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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1973
Page
1
English residents endure higher gasoline prices and power outages as the energy shortage prompts government curbs and possible tax hikes. Union demands and wage tensions fuel debates while households stock up and shoppers rush to use credit.
The House approved a 265 to 112 vote on an expansive emergency energy bill after a 15 hour session. It grants President Nixon power to manage the energy crisis and includes an antibus ing measure and a ban on certain petroleum exports to Indochina military forces.
U S officials say opening of the Arab Israeli peace conference in Geneva may be delayed a day or two as Kissinger heads to Tel Aviv. Assad seeks Israeli withdrawal. Syria demands prisoner issue tied to any talks. Oil embargo potential restart discussed with Saudi King Faisal as negotiations continue.
In Saigon a U S Army major and four others were wounded when Communist gunners fired on three unarmed helicopters that had landed to search for missing U S service members. A South Vietnamese pilot was killed and three other Vietnamese wounded. The incident near Saigon prompted U S and South Vietnamese teams to retrieve casualties as fighting raged 40 miles northwest of the city near Tay Ninh.
J Paul Getty III 17, son of the oil magnate's heir, was found alive in southern Italy after five months in captivity. He reported the kidnapers released him three hours earlier and said his ear had been cut off. Police described him as weak but alive and hungry.
Advertisement notes a low-cost Herald classified to rent a NICE 3 room apartment with front porch back entry and utilities furnished. Prefers older couple and provides phone contact. Ad ran six days but rented after two. agents urge faster action with the number 433-885.
President Nixon signed a bill to place the United States on Daylight Saving Time from Jan 6 for two years. He said the change could save about 150000 barrels of oil daily. The action follows Congress approval and marks a temporary return to daylight time.
Snow Police Chief Robert Nelson announced that Austin's snow ordinance is in effect from 9 a.m. today for 72 hours. Parking in business areas is banned 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. Midtown Austin Sterling Shopping Center Hormel Plant area and east side business district are affected. Residential areas enforce odd even street parking from 8 a.m. on one day to 8 a.m. the next.
Minnesota Attorney General Warren Spannaus alleges that Projects Enterprise of Washington DC uses misleading telephone solicitations in Minnesota under Handicapped Workers Group to sell light bulbs and other goods. Purchasers are told profits aid handicapped people. claims of government review are said to be false. Offices exist in Mankato St. Cloud Austin and Minneapolis. The suit seeks a injunction and 25000 in civil penalties.
Area News covers local events with community updates and social happenings. Editorial pages discuss current concerns while Classified sections list job ads and services for residents.
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