23 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1976
Page
1
Gov. Dukakis links recent racial violence in Boston to a climate of hatred that may have spurred the bombing at the Suffolk County Courthouse, injuring 22. A special police unit will investigate violent crimes and cases will go directly to grand juries.
Barbara Walters, star of the Today show, signs with ABC to coanchor its evening news ending a long NBC affiliation. The reported offer is 1 million dollars a year for five years.
In Beirut the year-long civil war erupts again with heavy artillery and mortar fire between Moslem and Christian districts. Over 100 killed and more than 200 wounded as Nabaa, Sin El-Fil, and Dora endure destruction.
President Ford defended his campaign finances while seven rivals urged the Supreme Court to restart federal matching funds. He argued other candidates squander funds or spend unwisely as Reagan and six Democrats seek relief from the stalled disbursement ordered after an FEC restructure. Ford, campaigning in Indianapolis after a Georgia trip, denied Nixon era recognition talk and noted his committee remains financially healthy.
DST starts Sunday advancing clocks one hour from 2 a.m. to 2 a.m. October 31, with six months of daylight and standard time each year. Debate continues in Congress on extending DST, with hearings planned. Arizona, Hawaii, and parts of Indiana remain exempt.
An 11 person helicopter bound for an oil rig is believed to have crashed into the Gulf of Mexico about 40 miles offshore near Cameron. Rescue teams sighted wreckage and what appeared to be three bodies, a Gulf Oil spokesman said.
Secretary of State Kissinger leaves Washington for a two week Africa tour with aims on black majority rule in southern Africa. He will visit Kenya Tanzania Zambia Rhodesia Ghana Liberia Senegal and Nairobi for a UN trade conference. He says US actions reflect its own aims not Soviet competition. He plans talks with ANC leaders in Zambia though Muzorewa rejects meeting him.
Wal retail prices likely up in months due to a Brazil frost and tightening supply. USDA analyst Les Hurt notes wholesale coffee at $2.09 per pound, with General Foods and Folgers announcing increases. Raw beans now around $1.25 to $1.30, roasting losses cut supply, though overall stock remains adequate.
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An inexpensive Herald want ad promotes selling a 1971 Dodge 2 door with automatic drive and power steering in good running condition. The ad notes best offer takes it and provides a call contact, but the six day run was halted after two days with payment only for the times the ad appeared.
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