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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1968
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald argues that property tax increases are driven by higher local expenditures rather than the sales tax. It questions Yetka’s 1-point reform plan, supports limiting homestead taxes, and calls for reviewing tax exemptions while noting future revenue needs amid rising government costs.
The article profiles S F State College president and semantics scholar S I Hayakawa who argues that intellect and decisiveness go together. He confronts student rioters over the dismissal of a black teacher, signaling firm action backed by police if needed.
The Salvation Army asks Austin area residents to donate to kettles or mail checks to fund Christmas dinners and toys for families in need. All funds go directly to local aid with no administrative expenses, via a screening process, and the program operates independently of the United Fund.
A New Ulm Journal excerpt notes Americans junk six million cars and 856000 trucks in 1966, with scrap prices down as steelmaking shifts. Authorities often act as middlemen to remove and auction off abandoned vehicles, seen as a public service in a mechanized age.
A snapshot of local history notes a 25 percent gas tax increase in Mower County during 1937 38 offset by $27006 more state funds for county roads in the prior two years. It also mentions the Jordan Mortuary opening and lists various aged items from past decades.
Critics call the 110 year old seal a dark part of history showing a white settler and an Indian. the State Indian Affairs Commission found few objections while the State Human Rights Commission warned of offense. Separate items note potential price drops in 1969 food costs and an upcoming shift in professional employment between teachers and other fields.
The piece notes rising militancy in labor, with young union members pressuring leaders for big wage gains. It cites construction industry strikes in Rayton, Mobile, St. Louis, and Northern California, and warns of looming national bargaining fights as Nixon weighs labor policy and seeks to avoid administration turmoil.
The author contends new advertisements smear the World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches as Communist aligned. He criticizes the Clergymen's Committee on China for anti council tactics and argues the campaign misrepresents ecumenical aims and betrays Christian fellowship.
Quotes from William E. Moran Jr Edward M Kennedy and Norman Thomas reflect concern over population, urban growth, and national morale. Moran warns population pressures drive pollution and poverty while Kennedy urges action to end violence and division. Thomas blames leadership and democracy for a failing nation.
Hubert Humphrey plans to stay active in politics after his presidency, focusing on rebuilding and financing the Democratic Party. Lawrence O'Brien foresees major restructuring, including new executive committee, rules reform, and broader youth inclusion in party processes and delegate selection.
On this date in history events include Abel Tasman discovering New Zealand in 1642. John Jay born 1745. Beethoven music lesson purchased in 1792. Panay incident 1937. Tokyo evacuation 1944. UN Palestine refugees aid proposed 1958. Sihanouk embassy staff order 1963. Vietnam airlift and troop rise to 475000 1967.
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