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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1959
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald, established November 9, 1891, marks 67 years of publication in Austin Minnesota. Editor J E Rasmussen leads as publisher with Geraldine Rasmussen as business manager, affiliated with the Associated Press.
Hormel & Co. rose to 118th in Fortune Magazine's 1958 list from 125th in 1957, as General Motors led the top 500. Minneapolis firms Pillsbury and Archer-Daniels Midland also gained, while Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing fell to 106th and Gould Battery dropped to 463rd. Austin notes the 8-notch rise amid competitive pressures, praising management and sales force.
The Senior Roundup near Colorado Springs gathers Girl Scouts including five from Austin to camp on land once roamed by bison and learn Western traditions. The event aims to revive the pioneer spirit as a national drive for adventure responsibility and community service and to inspire national leadership through continued pioneering.
The author critiques public relations experts for shaping perception through the idea of image. He argues that political displays of courage or expertise are treated as performances rather than genuine traits, noting a trend toward projecting an image of youth, foreign affairs skill, or courage while questioning the depth of these qualities. The piece ends by noting the world is not entirely synthetic.
The Mankato Free Press notes that corn knee high by July 4 is outdated. A Blue Earth county agent says most fields reach knee height by Independence Day, signaling faster crops, higher yields, and greater disease resistance. Farming becomes a business with higher costs, bigger assets, and weather as a key risk, driving concern over overproduction and control.
The New York Herald Tribune reports a Gallup poll showing Ike’s approval rising from 52 to 62 percent since November 1958, with Democratic approval up to 48 percent and Republican approval at 87 percent. It argues public opinion strengthens a president in a second term, not patronage, and notes Eisenhower’s earnest public service, nonpartisan stance, and focus on national welfare.
A potpourri of small items from Austin area life covers a citrus tale of plant experiments with vitamins, a wedding party mishap with gifts found upstairs, a grandmother's missed pink formal, and weather touching corn crops. It also notes a forthcoming Shrine Circus at Mower County Fairgrounds plus satire on circus ads and prices and a Kiwanis discussion on men and psychiatry.
The piece notes strong 1955 debt payoff allowing new car purchases and predicts a 1960 auto year to top 6 to 7 million sales. It foresees Big Three launches of compact models, shifting loyalties, and a broader second car market. Detroit’s revival would boost the broader American economy.
Federal court monitors plot to remove James Riddle Hoffa as Teamsters president and from the union. They argue Hoffa’s conduct with union funds and ties to outside businesses shows unfitness for leadership, aiming for expulsion after presenting 123 charges.
Clues list for a crossword style puzzle with entries including President's spouse Childress Polk and various across and down hints such as prohibition of dancing in the White House and other wordplay items.
The entry compiles numbered clues with matching terms such as bed canopy expunges type of let it stand poetry smallest pollute deep holes food fish island French slumberers corded fabric makes amends musical stinging plant direction weight and East Indian India timber tree.
A wife and husband face a disruptive living situation as the brother in law acts as a family boss fueled by money. The guidance stresses choosing between financial benefits and domestic peace, suggesting re-housing the brother in law if tranquility is the priority. In a separate item, Sheriff’s Deputy Dressler tracks a stolen car, locating the abandoned vehicle minutes after a call.
University professor Perry W Gilbert of Cornell cautioned skin divers that sharks are unpredictable and aggressive, making three minutes of risky diving a dangerous sport. He noted most sharks kill with little provocation and urged channeling daring into safer, beneficial pursuits.
The first basic patents for artificial leather were issued in 1855. Leatherette faces legal action over products including baby buggies and book bindings, illustrating its commercial reach and disputed use.
Hollis Oklahoma sponsors of a city 50th anniversary program will try again to engage citizens after a sparse first meeting with six attendees.
Rates listed for post office delivery within 50 miles of Austin with advance payment options for one week to one year. Mail zone 2 shows 1.15 per week and 10.00 yearly with 3.25 for three months and .40 for six months. Other zones include delivery over 150 miles with weekly and annual options.
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