Harvest delayed by wet weather in southeastern Minnesota
The October 18 1973 opinion notes heavy rain over the past weeks leaves fields muddy and waterlogged, delaying harvest of corn and soybeans in Austin area. Only about 12 percent of corn and 23 percent of soybeans have been harvested as farmers await sunshine and drying winds, risking an extended harvest season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Austin
State Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Iowa
Labor union threat to block Soviet ports over Arab aid
In a warning to Kissinger, AFL CIO leader Meany urges a firm U.S. stance as labor backs Israel. ILA and Seafarers unions could boycott Soviet cargo by refusing to load or turn around ships, risking widespread port closures. Teddy Gleason signals possible executive board action as balance of power shifts in the Middle East crisis.
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Washington
Free World
George Meany
U.S
Afl-Cio
The
International Longshoremen’s Assn
ILA
U.S.S.R
Seafarers Union
Harry Bridge
Meany
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Dr. Kissinger
Histadrut
Israel
U. S
AFL Cio
Soviet Union
Teddy Gleason
Gleason
Bal Harbour
Fla
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Gulf
Confederation of Petroleum Workers
Policemen Wife Essay Wins MPPOA Contest
Karen Lou Feind wife of Rochester Police Sgt. Lloyd A. Feind authored the top prize essay for police wives in the MPPOA Ladies Auxiliary contest. She honors the profession while detailing the hardships, long shifts, low pay, and family sacrifices, urging gratitude and faith.
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MPPOA
Karen Lou Feind
Lloyd A. Feind
Rochester Police Dept
P.T.A
The $2 a mile concept for driving costs
MIT researcher David Gordon Wilson argues the true cost of driving exceeds taxes by up to $2 per mile when accounting for road maintenance and traffic services. He proposes cars display a driving meter to reveal the economic burden, potentially transforming travel behavior. Also, a Burlington Standard Press note advocates equal job rights for women, tied to being a good wife.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
David Gordon Wilson
U.S
Britain
Burlington
Wis
Standard Press
Quotations and Notices From Austin Daily Paper
A historic Austin newspaper feature presents a religious quotation from Romans and a Clarence Darrow excerpt, followed by the publisher and staff details, mailing and subscription rates, and delivery options for Austin Minnesota and surrounding zones. The notice lists prices, addresses, and payment terms for home delivery, mail subscriptions, and post office information.
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Austin
Minnesota
Minn
U.S. Armed Forces
United States
A.P.O
F.P.O
Surog Momead Iso Es
ONO
Turn Back the Clock in Mower County News
M. T. Nilan announces a special radio series on KATE as War Fund stamp sales near Austin public schools reach 15 000 dollars. Merle Ogden of St Ansgar earns 2nd Lieutenant after advancing flying training at Williams Field Chandler Arizona. Rev Leo Sandgren hosts meetings at Otranto Church. Fred Miles attends Local 879 building dedication in St Paul. Dr David P Anderson of Austin is elected president of Minnesota Division of the American Cancer Society. Gordon Electric plans move to 209 N Main, doors opening Monday. Lyle crowns Queen Delores Pell and King Jerry Reuter for royal homecoming. court includes Doug Chafee Patty Walsh Diane Williamson Dick Nelson Deane Amacher and Tom Ennen.
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M. T. Nilan
Mower County
National War Fund
Kate
Austin
Merle Ogden
William Ogden
St. Ansgar
Williams Field
Chandler
Ariz
Leo Sandgren
Otranto
Fred Miles
St. Paul
David P. Anderson
American Cancer Society
Minnesota
Gordon Electric
George Berg
N. Main
Lyle
Delores Pell
Jerry Reuter
Doug Chafee
Patty Walsh
Diane Williamson
Dick Nelson
Deane Amacher
Tom Ennen
Today in History highlights and notable events
On October 19, 1973 the date marks Yorktown surrender 1781. Other notes include John Adams born 1735, Napoleon retreat from Moscow 1812, Balkan war events 1912, Guadalcanal air strikes 1942, Suez withdrawal agreement 1954, MLK arrest 1960, Sir Alex Douglas-Home 1970s Buckingham Palace meeting, 198? Nobel Prize for Heinrich Böll, and birthdays for Jack Anderson and Yakubu Gowon. Thought for today offers Spanish proverb.
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Associated Press
Yorktown
U.S
John Adams
Breintree
Mass
Napoleon Bonaparte
Moscow
Adrianople
Guadalcanal
Britain
Egypt
Suez Canal
Martin Luther King
Atlanta
Alex Douglas-Home
Buckingham Palace
Yakubu Gowon
Whooping Cranes migratory route and nesting span
The nearly extinct whooping cranes migrate from Texas to northwest Canada, a distance about 2,600 miles, where they nest.
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Texas
Canada
Remembrance Sparks in a Tiny Texas Town Card Corner
In a week of small memories Emmet DeVaney stops to secure a tailgate and chat during garden work as Orson Welles War of the Worlds past echoes. Friends like Don Jones revive old nickel and dime games while George Mulkey and Russ Angell brighten gatherings. Betty Hart greets newcomers as Welcome Wagon hostess and Bill Vondrashek promotes growth for Mower County in Austin, signaling hopeful changes ahead.
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Emmet DeVaney
Emmet
Orson Welles
Faribault
Betty Hart
Austin
Betty
Parking woes spark city fee complaint and driveway costs
Darrel D. Miller of 808 6th Ave NE complains about overtime parking fines after his meter ran out and alleges city plows delay clearing his block, causing driveway snow to be plowed in. He seeks compensation from the city for driveway costs and urges a cut of parking revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edior
the Herald
Hormel
5Th Ave
Darrel D. Miller
6Th Ave
Sauerkraut and Spare Ribs Signal Winter Homecoming
A sentimental note describes how the aroma of sauerkraut and spare ribs welcomes a person at the door as winter approaches, highlighting simple domestic pleasures and the comforting scent of home cooking.
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Austin Daily Herald
By Victor Riesel
Clarence Darrow
Sunde
2Nd St. N.E
Edmund E. Smith
Thomas J. Koeck
NEA, Inc
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Calvin Coolidge
Delaware
Rhode Island
Don Jones
Chamber of Commerce
Mason City
George Mulkey
Russ Angell
Fay Rayman
Dick Hermes
Bob
Dick Earl
Sy Thompson
Pete Kasel
Frank Miles
Bob Blevins
Holiday Inn
Andy Maday
Grandpa Murphy
Ohio
Bill Vondrashek
Bill
People's Forum
United Nations
Adlai Stevenson
U.N
St. Peter’s
Satan's Lair
Agnes M. Peterson
Austin, Minn
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