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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
4
In the June 7 1973 opinion piece Don Oakley cites Stewart Udall warning of a gasoline shortage as a national nightmare. He argues alarmist forecasts distort policy and may spur rash choices like August vacations and aggressive consumption, urging rational planning and restraint.
Over 300 gathered at the Methodist Church for Vacation Bible School led by supervisor Rev. Coleman. The day saw a 100 degree heat reading in Austin as the season peak. The school board offered Austin children pool access at the high school during summer months. Lois Riese of Eagle Lake will replace Robert Hageseth as social worker. Rev. Wendell Pew awarded the George A. and L. May Campbell Award from Drake University. Registration for two Austin Junior College summer courses remains open. Austin High School seniors will receive diplomas in a final walk across the auditorium stage.
Labor chief Meany mocks upcoming Phase 4 and future phases as failures unless there is equality of sacrifice through freezing prices. Connally visits White House circles honing options for the President along with Stein and Shultz as talks run into extra time. A confidential session precedes a Reykjavik visit with Pompidou, highlighting Shultz’s central role in policy discussions.
The June 7, 1973 column notes World War II Battle of Midway ending in American victory in 1942, Louis XIV’s coronation, Daniel Boone’s Kentucky exploration, and other milestones. It discusses labor and political tensions in Nixon's era, Meany, Schultz, Connally, and potential Phase 4 economic moves amid a volatile period.
A humorous police radio quip about a mysterious animal sighting contrasts with news of Bob Carlson designing Rochester’s new municipal golf course near the IBM complex. Rev. Billy Graham is named guest marshal for Minneapolis Aquatennial, with related events planned.
South Vietnam shows groundwork for economic growth despite war with plans for land reform, farming upgrades, credit access, and tax gains. By 3 to 5 years, aided by evacuation of troops and peace, Saigon could stand on its own economically, rivaling Taiwan in potential.
NASA engineers salvaged the Skylab mission after a micrometeoroid shield loss and solar array damage caused an in orbit overheating. The crew Conrad Kerwin and Weitz will complete 28 days in orbit, with two more three man crews planned for 56 days each to finish planned experiments and study earth resources from space.
Robert W. Sarnoff, chairman of RCA, cautions that government moves to weaken networks and public broadcasters threaten press freedom. He cites subpoenas, secrecy, and political pressure as tools to tame the press and urges vigilance against an atmosphere viewing networks as fair game.
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