Paying the piper for fat decades
In a 1972 Austin Daily Herald opinion piece, C Howard Hardesty Jr. argues postwar growth fueled by cheap energy left the public facing the bill for pollution and environmental damage. He urges a national energy policy balancing supply with environmental and health safeguards to close the energy gap.
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Opinion Research Corp
C. Howard Hardesty Jr
Continental Oil Co
Chambers of Commerce
Hardesty
Pollu
Fashions and motoring guide for safer driving
The Minnesota AAA offers fashion oriented driving tips to reduce accident risk. It warns against extremely high heels dangling bracelets and long beads that could catch the wheel while endorsing hot pants mini skirts and wide belts if not restricting driving comfort. It suggests tying back long hair and wearing non slippery gloves or no gloves for a firmer grip.
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Minnesota
AAA
Storm warning network targets 12 hour clock for U S hurricanes
National Weather Service readies a 12 hour daylight warning system from the Miami based National Hurricane Center. A satellite fleet, 17 hurricane hunter aircraft, and three satellites will monitor storms from June through November 30. Hurricane Camille is cited as a reference point for ongoing risk.
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Minnesota
National Weather Service
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Fla
Fire at Mower County Fairgrounds Thwarts 1942 Plans
A spectacular fire of undetermined origin destroyed two large exhibit buildings at the Mower County Fairgrounds last night. The blaze threatened other structures and raised questions about wartime building restrictions delaying replacement before the August fair. The incident coincides with the wartime freeze, complicating recovery efforts and fair operations.
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Mower County Fairgrounds
FBI intensifies second search in Yablonski case
FBI agents pursue Albert Pass and a network linked to the United Mine Workers over the Yablonski murders and related kickbacks. The probe traces millions in payrolls and pension funds, with new UMW elections and a high-stakes power struggle shaping labor politics and potential indictments.
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Yablonski
Washington
Jack Yablonski
United Mine Workers of America
UMW) International Executive Board
Albert Pass
Hatfield - McCoy
Pass
Tennessee- Kentucky
District 19
Esman
District 20
UMW
Research and Information Committee Fund
Middlesboro
Yablonski Coalition
Rock
Yablonski Sons
Lyndon Johnson
Justice and Labor Depts
Nixon
White House
Justice and
Labor Departments
Jock
Denver
International Executive Board
Southern Union
W. A. Tony Boyle
Britain First to Issue Stamps in 1840
Great Britain becomes the first country to issue postage stamps in 1840, introducing a uniform prepayment system that transformed mail delivery and set a global standard.
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Great Britain
Global View Economic changes in Soviet picture
Washington notes Nixon’s visit could prompt domestic shifts in the Soviet Union. Kremlin watchers think production may divert more to meat, clothing, housing, appliances and autos, with slight personal freedoms possible. The changes depend on pressures from engineers and technocrats and the weaker case for austerity amid a perceived Western threat.
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Fredom
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China
Khrushchev
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Egypt
North Vietnam
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Today in History June 8 1972 events and birthdays
June 8 1972 marks 160th day of year with 206 remaining. Notable items include Mohammed's death in 632, Tennessee secession in 1861, penny post cards in 1872, Roosevelt mediation offer in 1905, Sydney shelling in 1942, DC restaurants ban on racial discrimination in 1953, and space cooperation talks in 1967. Birthdays include Ralph Yarborough and John Diebold. Thought for today follows quotes by Whitman and Valenti.
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Tennessee
Union
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Sydney
Australia
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District of Columbia
U.S
Sinai Peninsula
Israel
Geneva
Egypt
Syria
United Nations
Governors say Nixon in great shape for race
In Olympia Washington and Oregon governors Dan Evans and Tom McCall say Nixon is in better political shape than many expect despite the Vietnam crisis. They note evidence of solid Pacific Northwest backing, though Evans warns war developments could still affect re election chances. Both see economic strengths and growing trade with Asia aiding the president.
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McGovern
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Taiwan
China
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Orient
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