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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1953
Page
1
A penetrating profile by William L. Ryan examines Joseph Stalin's youth and shaping years. The piece contextualizes his rise amid poverty and fear, outlining the foundation of the Soviet dictator's brutal rule. The first of three chapters surveys early experiences and influences shaping his path to power.
AP analysis traces roots of Joseph Djugashvili in Georgia as poverty, serf legacy, and early revolt shaped his rise. It recounts his mother Yekaterina Gheladze, his schooling in Tiflis, secret nationalist writings, and expulsion from seminary in 1899 marking his turn toward revolution.
Austin could lose city bus service after May 10 as Austin Bus Lines moves to reassign its city franchise lease to Ray Garvey. The State Railroad and Warehouse Commission must approve. Garvey plans to re-lease or sell the franchise if allowed, or surrender it. Drivers union action continues amid wage talks and 60 day work hold. Schmieder notes service disruption would not affect Highway 56 Transit Lines between LeRoy and Minneapolis.
In Lahore Punjab Pakistan martial law was declared as anti government mobs crowded streets and disrupted life. At least six demonstrators were killed and several wounded in clashes with police. Maj Gen Mohammed Azam Khan the district’s military commander assumed administrative control of the city with 849000 population.
The Herald offers 8 by 11 inch full color portraits of President Eisenhower for 25 cents. Supply is limited, order by mail with the coupon in today's paper or visit the Herald office. Act quickly to obtain a suitable framed keepsake.
In VIRGINIA Minnesota two miners died in a cave in a wall of an open pit iron mine. Frank Alexander survived after being buried in debris. David Roskrance 25 Binabik 29 and Joe Skerance 29 of McKinley were killed. A 24 year old Eveleth worker kept his head, shouted for help, and was freed. The collapse involved about 100 feet of a 75 foot high bank. inspector Ben Tangs attributed the slide to thawing temperatures.
The Senate Armed Services Committee pressed Pentagon officials to clarify conflicting reports on Korea ammunition stocks. Gen James A Van Fleet testified shortages persisted, including grenades, while other officers downplayed the severity. Chairman Saltonstall planned to have Gen J Lawton Collins and top civilian leaders testify next Tuesday to clarify the situation.
ST. PAUL The Minnesota Senate voted 37 to 29 to repeal the state's presidential primary law. The bill goes to the House and would face a veto from Gov. Anderson, who supports the primary. Enacted in 1949 and used in 1952, Eisenhower's write-in victory and Harold Stassen's higher votes are noted. The Minnesota Supreme Court previously ruled petitions to place Eisenhower on the ballot were improperly prepared.
Minnesota Supreme Court voided a $95,500 jury award against Chicago Great Western Railway, granting a new trial to Briggs of Oelwein Iowa. Justices ruled cross examination of Mayo Clinic witness Dr Hugo Barr tainted the verdict, amid conflicting medical opinions on diabetes and head injury.
A new agreement with producers guarantees writers of one hour filmed TV shows a minimum pay of 1425 dollars. The deal establishes the standard rate for such programs, with the figure set to ensure baseline compensation across productions.
Fidelity Casualty Company files a $25,000 claim against Mayor M. G. Rolfson and increases damages sought to $1,253,147 from the City of Austin and Austin Utilities Board over the Feb 6 Neveln school addition gas explosion. The claim involves helge Hanson of Harrington Hotel and developers Joseph Manderfeld Company, with Mutual Service Life Insurance Company filing notices for two other workers. Previous 28 claims cover workmen injuries, builders, the school district, and nearby homeowners claiming blast damage.
President Eisenhower urged American merchants to revive old fashioned line memories at neighborhood stores. He cited the open cracker barrel prune barrel pickle jug and homely proverbs as a way to give children something Santa Claus and television cannot. He spoke during a lunch with the American Retail Federation and said the idea came up in conversation.
A six pound eight ounce girl born late Thursday raises the Wagner family to 19 on their 200 acre Todd County farm near Osakis. Parents Bernard and Mrs. Wagner, both in their forties, have eight girls and eleven boys with two sons in the Air Force and a married daughter. The newborn joins siblings Erma, Melrose, Bernard, Leo, Donna, Joan, Earl, Annette, Allan, Darryl, Donald, Dorris, Myron, Barbara, Dean, Dennis, Sharon, Ronald, and James. Dorris and James previously won local baby contests.
United Nations marks Stalin’s death by flying only the UN emblem at half staff in New York while member flags stay lowered. Messages of regret go to Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky from Lester B. Pearson and Secretary General Trygve Lie.
As a curtain raiser to the seventh annual Shepherds Clinic, Ed Warner from Chicago leads a shearing school at Hormel Sheep Ranch today. About 100 farmers from a 100 mile radius attend demonstrations with eight or nine shearings in progress. Between 700 and 800 farmers are expected at the clinic with sessions at the Fairgrounds at 9 45 a m. Officials from University Farm and the 4 H Clubs assist with technical instruction and a noon lunch by 4 H Clubs.
INTERNATIONAL FALLS Minn Authorities seek Bernard M Porter former Morton County North Dakota treasurer charged with embezzling 73451 43 from Morton County funds He was last seen in International Falls area where he lived Tuesday before bond was posted Porter served as treasurer or deputy from 1929 to 1943 Lawrence Tavis, who alternated with Porter, is in North Dakota prison after pleading guilty to embezzlement of county funds.
Prime Minister Joseph V. Stalin, ruler of a vast empire, died after a stroke and heart failure at 73. His body moved to Moscow's Hall of Columns for lying in state as funeral plans begin. Khrushchev leads a commission on services while Kremlin and Red Square observances unfold. Moscow embassies lowered flags to half staff as the nation mourns.
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