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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
4
A June 1967 editorial examines whether Austin should pursue federal housing and urban renewal programs as it begins a comprehensive planning study. It notes options for elderly or low income housing with full federal financing and discusses the tougher path for downtown renewal, stressing local demand, business support, timing, and community leadership.
Pete Holand resigns after 27 years as Mower County Fair secretary. Under his administration the fair grew from near collapse to national recognition, expanding livestock exhibits historical preservation and drawing Austin residents. The record notes improvements approaching a half million dollars and praise for his ability to unite volunteers who worked year round. His departure leaves big shoes to fill.
The essay argues letters from citizens are a powerful, low effort tool. It notes that five cent stamps enable direct contact with public officials and that letters often reflect majority opinion more accurately than street demonstrations. Compliments to officials can also aid their positions.
Two recent crashes involving cheap charter aircraft killed 160 Britons and spurred Parliament to demand safety reviews. The ST. CLOUD TIMES notes that while Americans may see most crashes abroad, aircraft used for excursion flights should face safety requirements as strict as regular scheduled planes.
Thirty years ago groundwork was laid by rural high school superintendents to use a new state law aiding rural student transportation. Milwau kee Road employees slated to receive about 21000 in refunds under a federal retirement act amendment. Twenty years ago attorney A C Richardson was appointed court commissioner by Judge Martin A Nelson. A 508000 welfare budget for Mower County in 1948 was approved and will cost about 138000 to county government. Ten years ago the Nicholville area merger with Austin Public School System was approved by Freeborn County Board. Hormel & Co employees in Austin will get a 3400 weekly cost of living allowance starting July 1.
The first Sunday closing observance under a new Minnesota law faces immediate questions as the attorney general’s office anticipates many more rulings. Prohibited Sunday sales include candles for decoration, many home furnishings, hardware, paints, and outdoor equipment, while exceptions cover recreational items at stadiums and fairs. Seasonal and Sabbath-observing businesses may operate on Sundays under specific conditions.
Walter Reuther and auto executives prepare for the July contract renegotiations expiring Sept 6. The dispute centers on contracting out outside skilled labor and asserts UAW control over plant work. Federal rulings require bargaining on subcontracting, prompting calls for job protection, layoff-first offers, and joint labor management panels amid advancing automation.
June 29 1967 marks anniversaries from Rubens birth to Panama Canal birth. The piece notes 1939 Dixie Clipper flight and 1946 Palestine arrests. It also discusses looming industrial strife as UAW skilled tradesmen push for rights amid contractor use and potential plant modernization.
Charlie Mayflix recounts being ticketed for open bottle on Highway 218 after a church visit. A companion paid his $50 fine, claiming the bottle was not his. He laments loss of reputation and urges Austin teens to beware of alcohol, calling it a grave danger.
Dick Kleiner reports on looming airline challenges as jets grow larger. Airports must expand parking and traffic systems, automated baggage handling and multi level gates are explored. Future SSTs may cost about 40 million dollars and require near continuous flight to stay profitable.
Gene Plowden chronicles the Ringling brothers from Baraboo Wisconsin beginnings to modern arena shows. The biography centers on John Ringling his rise through oil banks railroads land speculation and yacht life followed by the 1929 crash and his loss of control to creditors. Miles A. Smith calls the book a major recapitalization of nearly a century of Ringling history.
Hanna Mining completes first taconite plant and begins high grade pellet production in the western Mesabi range. A second plant will be finished in July. The two plants, part of more than $125 million invested, will employ about 800 people year round and follow after the taconite amendment approval.
A Harris survey before the Chinese H bomb test finds almost five to one favoring a nonproliferation pact with Russia. Voters want limits on both nations improving controls on atom bomb stockpiles, while views on recognizing Red China and admitting it to the United Nations show mixed support and caution about war risks.
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