Tough Problems For Minnesota Legislature In 1965 Session
The Minnesota Legislature faces tax revenue and reapportionment battles next January. Education funding requests strain budgets as all departments seek more funds, likely raising taxes or introducing a sales tax. Conflicts between Conservative lawmakers and the DFL Governor loom over spending levels and revenue sources, with reapportionment tensions between city and rural areas. The Jan 5 opening starts a 120 day session, tests cooperation, and could become a legislative mess.
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Minnesota
DFL
Nasser blasts US aid demands while courting rebels
Egyptian leader Abdel Nasser denounces U S pressure and declares support for Congolese rebels, warning against United States domination of policy in exchange for aid. The piece argues foreign aid fuels disillusionment and questions the value of the 140 million dollar annual program.
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Nasser
United States
U. S
Africa
South Viet Nam
Expanding Trade Area in Austin Reflects Rising Commerce
The Austin trading area is expanding as more residents from outside the city cash checks there and shop at local stores. Improvements in business districts, new buildings, and modernization have boosted facilities and merchandise variety, signaling a shift from prior underrepresentation of retail activity relative to population. Opportunities remain strong due to high local incomes and a well-populated region.
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Austin
Minnesota
Iowa
Opinions of Others Legal Aid for the Poor
The article discusses the push for legal representation for the indigent and the need for a profession of advocates for the poor. It cites Nicholas Katzenbach calling for legal first aid and notes interprofessional efforts like Action for Boston Community Development with Ford Foundation support. The piece also covers a pennant controversy over a One Nation Under God banner and potential court cases.
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U. S
Nicholas Katzenbach
Legal Services
Katzenbach
Ers
Boston
Action For
Ford Foundation
THE
Boston Herald
New Jersey
New England
Shelton
Conn
American Legion
New
Supreme Court
Turn Back The Clock 30 Years Ago Highlights
Dr. R S Mitchell presides at Mower County Medical Society meeting at Fox Hotel. Ira Lyck elected vice president of Minnesota State Sheriff's Association. Austin hockey team, led by J C of Commerce, faces North Mankato. Home nursing course offered by Minnesota Health Dept via Mower County Public Health Nursing. John McDermott Memorial horse race awarded at Mower County Fair. William E Peterson elected president of Past Presiding Officers Association of Masonic Bodies.
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R. S. Mitchell
Mower County Medical Society
Fox Hotel
Ira Lyck
Austin
Minnesota State Sheriff's Association
Minneapolis
Junior Chamber of Commerce
North Mankato
Minnesota Dept. of Health
Mower County
Renewal pitch aims to freeze property values five years
Rochester mayor proposes a Wisconsin like law to freeze property valuations for five years in areas where old downtown buildings are torn down and new stores rise. After five years, reassessment would set higher tax values, boosting long term city revenue and encouraging renewal.
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Wisconsin
Alex Smetka
Rochester
Mankato
Smetka
Union Chief Threatened GE Executives In Window Toss
A National Labor Relations Board file reveals verbatim minutes from July to October 1960 where IUE president Jim Carey airs explosive language during talks with GE. He berates GE attorneys and bosses, threatens to throw them out windows, break bones, or kill to press his bargaining position. The minutes, newly released, underpin the NLRB ruling that GE engaged in unfair labor practices.
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Carey
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
Moore
Philip Moore
National Labor Relations Board
New York
Ralph Cordiner
Jack Parker
Hilbert
Mr. Moore
Khrushchev
Castro
NLRB
Harold Richman
Union
Ben Sigal
Dave Benetar
Popular US dog and Coolidge phrase quiz item
A quick quiz notes the poodle as the most popular dog in the United States with the German shepherd and beagle in second and third places. It also cites Calvin Coolidge as the originator of the phrase there is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody anywhere any time spoken during the 1919 Boston police strike.
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United States
Calvin Coolidge
Boston
Alfred Nobel
Wilhelm Roentgen
Public reflections on awards and recognition power
A columnist mocks self congratulatory award ads and borrowed endorsements. The piece notes the paradox of givers becoming receivers and the erosion of genuine credit, citing a Henry Ford style headline about Hodges resigning as backdrop to the critique. It argues recognition should not be distorted by self praise.
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U.S
Kremlin
Nikita Khrushchev
Wall Street
Imperial
Russia
Estonia
Poland
Fidel Castro
Monash
Hodges
Its Egotism vs Realism in Johnson’s leadership clash
Observers note Lyndon Johnson balances vanity with realism as he retains Kennedy aides and seeks steady staff, while secrecy and slow White House recruitment fuel perception of control. Critics debate whether Johnson uses ego or pragmatism to guide policy and personnel.
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Washington
Nea
Johnson
Kennedy
White House
David Bruce
Britain
Lyndon Johnson
Marvin Watson
Texas Steel
Walter Jenkins
Christmas Greeting From New Austin Resident
Editor notes letters must be brief and include writer name and address. This letter from a new Austin resident expresses gratitude for the city’s welcome during their first Christmas here after a full year in the community. The writer thanks locals who make them feel at home and wishes God’s blessings and happiness for all in the country.
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the Herald
Austin
Timely Quotes: Bank Cashier Refuses Demands From Bandits
Mrs Thelma Anderson recently hired as Wyoming bank cashier replies to bandits and declines their order to hand over money during the incident.
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Thelma Anderson
Wyoming Bank
Today in History December twenty eighth highlights
On this date in 1933 the treasury ordered in all gold coins and certificates outside the Treasury or Federal Reserve banks. In 1869 William Semple of Mount Vernon Ohio received the first patent for chewing gum. The 1908 Messina earthquake killed about 84000. In 1944 the government seized Montgomery Ward to test labor dispute authority. One year ago the UN Cyprus delegate accused Turkey of aggression.
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Associated Press
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
William Semple
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Messina
Italy
Montgomery. Ward Company
John Lodge
Connecticut
Spain
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Defense
Augusta
U.N
Cyprus
Turkey
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