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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1976
Page
1
On the tenth day of a 700 mile endurance swim from Minneapolis to St Louis the pair press toward a June 14 finish for the bicentennial voyage. AP wire photo captures the effort as officials monitor the voyage.
U S government reports 7.3 percent unemployment in May, down from 7.5. May wholesale prices rise only three tenths of a percent after April’s surge, signaling temporary inflation relief. Employment hits a new high of 87.7 million while 69 million Americans remain jobless or underemployed.
A Monroe County grand jury indicted Sister Maureen also known as Carol Murphy in the death of an infant born in a convent room. The case marks a rare criminal charge against a nun in this jurisdiction.
Leftist Lebanese and Palestinian guerrillas refused a Syrian ultimatum to evacuate mountain strongholds in central Lebanon and pledged to fight to hold them. A guerrilla spokesman said Syrian forces ordered Kamal Jumblatt's troops to abandon positions along the Christian enclave north of Beirut by midnight, threatening devastation if not obeyed. Reports also claimed Syrian troops and tanks moved toward guerrilla bases near the Israeli border, with no independent confirmation.
Beirut sources report Syria seizing Rayak air base near the frontier with 12 Hawker Hunter jets and two pilots. Leftist outlets claim Syrian tank units hover over hills near Tripoli, while Israel weighs tactical patience to curb Palestinian and leftist forces.
Ron Anderson, former director of media services, was appointed Director of Instruction at an Austin School Board meeting. He will coordinate K through 12 curricula, hold degrees from Mankato State, and start June 11 on a 261 day contract at 24500 dollars. The board also approved boiler renovation bids and a new treasurer bond.
An Air Manila Lockheed Electra crashed after takeoff from Guam International Airport, killing 45 aboard including 33 passengers and 12 crew, and the pickup driver on the ground. Witnesses describe a crash near the runway. authorities withhold victim names until families are notified.
The State Department said Eritrean Liberation groups in Ethiopia released Ronald Michalke the final of five Americans kidnapped over the past year. Spokesman Robert Funseth said the American Embassy in the Sudan had been informed of the release. Fair and warm through Saturday with highs 85 to 90.
Elizabeth Ray claims affairs with several members of Congress beyond Wayne Hays. Her lawyer suggests details will stay vague to protect memoirs’ value. A source cites that Ray’s book will outline alleged liaisons with Washington men. One source notes the number of claimed encounters is substantial but unspecified.
Justice Department weighs filing a civil suit linked to Elizabeth Ray's payroll allegations against Rep. Wayne Hays. Ray claims $14,000 yearly pay for duties as his mistress, while Hays denies wrongdoing but concedes a personal relationship. He will step aside from leadership roles during investigations and may give up the Administration Committee chairmanship after the Ohio primary.
Detroit AP says May auto sales reached a 3rd highest May on record with 793,227 total retail deliveries in 25 selling days and a daily rate of 31,729. GM rose 44 percent from May 1975, Ford up 3 to 3 percent, Chrysler up 43 percent, while AMC fell 23 percent amid a weak car market. Imports slid four percent. foreign makers’ share fell to 13.8 percent. Overall, last month’s sales, including imports, totaled 919,727, up 29 percent from a year ago.
About 5,000 farmers blocked Parliament buildings in Ottawa for four hours to press against a dairy policy cutting quotas and subsidies. They hurled milk products at riot police while leaders met ministers inside. 75 riot police cleared crowds with injuries to two Mounties and no arrests.
Easy sale of usable items in the Herald want ad section. Modern dining set with six chairs, oak bed, double dresser and night stand in good condition. Reasonable price. Call XXX-XXxx. Ad ran in miscellaneous for three days and listed to run six days.
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