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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1977
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald celebrates 85 years 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.
A 1977 AAA study shows average driving costs at 20 cents per mile or about $2,000 yearly for 10,000 miles, up from $1,800 in 1975, with fuel economy improving from 13.5 mpg to 16.5 mpg. Variations exist by car size and local costs, with Chevelle at 20.2 cps and subcompacts ranging 14.6 to 22.8 cps depending on area.
The piece warns of a funded maritime lobby pressing a House bill to require 30 percent of imported oil be carried by U.S. tankers. It argues the plan would cost $13 billion to build, raise fuel and shipping costs, and rely on costly subsidies amid a tanker surplus, with political influence cited from Rafshoon and ties to Carter.
The Soviet Union announces cuts in nonfarm imports from the United States for this year and next, highlighting a $2.3 billion trade with U.S. goods last year while U.S. purchases from Russia totaled $22 million. It notes Russia’s grain pledge of at least six million tons annually through 1980 and discusses Western credit pressures and Comecon debt, with broader notes on British subsidy risk and political leverage.
State Senator John Zwach of Milroy will be the principal speaker at the Mower County Farm Bureau annual picnic. B J Huseby, president, says Zwach has long shown interest in agriculture. The item recalls past Farm Bureau activity and local leaders.
Washington scrutiny centers on Rep. John Ashbrook after witnesses recall a hostile remark about the murder of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The Congressional Black Caucus pressed for a public disavowal, while Ashbrook denies the allegation and hints at a debate. The episode prompts broader talk on race and House conduct.
Supreme Court allows warrantless entry in hot pursuit cases when lives are at risk or urgent danger. Other exigent circumstances include neighbor reports of screams and shots fired, but such exceptions must be jealously drawn to curb abuse. Public service note from the American Bar Assn. and Minnesota State Bar Assn.
Leonard Woodcock condemns Paul Rand Dixon for calling Ralph Nader a dirty Arab, saying such remarks from a high government official demand respect for fellow humans. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions between labor leaders and federal regulators.
Series of Q and A on Social Security covering wage reporting for maids, need for basic personal data, reporting SSI changes from living arrangements, vehicle purchases, moving between states, and contact hours. Includes phone numbers for Austin and other cities for prompt replies.
Today in History notes events from 1961 Kennedy order blocking interference with agencies to 1967 talks at Glassboro State College and other items. It recalls nuclear tensions, Vietnam steel plant loss, Supreme Court ruling on private schools, and a thought for today.
Tom Green and I spent five days at the 96th Annual ALA Conference in Detroit from June 17 to 23 with about 12 000 librarians. The gathering featured 1600 meetings, 685 exhibits, workshops on library effectiveness, author talks, films, and a reception at the Detroit Public Library.
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