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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
1
The first major snowstorm dumps six inches in Austin halting activities and prompting emergency parking bans. Regulations prohibit curbside parking in business districts from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., with snow removal rules allowing parking on even sides of streets on even days between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
A federal judge ordered Rose Mary Woods back to court to testify on White House legal advice regarding the Watergate tapes. Judge Sirica sought to clarify ties between Woods and White House attorneys, insisting the matter be opened up.
A 34 inch pipeline break in northwestern Minnesota was repaired after leaking perhaps more than 20,000 barrels of oil. The spill blocked about a square mile in Marshall County with roads closed and ditches flooded. Lakehead Pipeline says oil was being pumped into tankers in Superior Wisconsin as cleanup continues.
Local briefs summarize recent events across VS-Mkt 2 Area News including editorial notes, sports updates, society notices, and class listings. Reader gains a compact view of community activities and upcoming events in a concise newspaper card.
Classified ad shows a 1970 Arctic Cat snowmobile in excellent condition offered at a low price. Listing ran three of six scheduled insertions under sporting goods. contact via phone XXX-XXxx for fast action.
Washington expects most of the nation to adopt year round Daylight Saving Time by December 30 after a Senate vote of 68 to 10. The measure would set 22 months of full time Daylight Time ending in late October 1975 with state exemptions possible. FCC rules may be adjusted to permit early radio broadcasts.
Egyptian sources say a Phantom fighter was shot down over Ismailia near the Suez Canal. Israeli officials deny the claim as a bomb explodes on an Israeli bus injuring 15. In a broader clash, two Israeli soldiers die and five are wounded on the Suez front while both sides trade bullets and casualties.
The Cost of Living Council may approve a two to three cent rise per gallon in heating oil with eight cents more possible this winter. Officials say higher prices aim to curb demand and spur greater production while oil talks with Saudi Arabia and Algeria loom, amid skepticism on quick energy relief.
A committee of the New York Yearly Meeting of Friends has urged Congress to impeach President Nixon and members of his administration. The resolution argues acts betray democracy and upholds the constitutional obligation to the people. Walter Ludwig of Yonkers led the 12 member panel, noted as the first official Friends action without dissent.
The Supreme Court unanimously sustains a North Dakota law used to deny a pharmacy license for a drug store. Justice Douglas writes for the court overturning a lower court ruling that had found the law unconstitutional. Wall Street dips as Dow falls below 800 and market breadth shifts, while a Minneapolis man dies after a bedroom fire from burns and smoke inhalation.
Socialist Prime Minister Anker Joergensen resigned after a rightward voter swing and a record 88.7 percent turnout. He handed the resignation to Queen Margrethe as Denmark faced a chaotic post election scene with the Folketing expanding to 10 parties and no clear government. The Social Democratic party remained largest but fell to 25.7 percent and 46 seats from 70.
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