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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1966
Page
4
A 1964 United States study shows world nations spent over 130 billion dollars on defense. If redirected, the funds could build 8.6 million homes, buy 43.3 million cars, or educate 16 million students, highlighting the stark contrast between arms spending and needs. Progress on disarmament remains slow yet efforts should continue.
The article notes 98 percent of 95 000 U S airplanes are for private flying and about 445 000 private pilots exist. It argues private aviation supports executives and industry, making airports valuable even if not on airline routes. Cities without airports risk losing business mobility.
The Mohole drilling plan, born from scientists seeking Earth's inner secrets, faces congressional flux with estimated costs spanning 470 million to 100 million dollars. President Johnson urged revival to protect a 30 million investment, while scientists argue 100 million or more is worthwhile for potential scientific gains against future lunar exploration.
The Izaak Walton League launches a nationwide drive to improve farmer sportsman relations before hunting season under the Hunt America Time banner. Members and nonmembers urged to sign a pledge to be law abiding, respect property, and handle firearms safely. The plan seeks to foster good sportsmanship across generations and seek farmer cooperation to ensure success. Republican Bulletin discusses party communication gaps and voter outreach shortcomings.
The notice lists subscription rates for singles and home delivery in Austin Minnesota and surrounding zones. It details Mail Zone 1 within 50 miles, Zone 2 50 to 150 miles, and rates for three months six months and one year. It includes mailing addresses and contact details for the publisher.
A retrospective from Austin highlights lilac varieties at Horace Austin State Park gifted by J. C. Hormel, a paddlewheel boat named Ship of the Cedar on the river, and veterans bonus mail plans. It notes 1946 graduates heading into the Army, a denim wedding in Davenport, Iowa, and a VFW baby contest tied to a musical comedy. Ten years back, Leslie Gustafson joins St Olaf College as associate professor, with county engineer E G Carlson promoting promotions among shop foreman and foremen in maintenance and bituminous work.
The Austin Chamber of Commerce relays that Libby Owens Ford Glass favored Austin as a potential plant site but chose another location after Minnesota tax assessments. The piece notes tax climate as a deciding factor and cites Minnesota officials from both major parties. The letter from John P. Madura, Sr. defends pool price hikes, arguing improvements justify costs and balance between taxpayer funding and user fees.
Senate investigators led by Sen. John McClellan probe employer controlled pension plans amid scandals in New York and on the West Coast. The probe targets stock manipulation by executives who buy assets for funds then sell at higher prices, depleting workers benefits and hurting coverage. The effort aims to curb rampant looting as hearings loom this fall.
In a move under Secretary Wirtz, Labor Dept officials require fund administrators to provide detailed breakdowns of insurance premiums, actuarial data, and full asset and liability listings. The expanded filing aims to protect the $170 billion in funds for about 25 million workers, with more precise inflow and outflow reporting to the government.
The historic Wright brothers flight aircraft is preserved and shown at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC. Since 1900, five states Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Alaska and Hawaii have been admitted to the Union, reflecting 20th century expansion.
On June 13 1966 the day’s history notes include the 1933 National Industrial Recovery Act aimed at industry self regulation with codes, Columbus discovering Martinique in 1502, Orizaba French defeat in 1962, Paris open city in 1940, and various postwar items. It also recalls Civil Rights protests in Chicago and remarks by Mrs Johnson and William Douthit on Negro employment.
In Massachusetts the Democratic contest for governor and U.S. Senate grows tangled as Mayor John Collins and Edward McCormack struggle for renomination. Ted Kennedy weighs in cautiously amid rivalries with Maurice Donahue and Kenneth O Donnell, while the party faces a split that may aid Republican Gov. John Volpe and Senate hopeful Edward Brooke.
The St Paul IRS district office answers common tax questions. Topics include what records to bring for audit, tips on receipts and paid expenses, tips on tip income and Social Security tax, reporting a Social Security number, keeping records on home sales, self employment tax rules, how to handle disallowed deductions after an audit, and when to expect refunds with guidance to contact by June 30 if delayed.
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