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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
4
The Austin Daily Herald urges honoring veterans on Veterans Day Oct 22, noting the sacrifices of American service members and the need for continued advocacy to restore the Nov 11 date in Minnesota and across states. It highlights historical Armistice Day ties and calls for patriotism and recognition of liberty rights.
The Best Location editorial blasts the Mankato Library Board for prioritizing a cheaper outlying site over downtown renewal. It argues the Austin Public Library’s central position serves students and the whole community, urging a downtown location to maximize access and services.
Commentary argues the 25th Amendment’s Section 2 is intentionally vague about nominating a replacement vice president. It praises the Constitution for its flexible framework and notes Section 4 provides explicit processes for presidential disability, while Section 2 outlines essentials left to future generations and practical needs.
Howard Johnson Co will lose its 14 turnpike restaurants after 22 years, with Marriott Corp to run ten and four to Gladieux. The Turnpike Authority seeks an innovative dining approach with international dishes and deli style features. Wall Street Journal report notes expected impact on toll-road catering and traffic of dining options.
Mrs. Will Avery was elected president of the Austin Garden Club. Ermon M. Mueller named manager here. Mower County schools stand 16th among seven Minnesota counties in over-quota war bond sales. Rev. Stanley Hanson attended a camp conference at Camp Induhapi Iowa. John Alland elected president of Corning 4-H Club. Fire destroyed the Central Presbyterian Church first in Austin. Austin Chapter of Job's Daughters held a banking party with 76 girls at the Tower. Journalism classes and the Austinian and Sentinel staffs visited Rochester during National Newspaper Week supervised by Bill Graham.
On this date in 1918 Germany accepted U.S. terms to end World War I and ordered submarines home. In 1945 Arab nations formed a league and warned against a Jewish state. Ten years ago Haile Selassie mediated a border dispute. Five years ago Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis. One year ago six American scientists shared Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry.
Bruce Biossat notes key changes from the 1967 conflict as the Arab Israeli war widens support from the Soviet Union and China. He warns of Israel's vulnerability to a longer war and the United States need to balance ceasefire aims with Israel’s survival, amid oil pressures and shifting Arab dynamics.
An artist is described as quick on the draw like a bandit in a stylized remark. The quote emphasizes swift action and sharp wit as defining traits of a creative individual in a terse observation.
A public service feature explains that homeowners owe a high duty of care to business visitors like plumbers, roofers, and electricians. Courts have held homeowners liable for injuries to workers due to obvious hazards while repairmen also bear expected workplace risks and may be barred from claims if risks were assumed or improper methods used.
Joan Urlich, children's librarian, outlines a new multi media filmstrip collection in the children's department. A filmstrip projector is available to adults and children for fifty cents per day, with free overnight loan. Select titles include Bear Party, Curious George Rides a Bike, Dandelion, The Emperor and the Nightingale, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Hattie the Backstage Bat, How Summer Came to the Northland, How the Camel Got His Hump, Joey's Cat, Lets Be Enemies, Millions of Cats, Pigs and Pirates, and Tikki Tikki Tembo, each with notes on use for various ages and settings.
In a series of Q and A from the Austin Social Security Office 404 2nd St NW the discussion covers marriage length for survivor benefits changes for deaths on duty, SSI program starts January 1974, and living arrangements affecting payments. It notes applications now for SSI during a make ready period, earnings limits for 1974, and Medicare refund adjustments with price freeze delays.
The Bible identifies Nimrod, son of Cush, as a mighty hunter before the Lord. Consequently, hunters are often nicknamed Nimrods.
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