Mankato Soybean Processor Closes Over Embargo
Minnesota's Honeymeade Products Co. in Mankato plans a temporary shutdown as the federal soybean export embargo draws criticism from state officials. About half of 20 million bushels produced yearly is sold abroad. 175 workers mostly stay on for repairs while processing halts at least a week beyond the July Fourth break.
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Associated Press
Minnesota
Honeymeade Products Co
Mankato
Honeymeade
Lowell Rasmussen
Wefald
Far Buzz
Manitoba NDP Wins Power as Election Returns Begin
The Manitoba New Democratic party appears to form the government after polling places close. Premier Ed Schreyer's camp had secured 25 seats in the 57 member legislature with several closer leads. The Progressive Conservatives edge toward official opposition status while Liberals trail, with the NDP holding 29 seats to 20 PCs, four Liberals, two independents and one vacant seat at dissolution.
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Winnipeg, Man
New Democratic Party
Manitoba
Ed Schreyer
Progressive Conservative Party
Liberals
NDP
Social Credit
More consumer education in schools urged nationwide
A national education and political leaders group urged stronger consumer education in elementary and high schools. The Education Commission of the States praised current efforts from Hawaii two-week courses to Illinois full semester requirements and backed integrating consumer topics into existing courses. Florida Governor Askew elected to succeed Tennesee Governor Dunn as chairman.
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Bloomington
Florida
Reubin Askew
Tennessee
Wilfred Dunn
Abilene Man elected 54th U S Jaycees president
Richard W. Clayton Jr., 31, of Abilene Texas, won the 16 hour 3 200 delegate vote to become the 54th president of the United States Jaycees at the Minneapolis convention. He will head the group from Tulsa Oklahoma HQ. The meeting also elected 10 national vice presidents including Gayland Boilesen Ron Moschel John Van Gorder Huey Theus and others.
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Minneapolis, Minn
United States Jaycees
Abilene, Tex
Service Organization
Richard W. Clayton Jr
Minneapolis
James C. Vernon
Corbin
Donald M. Coutts
Baton Rouge
Robert Standish
Armbridge
Minneapolis Convention Center
Clayton
Jamie
Denise
Shannon
Tulsa
Okla
U.S. Jay- Cees
Abilene
U.S. Jaycees
Gayland Boil
Esen
Ord
Neb
Ron Moschel
Albuquerque
N.M
John van Gorder
Arlington
Ron Dodd
Plankinton
S.C
Huey Theus
Cordele
David Hale
Little Rock
Ark
Ty Strout
Lynchburg
Tom Brown
Salem
Ore
Mike Clarke
Phoenix
Ariz
Pete Mahony
Cromwell
Conn
Effects of new state elevator to be aired
A meeting at the Minnesota Public Service Commission will discuss how a $1 million grain terminal at Heron Lake may affect independent elevators in southwestern Minnesota. State Rep. Gilbert Esau warns it could threaten local elevators and hasten the Chicago and North Western Railroad line abandonment. Terminal officers say the railway line could be eliminated even if Heron Lake is not built, and up to 14 other elevators may join the cooperative.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Public Service Commission
Heron Lake
Minnesota
Gilbert Esau
R Mountain Lake
Esau
Southwestern
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Cottonwood
Murray
Minnesota Wisconsin approve nonresident tuition waiver pact
Minnesota and Wisconsin universities will allow residents from both states to attend colleges across the border without paying nonresident tuition. Governors and education officials signed the agreement, with ratification by respective boards, and an annual accounting to repay losses if a net gain shifts. About 800 Minnesota students could save over 1,200 dollars yearly starting fall. North Dakota not included.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Minnesta
North Dakota
Wendell Anderson
Anderson
Mediation Begun in St Marys Hospital Labor Dispute
In Rochester Minnesota mediation sessions opened to resolve a contract dispute between St Marys Hospital and Hotel Hospital Restaurant and Tavern Local 21 representing about 500 orderlies nurses aides and maintenance and food service workers. Wage demands ranged from 12 percent over three years offered by the hospital to 25 percent in one year sought by the union.
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Rochester, Minn
St. Mary's Hospital
Vern Buck
Buck Jackson
Minnesota Extended Forecast Clounds and Showers Ahead
Minnesota's extended forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thundershowers Sunday and eastern Monday. Temperatures rise to 75 to 85 degrees Sunday and Monday, then cool to around 70 Tuesday. Lows run 53 to 43 Sunday through Monday and 50 to 58 Tuesday.
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Minnesota
Hoffa's influence seen in new Teamsters pact
Jimmy Hoffa, barred from union activity until 1990, influenced the Teamsters 33‑month contract with the trucking industry. The agreement raises wages and fringe benefits for about 400,000 truck drivers and now requires rank‑and‑file ratification.
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Hoffa
New Teamsters Pact
Washington
Jimmy Hoffa
Teamster Union
Climber Search on Matterhorn Ends Without Hope
Police announced the search for two Seattle climbers missing since June 21 on Mount Matterhorn has been definitively suspended as there is no chance of finding them alive.
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Erdahl
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Dfler
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Oregon
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Texas
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Zumbro Falls
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Division
Amoco Oil Company
Wis
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Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Commission
James Jung
Wisconsin Higher Education Aids Board
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St. Paul
Tim Troden
Ramsey
Robert Roscoe
St. Paul Hospital
Canada
Wanless
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Sylvia
Keith
Rochester Blaze
Rochester
Miram
Salvation Army
Laura Jordahl
Emery Walters
Toronto
Kelm
Metropolitan Transit Commission
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Institute of Rapid Transit
Commission
Anoka, Minn
Anoka State Hospital
Jerry Poole
Anoka
Washington D.C
House Appropriations Committee
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Mississippi
Houston
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