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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1968
Page
4
Editorial reflects on the assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy and the nation's mourning. It compares the impact to past shocks from Kennedy and King, urges action to curb violence, and calls for greater civic responsibility and law and order in his memory.
The Austin Municipal Band performed at Community Park. A music committee led by N Banfield and others was formed. Mrs. William Hilles announced as president of the Mower County Republican Women’s Club.
Victor Riesel profiles the AFSCME convention in Bal Harbour led by 49 year old Jerry Wurf. The piece notes plans to organize public employees across states and local governments, potential clashes with Teamsters and Hoffa, and the union's rising influence in civil service, black communities, and politics including a push for a Memphis style mobilization.
Quiz item cites Blanche Kelso Bruce as the first Black candidate for major party vice president in 1880. It also states Supreme Court justices are not permitted to engage in private legal practice.
A year after the 1967 June War, Western Christians and the UN face criticism for failing to ease Arab Jewish tensions. A group of American educators and church workers in Lebanon urges Western Christians to acknowledge Arab claims to Jerusalem, aid refugees, and oppose force as a solution. The appeal argues Israel’s growth and displacement of Arabs require Christian involvement to aid the last and the least.
Answers explain you keep one Social Security number for life and how to obtain a replacement card. It lists Austin and nearby offices with schedules, where to apply, and typical processing time. It also clarifies you need not have a job to apply and that each individual must use their own card for employment and benefits.
The piece surveys vice presidents past and present, noting that behavior and ambition shaped careers more than the office itself. It cites McCarthy and Reagan declining the role, recalls Adams and Marshall lines, and touches on political campaigns and Social Security Q&A.
The piece argues entertainers should stop ridiculing President Johnson during the campaign. It stresses that criticism belongs in policy debate, while bitter, demeaning jibes by nonpolitical performers threaten respect for the office and public judgment of his actions.
The article notes campaigns will restart as parties lift moratoriums and President Johnson increases protection for candidates and families. It discusses risks from crowds and potential copycat violence after Kennedy's death, and how Kennedy's absence may reshape Democratic support for McCarthy or Humphrey amid unprecedented election turmoil.
The piece explores limits of protest from Fortas's view advocating peaceful legal action to influence change. It argues violence undermines democracy, endorses targeted law challenges like draft objection, and stresses courts and legislatures must balance speech with order to protect minority and majority rights.
A Reformatted notice from the Austin Daily Herald lists subscription rates and delivery options for Austin Minnesota readers. It includes per week carrier delivery and mail rates for Zone 1, rural areas, and long-distance zones, with payment in advance and a change of address notice to box 578.
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Ray Cromley recalls meeting Helen Keller in Tokyo's Imperial Hotel and reflects on her life and legacy. He notes her curiosity, determination, and impact on thousands of deaf and blind children, and praisesAnne Sullivan Macy for guiding Keller to live beyond disability.
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