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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1966
Page
4
Anxious Austin community watches George A. Hormel Co. cutbacks with rumors of 800 more workers to be affected. Officials urge clear communication and swift steps to protect employment, community life, and future planning as tensions rise.
A circulator distributed a pamphlet attacking Lt. Gov. A. M. Keith during the Rolvaag Keith feud. It claims Keith is guilty of the assassina tion of a friend and questions his suitability for governor versus Pillsbury Jr. and Andersen. The piece notes such attacks usually come from a candidate’s supporters, not the candidate, and suggests Rolvaag likely did not approve it.
Mason City plans a bond election to finance a larger Made O Day plant, seeking overwhelming approval to show industrial friendliness. The move benefits the company via tax exempt bonds at low interest, with expected high support and national attention on Iowa’s approach to attracting industry.
At the National Academy of Sciences meeting in Washington Dr. Vincent Dethier argues flies cannot learn for survival reasons after 15 years of studying them. Separately Lloyds of London worries over San Francisco business and raises premiums as seismologists note two rift movements, threatening Bay Area infrastructure and public works.
A proverb warns that jealousy fuels furious revenge and a petty, narrow mind can never find true relief. The note cites Proverbs 6 34 and Decimus Juvenal to contrast sacred warning with satirical critique.
The snippet lists subscription rates and delivery options for the Austin Minnesota paper. It mentions home delivery in Austin, zone delivery within 50 miles, and U S Armed Forces delivery via A P O and N P O, with prices for weekly, quarterly, and other terms.
A sketched retro column recalls events from 30, 20, and 10 years ago around Austin. Highlights include a barn fire quelled by a large bucket brigade on the C. W. Greenman farm, a Hampshire pig prize related to Richard Jones, children found in Lansing Ave yard with a sack of toys, storm damage on several farms, a U S Army Band concert announced for June 24, and Moose Lodge history along with long-standing local family and business ties to Oakland and Stephenson Music Co.
The article surveys signs of approaching summer with calls for lessened school stress from Iowa Governor Harold Hughes. It cites a Kiplinger survey on college openings for autumn 1966, reports Tarzan's comeback plans, ice cream passion of historical figures, and Washington psychiatrists per population.
The Berry column notes a broad strike wave at GE and Bell Helicopter plants, paralyzing key divisions producing helicopter engines, fuel cells, and spare parts. Workers demand higher pay and pensions, violating no-strike clauses. Pentagon officials warn of serious delays impacting Viet Nam era programs and NASA projects.
Brief montage of historical events dated June 17 across years. Highlights include the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 with British losses, Lincoln’s 1858 House divided speech, Allied bombings in 1943, Elba liberation in 1944, early mobile radio service in 1946, Bolivian political shifts, Peru’s 1956 presidential election, U S stance on nuclear tests, and Johnson on Viet Nam peace talks.
The text explains the 4-H emblem a green four leaf clover with white H on each leaf representing head heart hands and health. It notes the new moon is invisible and crescent appears after sundown on the second or third day. It also defines King Williams War as a colonial conflict between France with Indian allies and Britain with colonies over American territory in the 17th century.
Washington based analysis challenges claims that U S policy serves only white interests. It notes broad white, Asian and African reactions, cites Korea Viet Nam wars, and argues the United States defends nonwhite peoples while addressing nonwhite aggression. It highlights leaders from CORE and SNCC and U S allies and adversaries across Asia and Africa.
Readers get authoritative IRS guidance on semimonthly deposits for employers with $4000 monthly tax totals, handling notices of math errors, adding a branch, tax on prizes, and where to send replies to service center letters. The column clarifies deposits deadlines, identification numbers, filing, and penalties.
Book review notes Newman's first novel A Good Beginning as an exhibition like series of scenes over years. Little Ed and Big Ed chart generational gaps in suburban life with impressionistic dialogue and strong imagery. The reviewer calls Newman clever though uneven and sees potential for future works.
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