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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon designated Gen Frederic C Weyand to head U S forces in Vietnam succeeding Gen Creighton Abrams In the Wednesday announcement Nixon also announced a consolidation of Army and Air Force Commands in the War Zone AP wire photo
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 4 decision, declares the death penalty unconstitutional as applied in the United States and bars current executions. The ruling potentially allows legislatures to reestablish capital punishment under limited future circumstances, affecting about 600 inmates then on death row.
The paper lists page assignments for sections including Area News Editorial and Society with pages for Sports and Comics, plus classified and other features. It outlines content placement by section and indicates where readers will find market news, society items, and editorial content.
Mostly fair today and tonight with increasing clouds Friday. Lows 55 to 60 tonight. Highs 82 to 84 Friday. Rain chances 10 percent tonight and 20 percent Friday.
Detroit AP report says 28 year old Martin J. McNally of Wyandotte was arrested at home and charged under the federal air piracy statute after hijacking an American Airlines Boeing 727 from St. Louis to Tulsa. The hijacker received 502 500 and two parachutes before releasing most passengers and fleeing. The FBI announced the arrest as prosecutors planned charges in St. Louis.
Ma verick Democrat George Wallace will stick with his party at the Miami Beach convention and push a platform echoing his views. After the convention he may run again as a third party candidate if Democrats ignore him. Wallace’s camp says the draft platform, especially a busing plank, will trigger a strong fight in Miami. McGovern awaits Credentials Committee ruling on California delegates amid a tight race for the nomination. Humphrey claims he can build a coalition to defeat Nixon.
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto met in Simla to ease 25 years of hostility and to repair ties after last December’s war. A stalled session followed aides’ efforts to narrow agenda gaps over Kashmir and cease fire boundaries. Bhutto seeks self determination for Kashmir while Gandhi insists on Pakistan recognizing the cease fire line as a boundary.
Gary Moreland aged 20 from Indianapolis was pulled from the Oaklam Army Base formation by Sgt. George Arsenault. Initially told he was exempt, he learned he would go to Vietnam after re-enlisting for more training. He says he would prefer to stay home with his wife and child.
President Nixon, at Camp David after clearing Vietnam decisions, plans his first live TV news conference in 13 months. He announced a slower pace for U.S. troop withdrawals and named a new commander for operations in Vietnam.
Beirut AP reports the plan to suspend Palestinian guerrilla attacks from South Lebanon is in doubt 24 hours after the announcement. PFLP General Command says it will halt rockets but continue other attacks. Saika says it was not involved and unaware of mediation yet would follow PLO decisions.
President Nixon extended price controls to fresh fruits eggs vegetables and seafood only after the first sale by a farmer. The move targets consumer costs amid broader inflation concerns.
Northwest Airlines pilots will strike at 3 am Friday if a year‑old contract dispute isn’t settled. They say a cooling‑off period ends Friday and demand better pay above industry average, protective rules, and that all flying stay with Northwest pilots. Northwest says nothing.
ST. PAUL Minn AP John J. Jack Nugent veteran Minnesota broadcaster has been appointed manager of KSTP AM FM succeeding Garfield Clark who resigned Stanley S Hubbard president and general manager of Hubbard Broadcasting Inc made the announcements today.
President Nixon may unveil a Vietnam pullout timetable on the eve of his re election bid. A 10 000 man cut to 39 000 by Sept 1 with possible further withdrawals was announced, while draftees face voluntary service only. The plan aims to leave a minimal advisory force until North Vietnam frees all American prisoners. Nixon’s strategy follows years of gradual troop reductions amid ongoing conflict.
A low cost Herald want ad promoted fast selling used room size care items. Listing noted 12 by 15 room size and pets at 10 dollars each. Advertisement was scheduled for six days at five dollars and forty cents but canceled after two days. Call 433 8851 to place an ad.
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