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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1977
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald asserts its 85 year legacy as a fair impartial newspaper for Southern Minnesota and North Iowa, serving broad interests in agriculture, labor and industry with no political favoritism.
The piece reflects on Flag Day June 14 marking 61 years since a proclamation by President Godrow Wilson and 139 years since Congress adopted the Flag of the United States. It praises the flag as a durable symbol amid upheaval and highlights the American Legion role in Flag education and etiquette since 1923.
The article describes a proposed Mk-12A nuclear warhead upgrade for the Minuteman III system, including NS-20 guidance, aiming to improve accuracy to land within 600 feet. It discusses potential increases in warhead count, impacts on the strategic balance versus the Soviet SS-18, and U S political debate under President Carter about SALT limits and arms control.
Washington reports a shift as AFL CIO figures face political decline and a younger, more vocal faction grows within labor. whispers of a labor party spark talk of a new political beginning while Congress tilts toward Democratic lawmakers and anti Republican sentiment.
President Carter vetoes export of the Cyber 76 electronic marvel after Brzezinski informs Commerce that licenses should be denied. Control Data faces potential loss of a high speed computer used to study weather amid concerns of military misuse. Helms leads new anti fraud drug and public protection drive as labor reforms loom in Congress.
Roger Larson reviews last week in Austin noting Austin High School girls softball advancing to the State Girls Softball tournament and praising local girls athletic teams including the AHS golf squad. He also highlights the LAST WEEK Mile O Merchants celebration, a new granddaughter's growth, and family visits with humorous reflections on diaper pails and summer plans.
The Experimental Aircraft Association Foundation plans a June 15 1977 cross country tour recreating Lindberghs 1927 Spirit of St Louis flight. A replica plane will stop in about 82 cities across the United States over roughly two and a half months. The effort notes the original fuel used and the higher cost of the replica while mirroring Lindberghs route and environment focus.
A column notes Minnesota requires licenses to run many businesses including selling hay or straw and harvesting wild rice. It warns that regulators track and monitor licensees, citing a tongue in cheek example about egg licenses. References Psalm 126 2 and Chamfort quote close the piece.
Dr Nels Dieven of Minneapolis arrived in Austin to finish plans for the Evangelical Lutheran Church convention opening at St Olaf church the next day at 2 p.m. Also noted, Harry G Hall of Austin serves as sergeant at arms for American Legion Post 91, a national record role. Lippert from Austin State Junior College participates in a four week Educational Media Institute at Texas A&M University College Station.
Mrs. Orris White Austin urges taxpayers to protect the citys music and sports instructors. She commends teachers as vital to youth, notes strong student participation, and argues for year round support rather than criticizing parade invites.
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