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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1976
Page
4
The Herald marks 85 years as a regional newspaper serving Southern Minnesota and North Iowa. It emphasizes fair coverage for agriculture, labor, and industry without political bias or favoritism to any group or individuals.
The article outlines how export activity supports employment and income in the United States, with about 3.5 million jobs directly tied to exports. It notes exports help pay for foreign oil, raw materials, and consumer goods while sustaining factory activity and wages, and it argues continued global demand for quality U.S. products remains a key asset for exporters.
Don Oakley argues that despite China’s latest atmospheric detonation, world governments and publics show little outcry due to strategic interests and past test ban dynamics. He notes the U S and Soviet Union’s shift to underground tests and warns against future arms races, urging restraint.
The Federal Trade Commission cautions buyers about discounts on 23 channel Citizens Band radios as the FCC plans to raise channels to 40 next January. Some 23 channel models may be upgradable, but most will not. The FTC argues 23 channels will not become obsolete, noting channel nine remains for emergencies and that current sets may gain usefulness as traffic shifts to new frequencies.
Washington report cites an internal ERDA memo noting widespread neglect of restricted data protection. It states eight security infractions occurred at ERDA headquarters in 1976 among staff and security lapses.
Victor Riesel reports on New York City's pension and wage costs for police, firefighters, and sanitation workers and the looming Financial Control Board cuts. He notes 18 000 patrolmen cost about 35 915 annually, 1 000s of teachers at 30 288, and broader municipal debt pressures driving calls for a federal city loan guarantee with leaders like Al Shanker and Vic Gotbaum seeking AFL CIO backing.
The piece outlines a fiscal strain on New York City with hints of welfare and health program waste. It notes new Office of Loss Prevention, rising personnel benefits, and looming budget cuts. It touches ERDA security concerns, McCarthyism echoes, and political mischief affecting public funds.
Fremont Nebraska visitors Dick and Deanna Brekken praised Austin merchants for helpful courteous service during Thanksgiving weekend. An upcoming event is the Austin Lions Club Pancake Day on January 27 at First United Methodist Church to benefit community projects. Also noted are Hamline University A Cappella Choir January tours in England under Dr Philip Steen, and a forecast of rising self service gas stations by 1980. Minnesota students totaling nearly 1,100 attend University of North Dakota in Grand Forks for 1976 77 fall term, including former Austin students Stephen Asp and Jerome Thiele.
The article notes European women have entered many industries and senior positions, yet remain less aggressive than American counterparts. Progress comes from individuals choosing to pursue executive roles, influenced by U.S. women's groups but lacking unified European pressure.
Austin's growth continues with about 3000 building lots now available as new annexations fill out the city limits. The Streverling addition was officially brought into the city at the recent council meeting marking another expansion milestone.
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