Peace talks near end at Wounded Knee confrontation
U S government negotiator said a settlement could come in days if dissidents do not derail talks ending the 35 day occupation of Wounded Knee. The plan includes a cease-fire, demilitarized zone lighting, and continued aid deliveries despite blocking protests.
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Wounded Knee
S.D
U.S
Kent Frizzell
Frizzell
American Indian Movement
Ramon Roubideaux
AIM
Richard Wilson
Dennis Banks
Roubideaux
Banks
Carter Camp
Wounded Knee National Communications Center
Rapid City
Demilitarized Zone
Wilson
Bemidji Schools Schedule Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Bemidji Public Elementary Schools will hold spring conferences on Thursday and Friday April 5 and 6. High schools hold open house April 5 with sessions 1 15 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. Dismissal Thursday after the fourth lunch. Buses run per schedule.
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Bemidji
Bemidji Public
Nixon Thieu talks to reaffirm U S South Vietnam ties
San Clemente California AP Nixon and Thieu conclude talks and ready to reaffirm strong government ties. White House spokesman Ziegler says they discuss continued U S aid to Saigon and potential aid to Hanoi during first meeting in nearly four years. U S warplanes pound Cambodian Communist forces hardest of war in effort to push for cease fire.
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San Clemente
Calif
Nixon
Nguyen van Thieu
South Vietnam
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Thieu
U.S
Saigon
Hanoi
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Haiphong
North Vietnam
City moves to deed five acres for National Guard armory
City officials began steps to deed five of eighty acres to the National Guard for an armory after Sgt Harold Thole presented a 394 name petition. Ten Guardsmen canvassed city areas. skating rink opponents split 65 contacted, 32 refused. A Veterans Council letter denied racial discrimination by VFW and American Legion clubs and urged removal of race questions from applications.
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Elizabeth Moore
National Guard
Harold Thole
Thole
Edward F. Colliton
Veterans’ Council
VFW
The
American Legion
Gerald Vizenor
BSC
Colliton
Grass fire permits ended around Bemidji area
District Forest Supervisor John Rodewald announced the termination of grass fire permits due to a spike in incendiary fires around Bemidji. Ninety-two fires have been fought this spring, prompting air spotters and a dedicated analyst to identify the responsible party and curb arson.
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Bemidji
John Rodewald
Rodewald
Weather outlook fair with cooler nights midweek
Mostly fair conditions continue tonight and Wednesday. Lows settle in the upper 20s with cooler temperatures persisting into Wednesday. Daytime highs reach the mid to upper 40s. Chance of precipitation remains near zero for tonight and Wednesday.
Minnesota Senate OKs one cent gas tax hike for rural highways
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee approved an eight cent per gallon gas tax starting July 1, raising about 19.3 million dollars annually to fund rural highways. Gov. Wendell Anderson may support the targeted levy as a dedicated revenue measure.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Senate
House
Senate
Senate Transportation Committee
Wendell Anderson
Beltrami County weighs copy machine rental options
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners opened at 9 a.m. with a discussion on renting or leasing a copier. Ted Tower presented options from firms that place machines and offer free-trial periods before a buy or lease decision.
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Beltrami County Board of Commissioners
Ted Tower
Wayne Alsop
Alsop
Tower
Pine Tree Park
Three Island Park
Donald Freude
Lennard Bergstrom
Board
Land Department
Meat Boycott Slashes Prices Across Nation
The week long boycott cuts meat sales by up to 80 percent in many supermarkets from coast to coast. Prices drop as much as 29 cents a pound. cattle and hog markets shift, plants close temporarily, and thousands of workers face furloughs as stock and demand decline. President Nixon imposes price ceilings while officials urge selective buying. fish and poultry see surges in demand.
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Bemidji
Carol Benderson
Linda Brew
Pioneer
Associated Press
New York City
Boise
Idaho
Albuquerque
N.M
Oklahoma City
Kansas City
Illinois
Siouxland Beef Processors
Fargo
N.D
Nixon
Virginia Knauer
San Francisco
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Morell's Chippewa Trading Post Changes Hands in Bemidji
Longstanding Bemidji landmark Morell's Chippewa Trading Post transfers ownership to Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Walter of Minneapolis. M C Ross, owner for 25 years, notes the post as an international historic site and says he will travel rather than retire. The Welters plan outdoor Bemidji living and immediate operation of the trading post with their two sons in support.
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Morell’s
Bemidji
Lyle Walter
Minneapolis
M.C. Ross
Oslo
Norway
Ross
Joe Louis
Gene McCarthy
Walter
Daytons
Chippewa Trading Post
M. C. Ross
Mike Ellesvold
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Consu
Carl Jensen
Keith Burbridge
Portland
Ore
Welter
Welters
Mark
Mankato State College
Paul
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