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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1972
Page
3
The June 29 1972 opinion argues that unit pricing helps consumers compare item costs by volume but notes widespread confusion. It cites messy price tags, brand loyalty, and busy shoppers as barriers, urging stores to present clear printouts while urging consumers to read labels to save money.
Readers see a bi advertisement addressed to the President and Congress from the Chamber of Commerce urging a government cut in federal spending and deficits. It argues inflation control requires public sacrifice, asks what sacrifices government will make, and says policies begin with the people.
The plan to launch a new NASA satellite aims to monitor farms for soil and water conditions, insect infestations, wind erosion, and watershed patterns. Initially focused on remote sensing, it will track crop developments and serve as an early warning system for potential disasters affecting agriculture. The project involves multiple federal agencies and the USDA in cooperative use.
After the 1970 election Dayton used Sunoco five cents per poster to collect political signs. Kids gathered thousands of posters, earning money while reducing street clutter. The 1971 effort yielded fewer signs but the city shed most remaining posters, with officials saying politicians were shamed into removing signs themselves.
The Des Moines Register reports Gov. Robert Ray urged five airlines to inform passengers when flights enter Iowa airspace with a message praising the state. The idea, seen as mildly commercial, raises concerns about advertising on air travel and potential corporate cashing in on intercom time. The letter prompts worry over broader marketing impact and airline responses.
Daily Austin news data shows Edmund E. Smith as publisher and Thomas J. Koeck as managing editor. Subscriptions vary by delivery method and zone with prices listed for weekly, monthly, and yearly terms. notes include mailing address 310 2nd St. N.E. and box 578 Austin Minnesota.
The No 4 sugar coupon is valid only today and after Sunday the No 5 coupon will be used. The No 5 stamp now covers two pounds and lasts four weeks, replacing the prior one pound two week allotment. Rationing officials announced the change and noted the new quantities.
The 1972 Democratic National Convention opens July 9 in Miami Beach amid forecasts of factional bargaining and media scrutiny. Astrology predicts power plays among labor, liberal, and conservative blocs, with names Humphrey McGovern Muskie Wallace Kennedy as potential players and McGovern as likely nominee.
On this date in 1946 British forces arrested more than 2700 Jews in Palestine amid counterterrorism claims. Other notes include Rubens born in 1577, the 1776 Virginia Constitution adoption, Tahiti control by France in 1880, Paderewski death in 1941, and Kennedy’s 1963 Mexico City welcome. Births and notable anniversaries are listed.
National Commission warns Colombo faction leaders and street crews to stop public slayings. The note urges discreet killings to protect Mafia business in the New York New Jersey area amid internal civil war, with leaders Persico and Gallo and couriers of Gambino, Tramunti, Evola, Tieri guiding the shift.
Census Bureau study shows 300000 people leave farms yearly for cities. U S farm residents total 9.4 million, down 300000 from last year. Loss concentrated among young adults of child bearing age. Farm share falls to 4.6 percent of the population from 8.7 percent in 1900s.
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