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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
4
A column notes 1000 university economists support a guaranteed annual wage but warn of uncertainty about cost from 11 to 26 billion dollars yearly. The piece highlights public doubt over handouts reducing work incentives and the difficulty of revoking such payments if unsuccessful.
Ohio Rep. Betts questions the 1970 census plan calling for 120 questions. He notes privacy concerns and urges a seven-question minimum to capture only name address age sex race head of household and visitors. Lawmakers seek essential data to improve government budgeting and job statistics.
The administration and Congress move toward a six billion dollar spending cut paired with a ten billion dollar tax increase. Exemptions include Vietnam, debt interest, Social Security, and veterans benefits. Cuts likely come from curtailing new and ongoing public works projects. The election year favors giving the President discretion over specific reductions.
Margaret Moore of the Indianapolis News told the U S Chamber of Commerce Ladies Breakfast that local women can curb crime by moral leadership and addressing conditions that foster crime. She cited helping high school dropouts with shoes books and clothing and a yard spruce up to raise community pride.
The piece notes a planned hog festival for the area covering Mower Freeborn Dodge and Steel counties similar to other regional celebrations. It also mentions 1938 campaign travel by Pete Hanna and historical local events including a lake safety rule and county fair prizes.
A collage of opinion notes on U.S. politics and global affairs. It cites the North Vietnam conflict, the 1960s Democratic race with Humphrey, a retiree job inquiry, Brazil’s idle law, Parkinson’s Law in government, Whitney Young on Negro studies, hospital care costs, real estate assessment changes, population growth concerns, a tornado in Charles City Iowa with a Pike discovery, Satchel Page seeking a Missouri state seat, and Washington D.C. tourism declines.
Column reflects on Charles de Gaulle’s leadership, role in France, and potential impact if he leaves power. It compares his stature to Napoleon and Washington, notes France’s dependence on a strong leader, and questions future Western Europe and US policy without him. De Gaulle’s enduring presence is highlighted despite criticisms.
The article explains how courts handle neighbor dog noise claims. A suburban family won an injunction forcing a German shepherd owner to reduce barking or remove the dog. It notes moderation in nuisance law and that first occupants or personal sensitivity do not override reasonable neighbor noise.
A quiz asks readers to recall recent headlines and events. Questions cover a nuclear submarine disappearance, Supreme Court draft card rulings, the National League expansion, a former mayor named ambassador, rising living costs, RFK's primary actions, a fatal gas blast in Georgia, Memorial Day anniversary age, Katherine Peden's primary win, and De Gaulle's actions amid unrest.
On this date events include the 1942 Midway battle beginning with decisive U S losses and gains in the Pacific. Also noted are 1831 Leopold I crowned king of the Belgians and 1943 Buenos Aires coup toppled President Ramon Castillo.
Nelson Rockefeller's top advisers push a cautious approach aiming to wait for Nixon’s misstep and keep options open. They note interparty shifts with state chairmen changes and labor support, while boosters plan to build a nationwide labor push if Rockefeller solidifies late.
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