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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1976
Page
4
The Herald asserts eight years of operation as a fair impartial newspaper serving Southern Minnesota and North Iowa. It pledges to promote agriculture labor and industry without political bias or favoritism to any group or individual.
As Jimmy Carter seals the Democratic nomination, the GOP race between Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan looks undecided until the Kansas City convention. News outlets recalibrate coverage, moving staff away from New York and toward the GOP clash and vice presidential choice. NBC, ABC, and CBS adjust gavel to gavel plans and promotional language.
The House Ethics Committee, formed years ago to curb corruption, is now seen shielding Wayne Hays and John Young as investigators push for exoneration. Sources say the panel seeks evidence to whitewash charges while teams probe Daniel Schorr’s leaks with a $150,000 effort and over 125 interviews.
Washington columnist asks why the FBI has not been used to track and file Congress members sexual misconduct, noting past cases and potential security implications. He cites history from 1942 and recent probes, and argues the issue ties to espionage, blackmail risk, and the public interest in accountability.
Veteran recounts rail journeys from Camp White Oregon during World War II to cross continental treks in Europe and the United States. He notes dining car luxuries and rough berths, recalls misrouted nurses, Amtrak interactions in 1973, and a long train ride from Seattle to San Francisco.
Amateur radio operators across the United States and Canada prepare for Field Day June 26 27 in a 24 hour exercise independent of commercial power. The event tests emergency communication skills and marks Amateur Radio Week to celebrate the American Radio Relay League 40th sponsored activity headquartered in Newington Connecticut.
U S officials urge new city transit systems to curb pollution and revitalize downtowns. The Urban Mass Transportation Administration plans to fund up to 80 percent of three demo projects costing 20 to 50 million dollars, with Duke University’s Otis Elevator project highlighted as Automated Guideway Transit using minicars on a air film for up to 30 passengers.
The Austin Council 1201 Knights of Columbus reelects L. L. McGovern as Grand Knight for a second year at the regular monthly meeting. A resolution urges President Truman to resist Communist interference at the UN in Spain.
Historical notes mark June 23 with events from 1683 William Penn treaty with Indians in Pennsylvania kept for over 60 years. 1722 Queen Anne orders Nova Scotia oath of allegiance. 1967 Johnson Kosygin summit in Glasboro New Jersey. ten years earlier tear gas in Canton Mississippi. five years earlier Nixon Pentagon papers decision. one year earlier Nixon resignation as attorney before Supreme Court accepted.
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