Pension checks in Mower County rise with 11 percent boost
The December 28 1973 opinion notes Social Security pensions to Mower County residents total 7 204 recipients with annual benefits around 11 976 000 dollars. The 1974 increase of 11 percent raises payments while the payroll tax rate remains 5.85 percent and the wage base climbs from 10 800 to 13 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mower County
Social Security Administration
Congress
United States
Minnesota
Palestinians split seeds of war in the Middle East
Don Oakley argues the Palestinian guerrillas split into many splinters, with the PLO and factions like Fatah and Black September failing to achieve real liberation. He says Arab rulers kill more fedayeen than Israel and warns lasting peace requires Arabs repudiating extremists and negotiating with Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Athens
Palestinian Liberation Organization
PLO
Middle East
Fedayeen
The
Fatah
Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Democratic Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine
Rabid Black
Liberation” of Palestine
Israel
West Bank
Jordan
Hussein of
Palestine
Syria
Golan Heights
Egypt
Russia
Don Oakley
Mideast
Golda Meir
No Towing Policy For Snowbound Drivers By Minnesota Highway Dept
The Minnesota Highway Department will not tow drivers out of snow banks. Maintenance crews offer emergency medical help but cannot tow or summon patrols. They avoid towing to limit liability and because driver health may affect the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Minnesota Highway Dept
Quotations and Rural Mail Rates From Austin Newspaper
A dated page features inspirational quotes and church style lines, followed by a publisher’s contact, staff roles, and mail order subscription rates. The text lists delivery options, zones, and prices for Austin Minnesota and distant mail areas, with notes on advance payment and postal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Minn
U.S
United States
A.P.O
F.P.O
War Dept. honors Pfc Herman Kamp with Legion of Merit
The War Department announced Pfc. Herbert Kamp of Austin received the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in outstanding services. Fidelity Lodge No. 39 AF AM installed William Warfield as master, with Robert H. McCoy serving as installing officer. Curtis McCoy named new master. both brothers long active in Masonic groups.
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War Dept
Hes
Pfc
Herbert Kamp
Austin
Legion of Merit
William Warfield
Fidelity Lodge No. 39
AF & AM
Robert H. McCoy
Masonic Hall
Curtis McCoy
Illegal aliens burden US welfare rolls, columnist asserts
Washington column cites HEW Secretary Cap Weinberger claiming about 2 billion dollars yearly wasted on welfare. It argues billions more flow to ineligible recipients and notes one ineligible or overpaid client in New York and one in three nationally, highlighting misused federal funds.
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Victor Riflel
Washington
HEW
Cap Weinberger
Weinberger
New York Fifth Avenue
New York
Los Angeles County
INS
History of the day and notable quotes from 1836 to 1966
This December 28 entry catalogs historical milestones from 1836 Mexican independence recognition to 1966 China’s atomic test, plus notable births and events. It includes controversy over welfare abuse claims, quotes from Henry Pinsker and Hans Jonas, and remarks attributed to Golda Meir and Rep. Kemp on mid 20th century policy.
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Associated Press
Spain
Mexico
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Staunton
William Semple
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Calcutta
India
John Kennedy
Miami
Fla
Fidel Castro
China
Schlesinger urges U S will shaping arms talks with USSR
Former defense secretary James R. Schlesinger argues Brezhnev and Kremlin leaders agreed to a ceiling on ballistic missile defenses due to US lead in technology and numbers. He says Washington must push aggressive R D to keep ahead, show resolve to the Kremlin, and win support from Congress and citizens for a potential strategic buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NESA
Rand
James R. Schlesinger
Atomic Energy Commission
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense
Leonid Brezhnev
Kremlin
Safeguard
Congress
Schlesinger
United States
Ussr
Russia
Scnlesinger
U.S
Moscow
Selesinger
Brezhnev
Schlesigner
Stamp Corner notes Taiwan tiger stamp and space topics
STAN'S STAMP CORNER reviews the 1973 Taiwan New Year stamp with tiger motif and 1974 as year of Chia Yin. It covers the Austin Stamp Club meeting on Monday at Shaw Gym, space stamps kits from USPS, and lists planned 1974 issues including Swedish skiing themes and U.S. 10 cent Zip Code stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taiwan
Directorate General of Posts
Taipei
Austin
Postal Service
Robert H. Goddard
U.S
Setennet
Ras al Khaima
ABC
Canada
United States
Sweden
Kjell Sjoberg
Sixten Jernberg
Assar Ronnlund
Rune Lindstrom
Toini Gustafsson - Ronnlund
Vasa
General Directorate of Posts
Stockholm
Stockholmia
Carl XVI Gustaf
Universal Postal Union
Robert Frost
VFW
Winnipeg
Harnessing Hot Air in Energy Shortage Debate
The letter argues about energy policy, noting excessive air and government restrictions. It claims the office thermostat is set to 68 degrees, five degrees above a prior limit, illustrating regulatory impact on comfort and energy use.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Austin Daily Herald
Henry W. Beecher
Matthew
2Nd St. N.E
Edmund E. Smith
Thomas J. Koeck
Home Delivery
George Matison
Wood Conversion Co
Cloquet
Adams High School
Wisconsin
Luther College
Albert Lea
Cyprus
Beirut
Lebanon
Harry Truman
Truman Library
Independence
Earl Hines
Sam Levenson
Michael Faraday
Immigration and Naturalization Service
General Accounting Office
GAO
New York City
Boston
Elmer Staats
Henry Pinsker
Beth Israel Medical Center
Hans Jonas
New School For Social Research
Tonkin
Jack F. Kemp
R-N.y
NEA
Harris Pol
Ray Cromley
Arms
Stan’s Stamp Corner
By Stanley Sprecher
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