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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1965
Page
4
The Dallas period piece argues tax reform alone cannot attract industry. It urges stronger publicizing of Minnesota advantages, Governor-led promotional efforts, and targeted incentives like municipal bond options, noting many states use bonds to lure firms and stressing broader, high‑impact actions beyond a sales tax.
Dr Warren Weaver former AAAS president criticizes the $30 billion moon program arguing money could fund medical schools colleges universities and scientist education instead. He calls rushing to reach the moon a waste of money and a sign of national technical haste.
In Alabama, an all white jury finds Hubert Damon Strange guilty of second degree murder for the racial killing of Willie Brewster. The decision amid segregationist pressures marks a historic conviction and reflects courage by the jurors.
A Midwest report on school curriculums for deprived areas notes teens doubt relevance of subjects. It argues that traditional academics seem irrelevant to students, contributing to high dropout rates, while urging realism about teaching methods and subject relevance.
A collage of quotes frames daily life with insight and ambition. The piece cites Proverbs guidance and Thoreau on pursuing dreamed paths, then discusses tailored curriculums for diverse students and the value of humble schooling within each frame of reference.
The Cotillion Club held its annual Christmas dinner dance on Thursday. Herbert Miller was named head of the AOUW Lodge last week. Assistant county agricultural agent C G Powell began his duties today.
The new higher education act would extend federal assistance to about 85 percent or more of college students, with undergraduates allowed to borrow up to 1000 yearly and 5000 total, graduates up to 1500 yearly and 7500 total. No interest while in college. repayment starts a year after graduation. Government subsidizes 3 percentage points. net rate around 3 percent. 15 year payoff.
Labor leaders from AFL CIO circles push to organize office workers engineers and scientists as a space age trend. Walter Reuther Abe Abel and Paul Jennings spearhead TOPs and similar drives targeting auto steel and electronics divisions with office staff as the next frontier. Initial organizing targets include Chrysler Ford GM aerospace offices and U S Steel Pittsburgh headquarters with broader campaigns to follow.
The piece notes a coming gathering of elder labor leaders including Meany to push a national Council of Uni professionals, aiming to unify white collar and professional workers for the space age era. It contrasts younger activists with veteran leadership and cites Johnson and Churchill moments.
New York editor Ward Cannell writes that the blackout defies simple explanation. He recalls 12 hours of darkness across the Northeast, noting the odd mix of hardship and quiet humor as people coped without power and waited for experts to restore the lights. He relays a Brooklyn man’s tale of discovering the outage only on the radio next morning.
On this date many events shaped history from Columbus naming Hispaniola in 1492 to a 1965 calendar note. The piece lists presidential, wartime and diplomatic milestones, plus brief Q&A trivia on Roman fate laws, papal address etiquette, lanolin, Saint John Chrysostom and Stephen Foster.
A Special Forces captain laments Cambodia as a Viet Cong base and urges a blockade of Sihanoukville, air surveillance of Cambodian bases and river traffic, and covert guerrilla infiltration to weaken Ho Chi Minh's forces. Some officials support a multinational approach or coup to restore Cambodian independence.
The Greeting Card Association forecasts a big year as more elaborate cards appear in the market. Prices around 2.50 dollars, with silk and linen reproductions of famous artworks, show strong seller activity at a New York card shop.
U S Philatelic Agency in Washington will stop handling orders under $25 starting Oct 9 under a policy ordered by former Postmaster General Gronouski. The move aims to save about $100,000 annually, as most small orders under $25 generated little revenue.
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