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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1975
Page
4
An opinion column notes that Russian naval maneuvers are global in scope to back Soviet arms shipments to the Middle East. It cites about 205 ships deployed with 100 more to join, highlighting the Indian Ocean as a focal point as the Kremlin exploits Western reluctance to resist.
Anthony Harrigan reports William K Lambie Jr project director Americans For Effective Law Enforcement warned at the US Industrial Council meeting that 1974 FBI figures show 2041 bombings nationwide through April 15 1975 with New York City averaging a bombing per week He warned privacy bills could hinder intelligence sharing and police surveillance efforts and urged strong police protections.
1974 gasoline consumption in Minnesota fell 4.7 percent from 1973 while the nation dropped 3.7 percent. Alaska rose 9.3 percent. Minnesota saw July and December gains of 1.7 and 1.4 percent, with declines in ten other months led by March at 11.2 percent and November up 10.2 percent.
The piece criticizes U S House of Representatives for cost overruns and planned expansion, arguing a $250 million office building signals waste. It highlights the Rayburn building as a costly monument and laments lack of public concern amid timing and planning criticisms.
The Austin recreation department with the Austin School Board will sponsor Teen Town Club for eighth to tenth graders. Meetings to be held Wednesday and Friday evenings in the old high school auditorium aim to meet social urges with supervised activities. Henry G. Stuewer was honored for 51 years with Railway Express Agency at a surprise party attended by Milwaukee and Great Western Railroads representatives and Hormel officials after his May 19 retirement.
The Shah of Iran, hosted by President Ford at the White House with crepes and caviar, faced quiet White House criticism of his push for higher oil prices. Internal papers show officials disputing his inflation arguments, noting oil costs raise prices for fuels and products, while agricultural costs vary with weather and crops.
American Legion Post 91 asks Dr. Richard Trumble and Rev. G. C. Knutson to reinstate the Austin High School band in Memorial Day ceremonies. The letter, signed by Gene Maxey, cites past cooperation and urges the band to participate as part of the schools’ annual activity program.
A compact Q and A covers dual benefits with Civil Service and Social Security, Medicare dental limits, appeals on disability denials, grandchildren eligibility, and tax treatment. It notes farm income treatment, continued FICA withholding for part time work, and contact details for prompt replies. Includes quotes from John Connally and George Aiken in a political snippet.
Library outreach explains why community tax supported services are promoted through radio TV and a newspaper column. Programs feature Brenda Whittaker Robert Hays and Joan Urlich with tips on reference Lois Keck’s 25 years at the library and the summer reading drive.
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