18 Feb 1977
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1977
Page
1
In Washington AP a House Ways and Means Committee vote 26 to 8 advances President Carter’s stimulus package. It includes a $50 rebate to most Americans and permanent tax cuts for about 44.6 million households with early mailings planned May or June if the bill passes.
A UCLA anatomy professor says a skull unearthed in West Berlin in 1973 is definitely that of Martin Bormann, Adolf Hitler's top aide, confirming the landmark identification.
Northwestern Bell asks the Minnesota Public Service Commission to approve a 3 percent rate increase on nearly all services to add 4.9 million in net income. The plan raises base rates for a single line in the Austin area by 30 cents to 7.65, with business rates up from 18 to 18.60, and long distance rates up to two cents for the first minute and nine cents for subsequent minutes.
Rep. Tom Hagedorn said he will vote against a new 4 billion dollar local public works bill. He argues the measure lacks required local funding and criticizes certain project choices like tennis courts and pools while supporting highway bridge repairs and water pollution control funding requests.
The Austin School Board voted to terminate 35 staff contracts at the Austin Vo-Tech Institute due to declining enrollment and an anticipated 1977-78 deficit. Reductions included elementary and secondary level teachers, Title I staff, and four tenured teachers placed on unrequested leave. The board seeks state funding guarantees for Vo-Tech Ag funds and denied two psychologists’ grievance over workday terms.
President Carter declined to comment on a Washington Post report that the CIA secretly paid Jordan's King Hussein for decades. The Post said payments began in 1957 and continued with later cash deliveries under the code name No Beef, with CIA authorities citing access and intelligence cooperation.
The Senate Employment Committee approved a major unemployment compensation bill on a unanimous voice vote. The measure heads to the full Senate for a vote next Thursday and seems poised for rapid approval. House and Senate leaders met Gov. Perpich to place the bill on his desk by March 1.
The Soviet ambassador told a top U.S. State Department official that Moscow rejects attempts to interfere in its internal affairs on the human rights issue, Tass reported.
Two bombs exploded in downtown Chicago office buildings causing about $75,000 in damage with no injuries. Investigators say the blasts, occurring without warning, are likely related and are pursuing that theory.
President Carter and Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau plan a two day visit starting Monday to repair fences and discuss fishing rights river pollution nuclear controls and human rights in a neighborly meeting in Washington.
A bomb exploded on a runway 20 seconds after Argentine President Jorge Videla took off from a nearby strip. The government said Videla was unharmed and the plane undamaged, in what appeared to be an assassination attempt.
Prices rose eight tenths of a percent in January driven by sharp gains in food and fuel. The Labor Department warned that worsening winter weather may push inflation higher this year than in 1976, with food costs up nine tenths and overall CPI the largest monthly jump since mid 1975.
In Tel Aviv Israeli officials call President Carter’s decision a U S irritant and a Vietnam era hangover. Egyptian President Sadat hails the move as a positive step. The White House says Carter will not sell concussion bombs to Israel or to other nations and may ban them from U S arsenals. Defense Minister Peres says Carter will strengthen Israel’s security and does not expect broader arms limits.
Governor Rudy Perpich unveiled long range energy proposals including a state buy 18 mpg cars rule and a home energy standard for sales. He urged attic insulation upgrades furnace efficiency and storm windows with seller certification. Other ideas target outdoor lighting, peat research, and a 10 percent state vehicle fuel reduction.
All Austin government buildings schools and banks close Monday for President's Day. Municipal Building County Courthouse Austin Public Library Social Security Office Post Office no city or rural postal deliveries lobby open for box holders no window service holiday schedule no school in Austin district First National Northwestern Sterling State Bank closed Hormel Co plant closed hog market open livestock received Austin Herald publishes as usual Monday.
Interior Secretary Cecil Andrus signals possible orders to gas producers in the Gulf of Mexico to raise output after a preliminary probe found need for broader investigation into potential withholding. He warns against blame while cautioning tough action if willful withholding is found. Louisiana Governor Edwards threatens to curb production to force nationwide response.
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday as temperatures ease. Lows drop to 10 to 15 degrees with Saturday highs in the mid to upper 20s.
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