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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1972
Page
3
The Austin Daily Herald notes June 1972 begins with several motorcycle crashes and fatalities. Despite safety measures and a 25 percent registration increase, fatalities and crash risk remain high. Key factors include motorcycle visibility, riding near lane centers, inexperience, speed judgment, and left turning vehicles. Emphasizes lights on rule and extra rider precautions.
A U S Public Health Service report shows about 125 million Americans, roughly two thirds, do not smoke. It notes health risks from smoking and cites steps by airlines, workplaces, and public transit toward non smoking sections and potential bans.
Minnesota motorists may turn right on a circular red signal starting July 1 after a full stop and yielding to pedestrians and traffic. Rights are restricted at intersections with prohibitive signs posted by state, county, or municipal engineers, with signs to be erected throughout the year. Violators face traffic citations. law applies only in Minnesota unless other states have similar rules.
Iowa safety commissioner Michael M. Sellers cites a 1971 traffic summary showing interstate travel in Iowa is about five times safer than state roads overall. Death rate near one per 700 million miles on interstates versus 4.7 on other roads, with interstates carrying 15 percent of the annual 826 deaths.
A daily Austin Minnesota paper features a quotation on freedom from Galatians and Clarence Darrow. The page lists publisher Edmund E. Smith and editor Thomas J. Koeck, plus mail and home delivery subscription rates for Austin and rural areas within 50 miles, with U S Armed Forces mail options and prepaid terms.
Mower County selection service office contemplates minimal change in induction order with family men and key war workers still prioritized. State Water Pollution Control Commission approves Mapleview sewage system permit tied to Austin, with prior planning between Mapleview and Austin councils. Glen Finch named manager of Usem Chevrolet Tire and Marine Store, replacing Ralph Felsheim who moved to Fullweel Motor Products. Finch previously held credit sales roles at Goodyear locations in Oskaloosa.
Washington report describes Justice Department investigations into national AFL-CIO and COPE spending. It notes tensions inside Nixon’s circle over wooing labor, plus a June 21 labor hearings panel chaired by Louis Levine, with Meany-led opposition and COPE efforts to boycott.
Today in history highlights events from 1945 signing of the United Nations charter in San Francisco to Pizarro's death in 1541 and the first Atlantic City boardwalk in 1870. Notable moves include Kosygin in Cuba in 1965, and Johansson's 1959 boxing title. Pearl Buck turns 80 and William Lear 70.
The page quizzes readers on who the Mason Dixon Line honors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon who surveyed the boundary. It asks about abalone markets noting the red abalone as the sole North American market. It also asks about catfish scales noting most lack scales though some South American species have bony plates.
Bruce Biossat surveys the 1972 Democratic convention conflict between state authority and party reform. He notes the Chicago 1968 unit rule backlash and questions delegates who may vote against their voters in open primaries. The piece frames participation versus individual conscience amid debates on fairer nominating processes.
Armand Champa’s two day sale drew fierce bidding for rare coins headed by a 1879 coiled hair $4 gold Stella one of ten struck and selling at $29,000. A Carson City 20 cent piece, only 10,000 struck, commanded $24,000. Information on future American Auction Association sales available from James F. Ruddy.
A collection of witty lines riffing on work, money, romance, art, and spring. Jokes critique intelligence, status, and vanity with puns about finance and miniature painting. Notable quips include keeps off the grass signs signaling seasonal mood shifts.
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