21 Jul 1976
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1976
Page
1
June CPI rose five tenths of a percent as energy products including gasoline and fuel oil led the gain. Grocery prices slowed though beef and pork declined while eggs coffee and dairy rose. overall inflation ran at a 6.1 percent annual rate and consumer prices were 5.9 percent higher than a year ago.
AP reports Viking 1 detected nitrogen and argon in Mars atmosphere during entry, suggesting past denser conditions favorable to life. Project scientists note no current life evidence, but water flow and a “stewpot” for organic chemistry imply possible historical biogenesis on Mars.
Six thieves tunneled into an underground bank vault in Nice tying traffic as a massive manhunt spans highways to Italy. They spent the weekend looting safe deposits and even ate and watched adult photos before the vault hinges were welded shut from inside.
The Holton letter to Richard Schaef fer explains company union meeting dates amid contract negotiations. It details verifications of meeting history from November to July and asserts meetings were used as a bargaining ploy while outlining upcoming discussions. FBI veteran Richard G Held named FBI associate director by Clarence Kelley in Washington.
The Senate voted to bar presidential or vice presidential campaign aides from being attorney general or deputy attorney general. A separate $4.7 billion public housing bill, including $850 million for elderly housing, was sent to the White House.
Austin School Board and City Council met to authorize a study of traffic and pedestrian hazards around Austin High School. Officials cited noise, danger, and parking by Pacelli and nearby buildings as key issues and recommended engaging expert traffic firms and including Pacelli and St Augustine reps in the inquiry.
Austin City Council members and the Park and Recreation Board debated removing park drinking and motorcycle bans at Todd Park. The board urged repeal to craft careful new rules, while officials warned enforcement and facilities protection demand action.
London confirms ambassador Christopher Ewart-Biggs 54 dies when a land mine attack destroys his car near his Dublin mansion. Secretary Judith Cooke also dies. Belfast official Brian Cubbon and chauffeur injured. Cosgrave condemns act. IRA suspected though not confirmed.
Loren Crow Bellrichard filed as an independent under Free For All with nearly 600 signatures to run against incumbent C. R. Hansen in the District 31 state senate race. Other filings include Len Hansen, Tom Nelson, and John Frydenlund. Henry Savelkoul seeks re election in District 31 A. The piece notes district includes Albert Lea and parts of Freeborn and Mower Counties amid Olympic protest visuals.
Lawyers for Sen Edward Brooke and Remigia Brooke file divorce complaints in Middlesex Probate Court charging cruel and abusive treatment. The action marks a high profile marital split announced in probate court today.
Daily Herald rental ad offers a three room apartment with refrigerator stove and utilities. Private entrance for couple, older preferred, available now. Call xxxxxx. Ran under apartment for rent for four days and scheduled for six days total.
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