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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1973
Page
2
The Austin Daily Herald notes shoplifting in Austin is no worse than usual due to STEM the statewide anti shoplifting campaign. Officials report about a 2 percent drop in offenses over seven months as December shopping peaks, urging parents to warn youths under 25 about the crime's consequences.
Don Oakley quotes experts on the energy shortage urgency and myth of progress. Critics blame corporate lobbies and tax systems while urging a new low energy lifestyle. The piece argues Americans would trade living standards for less guilt and notes the need for technology and industrial base.
Federal officials publish A Design Guide for Home Safety detailing steps to reduce common hazards. The illustrated booklet from the Department of Housing and Urban Development offers specific recommendations and costs $1.50, available from Consumer Information in Pueblo, Colorado.
The piece notes late 1940s ballpoints were leaky and costly, teachers worried about handwriting, and by 1972 production hit 1.3 billion in the U S. Fountain pens are rare, and officials sign with disposables, changing banking and office habits.
The piece argues that Oregon’s executive order banning neon advertising reduces power use and beautifies cities. It notes no trade‑off and praises Gov. Tom McCall, urging court support and eventual spread to Iowa. It cites the Des Moines Register as the source.
Traffic safety received focus at Austin schools with remarks by State Highway Patrolman George Kaiseratt who originated the Minnesota School patrol concept. Local activities included Waves recruiting plans in Southeastern Minnesota and Farmers Union leadership election.
Inside talks reveal a possible emergency plan named Operation Four-Day Week to cut energy use in mid-1974. The proposal would shift federal civil service first then private industry to four ten hour days with no overtime, excluding continuous process industries like steel.
The Dec 10 1973 state of history column highlights events from 1898 treaty ending the Spanish American War to Nobel prizes and Mona Lisa recovery. It covers political shifts, industry impacts from oil shortages, and speculative labor week changes, with public figures and dates noted.
Veteran ad man claims TV catch lines stem from quotes by politicians and leaders. He lists examples from Nixon era tapes to Watergate figures, noting many slogans originated outside Madison Avenue and credits to public figures.
Saudi foreign minister Omar Saqqat declared after meeting President Nixon at the White House that the man who could end the Vietnam war could help bring peace to the Middle East. He spoke of optimistic possibilities though no concrete plan was announced.
A reader thanks the Austin Jaycees for their Christmas shopping tour aiding underprivileged families, sharing the impact of a family letter. A differing viewpoint criticizes sensationalism and defends traditional moral guidelines citing John Stuart Mill and Jesus. Mrs. Ray Miner Dexter, Minn.
Hoyt King notes one swallow does not define summer yet fall warms. The author jokes about autumn swoons while a ball under a leaf ends up nearer the hole than the others in the group might expect.
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