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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1976
Page
4
The Herald marks 85 years serving Southern Minnesota and North Iowa as a fair impartial newspaper. It promotes agriculture labor and industry without political bias or favoritism to any group or individual.
The state selects a scenic Minnesota license plate showing a lakeside scene with a canoe and the legends Minnesota and 10000 lakes. Public Safety Commissioner announced the final design last week as the best of several options.
The incoming President faces 786 top Federal jobs from cabinet to agency heads. Many remain unfilled as private salaries lure away talent. agency heads earn about 37,800 while undersecretaries reach 42,000, far below private sector pay that can exceed 300,000. A commission will review scales after past ignored recommendations.
Washington insiders contend Chester C. Davis exerts influence over Howard Hughes assets through Summa Corp while a Delaware maneuver seeks to place Hughes cousin William Lummis as sole stockholder. US and SEC records note Davis and Lummis share close ties and potential control over the estate.
Chemists for Dwight & Church Co claim baking soda neutralizes pH and aids bacteria in sewage systems. A daily dose of 196 pounds reportedly saves a 37 year old treatment plant in Hightstown, New Jersey, and avoids millions in EPA compliance costs.
A commentary questions how schools regulate teachers amid misconduct and incompetence while noting doctors and lawyers face professional discipline. It argues teachers remain poorly governed beyond certification and tenure. The piece contrasts those standards with doctor and attorney bodies and asks about legal remedies or malpractice suits. It also urges return of grocery carts to stores to reduce costs.
A 13 year old Beverly Havens from near Lansing won a pony donated by RKO Pictures for her entry in Austin Herald's annual comic contest tied to a Paramount showing. Sam Rask, longtime PCA and land bank official, received a wrist watch at a March meeting of Mower Freeborn and Steele-Dodge groups. A 10 year ago tally shows 233 mallard ducklings banded by FFA and conservation agencies, about 7.8 percent of 3,000 banded last summer.
A bold shift in retirement benefits under ERISA will reshape 150 Americans with pension and health plans. The act requires full disclosure of all employee benefits, investments, and payouts, placing fiduciaries under liability and creating a national view of assets worth about 200 billion dollars.
On this date in 1950 North Korea invaded South Korea signaling the start of the Korean War. Also noted are the 1876 Little Bighorn massacre, 1918 Belleau Wood action, Vatican Yugoslavia diplomacy, a Titian sale for 4 million, and Ford warning oil producers on price hikes.
James Freeman, inmate at Stillwater's minimum security unit, spoke to a Kiwanis Rotary joint meeting. He praised rehabilitation efforts and the unit's Jaycee sponsored softball team, urging area teams to visit for away games. He noted Bob Ryshavy and Carmen Halstenson can arrange contacts.
The Herald prints a reader's reflection on Fathers Day emphasizing family love and shared responsibility. Dennis Althoff notes the value of love for the mother, the importance of moral family life, and the raise of children with concern for others, inspired by his 11-year-old daughter Kelly's card.
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