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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1972
Page
4
The Hayfield Township marks a century since its establishment with a three day observance in Dodge County. Hayfield village, incorporated in 1896 with its first mayor and council, will host Grand Opry entertainment square dances and a Sunday parade with Congressmen Albert Quie to speak.
Congress member Ancher Nelsen urged Secretary Earl Butz to reopen feed grain and wheat sign-up to help farmers hit by widespread rainfall and flood damage in Minnesota. He also proposed allowing farmers who could not harvest last fall to turn livestock into fields until July 1, potentially salvaging some of the destroyed crops.
Austin YES officials may attend a Minneapolis Senate hearing on youth hotline services. Senator Mondale organized the session for the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Youth to learn from youth crisis workers and consider Minnesota as a national model. The 10 a.m. event at Library of Metropolitan State Junior College is open to the public and complements a national hotline conference in Northfield June 22-25. The Austin program, two years old, has been highly successful and will be discussed to keep it active and expanding.
Edward Epstein of the University of Michigan warns geophysical warfare cannot match apocalyptic arms. Cloud seeding could disrupt enemy moves while dispersing fogs aids bombing. rumors persist of earthquakes or giant tides as weapons, but outcomes are unpredictable and hazardous to all involved.
James Lees, a Notingham magistrates' clerk, declares Robin Hood to be Robert de Kyme (circa 1226–1274) with Hood derived from the family name Fit- His finding relies on genealogical tables, ballads, chronicles and research. Inter-70 Theatre Productions Ltd plans a feature film about the authentic Robin Hood, while scholars note a long history of varied identifications and folklore origins.
A 30 year retrospective notes Austin residents digging through attics cellars and backyards to salvage rubber items as part of a national campaign begun by President Roosevelt. Minnesota Governor Stassen proclaims Rubber Salvage Days June 15 30.
Washington story notes AFL CIO figures wielding billions in pension and welfare funds. Howard Coughlin targets union banks in capital as 41 national unions direct funds into unionized lenders. Mentioned is United Mine Workers National Bank of Washington, Rimmed by plans to press three more banks, aiming to convert tens of billions in deposits to union banks when feasible. The piece frames a strategic expansion into banking by labor with unions leveraging large funds.
Last Sunday the Austin Sertoma Club sponsored free admission power boat races with a complimentary program for attendees. Local businesses provided support, along with the Midwest Power Boat Association participants, city officials, and emergency services aiding safety. The club also thanks wives and children for helping clean the park after the event and hopes to continue city promoting events of entertainment.
Beware of bargain backyard pools as promoters flood the market with low prices that exclude delivery, setup, or installation. Buyers face sagging, leaking, rusting pools and worthless warranties. Verify company, read contracts fully, demand itemized costs and written guarantees, and research ongoing operating costs before signing.
The article describes the first official Bicentennial medallion with obverse honoring George Washington and the reverse featuring the Sons of Liberty and the Liberty Tree. It notes cooperation between the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Commission, the Mint, and designer Ralph Menconi, with Mary Brooks and Elvira Clain-Stefani cited. The piece covers contemporaneous symbolism, historical references, and production plans.
On this date in 1215 King John signs Magna Carta granting more liberty to his barons. Other historic events include Franklin's electricity kite experiment in 1752 and Washington taking command in 1775. Arkansas becomes 25th state in 1836 and 1904's General Slocum fire claims over 1,000 lives.
The firm Russell Majors Wadell established the Pony Express in 1860 as a mail service linking Missouri to California, creating a rapid overland courier network that stretched across the western United States. The venture paired riders, relay stations, and standardized routes to speed communication before the transcontinental telegraph.
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