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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1975
Page
1
Mayor Robert Enright urges the City Council to task the City Attorney and Administrative Assistant with investigating pension problems affecting Austin Police and Fire Departments. The move signals potential changes in municipal services and funding debates.
Robinson Business Forms in Austin plans expansion adding 8 000 square feet to its 4 000 square foot plant. The move will hire five new workers soon and add 10 to 15 on a second shift within a year. Construction starts in about two weeks with Joseph Construction Co. Inc. handling the project.
The FTC proposes a regulation allowing prescription drug price advertising to enable shoppers to compare costs. A survey shows many states restrict such ads, with ethics and quality concerns cited. If adopted, federal rule would override state laws and aim to save consumers over 130 million dollars yearly.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat praised Israel for halting part of its forces near the Suez Canal and signaled that cargo bound for Israel could pass through the canal with further concessions. Israeli Premier Rabin said Israel would withdraw half of its 7,000 troops and all artillery from the six mile zone. Egypt bars Israeli ships and cargo bound for Israel from the canal while war with Israel remains.
Minnesota and North Dakota urge prospective college students to apply now for a new reciprocity plan allowing cross state attendance at in state tuition. The program mirrors Minnesota Wisconsin arrangements and aims to broaden affordable higher education access.
A 55 year old Rochester man named John J. Winkles died of electrocution while repairing a microwave oven in his electrical repair shop. Coroner Dr. T C Wellner said the oven was connected to a 220 volt powerline and the body was found by his brother who arrived for work.
President Ford arrives in Rome beginning talks with Italian leaders after elaborate ceremonial welcome. He emphasizes strong US Italian ties as 5,000 security forces guard the city amid election tensions. Kissinger says energy and Middle East issues top the agenda with Leone Moro.
City Engineer Roger Nelson announced three days of closures on Main St from 2nd to 4th Avenues and the 100 block of 3rd Ave NE to allow steam line repairs. He said all options were studied and this is the only feasible method with a goal to finish in three days.
Gov. Wendell Anderson said Minnesota will not hold a special session after the 1975 adjournment May 19. He cited assurances that federal housing funds are not at risk and noted a $9.8 million semistate spending bill can wait until the 1976 session.
Los Angeles reports the death of Ozzie Nelson the bandleader and star of Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet at age 69. Harriet Hilliard Nelson was at his bedside as he died after liver surgery eight months ago. His sons David and Rick visited daily. a funeral is planned Thursday at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.
State Iee Resources Commission approved a $58,215 grant in aid for Six Mile Grove Park acquisition. City Planner Bruce Thomson said a matching federal grant of $58,215 was approved in April for 24 land parcels. The 257 acre forest area, three miles northwest of Lyle, will become a park and forest preserve. Thomson said the project is 100 percent funded and land purchases can start this summer. Development grants are not likely to be submitted for another year if at all.
The death of Tracy A. Edwards, 3, of New Brighton, in a Minneapolis hospital raises Minnesota’s 1975 road toll to 191 from 271 a year earlier. Authorities say she died of injuries from a fall from a van driven by George Greiner, 48, of Minneapolis, when the door opened as he curved in St Anthony.
A farmer sold a Yorkshire boar and seed oats using a low cost Herald want ad. The FOR SALE notice ran six days for $6 but was canceled after three days, with payment due only for the times the ad appeared.
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