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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
4
Austin May employment stood at 12 537, down 141 from May 1968, with 1968 a record year. The piece argues for more local industry and expands on the value of supporting home commerce to sustain jobs, noting Austin’s high 52 week pay and minimal seasonal work, and urging residents to shop locally to boost employment.
French voters gave Georges Pompidou a broad mandate, ensuring seven years of stability under Gaullist leadership. Despite unrest from university and factory protests and a weakened franc, the result signals confidence in continued orderly rule to tackle France's serious economic and social challenges ahead.
The Postmaster General told a House committee that if Congress approves an extra postal worker pay raise this year it should be ready to vote a 10 to 11 cent first class stamp. He noted six cents now must rise to fund the July pay boost without another hike. He suggested public outcry might spur Congress to run the postal service like a business.
A Detroit News editorial argues against segregated black or white history and supports integrated national history. It also notes Minnesota moves to lower the voting age to 19 or 18, highlighting youth lobbying success and momentum toward a ballot measure in the 1970 election.
A fragmented reading shows a Bible verse from I Kings 18 21 where Elijah challenges the people to choose God or Baal. A scattered American newspaper ad lists subscription rates and delivery options for Austin Minnesota with prices for home delivery by carrier or mail and zones and rates for U S forces personnel.
A municipal price cut lowers adult entry to 15 cents at the new Austin swimming pool, from 25 cents, following a recommendation by the recreation committee to the council. The Minnesota Labor Conciliation Service reports union contracts signed by several Austin firms with local unions. Corn borer control in Mower County is urged to begin immediately to avoid losses, county agent F. L. Liebenstein says. Mrs. Paul Lattin of Austin is slated to be elected state president of the Women's Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the 25th annual convention July 7-9 in St. Paul. After nearly 20 years of city ownership, the garbage department will be taken over by a St. Paul firm on July 1. In the first quarter of 1959, Austin ranked first in traffic injuries and second in collisions among 20 cities in the 10,000–100,000 class.
A newspaper column surveys rapid tech advances from the Attache Phone portable unit to mobile transmitters and future car linkage. It notes F. Jack Gerry's prediction of broader adoption, hospital use, and pocket-size devices by 1974, with ambulance and heartbeat sharing for doctors. It also touches on law and order politics boosting mayors.
Rebellious UAW Local 218 workers shred the Bell Aircraft contract vote at Fort Worth Texas stopping helicopter production. They rejected a 3 year deal with pay hikes and pensions and demanded higher wages now. The strike follows a 10,500 worker Bell workforce and ties to national union leadership.
This June 19 entry notes the G S Savannah reaching Liverpool in 1919 as the first Atlantic steamship crossing, Roanoke colony ending in 1586, the Black Hole of Calcutta incident of 1756, Maximilian’s execution in 1867, slavery prohibited in U S territories in 1862, the Statue of Liberty arrival in 1885, and various 20th century events including the eight hour day for federal workers, Khrushchev's Geneva speech, Kennedy’s 1964 plane crash injuries, and the AMA 1970 marijuana declaration.
New York NEA report summarizes Samuel Merlin’s view that objectivity and moderation are essential amid Arab terrorism and calls for a measured peace effort. Bourguiba of Tunisia emerges as a moderating Moslem leader whose pragmatism could steer Arab-Israeli talks, with regional statesmen and Turkey and Iran playing pivotal roles alongside major powers.
A collection of remarks from public figures. Senator Harold E Hughes urges stopping violent disruptions on campuses while endorsing listening to critics of standards. John Kenneth Galbraith calls for nationalizing large defense contractors. Norman Vincent Peale contrasts dumb and clean with smart and dirty. Prince Charles rejects violence and mob influence.
The quiz lists examples where wings signify prowess in the air from myth to modern roles. It notes Pegasus, dragons, Mercury, and U S Air Force personnel as symbols of air mastery.
Analysis notes that major urban riots appear to hasten long term deterioration beyond riot zones. Cities face shrinking tax bases, rising out-migration of middle and upper income residents, and growth of poverty. Suburban spending shifts and higher operating costs threaten schools, welfare, and public safety programs. Black and white capitalism alone cannot halt decay.
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