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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
4
The Herald declares 85 years of publication serving Southern Minnesota and North Iowa. It asserts fairness to all, promotes agriculture labor and industry, and shows no political bias or favoritism to any group or individual.
The state changes allow motorists to stop or park on any street or roadway to aid a driver signaling for help, including highways and freeways. Exemptions apply only to the first helper. others stop during aid may be cited, and aid must end if a peace officer orders it. Take care on rural interstates and avoid on heavily trafficked metro freeways.
An early look shows about 1000 fewer teenage unemployment cases due to a new Army Reserve Pre-Graduation Program. High school seniors join within 90 days of graduation, train 16 hours per month in 400+ fields, earn up to 50 dollars monthly, then enter basic training and several months of advanced schooling while receiving full Army pay. After active duty, reservists return to civilian life and continue learning with local units. The program is now closed for this year, but the class of 1978 may consider it.
Washington whistleblowers report a confidential study showing Kissinger delay nearly cost the U S a billion dollars in Thailand two years ago. The State Department allegedly withheld the findings from Congress, hinting at a Watergate style cover up. inspectors found no salvage instructions and three nearly identical options were floated.
Victor Riesel reports that Senate testimony shows no federal agency has clear jurisdiction to protect the Alyeska 798 mile pipeline from sabotage or terrorist attack. Alaska officials warn of the danger while environmental efforts use willow plantings to shield wildlife habitats near the line. Commissioner Burton notes lack of coordination among Coast Guard Army and National Guard plans.
The piece argues against Native Claims Settlement Act acceptance and warns of neo leftist groups linked to the Bay Area while detailing FBI and federal agency roles in protecting the Alaska pipeline. It notes the pipeline’s scale with valves and stations, claims on oil supply, and critiques Washington for slow action and mismanagement. It also highlights wasteful oil runoff and calls for recycling reforms.
Roger Larson urges Austin residents to back the Austin Pee Wee Travelers Hockey team as they raise funds for a three week October trip to Finland and Sweden. The 11 and 12 year olds seek air fare and gifts for exchange during international competition with housing provided by sponsors. The author promotes civic support and notes this could be Austin’s largest foreign visit by youth.
Panama reports 1977 US tourist arrivals rising for the seventh straight year with nearly nine percent growth over 1976 and a projected total near 100,000. Tourists credit Panamanian friendliness and minimal anti American sentiment despite ongoing canal diplomacy.
Opinion pieces urge mandatory air bag installation in all new cars by 1980 model year amid decades of delay across administrations. Other letters critique farm price squeezes harming Wisconsin farmers and warn of a future food and fiber crisis. A tax reform note questions taxing Social Security and unemployment benefits as regular income.
On this date in 1789 the French Revolution began and in 1632 the English crown granted Maryland to Lord Baltimore. Don Juan turns 67 and playwright Lillian Hellman is 72. Saul Bellow muse for memory keeps insignificance at bay.
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