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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1977
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald proclaims eighty five years of service as a newspaper for Southern Minnesota and North Iowa. It pledges fairness to agriculture labor and industry without political bias or favoritism to any group or individual.
Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis reports in its April survey of about 700 regional banks that metro areas show stronger economic growth than agricultural regions. Farm income remains weak due to low crop prices, though Iowa and Wisconsin see better income from soybeans and dairy. Housing remains strong in metros, while moisture problems persist and drought effects ease in eastern Montana and Minnesota.
President Carter once vowed to uphold strict human rights, but he asks Congress to ease the policy. He had earned global praise for cutting military aid to Argentina, Uruguay, and Ethiopia. The House praised his moves by cutting aid to Nicaragua and the Philippines and approved a bill requiring U S representatives at world institutions to oppose loans to violators.
A 17 member Labor Management Group meets behind closed doors to coordinate inflation policy. They study immigration, energy, and health costs while aiming to advise the President privately and return to their roles. The effort mirrors international Social Contracts and seeks a bipartisan path to a sound dollar amid a rising trade deficit.
Jack Thill of St. Thomas College breaks the 880 record at the State College meet with Leo Reding sharing top honors in the same event. The Rose Creek pair helped propel the Tommies to victory amid strong early showings from area sprinters.
The Agriculture Department projects U S farm products sold abroad will total 24 billion dollars in the current fiscal year. Exports rose from about 8 billion in 1970 to 0 8 billion last year and are expected to climb again. Major export groups include feed and grains, oilseeds, livestock products, fruits and vegetables, cotton and tobacco. Americans will import about 13 6 billion in agricultural goods this year.
The Northeast remains national leader in personal income but shows slower growth in large metro areas from 1969 to 1974. Its share of U S income falls from 25.9 to 24.2 percent and could drop to 20.1 by 1990. New York area growth is minimal while Newark struggles to create new firms. The Conference Board warns it must recreate the environment that spurred innovation.
A St Paul Pioneer Press excerpt notes Eddie Cox, serving 35 years for bank robbery and narcotics, sought the FBI’s secret manual under FOIA. The manual’s content includes tear gas avoidance and bombing discussions. Marion prison officials halted distribution amid legal risk and civil rights questions.
The Hormel Co. new gelatin manufacturing plant is moving toward full bloom with 50 to 60 additional workers and 185000 dollars in annual payroll. Outside sales have begun as assembly started in May.
A letter from Carl B. Rayman of Austin Minnesota condemns passage of the firearms permit bill. He decries government restrictions on the constitution and laments loss of firearm ownership and freedom, urging vigilance against police deciding citizens' rights.
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