Bond Issue Offers Hope to Speed Interstates
Southern Minnesota faces a delay in Interstate 90 completion beyond 1975 due to highway funds and rising costs. A Rochester meeting discussed two options: a federal appropriation of about 4.8 billion or a state bond issue retired when federal funds arrive. Speeding the project could save money as construction costs rise about 7 percent yearly.
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Rochester
State Highway Department
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Taxes May Go Up In 1966 Says Administration Officials
Administration officials report a possible tax increase for the next session as the Viet Nam war and civilian costs rise. They expect lawmakers will avoid it in an election year, with social security taxes set to rise by 277 dollars for a 6600 income in 1966, offset by other taxes.
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Johnson
Congress
Powell Faces Defamation Suit and Possible Loss of Power
The article discusses Congressman Adam Clayton Powell as House Education and Labor Committee chair and notes a New York Supreme Court ruling awarding 575000 dollars for transfer of Puerto Rican property to dodge a 1963 defamation suit. It questions expulsion or censure and suggests a loss of committee assignment could reflect public confidence.
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ADAM _ CLAYTON Powell
House Education and Labor Committee
Powell
New York Supreme Court
Congress
Mail delays and profits questioned in Post Bulletin letters
Read by readers in Goodhue and surrounding counties the letters critique postal delivery times from Red Wing to Zumbrota and Rochester to Red Wing while questioning federal reforms a Hormel earnings report shows slim margins per dollar of sales the piece argues for better public understanding of profits and prices.
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Rochester Post Bulletin
Austin Daily Herald Subscription Rates
The Austin Daily Herald lists home delivery and mail subscription rates with zone options. Rates vary by delivery distance and commitment, including six months and one year terms.
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Austin
Minn
Frank C. Miles
Minnesota
U. S
United States
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Turn Back The Clock 30 Years Ago Summary Card
Roy Patneaude promoted to manager of the Winona Marigold Dairy. Frank V. Nicholson admitted to the Minnesota Lawyers Assn. A Stamp Club organized at Austin High School.
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Frank V. Nicholson
Austin
Minnesota Lawyers Assn
Austin High School
State GOP candidates lining up for governor race
A surge of Republicans vies to lead Minnesota with Harold LeVander Walter Klaus and William Randall among possible contenders. Former governor Elmer Andersen weighs his options as the party braces for a potential convention clash, while Rep Helen McMillan works on reapportionment and cost debates.
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Rolvaag
Minnesota
LeVander
Walter Klaus
Farmington
William Randall
Ramsey County
Klaus
Randall
Austin
Elmer Andersen
Helen McMillan
Today in History highlights major events on December 18
On this date in 1865 slavery was abolished in the United States by constitutional amendment. Other notes include Washington buried at Mount Vernon in 1799 and Kellogg Briand pact approval in 1928.
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Associated Press
United States
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Twenty Negro Delegates Attend Big Labor Convention
Victor Riesel reports from San Francisco on the AFL-CIO convention where only 20 African American delegates attended among 922 officials. A. Philip Randolph remains a key figure, while national leaders push for greater inclusion amid rising labor unrest and calls to open local unions to Black workers.
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National
New York
Ladies’ Garment Workers
Negro labor fight hits unions across cities in 1965 drive
Dr Green reports Negro workers pressuring unions to end exclusion from apprenticeship and journeyman ranks. Demonstrators and allies have been arrested five times since August, with sit ins at union headquarters and protests around construction projects. He urges AFL-CIO action to secure equal job rights nationwide. Negro delegation predicts nationwide push linked to funding for city rebuilding and transit.
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George Meany
Bruce H. Green
Cincinnati N.A.A.C.P
Mr. Meany
Afl-Cio
Dr. Green
Labor Federation
Washington, D. C
A Tree Full of Stars review by Miles A. Smith
Davis Grubb's A Tree Full of Stars is a Christmas fable set in 1930s Ohio River town. The Dance family believes in magic as a Christmas tree refuses to die and inspires wonder, though locals fear the impact on business and the season's sanctity. Miles A. Smith critiques the novel as lacking literary credibility despite its inspirational aim.
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Davis Grubb
Scribner's
Ohio River
Jim Dance
Nell
Toby Dance
Marya
Jewel
Jim
Miles A. Smith
Medicare questions in Austin Minnesota guide
A public service Q A from the Austin Social Security Office answers Medicare coverage gaps. It covers private health insurance, hospital costs, private rooms, nursing home days, blood, personal items, private nursing, and drugs. It explains supplementary plan limitations and widow requalification rules with contact for Stanley Sprecher.
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Austin Social Security Office
2Nd St. NW
Austin, Minn
Medicare
Stanley Sprecher
Austin
Main Street drivers urged to share busy streets
Erwin Quast of 1407 11th Ave NW asks motorists circling the Herald office to spread out on Main Street and nearby routes. He notes children laugh at bumper to bumper traffic and asks drivers to show goodwill and use Beltline or other streets. He emphasizes the community value of familiar Main St. for shopping and safety.
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Main ST
the Herald
Herald
8Th Ave
Th St
Dad
Erwin Quast
11Th Ave
Romney Favored by GOP Moderates If He Wins Michigan Big
The piece argues Romney could win early endorsements for 1968 if he scores a strong Michigan re election win. It cites past Eisenhower era mobilization as a model, noting moderates must act swiftly to counter Nixon and the Goldwater wing. It discusses strategic endorsements and momentum in early campaigns.
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NEA
Michigan
George Romney
George
Romney
Barry Goldwater
Richard Nixon
Nixon
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