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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1971
Page
4
In Science Magazine two geologists describe Earth as entering a long tranquil period after four billion years of earthquakes volcanoes and upheavals. The column notes humanity’s brief presence on the planet and urges cautious hope for peace and balance in the new year as byproducts of geological time.
On this date December 31, 1971, notable moments include 1946 the war’s end proclaimed by President Truman, 1862 West Virginia statehood, 1879 Edison light demonstration, 1890 Ellis Island opening, 1943 Sinatra Times Square gig, 1958 Lebanon coup crushed, 1968 US bombing pause talks, 1976 Soviet Union commutes hijacking sentences.
A discussion argues that the pastor theologian will spearhead 20th century church reform, shifting authority to local parishes, stressing effective communication, and engaging adults and youth. It cites Luther, Calvin, and Wesley as models and notes a Grand Rapids book by Donald Strobe on Faith Under Fire.
A set of trivia items includes the meaning of Barbara as a Greek name meaning foreignor strange. Manitoulin Island on Lake Huron is claimed as the world s largest freshwater island about 100 miles long. Horace Greeley signed Jefferson Davis s bail bond. Heroin is described as the most powerful and expensive natural drug.
A list of IRS income tax guides for individuals and small business, priced 75 cents, plus a readers’ guide to new books across fiction and non fiction. Notable titles include Porcelain by Eileen Aldridge Rock Rock by Michael Lydon Your Environment and What You Can Do About It Autobody Repair and Repainting by Tait Deroche Hildebrand Home for the Wedding by Elizabeth Cadell Last Respects by Jerome Weidman The Naive and Sentimental Lover by John Le Carre Rose: A Biography of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and Martin Delaney: The Beginning of Black Nationalism in brief profiles.
The saying notes more own televisions than view content, urging a better mousetrap idea. It compares to a larger trap for people, suggesting people will flock to Mickey Mouse's new Orlando home.
Economists backing Nixon inflation strategy argue Phase II hinges on strict price restraint and wage moderation to prevent wage push. They propose forcing profits per item down while boosting total sales, making labor and producers tighten budgets to reduce unemployment and lift GDP. A devaluation drive and a White House office on technical application aim to accelerate new research and product improvements.
The National Driver Register operates a Washington DC computer with 20 reels of tape listing about three million motorists whose licenses are suspended or revoked. Each day roughly 77,000 inquiries are checked against state lists, and last year over 160,000 applicants were found to have licenses revoked elsewhere. In most cases, the issuing state refuses a new license and may prosecute the applicant.
The Bang Motor Co. reports no labor dispute with workers despite bannered pickets. Austin prepares a city-wide waste paper drive for government paperboard needs. The city may lead Minnesota in fluoridation as Dr. J W McGuiness notes. Herald sponsors a New Year baby gift contest with 25 merchants. Census reports Austin’s fertility at about 2.0 children per 1000 wives, highest among southern Minnesota cities of similar size.
A series of cases cover airline responsibility for passenger injuries. Myrtle wins no fault ruling as an act of God. Other passengers succeed or fail based on whether the airline or passengers fulfilled safety duties. Courts stress both carrier duties and passenger mitigation.
A public guide explains how disability and survivor benefits aid families, with children covered until 18 or 22 if in school. It covers moving, filing by phone, and how retiring at 62 reduces benefits by 20 percent, plus contact details for the Social Security office.
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