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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1977
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald asserts its 85 years as a northern Iowa and southern Minnesota newspaper. It pledges fair impartial coverage and dedication to agriculture, labor and industry without political favoritism.
Dr. Arthur J. Salisbury warns the rubella surge threatens five million women of childbearing age as CDC data show 10,511 cases by April 30 1977 vs 6,205 the prior year. Experts urge expanded immunization for adolescents and routine vaccination of children to curb birth defects.
The Carter Administration proposes reforming block rates to end volume discounts, shifting costs from residential to industrial users. Industry leaders including Jay B Kennedy of the Electricity Consumers Resource Council and Ralph Duffett Jr of National Steel argue the changes threaten rate fairness and raise prices, while they oppose greater federal control over rates.
Washington The Internal Revenue Service relies on confidential informants to uncover mobsters and big tax frauds such as Fruehaus Trailer Co. The GAO study now pending could criticize the program and lead to further cuts, despite past defenses of undercover work. Former Commissioner Donald Alexander lauded Sunshine and Haven but halted funding after disputes.
Washington columnist describes how a modern crime combine linked to the Mafia is infiltrating hospitals nursing homes and clinics across the United States to siphon billions from Medicaid Medicare and welfare. The operation uses physicians as levers powerful mob muscle and casino-linked debt collection to bill and profit from patients and agencies.
Senate aging investigators warn hard fraud could steal up to 3.6 billion yearly from Medicaid and Medicare, with over utilization and double testing boosting losses. Pinochet's nephew linked to a proposed 100 million loan in confidential Chilean bank deals. Federal agencies seek spending cuts to balance the FY 1981 budget.
Today marks June 6 1977 anniversary of D Day when Allied forces landed on Normandy beaches in World War II. The date also recalls 1660 Peace of Copenhagen ending Sweden Denmark war and 1755 Nathan Hale birth. Dalai Lama age 42 and Elmer Staats 63 birthdays noted.
Roger Larson notes downtown merchants roll up awnings at the first raindrop, forcing shoppers to seek cover. He questions the practice despite renovations, suggesting leaving awnings down could boost business and improve shopper experience in rain showers. He invites reader input.
The piece explains that Israel’s parliamentary system, not a presidential ticket, allows the Likud to replace its leader if Menachem Begin cannot serve. It notes Begin’s heart attack and hospitalizations, and contrasts with US 25th Amendment concerns, arguing coalition politics keep stability despite health shocks.
Nine of ten people likely have no reason to worry about cholesterol in eggs when eaten in moderation. The tenth may have an inherited issue disposing of excess cholesterol. Eggs remain nutritious and tasty, with implications for diet and agriculture. most people can enjoy them without fear.
A city project underway widens four main streets feeding the business district Maple Mill Bridge and Water by moving back curbing and adding 4 feet to each street making them 36 to 40 feet wide In 20 years ago notes University of Minnesota Cap and Gown Day honors 37 Austin students including LaRue Johnson who earned the Caleb Dorr scholarship in Agriculture.
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