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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1968
Page
4
A Minneapolis Tribune poll shows 57 percent of Minnesota adults favor keeping the sales tax, up from 54 percent in February, with Republicans strongly backing retention and Democrats split. The piece argues repeal would raise property and income taxes and that the tax is unlikely to be dropped in the next legislative session or in the future.
The piece argues railroads should regain passenger traffic by offering more appealing trains, noting airline congestion at hubs like New York and Los Angeles. It cites luxury European and Japanese trains as a benchmark and urges targeted railroad improvements while airline problems persist.
A columnist notes Greeks will vote September 29 on a new constitution under a military junta. Voters have two color ballots to express yes or no, with heavy penalties for abstention. The piece warns the choice is between a constitution under the regime or continued tyranny.
An editorial survey notes millions of youths preparing for community leadership while cautioning Freeman on hunger gains. It argues balanced grain yield requires better storage and distribution, plus heightened birth control to avoid gluts and lasting food security. It also critiques religious balance in politics.
The State Planning Board Housing Committee may study Austin’s housing, after a proposal from Jay C. Hormel and Mrs. Anna Dickie Olesen. Also noted the highway department did not spend 100,090 on the Great Western underpass for coasting access.
Q and A from the Austin Social Security District Office explains farm employers must keep records of each worker for Social Security, deduct and remit taxes, and report wages if the $150 annual or 20 day tests are met. A single SS number applies for life, and any questions can be sent to the Austin office.
On this date in 1914 Georgany declared war on Russia at the start of World War I. Other notes include Cromwell’s 1648 victory at Preston, 1863 bombarding of Ft Sumter, 1940 Britain blockade, 1943 Sicily capture, Petain life sentence change, Cape Canaveral rocket failure, Okinawa ferry disaster, and Vietnam War toll rising past 15 000.
North America’s Lutheran church bodies report 9,226,623 members at 1967 year end. United States baptismal total 8,921,938 with 304,685 in Canada. Missouri Synod leads growth with 30,442 new members. Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada formed. overall congregations number 18,807.
Civil service bias toward veterans faces constitutional limits. Courts void laws granting job doors without exams but uphold modest veteran advantages when competitive tests show equal qualifications. Examples cover local police, firemen, and federal shipyard cases, with broader Lutheran church statistics appended.
South Vietnam sources report the Cao Dai religious sect near Tay Ninh is quietly aligning with the Saigon government. The move involves a growing veterans association and youth group forming local defense units, signaling a potential shift in regional power dynamics amid ongoing conflict.
A catalog of notable books including fiction titles such as Airport by Arthur Hailey Couples by John Updike Myra Breckenridge by Gore Vidal and The Money Game by Adam Smith plus nonfictions Iberia by James Michener The Right People by David Birmingham Or I’ll Dress You in Mourning by Jean Collins and Pierre Lapierre and The Rich and the Super Rich by Ferdinand Lundberg.
The name Leo comes from Latin origins and means lion. It is used as a given name across cultures and often associated with strength and bravery.
Bogota renovates ahead of Pope Paul VI visit August 22 to 24. Citizens repaint homes and tidy businesses while public works expand sewage and lighting. Costs reach up to 10 million dollars, funded by city, national, and church sources, sparking applause and debate about public funds and urban strain.
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