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Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1973

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The Pioneer Question Mart Offers Reader Answers

The Pioneer runs a question mart to solve readers problems. It acts as a go-between to cut red tape and obtain replies from authorities upon request.

Pioneer

Why not free immunization at schools in district 31

The district explains immunizations for students are encouraged but not mandatory. Community physicians donate services. A small charge covers supplies. The policy keeps students paying for directly benefitting services, aligning with long standing district practice.

B.E.A Bemidji John Schuiling

Boycotts raise prices then lower them later editorials

The Pioneer Editorial Department rejects the idea that boycotting meat will lower prices while boycotting grapes and lettuce would raise them. The Bemidji Police Civil Service Commission has delayed public meetings while negotiating a new chief, with recent sessions held privately or postponed.

L.G., Wilton Pioneer Editorial Department Bemidji The Pioneer Commission

Leech Lake pact prompts Cass Lake mayor to urge cooperation

Mayor R J Neises of Cass Lake defends his legislative appearance and urges residents to back the Leech Lake Reservation settlement with Minnesota. The agreement, ratified by the legislature and signed by Gov Wendell Anderson, allocates $1 from licenses sold to hunters and fishermen on the reservation and aims to spur local economic activity.

Cass Lake Leech Lake Reservation Minnesota R.J. “Dick” Neises House Senate Neises Wendell Anderson

Weather and political note from early edition

The forecast calls for fair weather through Saturday with highs 50 to 56 and lows 26 to 33 and near zero precipitation. The article also reports that Indians must enforce their conservation code or license funds may be withheld by the state and that Neises plans to seek re election with no resignation planned and no recall or impeachment provisions applicable.

Neises

Bemidji to Create Director of Activities Post

Superintendent Dr L M Wangberg outlined a plan to replace the athletic director with a new director of activities. He named C A Bun Fortier as the likely appointee and noted the move follows a growing extra curricular program. Fortier joined the Bemidji schools in 1942 after Bemidji State College graduation.

L.M. Wangberg C.A Bun” Fortier Kenneth E. ‘Red’ Wilson Fortier Wilson Wangberg Bemidji Bemidji State College

House unit pieces a no fault bill in Minnesota

A Minnesota House subcommittee begins assembling a hybrid no fault auto insurance measure by selecting among proposals. The plan would pay up to 10 000 from the motorist’s own policy for injuries, keep specific sue rights, and maintain fault for vehicle property damage. The Senate push envisions higher payouts and broader no fault coverage with wage loss.

ST. Paul House Financial Institutions and Insurance Subcommittee Senate Davies

Thompson to Speak at Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Robert Thompson of Oak Hills Fellowship will be the featured speaker at the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at the Paul Bunyan Smorgasbord. The 7 a.m. Saturday event is sponsored by the Bemidji Jaycees and the Christian Businessmen's Association with tickets on sale at Glass Block Drug Ness OK Hardware and at the door.

Robert Thompson Oak Hills Fellowship Paul Bunyan Glass Block Drug Ness OK Hardware

Harpings On Climbing Mountains And Exiting Ruts

The quote compares the effort of starting fresh to tackling a difficult ascent. It suggests progress comes from choosing action over stagnation and encourages bold steps to change routines.

Kissinger Tho cease-fire talks disputed by Hanoi embassy

The North Vietnamese Embassy denied plans for a Kissinger Tho meeting to enforce the cease-fire, while U S officials and Hanoi officials opened discussions on implementing the Paris accord. In Tokyo, a three day transport strike shut down railways and spread to other sectors, affecting millions.

Paris Henry A. Kissinger le Duc Tho United States William Sullivan U.S Nguyen Co Thach Hanoi Tokyo

State pay boosts reshuffled in Minnesota bills

House and Senate panels clash over top official salaries with Gov Anderson and Atty Gen Spannaus split on increases. Senate backs 49 000 governor pay and 36 600 attorney general, while House proposes none. Judicial raises vary between committees, conference expected after House and Senate actions.

ST. Paul, Minn House Senate Wendell Anderson Warren Spannaus

Postal Week events announced by Bemidji post office

Bemidji Postmaster Harold M. Fruetel announced Postal Week from April 29 to May 5. On April 30 the Bemidji post office joins 31,000 others in selling 10 special stamps honoring postal employees with first day covers and free souvenir envelopes. Free coffee and doughnuts will be offered in the lobby 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30, funded by the employees.

Bemidji Harold M. Fruetel Postal People E.T. Klassen America Fruetel

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