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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1967
Page
4
A Western editorial argues Minnesota should restore the presidential primary to involve voters in the nomination process. It notes past primaries shaped by write ins and urges a system that lets residents vote for all top candidates, with Wisconsin cited as exploring a broad primary model.
Civil defense experts urge rapid improvements to tornado warning systems as rural areas lag behind urban centers. The U S Weather Bureau forecasts broadly but relies on local spotters to detect and spread alerts, with warnings often failing to reach scattered rural homes.
The United States reportedly spends about 498 575 to kill each Viet Cong soldier based on monthly war costs of around 2.3 billion divided by average monthly Viet Cong deaths. Some lawmakers peg monthly war costs near 3 billion, with no clear end in sight. The piece notes lives cannot be priced, yet highlights war futility and the quest for peace.
A column argues for preserving original literary texts in classrooms over trimmed versions and cites the National Council of Teachers of English on altered editions of Mark Twain. It urges using authentic works to boost vocabulary and reading speed. A St Cloud Times excerpt notes highway bill debates and looming auto price rumors tied to new safety standards.
Quotation sections feature Pearl Buck and a biblical verse about love. The piece includes publication details for Thomson Newspapers inc and the Austin Minnesota office. It lists a publisher and subscription rates by zone and term.
Turn Back The Clock surveys Mower County history with notes on relief shipments and local happenings. It recalls past leaders and community events including church recitals, Knights of Columbus officials, cattle breeders sales, and fund drives, along with population estimates and humorous quotes from peers.
Weather sirens and civil alerts stir public concern as police face praise or blame for tornado warnings. A Turkey bound serviceman commends local repairs in Austin. Minnesota ends the Session Laws distribution to save costs, prompting questions on public need. Highway 218 between Austin and Owatonna may get repairs with new state funds.
A portrait of labor chiefs mixing with presidents and elites as Dave Dubinsky and Nelson Rockefeller attend a White House state banquet for Harold Wilson. The piece notes labor figures alongside politicians at events in New York and Pocantico Hills, highlighting labor's social ascent and political reach.
A World War era style portrait notes the host with the most at a grand gathering. It reflects a shift toward a labor oriented elite and a social landscape where formal elections are not necessary. The piece frames class and hospitality as political acts in 1967 by Hall Syndicate Inc.
Washington announces a federal grant of 342,668 dollars for Minneapolis Gateway Center urban renewal, increasing total federal aid to 13.4 million dollars. The Department of Housing and Urban Development confirms the funding.
Des Moines senators debated a migrant farm bill restricting work for under 14s. The measure, passed 40 to 16 in the Senate after amendments, would ban children from field work while school is in session or church groups operate.
Protestant leaders from Baptists, Congregationalists, Disciples of Christ and Episcopalians propose a qualified acceptance of papal leadership to foster broader Christian unity. The move follows talks between Episcopal and Roman Catholic representatives and amid mergers among mainline churches.
The June 16 1967 briefing highlights Valentina Tereshkova as the first woman in space in 1963, Lincoln’s 1858 House Divided quote, Hayes 1876 GOP nomination, Wilson’s 1916 renomination, Petain 1940, US order to close German consulates in 1941, Eisenhower Japan trip cancellation in 1960, Gaitskell 1960s stance, Macmillan cabinet shakeup, and a 1960s tanker collision in New York Harbor with 20 deaths.
The Austin Herald prints a reader letter praising local leaders and civic groups for their hospitality during a visiting pageant. A New York guest commended Austin’s cooperation with the Jaycees, saying the event surpassed some New York productions. The writer expresses pride in being a citizen and supporter.
U.S. officials say top Israelis told Washington they wanted to confront any war without relying on the United States or Great Britain. President Johnson sought to keep Moscow quiet while avoiding direct U.S. involvement, fearing Soviet escalation and dragnet.
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