Public payrolls in Minnesota rise faster than nation
The Minnesota Taxpayers Assn. says state and local government payrolls grew 73.7 percent from Oct 1967 to Oct 1972, more than the U.S. 64.4 percent. Full-time equivalents rose 26.4 percent to 177,611. average pay in Oct 1972 was 831 dollars, 7.6 percent above the U.S. average.
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Harold T. Miller
Association
Michigan
Florida
New York
Illinois
Miller
Safe snow blowing tips from Minnesota Safety Council
The Minnesota Safety Council warns of injuries from snow blowers during heavy snows. Read manuals before use, avoid running fuel spills, keep children away, never clear jams with engine running, and don't work on moving parts or on slopes. Follow safety measures to prevent accidents.
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Minnesota Safety Council
Safety Council
Pioneer 10 Endures Beyond Solar System Toward Infinity
Pioneer 10 completes early space era by passing Mars to Jupiter, then heading into interstellar space. Scientists will track its fading beacon until 1977, with 620 million miles covered in 21 months. The probe carries a plaque depicting humanity for any distant observers.
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Mars
Jupiter
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Pioneer
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Earth
Pioneer 10
Law on returnables gains momentum across states
Oregon's ban cut roadside litter by about half in four months and spurred 37 states to consider similar laws, with Kentucky proposing a bill by Rep. Vic Hellard. The example also notes energy savings from reuse as cans replace other disposal, though critics worry about implementation costs for grocers and can makers.
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Kentucky
Vic Hellard
Verailles
United States
Hellard
Courier-Journal
Louisville
Turn Back the Clock Highlights From Austin Clubs
Selections from a 30 year old Austin community page note Kiwanis gifts to children at a noon luncheon, Camera Club prize, Fidelity Lodge leadership, and civic moves. Also mentions Luther College Messiah performance, district petitioning for Lyle School District, Cedar Valley trapshoot, and Punt Pass Kick contestant Gregory Wagner with trophy by Grant Williams.
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Gregory Wagner
7Th Ave. SE
YMCA
Austin
Pordtown
Wagner
Grant Williams
Truckers threaten nationwide unrest amid fuel shortages
A Riesel report describes widespread trucker and union fears over fuel cuts fueling potential blockades and mass protests. It notes actions by Jesse Jackson, trucker leaders, and top officials amid looming layoffs, with warnings of demonstrations and possible highway blockades across major cities.
Freight politics and highway speed talk stir public nerves
The piece notes a pause in fee implementation and a 50 mph cap, ICC rate moves, Schultz mobilizing 400 IRS agents across 16 states to push diesel costs down, and Nixon assuring speed limit rises with fuel allocation for truckers, warning that unrest on highways could spill into cities if provocateurs keep up the pressure.
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Schultz
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Nixon
Fitzsimmons
Plumbers and Tailors Feature in Witty Exchange
A playful line contrasts paying the piper with calling a plumber and notes Gwendolyn’s remark that tailors are men of the press, highlighting a lighthearted exchange about trades and media.
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Gwendolyn
Local News Highlights and Community Notes
A morning Herald column shares light local items including a playful jackpot tale with Bill Bauer, a charity scratch on Nine sore losers, and names like Al Haakenson and Carl Beireis. It also covers Chamber meetings led by Noel Goss, Mondale’s Austin visit, and festive greetings in Gaelic with local reflections.
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Agnew
Bill
Gerald Ford
al Haakenson
Carl Beireis
Chamber of Commerce
Noel Goss
Chamber
Industrial Development Committee
Walter Mondale
Austin
Washington
Dave Kranz
Herald City
Herald
Fred Pickett
Senator
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Elmore
Minn
This Day in History December Fourteen Seventy Three
On this date past events are listed including Amundsen reaching the South Pole in 1911, Washington's death in 1799, Alabama's statehood in 1819, and Wake Island battles in 1941. Also notes UN headquarters decision in 1946 and Apollo 17 launch one year prior. Birthdays include Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Lt General James Dolittle.
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Roald Amundsen
South Pole
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Alabama
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United States
Japan
Peking
U.S
Wake Island
UN General Assembly
United Nations
New York
Johnson
China
Moshe Dayan
Richard M. Nixon
Spamtown Snowdrifters urge obey Austin snowmobile rules
The Spamtown Snodrifters urge snowmobilers to study and follow the Austin ordinance governing snowmobile use. The rules limit driving to 8 am to 10:30 pm, cap speed at 10 mph, require safety certificates for ages 14 to 17, and allow travel only to and from home or storage to the nearest area. John Ferguson promotes lawful, safe sport.
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Austin
City of
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Rethinking Mutual Fund Expense Ratios And Returns
Mutual fund expense ratios mislead when not paired with fund type. Growth funds can show high ratios yet strong gains, while income funds with low ratios may still underperform in growth. FundScope notes ratios alone don’t reveal performance. focus on actual returns and fund goals.
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Carlton Smith
Fund A
Fund B
FundScope
Saleman
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