages labor groups, argues Republicans can be friends of labor, and presses labor legislation. Petrillo and Carey praise his courage and resolve, signaling mixed reactions from unions and Democrats alike.
A Gallup poll shows workers prefer Eisenhower over Stevenson for president. Labor leaders and Democrats question the result, but Mitchell earns credit as a strong cabinet member, cited as a big plus for the President.
The Mason City Globe Gazette notes Ohio’s turnpike shows auto traffic as expected but trucks avoid the throughway, saving cost on old routes. The piece warns Iowa Indiana Illinois to study potential patronage and shifts before building a similar toll road.
The Winona Daily News notes Detroit job losses may ease as GM and Ford report peak layoffs reached and begin rehiring. A Wall Street Journal dealer survey shows rising sales nationwide, potentially lifting production plans for 1956 and 1957 models as backlog clears.
Minnesota State Bar Association discussions favor early legal consultation to forestall trouble, comparing preventive law to preventive medicine. Lawyers note a small initial fee can avert costly later problems, though some axe grinding remains.
The column argues Arthur Miller’s alleged mood changes justify or complicate a U.S. passport for a European honeymoon with Marilyn Monroe. It contrasts Miller’s stance on communism with anti-Communist blacklisting, defending artistic freedom while urging responsibility. It cites Rosenbergs and Khrushchev as context.
Neighbors report Burton Chandler using a rug-cleaner vacuum on his yard at 1319 W College. Dandelion seeds blown by wind collected in the vacuum bag, said to be enough to fill half the bag and jokingly bring “death” to many thousands of dandelions. Nearby cactus at 1711 E Collins blooms yellow with 24 hour flowers in succession.
A columnist voice argues that pushbutton civilization harms youth by reducing exercise and urges rolling up car windows by hand as a nod to earlier generations who built the country.
Cars in 1957 will feature lower bodies and smaller wheels for smoother rides. Interiors emphasize comfort and class with thinner body posts and swivel seats. Motors grow more powerful with automatic transmission as standard on budget models. Gadgets include hi fi phonographs pint sized radios electric locks and built in sanders for icy roads.
A Herald feature contrasts vandals on an Austin bus with Pat Guy’s Whiz Kids on Skis using family oriented water skiing as group therapy. It also covers Rep Clifford Hope’s retirement and political moves within Minnesota and the House Agriculture Committee, and a Riesel column urging organized labor action against racketeering.
The piece explains man and God both act: free will to come to Christ and the Holy Spirit drawing individuals. It cites John 6 37 44 and 3 16 to show whosoever will may believe, and notes no one is barred from faith. It closes with a mention of a convention scene and leaders RIESEL and Meany.
The author reflects on divine protection seen in birds and suggests a benevolent Eye oversees all creation. Stories of Henry Ford relocating squirrels and a restaurant builder pausing work for a blue jay nest illustrate compassionate acts beyond money, hinting at a higher stewardship. George Matthew Adams.
Sylvia Porter explains that the U S Treasury will pay about 7 billion in interest on the national debt in the coming year. She shows examples from bonds held by individuals banks and pension funds and compares the rate to major economic measures to illustrate the burden. The piece notes Congress actions and the unlikely prospect of significant future debt relief.
A crossword style list matching clues to answers. Includes entries such as cattle term, man named figures, plants, foods, and descriptors. Answers span directions, measurements, weights, and phrases across various categories with several proper nouns.
A child writes that prayers have been heard and Bill’s mom will soon return home. The note expresses joy at Bill smiling again and mentions ongoing cleaning by Mother and Deb, closing with thanks to God.
A historical timetable list shows departures and arrivals across multiple lines. Great Western routes to St Paul Minneapolis Mason City Omaha and LaCrosse Chicago Milwaukee Road services include daily trains and Saturday variations. Bus schedules from Austin Lines Kenwood to Harrison Fifth avenues outline frequent trips with morning and afternoon runs and notes on no service certain days.
The piece discusses the anchor as a sign of safety at sea and as a Christian symbol of hope and the Cross. It cites Hebrews 6 19 and Romans 8 24 and urges placing full hope in Christ to endure life s storms and aid others, as printed in the Bell Syndicate.
The notice describes mail delivery zones around Austin with different prepaid rates. It notes zones within 40 miles and within 150 miles, weekly and three month terms, and a one year option. Additional lines reference zones outside 150 miles with six month and six dollar figures.
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