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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1972
Page
2
The Rules Committee cleared a constitutional bid to ban busing for desegregation, signaling a House vote next week. antibusing bills seek narrower limits and a separate education funding measure faces committee scrutiny with potential amendments.
North Vietnamese forces pounded the Quang Tri area with heavy artillery rockets and mortars, the Saigon command said. Eight Saigon marines were killed and 28 wounded, while at least six enemy troops were reported killed. The fight extended from Quang Tri edges to Hue fronts as U.S. forces reported losses and pilots captured.
The Senate nears final action on the $20.5 billion Pentagon bill as lawmakers clash over troop withdrawals and proposed amendments. McGovern’s $4 billion cut failed 59 to 33, while Hatfield’s draft-end proposal fell 64 to 25. Kennedy amendment on human trials passed by voice vote. a separate 82 to 4 vote approved a one time retired benefits recomputation for those aged 60. The broader battle centers on Vietnam Laos and Cambodia withdrawal timelines and cease fire terms.
The Transportation Department proposed nationwide standards to require seat belts use and stiffen drunken driving penalties. States must enforce or risk losing federal highway funds, with public comment invited for 90 days and plan to take effect next April.
Calvary Lutheran Church Women convene Thursday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Duane Christensen education secretary in charge of the program The serving committee will be chaired by Mrs Frank Heglund
Minnesotas Chippewa youths aged 18 to 21 will vote Sept 8 to amend the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe constitution lowering voting age to 18 in tribal elections. The Red Lake Reservation is excluded as its council rejected a referendum. BIA officials note the federal election status enables 18 to 21 voters.
The Pioneer publishes daily except Sundays and holidays. It lists address 423 Beltrami Avenue Bemidji Minnesota and notes AP and MNNA affiliations plus ABC audits. Rates shown include $18 yearly in-trade zone, $20 outside trade zone, and $2.50 monthly by carrier.
A Minnesota DNR study ordered by Gov. Anderson flags seven high hazard dams that could threaten downstream communities if they fail. The report lists 40 dams with some hazard and notes none are structurally unsound yet calls for engineering reviews.
The Veterans Administration Center at Fort Snelling in St. Paul says it will aid veterans with GI loan damage or destruction from central Minnesota floods. Center Director John R. Murphy urges calls to 612-725-4030 for Loan Guaranty Division assistance and provides contact for VA loan questions at Fort Snelling, St. Paul 55111.
In Belfast Londonderry and other areas a series of explosions and shootings disrupted the night. British troops reported exchanges with gunmen in Old Park and Unity Flats while a 150 pound mine damaged army vehicles near Rosslea. An IRA presence looms as authorities found 500 pounds of gelignite at Creggan. In Dublin talks a joint statement urged a truce with political participation ahead of talks with William Whitelaw.
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