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Newspaper

Austin Daily Herald

Location

Austin, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1972

Page

4

Tax form changes add complexity for 1972 returns

The IRS revised 1972 instructions for Form 1040 and reintroduced Form 1040A for wages only. New sections cover political contributions deduction and residence data for revenue sharing. The Austin Daily Herald notes tax rules remain hard to understand and may require help from family or a certified accountant.

Uncle Sam Austin Mail Internal Revenue Service Sam

Bank official James Heig takes executive post in Osseo Minn

The Austin banking community mourns the departure of James Heig senior vice president of Northwestern State Bank of Austin who becomes executive vice president of Northwestern State Bank of Osseo effective today. Heig joined the Austin bank in 1968 bringing civic leadership as Lions Club director Westminster Church trustee and Chamber of Commerce treasurer.

Austin James Heig Northwestern State Bank of Austin Osseo, Minn Northwestern State Bank of Heig the Lions Club Westminster Presbyterian Church Austin Country Club Austin Chamber of Commerce Slayton Minn Murray County State Bank Citizens State Bank of Redwood Falls

New York Off Track Betting Cuts Track Attendance

Economists Gary Ross and Douglas Coate testified that legalizing off track betting reduced on track wagering by 102.4 million dollars and caused a 1.2 million decline in admissions across Aqueduct Belmont Park Roosevelt Raceway and Yonkers Raceway. They noted 120 million dollars wagered in 1971 with a net 11.4 million tax loss.

Minnesota New York State New York Gary Ross Douglas Coate City University of New York Aqueduct Belmont Park Roosevelt Raceway Yonkers Raceway

Snowmobile Impact on Snow and Spring Ecology Mentioned

A 1971 symposium report and a Department of the Interior study note that snowmobile and off road vehicle use compactes snow, speeding decomposition and early greening while risking subnivean life and winter mortality. Experts urge sticking to designated trails to minimize ecological damage and improve safety.

Dale Gleason Lake Superior State College Sault Ste. Marie East Lansing Mich Department of the Interior

Congressman's plan to redesign US currency sparks debate

The Wall Street Journal notes Rep Bertram Podell argues for vivid colored bills with different sizes to curb counterfeiting and tax dodging. Critics warn against tying aesthetics to value, suggesting focus on restoring monetary stability instead.

Bertram L. Podell N.Y United States Wall Street Journal

Quotation Reflections and Local Newspaper Details

The passage blends a Biblical verse from Judges with a George Eliot quotation and then lists publishing staff, contact addresses, and subscription rates for a Minnesota newspaper based in Austin. It notes daily except Sunday publication, staff roles, and mailing zones with pricing for various delivery options.

Austin Daily Herald 2Nd St. N.E Austin Minnesota Edmund E. Smith Thomas J. Koeck

Turn Back the Clock Thirty Years Ago

A chronicle of Red Cross board appointments and 4 H work at Phillips school near Renova. Scouts prepare for civilian defense training under R Norman Miller. Also notes Hormel Co earnings and a civic music program by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Michael Hennessy praised as a driven Pacelli High senior.

Mower County Red Cross Board Leslie Harte George B. Wood H. A. Hanson Tom O’ Brien F. L. Liebenstein Red Cross Phillips School Renova C. V. Massey Geo A. Hormel & Co H. H. Corey Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Michael Hennessy Steve Hennessy 4Th St Pacelli High School

Omerta Dies as U S unit Protects Mafia informants

A special U S Justice Department unit led by Jerry Shur relocates and conceals witnesses who break omerta. The program remakes their identities, places them in corporate jobs, and provides long term support to prevent Mafia retaliation.

Busines Tommy Luchese Justice Dept Jerry Shur Bill Lynch Vinnie Teresa New England Ray Patriarca Providence R. I New York Benny the Bug Ross Newark N. J U.S. Marshal Service Shur Henry Petersen James Bond FBI Chamber of Commerce Jersey Bechtel Corp San Francisco Omerta Mafia

Morgan Survey Finds U S Economy Strong in Third Year

The November Morgan Guaranty Survey says the US economy is strong and broadly based with private spending driving growth. It notes a 7% rise in real GNP in Q3, industrial output at 93% of 1971 levels in October, and 2.3 million more jobs than last year while unemployment stays at 5.5 percent.

Morgan Guaranty Survey Morgan Guaranty Economic Review Congress Nixon

Unusual public sale of Carson City silver dollars begins

The General Services Administration offers over two million 19th century Carson City CC silver dollars minted in 1882 1883 and 1884 for public bid with a $30 minimum. Bids close Jan 31 1973 and top bidders may receive coins mailed by mid 1973.

Mort Reed U.S. General Services Administration Carson City A. F. Sampson GSA San Francisco General Services Administration Washington, D. C

Today in History highlights from 1972 and earlier events

This entry notes events on December 1 across history including 1918 Yugoslavia formation, 1824 presidential election decision to the House, 1887 Macao cession to Portugal, 1909 Carlisle Christmas Club, and 1917 Britain’s takeover of German East Africa. It presents a compact history snapshot with multiple named entities and dates.

Associated Press Yugoslavia U.S House of Representatives John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson William A H. Crawford Henry Clay China Macao Portugal Carlisle Britain German East Africa

World War II Saar Basin battle began in 1944

Timeline notes major events from 1944 Saar Basin battle start to 1958 Chicago parochial school fire fatalities to 1950s border tensions and Vietnam fighting, ending with current birthdays for Mary Martin, Tony Boyle, and Woody Allen.

Saar Basin Germany Chicago India U.S South Vietnam Dak To Con Thien East Pakistan Mary Martin United Mine Workers Union W.A Tony” Boyle Woody Allen

Lamaism Prevalent in Mongolia and Tibet

Lamaism, the religious system linked to Tibetan Buddhism, is widespread across Mongolia and Tibet, affecting local culture, rituals, and daily life in these regions.

Mongolia Tibet

One for the Ladies Now and Then book review

Emily Kimbrough’s Harper 176 page nostalgia piece blends gossipy reminiscence with family tales. It centers on her twin daughters infant days and growth while weaving travel theater and relics of friends and relatives into a warm sentimental portrait.

Emily Kimbrough Harper Mount Olympus Margaret Anglin Otis Skinner Alfred Lunt Katharine Cornell Miles A. Smith Associated Press

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