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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1951
Page
1
Government price experts target mid April to set ceilings on steak and pork chops. OPS meat officials anticipate finalizing rules soon after talks with livestock groups and industry meetings.
County engineer Everett Carlson said a four ton axle limit will be enforced on county and township roads from March 20 to May 15. No signs are required, emergency and utility vehicles are exempt, and strict enforcement aims to protect roads as frost thaws.
Vietminh forces attacked the French defense line around Hanoi in North Indochina but were repelled with heavy losses, the French army communique said. The assault ended more than a month of silence along Tonkin delta outposts, and it was unclear if a new major offensive had begun.
American troops pressed a western front advance toward the Red Korean border and battled three Chinese battalions. UN air power dropped surrender leaflets as reports said Chinese defenses and massing near parallel 38 persisted.
Snow melt sweeps midwest as Austin and others see springlike warmth. Government forecasters expect temps to rise with 46 degrees at noon and rain tonight. Flood threats rise in northeastern Nebraska with lowlands underwater and a seven year old boy drowned in the Elkhorn River. A National Guard unit was ordered to northeastern Nebraska to aid flood response.
Parisians face a subway and bus shortage for the 12th straight day as a strike continues. A joint union committee demands raises of 6000 francs monthly, while government negotiators counter with 2200 francs monthly offers.
Doris Trask Cook, 18, missing since her husband Richard Cook, 18, was found murdered on a rural road near Riverside California. Police question Air Force Sgt Lawrence J Walker 20 as a suspect after a stolen pistol and car damage links him to the scene. A sheriff’s posse searches area near the car’s appearance while investigators assess tire marks and fender damage.
Minnesota Governor Youngdahl introduced a bill to outlaw using telephone telegraph and other media to transmit bets or betting information. The measure would criminalize posting odds and receiving bets, making gamblers and communications firms liable, with penalties up to one year in prison or a $1000 fine. Sen. Harry Wahlstrand sponsored the bill. Rep. George Murk pushed a related investigative resolution.
The General Mills board of directors on Monday declared a 50 cent per share dividend on common stock payable May 1 to stockholders of record April 10. This marks the 20th consecutive quarterly dividend on common stock.
Washington reports indicate the U S Treasury will review gambler tax filings as the price spiral is said to be moderated but still restrains policy. Charles E Wilson signals possible changes to price ceilings under the defense production act and a revived wage stabilization mechanism. Labor groups demand a new board with dispute powers and participation hints appear on a labor management committee on manpower.
Treasury officials told Senate crime investigators a special fraud section will review income tax returns of gamblers and racketeers. Secretary Snyder pledged a continuing drive to bring chiselers to justice, with Edward Foley presenting the statement. He said there will be no setup against major league criminals within the Internal Revenue Bureau.
Senate leaders accused the Civil Aeronautics Board of inexcusable delay in awarding permanent permits for the North Central feeder routes Minnesota Iowa Illinois Wisconsin. Sen. Humphrey urged prompt action on Minneapolis St Paul Chicago service with stops at Winona and Rochester.
Rep. George Mark of Minneapolis asked Minnesota lawmakers to authorize an investigation into the use of telephone and telegraph facilities by gamblers. The house resolution would empower the crime prevention committee to investigate and subpoena witnesses.
In St Paul the senate saw a record fifty five bills introduced on a single day as the session nears the deadline for bills without the governor’s consent. The total so far reaches fourteen hundred nineteen.
A power commission examiner ruled against Northern Natural Gas Co. in a hearing on its bid for two rate increases worth about 9.2 million dollars annually. Alvin Kurtz challenged the eight cent per thousand cubic feet cost allocation for Hugoton gas used by the firm.
Secretary of State Acheson called on American republics to act immediately against international communism. He warned no free nation is secure and urged full economic and military cooperation with the United States during the InterAmerican conference of foreign ministers. He described Soviet Russia’s imperialism as a formidable war machine threatening individual freedom and national independence, demanding action now.
J C Penney Co markets its goods locally through newspaper advertising rather than mail order or catalogs. It uses about 2000 newspapers nationwide to tell customers about its merchandise. Austin Penney store marks the 49th anniversary with eight pages of ads in today's Herald.
The government exempts the florist industry from price control effective today. The move removes floral trades from regulated pricing as of Monday in Washington.
Reports in Tokyo say President Truman may have ordered MacArthur to submit future political remarks for Washington clearance. Informed sources note no direct orders were received yet. The move follows MacArthur’s Korea war comments seen as a tactical briefing on Communist weaknesses.
Sen. Vandenberg of Michigan remains in the same condition after today’s medical report. Dr. A B Smith confirmed no change and provided the latest health status.
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