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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1965
Page
4
Austin Daily Herald notes early Minnesota governor race 1966 may feature Clark MacGregor and Rolvaag entering. MacGregor signals candidacy possible after a legislative session. Rolvaag hints at reelection bid and challenges MacGregor’s candidacy.
The Goldwater wing criticizes liberals while William F Buckley Jr declares a conservative bid for New York mayor to split votes from GOP rival John V Lind say Lind say supporters back Lindsay as GOP morale rises after a weak presidential showing Buckley’s entry may help Lindsay by weakening the opposition without hurting him.
President Johnson used the United Nations anniversary to push for talks with the Communists to end the Vietnam War. Soviet and U.S. ambassadors traded charges as tensions over Southeast Asia and the Cold War dominated the ceremony amid calls for negotiations. The Communists showed no interest in talks, signaling a long Vietnam presence.
In a broad survey the public prefers movies and sports on pay TV while niche arts fare struggles to draw funds. A critic asks if pay TV should offer news and documentaries free while reserving entertainment for pay, letting individuals choose what to pay for. The debate touches cultural value versus market demand.
Elmer C. Anderson of Austin retires after 38 years in the postal service including 12 years as postmaster. The piece notes other local items from the era such as a safety campaign and new business openings.
Minnesota Congressman Al Quie proposes direct government payments to farmers covering the gap between market and support prices. He suggests ending CCC loans, stockpiling, and disposal by Congress. If adopted, feed grain farmers could net an extra 64 million while CCC costs drop by 109 million.
In Gary Indiana and the Chicago area a mega recruiting push by U.S. Steel seeks workers for well paying entry and skilled positions. From February 1964 to March 1965 recruiters contacted over 6 000 people and spoke to more than 3 000. 1 100 seemed qualified, 608 reported for work, yet labor remains in short supply as plant needs persist amid broad recruitment spanning Alabama Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh regions.
A series of quiz items covers the meaning of the name Hagar as forsaken, notes that sea robins may appear to walk using fin rays, and states Argentina’s president and VP must be Roman Catholic and Argentine by birth, per eligibility rules.
The strip notes U S Steel and other Ohio plants plan to reopen as colleges resume, with 400 to 600 jobs needed per plant. One mill reports 500 vacancies, mostly unskilled roles needing basic reading and warnings. Yet few applicants appear, suggesting alternative opportunities or distractions.
A collage of remarks from leaders and public figures highlights views on war, voting hurdles, and athleticism. John Lennon notes OBE honors, Humphrey warns of fragile nations, Tony Lema emphasizes golf demands, while a jab at bureaucratic voting processes underscores civic frustration.
A reflection on the United States Constitution as both flexible and fixed. The piece notes the Founding Fathers would recognize core ideals like limited government and freedom of speech, while modern needs such as jet safety and urban growth show the document’s evolving application over more than 175 years.
On June 29 1965 AP notes 1927 pilots Maitland and Hegenberger first Pacific flight landing in Honolulu after 25 hours 15 minutes. Also 1541 Coronado enters Quivira. 1776 Virginia constitution. 1858 Goethals born. 1891 Colorado River floods Saltan Desert. 1943 Americans land on New Georgia Island.
A reader letter calls for renewed emphasis on babysitting safety rules after the disappearance of Barb Iversen and the 1948 case of Juanita Wendel. It urges police, officials, and parents to re emphasize precautions and proper babysitting practices to protect youths.
Washington observers debate McGeorge Bundy’s style in defending U.S. policy in Viet Nam. Bundy uses a blunt, razor sharp approach to test arguments and discard irrelevancies while balancing a progressive economic stance with a hard line on communism.
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