A Legislative Session Praised For Wide Range Of Reforms
The Minnesota legislature passed broad measures including executive reorganization and a record 2.1 billion dollar two year budget with no major tax hikes. Higher education gains, pollution controls, a 19 year voting age proposal, and various welfare, parks, sewers, and crime laws were advanced. Controversial topics like abortion reform and campus protest penalties were not acted on but laid groundwork for future debate.
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University of Minnesota
Youth on campuses praise basic systems despite protests
A Roper Research Associates study of 1,500 seniors and freshmen at 96 colleges finds most students view U S business higher education political and judicial systems as basically sound and favor improvement over upheaval. Only 4 percent support radical protests, with many students too focused on studies to join.
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Roper Research Associates
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Postal System Revamp Seen as Landmark for Nixon
The editorial argues Nixon aims to modernize the Post Office despite Capitol Hill resistance. It notes Congress has vested interest and expects higher mail rates, with reorganized service promising efficiency but unlikely this year. If achieved, it could mark a landmark achievement of Nixon's presidency.
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Lawrence O'Brien
Price advertising under fire across Minnesota papers
Opinion column argues against bans on price advertising by pharmacies and optical firms. It cites a State Board of Pharmacy rule and a Senate proposal as anti consumer, noting price competition lowers costs and urging scrutiny of motives behind prohibitions. The piece closes with quotes from Red Wing Republican Eagle and Churchill, and includes publishing and subscription details.
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Sprinkler mishap and beer rule vote bandied in recall notes
An Austin man slept through two hours of watering after turning on a lawn sprinkler and ignoring wind drift that crossed the boundary onto neighbors' property. The City Council then voted 5 to 2 to forbid 3.2 beer sales on Sundays, allowing beer licenses in restaurants but restricting sales. 20 years ago, May bank debits in Austin fell 16 percent from the prior May, with January–May figures down 19 percent versus 1948. Corn borers in Mower County show heavy activity with fields reporting over 400 egg masses per 100 stalks. At Austin High, two students shared valedictorian honors and two shared salutatorian honors, with 12 others graduating with a 3.6 average over four years. Richfield High marked 243 graduates in an all-night after-commencement celebration at the Terp and Bowl.
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Salutes by police praised at Memorial Day parade
The VFW thanks police and Auxiliary Police for their patriotic salutes as colors passed the crowds during Memorial Day festivities. VFW Post 1216 leaders Richard Schumacher Mildred Mortenson Norbert Narveson Bob Dunn Evelyn James note Loyalty Day plans in Austin for next year.
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Strikes for pay hikes stall billions in construction work
Washington report notes wages and benefits boosts for building trades drive up costs for hospitals, housing, and schools. With 80 strikes across 20 states involving 200,000 workers, projects worth billions idle while contractors and the Nixon administration weigh options and seek restraint.
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Berry's World on Kansas City's Construction Boom
Berry argues Kansas City faces rampant hiring in a wave of projects including a new airport a sports complex and a hospital network led by Children’s Mercy. With 7,000 skilled draftsmen scarce and wages rising to 9 dollars an hour or more workers may push costs up as housing schools and highways lag behind.
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World Reds unlikely in Moscow conference control
Soviet leaders push for unity at the world Communist conference opening in Moscow on June 5. The West and Asia show reluctance while China denounces the meeting as revisionist. Moscow seeks to outpace rival claims amid Chinese incursions in Sinkiang and Ussuri style tensions.
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Parents Speak On School Walkout And Education
A reader questions parental involvement and accountability in local schools after a student walkout. She urges parents to voice opinions to the School Board, highlights teacher experience, and notes the Apollo 8 moon crew’s 24,695 mph speed achievement.
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Today in History highlights from 1940 to recent events
On June 3 1969 a history roundup notes key dates across centuries. Highlights include the Allied evacuation of France in 1940 with 337000 troops moved to England, the 1621 charter for New Netherlands, Jefferson Davis birth in 1808, and later wartime events in 1942 and Japan’s 1940s activity, plus recent upheavals in France and Seoul.
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Hutchins Says Police Should Not Enter Campus Riots
Washington columnist notes Robert M. Hutchins urges banning police from campuses even in riots. He argues universities should be sanctuaries for independent thought, risking increased student violence and eroding civil authority.
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