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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1977
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald frames its eighty five year mission as a regional newspaper serving Southern Minnesota and North Iowa. It affirms fair impartial coverage favoring agriculture labor and industry without political bias or favoritism to any group or individual.
Tax incentives spark debate on private versus government funding for public projects. Merrill Lynch executive John Loughlin argues tax shelters and bonds lure private capital for water, sewer, housing, transit, energy and environmental goals. He notes up front costs for coal reliance and warns against government entrepeneurship as Britain example.
The Treasury proposes abolishing the penny citing inflation and costs while the public clings to the coin as a national love object. Treasury chief Bluementhal signals study of economic effects and possible replacement options amid broader currency reforms.
The column reports Sen George McGovern's Senate subcommittee investigation into foreign secret police operating in the United States. It cites Chile's DINA South Korea's KCIA the Soviet KGB the Philippines NISA and Iran's SAVAK and notes past U S incidents including burglaries attempted kidnappings and assassinations linked to these groups. It mentions the Letelier bombing in Washington and ongoing fears for exiles and their families.
Victor Riesel reports on Alaska pipeline labor unrest where teamsters demand more flavors of ice cream and better snack options. He notes confrontations, stoppages at six camps, and a powerful union leader Jesse Carr expanding his influence by merging locals with Hawaii.
A sprawling roundup reports security disputes in Alyeska pipeline work, thefts of tools, and strong union resistance. It notes oddities in the Alaska project workforce, legal actions, and a broader look at political cases from Carter to immunity in diplomacy.
A lighthearted reflection on grandparents joyfully detailing grandchildren from birth to early years. The narrator recalls conversations about the grandchilds growth, the balance between delight and effort, and the changing realities of parenting roles. He teases readers about future columns and signs off for a two week break.
A brief exchange of quotes appears beside newspaper masthead text. Notable lines include Edward Harriman’s urging honest return for another’s dollar and a Luke gospel verse. Publication details list Austin Minnesota addresses and staff roles for Edmund E. Smith and Thomas J. Koeck.
A special meeting of District Two superintendents awarded the baseball tournament to Austin for August 8. Harold Red Hastings will run the event with entries already received from Albert Lea Blooming Prairie Lyle LeRoy Rose Creek and Austin.
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