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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1977
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald serves Southern Minnesota and North Iowa with 85 years of publication. This June 1 1977 issue highlights its long standing stance on agriculture, labor, and industry, emphasizing fairness and impartiality for all readers.
Health piece argues alcoholism rivals cancer and heart disease in severity. It cites social costs from violence to traffic crashes and divorce, notes one fifth of crime costs and billions lost in business, and advocates education early detection and research as solutions.
In a Washington Roundup style report, Sammy Davis Jr and others weigh in on President Carter. The piece notes Davis remembers Nixon a hug moment and expresses reluctance to embrace Carter publicly while audiences question the man behind his amiable image.
The piece reports U S Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall accusing the press and public of cheap shots at welfare clients while data from New York and federal sources claim widespread welfare misuse. It notes billions in misspent funds, inspector generals, FBI cooperation, and mixed public reaction to Carter's approach.
An observer recounts a handicapped spectator at the Austin High field meet with oxygen tanks and medical gear, enduring taunts about the event and praising the meet while noting Austin's team victory and the family closeness surrounding the boy.
Israel unveils the Chariot a new combined tank and armored personnel carrier with a 105mm gun and rear infantry compartment designed for allied protection. It aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and tailor fighting style to regional threats while offering a crouching profile and crew freedom features.
Postmaster General Bailor warns Senate subcommittee that keeping Saturday mail service risks freezing first class rates, with a crisis looming as instant electronic communication expands. Loss of business mail could erode Postal Service revenue, prompting debates over service cuts and higher stamp costs.
A May dedication ceremony at Queen of Angels Church drew over 700 attendees as Miss Alberta Hangge was named May Queen with Miss Yvonne Shobaken as her attendant. The event recalled the long standing May observance and its community impact.
Information Librarian Tom Green invites inquiries at the Austin Public Library and praises merchants, media and volunteers for the 1977 Diabetes Bike-A-Thon. The note credits sponsors, bikers and committees for a successful event benefiting diabetes research in Austin.
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