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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
4
Austin Daily Herald weighs whether the federal income tax will rise in 1973. Economists split: Friedman foresees no 1973 hike but hints at 1974. others expect a mid 1973 increase. Inflation fears and revenue sharing distributions influence views.
An essay argues education alone cannot close poverty or guarantee success. The Jencks report suggests economic factors and personal traits shape outcomes more than schooling. Authors urge schools to foster civilizational values ethics tolerance and human dignity while teaching how civilization developed and the universe works.
The Weather Service outlines a temperature based method to estimate heating fuel costs. By using daily mean temperatures and a 70 degree comfort target, homeowners can gauge fuel needs and expenditures. The system, developed in the late 1930s, remains a practical tool for budgeting heating bills.
In the Oval Room Nixon tells waterfront and construction union leaders that in four years labor will have a fair shake. He contrasts 1968 with 1972 saying labor forces now endorse him and he will appoint labor men in office. He repeats a pledge of a better relationship with labor groups.
The article analyzes Nixon's new labor direction highlighting Pete Brennan as Labor Secretary and John H. Fanning's reappointment to the NLRB. It notes Fanning's long labor-medic stance, Brennan's sharp in fighting role, and hints at tensions with Meany and the White House. It also explains heating degree days and Weather Service applications for homeowners.
The piece discusses the pending expiration of Congressional authorization for price controls on April 30 1973 and the split opinions on extending or phasing them out. It notes inflation risks once controls lift and argues private debt may be a bigger driver than the federal deficit, with no easy solution.
A Commerce Clearing House study shows Iowa per capita state and local taxes rose $15 from 1969-70 to 1970-71, the second smallest increase among states. Iowa ranks 18th in 1970-71, with historical shifts traced to prior legislatures and varied state tax actions across the period.
Dr. Fred W. Kern presided as diplomas were awarded to R. R. Roach and John W. Trollen after their five day course at Battle Creek staff college. Other items note church service return, Chester Taylor’s dairy production lead, and local fraternal updates.
Bruce Biossat argues Ted Kennedy’s 1976 prospects depend on how he handles the Watergate inquiry, foreign policy, and domestic health care, while Americans focus on his judgment since Chappaquiddick. The piece stresses Kennedy must avoid partisan flare and project sober leadership to advance his nomination chances.
In a letter to the Herald readers debate Sunday shopping during Christmas. The writers argue stores opening on Sundays clashes with the holiday’s holiness and commercial excess, questioning Austin’s need for six-day commerce and urging reflection on Christmas meaning. Susan Montigney and Susan Gabriels sign.
On December 7 events span Pearl Harbor attack entry in 1941, Mary Queen of Scots birth in 1542, Delaware ratification in 1787, Madison election in 1803, Van Buren victory in 1836, carrier losses in 1944, Ben Gurion resignation in 1953. This brief notes key moments across centuries.
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