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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1977
Page
4
The Herald announces its 85 years of service as a fair impartial paper serving Southern Minnesota and North Iowa. It pledges support for agriculture labor and industry and denies political bias or favoritism toward any group or individual.
The article celebrates the end of the school year for students from kindergarten to college in Austin and Mower County. It highlights graduation as a stepping stone to higher education or the business world, honors graduates and award winners, and urges support and encouragement for both graduates and undergraduates as they move forward.
Mondale’s Chicago visit highlights a shrinking Cook County influence as Daley’s successors preside over a nervous, post Daley era. The Cook County Democratic Organization, once dominant, shows signs of reduced clout amid shifting demographics and weaker voter turnout. Carter snub fuels concerns about Chicago’s grip on national races.
The passage questions President Carter's plan to withdraw American troops from South Korea within four to five years, noting uncertainty about potential defense budget savings being quickly absorbed.
Maryland grades 7 and 11 show higher reading ability but lower pleasure in reading for fun. Seventy juniors and seniors display declining enthusiasm with only 41 percent of 11th graders enjoying reading and 33 percent reading three hours during vacation.
A note recalls the ceremonial start to the season at the community park bandshell with Myles Becker conducting the first songfest and Mrs. Chester Boyd at the piano as accompanist.
Washington insiders argue bureaucratic red tape and Carter’s human rights stance may have shielded Salvadoran opponents. A February arms order for 96 thousand dollars included hollow point bullets and submachine guns, listed for internal security amid looming elections and anticipated unrest.
Victor Riesel argues AFL CIO leaders including William Winpisinger and Doug Fraser advocate selling U.S. fighter aircraft abroad without tying sales to strict human rights standards. He ties their stance to broader defense needs, labor politics, and potential shifts in the AFL CIO’s ideology.
The First National Bank of Austin received a Meritorious Achievement award at the Governor's Safety Award dinner hosted by the Minnesota Safety Council in St Paul. Blooming Prairie Elementary School earned a Meritorious Achievement award in the School Bus Safety Patrol division at the Governor's Safety Award Luncheon for Youth. Kelly Jean Rush received the Jane Neubert Memorial Scholarship at Mankato State University Honors Convocation. The event honored 75 awardees and 37 Summa Cum Laude, 107 Magna Cum Laude, and 141 Cum Laude graduates. The convocation featured Dr. Jane Earley. Additionally, Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association announced its second Summer Festival at Wapiti Park near Elk River with 15 bands, workshops, and cash prizes. Tickets at the gate. The National speed limit may rise to 90 mph by fall with metric speed signs planned by Sept 30, 1978, and nationwide sign changes to kilometers per hour. Public comment window through mid-June. Estimated total sign cost up to $100 million. Washington to fund some but not all changes. Car owners may buy stickers for metric conversions.
Joe Stenger of American Legion Post 91 criticizes Austin High School Band for not participating in Memorial Day events. He urges district officials to restore discipline and ensure the band honors the dead, questioning teachers' influence and district expense cuts.
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