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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1966
Page
4
Post mortems from a White Sulphur Springs governors conference show Democrats blame the election losses on the Great Society, Vietnam policy, and Johnson's image. While some predict 1968 challenges for Johnson, others expect a change in tone and more open press questions from the President.
A 550 population town Weston Illinois stands to gain a 375 million atom smasher, projected as the prize of the century. Government spending near 600000 per person funds the project with 2000 jobs and rapid growth. The plan could magnet laboratories and industries, boosting scientific prestige worldwide.
A poll of Minnesota legislators shows 70 percent favor issuing bonds to accelerate highway construction. The report notes uncertainty over whether funds would target state or interstate highways or both, with emphasis on speeding Interstate 90 in southern Minnesota and using federal allocations to repay bonds.
The Minnesota and Iowa letters argue that a teaching certificate should be needed for under 18 driving instruction, questioning the link between college degrees and attitude training, and noting grandfather clauses for current instructors. The Iowa driver license race code controversy criticizes hidden race numbers as minimal and amusing, while acknowledging potential discrimination concerns.
The Austin Rifle Club of the Southern Minne League defeated Owatonna Soldiers by 230 points. The State Conservation Commission will ask the 1937 legislature for $100000 a year to fight soil erosion. Austin’s wrestling team tops in the Big Nine with decisions over Winona and Albert Lea. Dr David P Anderson of Austin is among 22 MN ND SD surgeons named as fellows of the American College of Surgeons. Mrs C V Smith elected Shrine Auxiliary president. St Augustine High School graduates return to Pacelli as practice teachers John Rockwell and Allan Jirele.
The Austin Herald publishes an adult anonymous letter to Santa amid a long tradition of children writing to Santa Claus. The missive explains an adult’s love for his wife and children, stressing non material wishes while noting family dynamics and a wish for secrecy. Other items include teen car decor, a joke about sweets, Mayo Clinic and undergrad plans, library requests for historical college materials, and a forecast that by 1970 half of U S drivers will be women.
On December 19 occurrences span Paine’s The Crisis in 1776 and major milestones. Notable items include the Jacobs Creek coal mine disaster of 1907, William Green’s AFL presidency in 1924, Hitler’s Army command in 1941, Eisenhower’s 1950 appointment, Nixon’s 1960s Austria visit signals, a 1965 KC crash, and de Gaulle’s 1965 reelection.
ILGWU leaders press for a 20 percent wage increase for about 80 000 dress workers across eight states, with 40 000 in New York City, as contract talks begin December 14. Employers anticipate higher costs and potential price rises for next season.
Quotes discuss brave exploration of dangerous frontiers and self inquiry. Dr Allan D Coult suggests hallucinogens aid mythological study. Walt Rostow opposes placing a scientist in orbit. Edward J Brown comments on New York being a welfare city and retail dynamics. Gen Bernard Schriever is noted for ballistic missile program leadership. The passage ends with critique of mainland China and other Communist regimes.
An on‑the‑spot report notes that a Laotian officer warns of a usable road from China to Laos enabling major arms shipments. Arms flow into Laos, then to Thailand and Vietnam, aided by Chinese road crews. some arms reach anti government groups in Thailand. A Thai guerrilla recounts trapping a Communist arms deal at the border as border controls prove thin.
Questions cover ministerial earnings reporting waiver, student benefits through college, Medicare enrollment and premiums, timing rules for sign up around 65, and payment options. The Austin District Office staff offer assistance and readers are invited to submit questions to Stanley Sprecher via the Herald for public service.
In Colorado Springs Romney is viewed by several moderates as the strongest Republican prospect despite criticism of his Vietnam stance and delayed 1968 plans. Polls show him ahead Johnson, with a campaign pace that could gain momentum in New Hampshire and Oregon.
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