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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1971
Page
4
The National Chamber of Commerce argues deficits in the 1960s drove inflation and calls for Congress to trim federal outlays to match income. It says government must impose wage and price restraints alongside spending controls to prevent renewed inflation and safeguard the dollar and employment.
The piece argues that true church influence lies in the local parish and its people, not grand conventions or media spectacles. It cites Robert K. Hudnut’s The Sleeping Giant and quotes Presbyterians on returning power to local congregations, stressing action through existing organizations and community needs. It also highlights local art, books, and non fiction recommendations in a readers section.
A catalog of fiction titles featuring James White headliners and the Mississippi tale. The Condor Passes by Shirley Ann Gray follows Thomas Henry Oliver as wealth reshapes his family and a black chauffeur endures. Rabbit Redux by John Updike returns Rabbit Angstrom to a changing America ten years on, clinging to old values amid technology and crisis.
The 92nd Congress adjourns with no strong leadership and a generally compliant stance to President Nixon. Major proposals on revenue sharing health/welfare reform stalled but expected next year. A $1 billion Emergency Employment bill passed, adding about 150 000 jobs. Campaign spending reform also cleared, aiming to curb rising federal campaign costs.
The General Accounting Office estimates reuse of existing housing plans could save taxpayers about 12 million if modified plans are reused and 19 million annually in construction costs due to faster project completion. HUD cautions against uniform designs though GAO notes 1400 designs exist.
Space officials using OSO 7 data report the sun's corona averages 3.6 million degrees while the poles register about 1.8 million degrees. The finding mirrors a terrestrial pattern of cooler polar regions.
The article notes the Christmas Seal campaign returning with a new emphasis on emphysema and smokers clinics and other respiratory issues. It recalls past emphases on tuberculosis and health and describes a proposal by an Iowa Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association speaker to pursue clean air as the guiding goal, illustrating voluntary associations' strength and weakness.
A hodgepodge of quotes, notices, and subscription details appears from Austin Minnesota in a compact page. It includes Hosea scripture, Somerset Maugham words, postal rates, and health service commentary from the Des Moines Register.
A minor remodeling program in the county courthouse basement includes a door to a vault. Draft information lines at Mower County headquarters see heightened activity as war-related inquiries rise and the public visits increase.
An American Bar Association public service feature discusses city bans on parades, permit controls, and how courts balance freedom of assembly with public order. It contrasts a city with discretionary permits to another where bans or strict limits were upheld as reasonable.
Highlights on December 18 include the 13th Amendment abolition of slavery in 1865, Washington’s Valley Forge winter in 1777, Washington’s Mount Vernon burial in 1799, New Jersey ratifying the Constitution in 1787, and various global events through 1964 1963 and beyond.
The Department of Transportation projects about 22 billion dollars for highways next year. About 60 percent will fund new streets and highways, with the remainder for maintenance and upgrades. Roughly 4.6 billion is slated for municipal street construction and 8.9 million for Federal-aid highways elsewhere.
A local Q and A from the Austin Social Security Office explains filing Medicare claims, upcoming premium changes, and handling end of year medical bills. It covers filing now or in January, inpatient deductibles rising to 68, and 61st to 90th day deductible to 17. It advises securing receipts for past bills and contacting the office for claim forms by phone. It notes the $50 medical deductible remains unchanged since 1966 and provides local contact numbers for assistance.
A compiled selection of top books across fiction and nonfiction. Notable titles include Wheels by Hailey and The Day of the Jackal by Forsyth, along with Eleanor and Franklin by Lash and Honor Thy Father by Talese.
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