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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1977
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald asserts its 85 years of service to Southern Minnesota and North Iowa, emphasizing impartial coverage that supports agriculture, labor, and industry without political bias or favoritism to any group or individual.
Austin Fire Chief Dan Miller announces voluntary home inspections to curb rising 1976 fire losses in Minnesota. The program targets basements kitchens bedrooms living areas and garages, with dated memos noting hazards and steps to improve fire safety.
The debate over clean air rules pits pristine air protection against economic needs. The House amendments set strict limits and require best available control technology to prevent new pollution while allowing some growth. Senate action is awaited.
A Commerce Department report says American business and industry will spend about 7.5 million dollars on pollution fighting equipment this year. Major spenders include coal electric plants, oil, and chemical facilities investing in scrubbers and filtration for smokestacks and effluent treatment.
The New Hampshire governor tells Nantucket Chamber of Commerce Islanders they can join New Hampshire with representation, lower taxes, and cheaper liquor. Islanders oppose loss of Massachusetts representation but may be swayed by the offer. Comment notes Massachusetts governor Dukakis may respond.
Gov Luther Youngdahl designates a week to address a shortage of graduate and student nurses in Minnesota. Rising interest in health care signals hospital and facility expansion to meet growing nursing needs in coming years.
Washington indicates Omar Torrijos of Panama met with Muammar Qaddafi of Libya to grant the Arab extremist a foothold in the Americas and to cooperate on the Arab boycott against Jews. This syndicated report cites disturbing evidence of a clandestine agreement and raises concerns about regional security and U S policy.
Senator Inouye defends the FBI amid calls to smear the agency and criticizes critics like Ted Weiss. He cites 10 million FBI inquiries since 1956 and notes 214 domestic security cases as of June 1, including 25 terrorist groups. The piece also covers consent to fund defense for an FBI agent and wider geopolitical context involving Libya, Panama, and oil interests.
An Austin physician, Dr. Richard Schindler, was honored by the University of Minnesota Medical School for his role as a preceptor in the Rural Physician Associate Program RPAP. He mentored a third year student living in the community earning academic credit and stipends supported by the Legislature and the preceptor.
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