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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1976
Page
1
An Associated Press market basket survey shows May price increases across 13 cities with an average rise of 4.2 percent. Pork chops and frankfurters led gains, rising 10 to 30 percent in most cities while overall meat and staple items climbed ahead of a long holiday weekend.
Rhode Island voters gave an uncommitted slate 32 percent with Carter at 30 and Church at 28 while Jerry Brown urged uncommitted ballots as pivotal results shaped the Democratic race. Reagan beat Ford in Montana and South Dakota, Ford won Rhode Island, Carter led Udall in South Dakota, and Church won Montana. Paycheck files for personal bankruptcy in Nashville.
Dr. Howard Brockman head of Biophysics at The Hormel Institute and UMN assistant professor will speak at the Scandinavian Workshop on Lipolytic Enzymes June 9 13 Frostavallen Sweden. He will present a method for studying lipolytic enzymes and his work on fat degradation in the intestine.
The IMF will auction 780000 ounces of gold worth about 98.7 million dollars to fund low interest loans for the world’s poorest nations. The sale is part of a four year program planning to dispose of 25 million ounces while central banks are barred from bidding.
The British pound dropped nearly 4 cents to a fresh low of 81.7160 before a narrow recovery to 1.7200 dollars, still below Tuesday’s closing of 1.75. The note reflects a sharp, ongoing depreciation in the currency.
A bomb attack on Plymouth Rock in Plymouth Massachusetts left only powder burns and did not move the granite boulder. Police reported a sand hole about 3 feet long, 18 inches wide and 7 inches deep, with sand later raked and a subdued mood prevailing.
The House ethics committee voted 11 to 0 to proceed immediately with a full investigation of Wayne Hays payroll scandal. Chairman John J. Flynt Jr. said Hays will be invited to testify and Elizabeth Ray may be called as a witness, though no subpoena has been issued.
Syrian troops and tanks moved toward Sidon 25 miles south of Beirut and occupied the adjacent American oil refinery and harbor officials said. Observers noted the aim to safeguard oil supplies before pressing toward Beirut as Lebanon’s 14 month civil war continues with thousands killed. Israel warned of action if defenses are threatened while Arab leaders urged united resistance.
The General Accounting Office says the federal government may owe millions to states for long term hospitalization of poor Medicaid patients only if proper care is ensured. HEW Secretary Mathews and Treasury Secretary Simon face potential personal responsibility for illegal payments after July 1.
King Juan Carlos I arrives with Queen Sofia for a four day U S visit marking the Bicentennial. Ford hails his wise leadership as Spain transitions from Franco era and lawmakers await a joint address to Congress. Officials note liberal reforms and NATO hopes ahead of unveiling a 66 ton Don Quixote statue at the Kennedy Center.
A brief remark notes that passengers in Amish buggies must brace themselves when wheels are wider than the seat, causing a dangerous lean. The comment highlights the potential hazards of such arrangements and the need for caution when riding.
Postmaster Oliver Herrick announced new Saturday hours from 8 30 a m to 11 a m while Monday through Friday hours remain 7 45 a m to 4 30 p m.
A mother placed a low cost Herald want-ad under employment seeking a sitter for two children ages 5 and 9. The ad ran Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 30 pm with light housework and good pay, but was canceled after two days, with readers reminded you pay only for the times the ad runs.
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