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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1973
Page
1
Furness Reserve announces leadership slate with Judge Miles Lord as figurehead, Sidney Howell heading Babbitt Division, Ed Schmid assisting the president, and the named president’s advisor roles.
The commission tabled a request to rezone surplus airport land from residential to light industrial to study impacts on nearby homes and future airport plans. A background study will be prepared within a week, with a possible special Nov. 13 meeting if council action is requested.
The newspaper section index lists pages for Area News on page 2, sports coverage on pages 12 and 13, an editorial on page 4, a marketing item on page 14, society notes on pages 6 and 7, class notices on pages 18 19 and 20 21, and comics on page 19.
A Herald want-ad announced a 5 hp Honest Abe automatic wood splitter for sale. Used only three months and in excellent condition, with a note to see at XXXXXXXXxx. The six day run was cancelled after one day despite a large daily readership.
Sen. William Saxbe met with President Nixon amid reports Nixon plans to nominate him attorney general. The White House confirmed the meeting as newsmen spotted Saxbe’s luxury convertible at the White House. Critics warn presidential control could erode prosecutorial independence.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat pressed for Israeli withdrawals to the Oct 22 cease-fire line as a first step toward peace. Golda Meir left Israel for Washington to meet President Nixon on Middle East negotiations. Sadat rejected direct talks but supported an international conference under UN auspices once disengagement begins.
Archibald Cox warned that a new special prosecutor named by President Nixon may lack authority to probe campaign financing violations wiretapping and the ITT case. Cox told the Senate Judiciary Committee that Nixon’s phrase Watergate matter covers only the break in and coverup, not broader abuse of power.
Halloween poses dangers as well as delight with officers asking parents to inspect unwrapped candy and accompany younger children. Story notes incidents like razor blades and drugs in Halloween sweets, plus safety tips from AMA and CPSC. It also covers a Highland Indiana haunted house fundraiser and a diabetic boy in Southfield who must avoid candy.
Randy Stephenson received the Ziemer Award at the Mower County 4 H Dairy Banquet for long time 4 H dairy participation. He is from Rose Creek and has shown at the Minnesota State Fair for six years winning junior reserve and champion Ayrshire titles. Other major winners include Bernie Walker Tom Bissen and Sargeant recipients with production and showmanship awards presented by local associations and the Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative.
Boston obituary notes the 87 year old physician who led the fight against heart disease has died. The world renowned specialist, long linked with cardiovascular research and public health, passed away today at age 87. White's work influenced medical practice and preventive care globally.
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