19 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1971
Page
1
The government reports a 0.2 percent October rise in the consumer price index despite the price freeze. Higher costs for 1972 cars, clothing, and shelter push the index 3.8 percent above last year, while average weekly earnings for private nonfarm workers fall to 129.11 dollars.
Minnesota will distribute about 630000 in grants to 15 private colleges under a 1971 legislative program. Four-year schools gain 500 per additional Minnesota resident. private junior colleges 400 per such student, with totals for individual institutions listed. Additional aid tied to students already receiving state grants could add about 118000.
President Nixon told about 2,000 AFL CIO delegates in Miami Beach that he will push to halt inflation with or without labor cooperation. He urged continued union participation in the wage price control program and pledged that disagreements over Phase 2 would be resolved, aiming for prosperity after sacrifices.
The Minnesota Supreme Court held that a county attorney cannot promise amnesty under the implied consent law. In two Aitkin County cases, Thomas B. Caine pledged no license revocation if drivers pleaded guilty. The court said license actions are civil, not criminal, and the state Public Safety Department may pursue revocation for refusing the blood test.
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Democratic opponents of Earl L. Butz say they have about 25 Senate votes solidly against confirmation with five or six leaning in that direction. Senator Harold Hughes reported the private tally after a Democratic caucus meeting in Washington.
Washington Senator Henry M Jackson announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination describing himself as an underdog. He criticized President Nixon as untrusted and argued other Democratic contenders are too extreme for voters.
In Birmingham Alabama federal Judge Sam Pointer Jr. lifted the three day dirty air emergency and canceled the shutdown of 23 major Birmingham area industries after improved atmospheric conditions. The motion came from the U S attorney's office indicating the crisis appeared to have ended.
Robert C. Bohl, 50, of Minneapolis died when his car left a road near LeSueur and hit a tree. The crash raised Minnesota’s 1971 road toll to 891, up from 878 a year earlier. Campbell Soup Co. said it found bacteria in Texas produced chicken vegetable soup last summer and has taken corrective steps. the incident hurt sales.
Vern Heglund of Northwestern Bell explains to officials how the 911 emergency service will route calls through the Austin Police Department dispatch center. The program, a first for a city of Austin's size in Minnesota, aims to speed emergency responses as public officials observe.
The Senate Banking Committee voted 14 to 0 to override the Pay Board and grant retroactive raises unless President Nixon rules them unreasonably inconsistent with Phase 2 guidelines. The House Banking Committee approved a similar proposal. The Pay Board reviews a new contract between United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association offering up to 35 percent raises over three years and a 100 percent hike in management pension contributions.
Charles Towle of the Minnesota Industrial Development Division notes a shift from banks and utilities to state and local groups in attracting industry. He cites a staff expansion, 200 local development corps, and about 75 Chambers of Commerce driving campaigns to keep existing Minnesota industry and attract HQs and regional offices.
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