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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1966
Page
4
An Interstate 90 bridge north of La Crosse signals slow overall progress on the coast to coast highway. Minnesota faces delays with completion not before 1972, while economists see strong economic value for southern Minnesota and a boost to southeast central regions. A state bond issue could accelerate funding and attract legislative support across counties.
The House Un American Activities committee faces hearings on anti Viet Nam groups amid court orders and outbursts. Witnesses denounce the panel as racist and cowardly while authorities argue treasonable support to North Viet Nam is ongoing and within congressional power to investigate.
The United States ends its 190 year run issuing two dollar bills, citing waning demand and the belief the note is a jinx. Critics note confusion with one dollar bills and inflation has devalued money, questioning whether the one dollar bill should be dropped instead.
Atlanta driver Joe Jones seeks to haul for chemical and candy firms across state lines. The ICC has rejected his interstate contract carrier requests seven times, citing sufficient existing carriers in Atlanta and questioning the added value of his service. The piece contrasts federal regulators with small business hopes and notes broader planning moves in Mankato.
A retrospective segment recalls THIRTY YEARS of sheep driving in the Dakotas with Tom Con lon the auctioneer hiring a shepherd and dog to herd 2,000 sheep on Coleman farm near Grand Meadow. TWENTY YEARS ago the Austin school board planned Decker Acres site purchase for a grade school and postponed opening for polio precautions. TEN YEARS ago local seniors won a library prize. Plowing Derby queen and attendant were chosen with community volunteers noted.
A collage of light editorial notes touches on politics with a barb about politicians courting the poor and rich, a note on Governor Rolvaag, and a jab at Barry Goldwater. It shifts to oddities about fishing odor myths, a bourbon tip, school diploma for licenses, and a Wisconsin congressman anecdote. The piece ends with a local misprint about a Herald issue dated July 4 and Nelson’s Grill photo room upgrade.
Senator Dirksen describes the Supreme Court prayer ruling and its effects on schools and families. A Midwest teacher’s call highlights a conflict between religious instruction and the Engel v. Vitale decision, raising questions about public school conduct and moral guidance.
A 6 1 Supreme Court ruling striking down a New York State Board of Regents prayer as unconstitutional prompts debate on school prayers and similar controversies nationwide. The piece surveys cases Stein v Oshinsky and others, cites potential policy shifts, and notes a proposed constitutional amendment to allow voluntary prayer in public schools with safeguards.
A tax guide explains that deductible expenses hinge on motive. Hobby losses do not qualify while genuine profit pursuit can allow deductions, with tests like strong profit motive and professional techniques. A case shows investing mindset can win deduction. another shows decline when long-run income lags. A separate note announces St. George's House wardenship at Windsor Castle with opening planned for fall.
On this date in 1851 the first international yachting race around the Isle of Wight was won by the schooner America, launching the America’s Cup. Other notes include Santa Fe’s 1846 American territory proclamation, Japan’s 1910 annexation of Korea, Alfred E. Smith’s 1928 nomination acceptance, Yap raid reveals in 1944, Hiroshima and Nagasaki casualty figures in 1945, Eisenhower Nixon renomination in 1956, Lawrence Wien’s 1965 bid for the Empire State Building, and Gemini 5 electrical fix a year ago.
A Washington staff summary tracks Alaska stories from the Chicken post office stamp episode to NRA ads for JFK era rifles and Sierra Club positions on dams. It notes computer voter registration issues in New York City with a quip about gerrymandered beds.
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