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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1965
Page
4
Hatfield asserts enough money has been turned over to the state treasury to meet his $727 million biennial revenue estimate, claiming the figure will be exceeded by more than $8 million. Governor Rolvaag had denounced Hatfield and questioned his capability as tax commissioner.
The piece argues party lines in Minnesota split on taxes with Republicans favoring sales taxes and Democrats opposing them while advocating income taxes. It cites Illinois as example and urges both parties to transcend bias to craft tax reform reducing inequities and improving the economic climate.
The discussion centers on Interstate construction in Minneapolis versus national to cross state travel. The Minnesota highway department notes heavy focus on urban projects but emphasizes the network’s national purpose for motorists moving between states and cities.
The state of New York signs into law a move toward abolition of the death penalty, with Governor Rockefeller opposing only two exceptions. The action marks New York as the 13th state to limit capital punishment amid ongoing debate.
An old newspaper page shows subscription pricing for home delivery in Austin and zones. Rates include weekly carrier and mail options, with zone-based pricing for distances within 50 miles, 50-150 miles, and beyond 150 miles, and details on postage paid at Austin Minnesota.
Richard Arney was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The Izaak Walton League will host an informal picnic at Todd Park. Marigold Dairy offers free ice cream today at the Paramount matinee. Twenty-two new members joined the VFW Auxiliary. Piano students under Miss Sue Basford give a recital tonight at her home. About 2,500 bicycle licenses go on sale Tuesday. Highway 218 repair work starts between Austin and Blooming Prairie. Co H National Guard in Austin earned a plaque for best in the eath Infantry Regiment at Camp Ripley. Forty-two Austin campers depart for YMCA camp today.
In a veto of a Democrat sponsored revision of the Condon Act, New York Governor Rockefeller quoted a Roosevelt remark decrying public employer strikes as paralyzing government. The piece also notes broader political context, medical training strains, and a Mondale amendment aiding redevelopment eligibility amid regional employment shifts.
Victor Riesel reports that the Area Redevelopment Administration squandered or misallocated millions in relief funds by using 1961 and early 1962 unemployment data instead of current Labor Department figures. The Comptroller General notes cities and regions received aid not matching latest needs, while depressed areas were underfunded.
In October 1962 the urban areas faced deeper gloom as workers received partial funds. The agency approved four hundred million dollars for accelerated public works to combat rising unemployment in needy areas, but the full disbursement was not yet delivered.
June 26 1965 marks the signing of the United Nations Charter in 1945 and other milestones such as the first Atlantic City Boardwalk in 1870. The article also critiques the ARA data methods causing misallocations of funds during jobless aid, noting Congress refusal for updated studies and quoting Mr. Campbell on the issue.
Public service column answers readers questions on benefits recomputations farm work coverage and tax reporting. The piece explains retroactive payments limited to one year and urges inquiries, plus guidance on W-2 numbers and Form 9410 corrections for correct earnings reporting.
A NEA summary critiques the Ben Cat B52 strike against Viet Cong safe areas near Saigon. It notes heavy forest cover, deep tunnels, fortified bunkers, and weak follow-up infantry. Officials say four battalions could have pressed the target after bombing to deny logistics and command posts.
A letter from Mrs. H. O. Galstad defends the local vehicle safety check program as lifesaving and notes praise from state and national levels. She urges critics to volunteer next year and cites past calls for minor visual defect checks and earlier audits. The piece also notes a Dulzura graduation story and New Jersey’s ratification of the Constitution in 1787.
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