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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1977
Page
1
Wholesale prices rose 0.7 percent in November led by food costs and farm products with beef, dairy, sugar and vegetables driving gains. Industrial commodities edged up 0.4 percent while lumber fell for the first time since May, and fuels and power rose 1.1 percent. The index stands at 197.3 on the 1967 base.
In Cairo Anwar Sadat blasted Arab critics as stupid and ignorant and told a crowd of about 200000 that he would pursue peace with Israel. He spoke from Abdin Palace pledging peace based on justice while Assad Hussein and the Saudi king backed or pressed various angles to influence Egypt’s stance.
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Arctic air mass from Canada and Alaska drives 1 to 4 inches of snow plus strong winds. NWS issues travel advisories as Minnesota braces for frigid temperatures with highs near 0 to 20 and tonight down to 10 to 30 below. Meteorologist Richard Naistat cites Alaska Canada origin and expects a weekend warmup.
President Carter scores a minor victory as congressional negotiators approve a tax on fuel wasting cars. The auto tax could reach 550 dollars on 1979 models and up to 3850 dollars on 1985 models, with other energy measures still unresolved.
In Los Angeles AFL CIO delegates gather amid unemployment fears and rising dues talks. Meany, 83, faces calls for younger leadership, though he is expected to win re election. The federation battles shrinking membership, red ink, and public scepticism amid broader political splits over energy and taxation.
Travelers advisories warn of bitterly cold conditions tonight with lows from 15 below to 25 below. Friday highs expected from 3 below to 2 above, prompting continued caution.
Police Chief Robert Nelson announced that Austin's snow removal ordinance returns at 2 p.m. for a 72 hour period. Parking in business districts is banned 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. during the stretch. In residential streets, even numbered days allow parking on even sides and odd days on odd sides between 8 a.m. one day and 8 a.m. the next.
Norman Kostuck testified that Bruce Webber of Rockdale Illinois talked of the perfect crime during 1976 work on Webber's sister's Winona home. He said Webber discussed time of day silencer alibi and pay off money and asked how to kill, offering $5000.
Congress settles on parole rules for Medicaid abortion payments after four months of dispute. The compromise covers cases where pregnancy endangers a woman's life or involves rape or incest and requires two doctors certify severe health damage. The plan funds Labor, HEW, and related agencies and preserves full payrolls through Christmas.
An ad in the Herald’s low cost want ad section offered a large completely furnished three room apartment with front and back entrances and off street parking. It ran under apartments for rent classification for two days though scheduled for five. The ad stated available now and provided a contact number.
In San Diego AP reports final preparations for the first air lift exchange of prisoners between Mexico and the United States under a treaty that took effect November 30. The eligibility qualifying process has fluctuated the number of prisoners slated for transfer.
White House confirms Kenneth M. Curtis resigns as Democratic National Committee chairman at President Carter's request. Curtis will stay on until a replacement is found, per Press Secretary Jody Powell.
Cy Washington reports the death of Assistant Treasury Secretary Laurence N. Woodworth, a top Carter tax expert, potentially complicating the president's tax revision bill's path through Congresswarn officials say.
In Rochester Minnesota Republican Senate candidate Rudy Boschwitz denounced President Carter’s steel industry proposals calling them a welfare program that rewards inefficiency. He argued the plan would prolong problems in the sector and harm overall economic vitality.
New York AP reports the Dow Jones industrial average up 4.33 points at noon to 81.74 after a smaller than expected rise in wholesale prices last month. The market responded to the favorable inflation data and a cautious trading session.
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