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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1973
Page
1
Prices for food clothing and gasoline rose sharply in May pushing the consumer price index higher. The government reports a 0.6 percent monthly increase and a 7.2 percent annual rate, with food leading the rise and meat prices easing slightly due to price controls.
President Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev will sign a joint agreement on principles for limiting nuclear offensive weapons at the White House as Geneva SALT talks resume. A second accord on peaceful uses of atomic energy will also be signed. The leaders planned a Thursday banquet at the Soviet Embassy and a Friday meeting with American business representatives.
The Austin School Board considers letting St Augustine School use a spare metal shop for next year, with St Augustine to cover salary and costs if a teacher is available. Fuel storage tanks are approved for Ellis Junior High and the Austin Area Vocational Technical School.
Senator Byrd proposes granting the FBI independence within government with a seven year term for its director. Kelley supports studying the idea citing possible benefits but would not endorse before further review. He spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee as hearings pause until Monday.
Skylab 2 crew members Charles Conrad Jr Joseph Kerwin and Paul Weitz finish a meticulous cleanup of the space station and transfer of experiments as they prepare to depart Friday in the Apollo module. Splashdown is planned in the Pacific near San Diego with the Ticonderoga carrier ready to receive them.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a 32.8 billion bill to fund Labor and Health, Education and Welfare for the new fiscal year, reviving some programs Nixon sought to cut and continuing hospital, mental health, training and library services. The panel rejected many budget reshaping proposals and the measure faces a likely presidential veto.
In Hastings Minnesota two robbers entered Dan's Super Valu and after about ten minutes demanded cash. Marvin Foss age 19 was shot in the leg by a robber and hospitalized in good condition. The pair fled with an undetermined amount of money.
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Minnesota's director of civil defense warns the fuel shortage will persist for three to five years or until new refineries can be built. The statement frames the crisis as a long-term issue affecting the region and energy supply planning.
The House Agriculture Committee tentatively approves a controversial general farm bill by a 28 to 4 vote, proposing a 37 500 per crop annual subsidy ceiling and a target price plan for wheat corn and cotton. It aligns with Senate limits of 20 000 per farmer in some areas and bars cotton acreage transactions after December. Secretary Butz opposes a guaranteed price above administration recommendations.
The first day of summer in Minnesota arrived at 8 01 a m with highs in the mid 60s to 70s and cool conditions. Clearing skies were forecast to move in from the west and south and reach the northeast tonight. Forecasters expected continued cool readings tonight with warmer weather possible by Friday.
As the summer solstice arrives at 8:01 a.m. across time zones, the northern hemisphere receives its longest days and strongest solar energy. Despite record heat in Southern California, experts say no sun energy shortage persists, noting vertical sun rays increase energy per square foot.
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, narrows constitutional protection for pornography as a decade long trend toward permissiveness reverses. The split decision upholds limits on what material is shielded by first amendment in a case about want ads and gender designation in employment listings.
Four rescue workers prepared for a hazardous parachute jump into dense jungle to reach the Aeromexico DC9 wreck. The Houston to Puerto Vallarta flight plowed into El Moro Mountain near Chimo and Chocala, erupting in flames as it neared the airport, leaving rugged terrain hindering access.
Rummage ad notes a 9x8 storage shed a 1948 Chevrolet and household items including appliances and a pool table. The moving sale ran two of six scheduled days before cancellation. For quick action, a phone number is listed.
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