24 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1977
Page
1
Campaign against TV violence continues in Manitoba with strong support for the Blue Law. Coverage expands to provide weekend sports highlights and regional editions on page 5.
Washington AP reports daylight saving time begins at 2 am EST turning clocks ahead to 3 am EDT, giving a longer evening of daylight for six months until the last Sunday in October. The reminder to spring forward and fall back emphasizes the clock change.
Oil well blowout experts from Texas flew to the Ekofisk field to cap a gushing Bravo platform. A 180-foot crude fountain was discharging about 49 000 gallons per hour, with a 12 mile by 1.2 mile slick drifting southeast. Officials warned of potential severe pollution along Norway and Denmark coastlines as crews, including Red Adair, planned containment using a safety valve or blowout preventer.
Hubbard Beltrami Lake of the Woods Clearwater and Mahnomen counties leaders denounce taxes and a push for bigger government. They criticize HF 361 HF 156 school consolidation plans and HF 642 abolishing local assessors. They urge lobbying and hearings in Bemidji while opposing regional development commissions.
The Ethiopian leftist military government ordered five U S government facilities in Addis Ababa and Asmara closed within four days, affecting about 300 personnel and dependents. The U S embassy remains unaffected as tensions rise between the two nations.
Secretary Bergland orders firing about half the state FMHA and ASCS directors and names acting leaders as he aims to replace political appointees with loyalty to the Carter administration. The plan, discussed with agency heads, signals routine administration turnover and clash with Civil Service protections.
A Bi-County CAP town hall on the BSU campus screened I'll Quit Tomorrow to raise awareness of alcoholism in Bemidji. Attendees from clergy, social work, law enforcement and other sectors urged open discussion, prevention, and community action including education, counseling, and a possible Freedom Fest style event.
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