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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
4
Ray Cromiley urges using a $1 billion capital push to boost fuel efficiency and waste energy recovery. He cites concrete gains from insulation, improved combustion, heat controls, and reclaiming waste oil, arguing savings would exceed costs within years. He criticizes Nixon’s belt tightening without efficiency measures.
Potomac Electric Power Co reports a 3 to 5 percent drop in local electricity consumption since Nov 7 after President Nixon urged energy conservation. About two million residents are served. federal buildings and the Capitol are major customers. No shortage expected this winter.
Andre Rhoads proposes a self care plan to reduce coronary heart disease by controlling risk factors. The SHOES formula covers smoking hypertension obesity exercise and stress with emphasis on regular medical checkups and personal will to change lifestyle for longer life.
The Milwaukee Journal editorial argues the United States should curb salt contamination from U.S. agriculture instead of funding a $115 million desalination pact with Mexico. It contends Mexican farmers have suffered land loss from river salt and urges Congress to enforce environmental controls before expanding desalination and infrastructure costs.--(Milwaukee Journal).
A 30 year old item recalls Sgt. Joe Rollins son of Mr and Mrs J V Rollins wounded in action in Italy and receiving a purple heart. Also notes Elks memorial services with Otto Baualer and Martin A Nelson praising patriotic aims.
The United States will begin the largest civilian federal program shift on January 1 1974 when SSI replaces 1152 state and local agencies helping 65 and older the blind and disabled. Eligible individuals may receive up to 150 monthly and couples 195 with later increases.
A confidential energy study on Secretary Shultz's desk predicts up to 7 million unemployed by 1975 amid oil shortages and fuel constraints. Officials warn of steel layoffs, diesel and propane scarcities, while experts urge prioritizing industry and exploration of coal and nuclear options to avert catastrophe.
An elderly narrator and a girl discuss life in the early 1970s. He recalls booming but costly gadgetry, fast cars, and high death tolls from speed, noting the era’s mix of abundance and unhappiness, then contrasts it with a newer ethic of shared gifts and contentment as they prepare for bed.
A reader reports organizing the National Scleroderma Club MR F for research at the University of Oregon Medical School with 1800 members nationwide and monthly newsletters. A local notice clarifies that gifts for Rochester State Hospital are solicited by private citizens, not the Mower County Assn for Mental Health, which will distribute county residents’ gifts only.
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