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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1968
Page
4
The AAA urges a minimum gap of one car length per 10 mph, or 6 to 6 1/2 lengths at 60 to 65 mph, with larger gaps in unfavorable conditions. It warns that tailgaters or lane changes can erode safe distance, recommending slowing or changing lanes and using signals to improve safety.
The Minnesota State Medical Association warns that skin abnormalities should not be ignored as they may signal serious disorders. See a doctor if symptoms persist, and remove irritants causing sore spots. Early diagnosis of skin cancer yields over 90 percent cure rates.
Austin area residents react to plans to use Geordie Hormel’s IS-90 frontage for a motel filling station laundromat and trailer court. While some trees may be saved, developers aim to draw traffic and will likely remove many trees along the Hormel estate. Public concern centers on preserving scenic value near the freeway.
The Des Moines Register argues Iowa State University should hire a Negro assistant football coach when equally qualified candidates exist. It contends not to base hires on race but supports breaking patterns of discrimination while opposing rigid quotas and bowing to threats or boycotts.
A quotation emphasizes that knowing right action without doing it is sin and that responsibility lies with our duties rather than ourselves. The note also credits Peter Ustinov, a British theatrical producer, in a concise snippet with stray numbers and symbols appended.
The Hormel Packing House CIO union withdrew representatives and stopped paying per capita tax to the Austin Labor Assembly, separating from two up-town unions. An Ashland Nebraska AP report notes guard Howard Magnuson suspects all Nebraska guards after his bunk was stolen during the Ashland encampment. City Council weighs more parking meters for business districts. Gus Ficken plans sky writing for Pepsi-Cola today if weather allows, writing a 12,000 foot advertising message.
A column recalls historic finance moves with a 1.75 percent Austin School Board loan and notes investor bias toward trade A bonds at 6 to 7 percent. It cites rising overdue accounts in independent firms, growing card use by retailers, and colorful reminiscences of fair and racing days. The piece also previews the Kennedy book release and urges readers to report damaged mail parcels while urging public discourse on fishing lake motor restrictions and a petition to abolish restrictive motor laws.
Victor Riesel reports AFL-CIO head George Meany outlines labor’s platform for the next four years at the GOP convention. Key demands include a 35-hour workweek with no pay cut, a $2 per hour minimum wage, double time for overtime, and full employment through public works and government jobs.
On August 7 1968 key moments include the Guadalcanal landing in World War II 1942 and Washingtons Order of the Purple Heart 1782. Other entries cover the 1789 War and Navy Departments creation 1800s and 1912 Roosevelt nomination. A 1957 spy indictment and Lebanon troop withdrawal are also noted.
National Democratic Con vention faces potentially large antiwar and New Left demonstrations organized by groups such as SDS Yippies and the National Mobilization Committee. Activists plan crash-ins and exposure actions while police and officials prepare to curb violence amid rumors of provocations.
Oklahoma Senator Fred Harris, 37, leads a plan to place youths 16 to 24 in government policy roles. The act would create a Youth Participation Office within HEW and fund programs that place young people in public service planning and advisory posts nationwide.
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