Sober holiday spirit urged to curb drinking during celebrations
In a reflective note the Austin Daily Herald urges a sensible stance on holiday drinking. It cites National Safety Council forecasts of highway fatalities caused by drunk drivers and highlights campaigns by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Jaycees. The piece argues for recognizing that social ease should not require excess, warns of family friction and hazardous driving from party culture, and calls Christmas to be celebrated as the Lord's birthday with restraint and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Harry
National Jaycees
Artemus Ward
Minnesota
Pasadena
Calif
Minneapolis
Barbara Peterson
Jack Nichols
St. Paul
Christine O'Connor
A. L. Mueller
Jefferson High School
Bloomington
Minn
Carl Benson
Safest Toy Purchases for Christmas
Parents bear primary duty to vet toys for safety as holiday shopping surges. Since 1969 federal toy safety laws reduce hazards, but labels from Underwriters Laboratories non flammable and flame retardant fabrics help. With 700000 annual toy injuries, careful inspection of sharp edges removable parts and electrical tags is essential for a safe Christmas.
Ford Seen as Potential President Amid Vice Presidential Uncertainty
Analysts weigh Gerald Ford’s future as a presidential contender amid a Congressional process that first used the 25th Amendment. Rep. Harrington argues Congress set unclear standards and that the public deserves a known presidential candidate rather than a balancing choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald R. Ford
Senate
United States
Congress
White House
Michael J. Harrington
D-Mass
Ford
Gerald Ford
Republican Party
Harrington
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Don Oakley
Opinions of Others on Postage and Expertise
A Cedar Rapids Gazette quip notes that eight cents for a postage stamp should taste better. The Waterloo Courier adds a jab that experts may be organized and articulate, but not necessarily wiser than the common person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philnews
Waterloo Courier
Quote and business notice from Austin newspaper
A compact publication row presents a Carnegie quote on success and a publisher staff line from the Austin Minnesota paper. It lists Edmund E. Smith as Publisher and General Manager and Thomas J. Koeck as Managing Editor, with address and mailing details for subscriptions and change-of-address notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Daily Herald
2Nd St. N.E
Austin
Minnesota
Edmund E. Smith
Thomas J. Koeck
Turn Back the Clock 30 Years Ago Highlights
Civic recreation chief warns it is unsafe for children to skate on ponds East Side Lake and Cedar River. Penny shortage relief via Allan Bendtsen penny savings. Ben Sanford installed Worshipful Master at Masonic Lodge No 58 Spring Valley. Over 200 attend Hollandale Produce Bank remodel open house. Sister Kenny drive in LeRoy raises 152.40. Ted Thiele son of Leo and Mrs Thiele participates in Winona State College Christmas concert as sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Strong
Civic Recreation Department
East Side Lake
Cedar River
Rose Creek
Allan Bendtsen
Ben Sanford
Masonic Lodge No. 58
AF & AM
Spring Valley
Hollandale Produce Bank
Kenny
LeRoy
Ted Thiele
Leo Thiele
Winona State College
We College
Rockefeller gathering boosts labor power for 1976 bid
Victor Riesel notes Nelson Rockefeller hosted a labor reception where many union leaders and powerful figures attended. Analysts see Rockefeller potentially winning the 1976 GOP nomination and reshaping Democratic party dynamics as labor unions back a major political realignment beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Riesel
New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson
Hotel Americana
Scoop Jackson
Ted Kennedy
Ronnie Reagan
John Connally
Rockefeller
Teamsters
Labor
Jerry Wurf
Municipal
Lord
George Meany
Dick Nolan
Meany
Malcolm Wilson
Dick Nixon
Democratic Party
Secret Life of Plants Finds Fans and Critics
A feature discusses claims that plants may possess consciousness based on experiments by Cleve Backster and a book by Peter Tompkins and Christoper Bird. The piece notes dramatic reactions in plants to events and thoughts, while acknowledging no definitive proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Tompkins
Christoper Bird
Philospher
Cleve Backster
New York
CIA
Backster
Colorado State University
John F. Hendrix
Tompkins
Tomkins
Bird
Labor unions debate politics shaping 1976 race
A sprawling analysis ties AFL-CIO figures like Meany and Rockefeller to Democratic and Republican maneuvering. It notes Meany’s cautious stance toward Jackson Kennedy and Rockefeller’s growing labor influence, plus COPE's campaign machinery and potential shifts in union support. The piece also weaves in unrelated notes on plant science and priors.
No Fuel Shortage in Hell sparks sermon message
Rev. Carl Wiediger uses a church sign in New Britain to preach that Hell has no fuel shortage. The piece appears with an AP wirephoto and showcases a humorous take amid fuel concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Conn. Church
Associated Press
Carl Wiediger
St. John's Lutheran Church
New Britain
Hell
Toboggan Taken During Scout Court of Honor
A parent's note reports a neighbor stole their children's toboggan while Scouts attended a Court of Honor. They urge return of the toy to its prior spot and appeal to communal respect and trust. Also a Thank You message from Birthright Booth volunteers at the Mall on Dec. 8 credits donors and patrons.
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the Herald
Birthright
Mall
Birtheight
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Andrew Carnegie
U.S
A.P.O
F.P.O
Adey Sane
Berry's
Ralph Novak
NEA
Nobdy
Vegetable Kingdom
Jackson-Kennedy
Rocky
Jack and
Bob
AFL - Cio
Committee On Political
Oklahoma City
San Francisco Bay Area
COPE
Democrats
Comet Kohoutek
Afl-Cio
Lane Kirkland
Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees
National Commission On Critical Choices For America
Goody
Nixon
Soviet Union
NEA Cy
By Tom Koeck
Greg A. Roberts
George A. Roberts
4Th St. NW
University of Missouri-Columbia
the Maneater
Roberts
Augsburg
Hamline and
Macalester
Augsburg College
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority
John Kolb
Herald
Kolb
Bruce Hannam
John Enright
Labor Dept
Department
People's Forum
Robert Schwab
4Th St. SW
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