Swords to plowshares: surplus property fuels community projects
Editorial notes the federal surplus property program converts military assets into civilian use, with Springfield Armory as a symbol. Since 25 years, more than 7 billion dollars in property have flowed to health, education, and civil defense groups nationwide, with potential to triple in coming years as excess programs wind down and Asia-Pacific shipments rise.
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Lee Roderick Ashington
Springfield Armory
California
North Dakota
United States
Sol Elson
Elson
Vietnam
U.S
Europe
Asia
Elliot Richardson
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Long Lake name confusion runs through Minnesota waters
A Minnesotan joke reveals there are 156 Long Lakes in Minnesota, plus 122 Rice Lakes 83 Bass Lakes 72 Twin Lakes 70 Round Lakes and 91 Mud Lakes. With 15 000+ lakes over 10 acres, name duplication is common and many lakes share quirky monikers.
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Long Lake
Midland Cooperator
Minnesota
Mawskiquanacunda Lake
Winnibigoshish
Eagleton withdraws as McGovern running mate
Democratic leaders praise Tom Eagleton's courage while acknowledging the impact of his decision to quit the vice presidential bid. Highlights include reactions from Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield and Missouri figures amid a shifting party strategy in the 1968 race.
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Washington
Thomas F. Eagleton
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Eagleton
Tom Eagleton
Missouri
George McGovern
Delton Houtchens
Oklahoma
David Hall
Ohio
John J. Gilligan
Indiana
Richard Stoner
Washington State
Neale Chaney
McGovern
Roman C. Puckinski
Illinois
Lin Piao death belatedly reported shaping Chinese leadership changes
Tokyo dispatch notes Lin Piao's death prompts Beijing to reorganize top ranks. Yeh Chien ying, 73, as defense minister candidate amid possible Politburo replenishment and a party congress to fill gaps. Yeh helped open rapprochement with the United States and played a key role in the Long March era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Lin Piao
Mao Tse-tung
Lin
Yeh Chien-ying
Chou En-lai
National Party Congress
Chen Po-ta
Kang Sheng
Mao
Chou
Yeh Chun
Army
Juang Yung-sheng
Air Force
Wu Fa-hsien
Li Tso-peng
Navy
United States
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
Peking
Flood on Hwy 371 near Brainerd surprises travelers
A reader recounts heavy rain south of Brainerd causing flooding on Highway 371. The road washed out in places, one lane traffic, occasional submerged cars, and flooded driveways as residents faced rising waters. The author reflects on the experience and sympathy for flood victims nationwide.
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Brainerd
Duluth
Finland
Minneapolis
Fort Ripley
Mississippi
Little Falls
Rapid City
Moose Lake
Cromwell
Comments on Bemidji 4th festivities and recycling tour
Reader letters praise Bemidji fireworks and the JC’s program while noting a tour of the Recycling Center led by Erick Angvall. Another note from the North Star Girl Scouts thanks editors for coverage aiding a successful 1971-72 year.
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Jc’s
Bemidji
Erick Angvall
Frank M. Russell
San Bernadino
Calif
North Star Neighborhood Girl Scouts
Lyle Selberg
Sec
North Star Girl Scouts
Everybody's Downstream recycling center opens in Bemidji
The Bemidji State College Conservation Club leads the Northern Minnesota Recycling Collection Center started November 16 1971. It has processed nearly 100 tons of material with key support from David Park and daughter Mary and businesses and organizations across the area. Funds are sought to buy balers and a truck and volunteers are urged to keep the center running.
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Bemidji State College Conservation Club
Northern Minnesota
Bemidji
BSC Conservation Club
Turtle River Watershed Association
David Park
Mary
David Park Creamery
Pepsi- Cola
Coca-Cola
Grain Belt
Naylor Electric
Core-Craft
The
Pioneer
Bemidji State College
Downtown Laundromat
Cass Lake Lions Club
Gamma Sigma Chi
Alpha Phi Omega
Bemidji Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
Eric Angwall
Bill Parrish
Bob Healy
No-fault insurance debate notes alleged outside funding
Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Nicholas Coleman accuses an opponent of Davies of receiving $20,000 from outside sources to defeat the no fault advocate. Davies dismisses the charge, Erickson denies discussing outside funds, and Coleman says the case hints at a purge attempt amid pushes for no fault auto insurance reforms.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Senate
Nicholas Coleman
Dfler
Coleman
Jack Davies
St. Paul
Davies
Minneapolis
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Mark Eagleton
St. Louis
Shirley Butters
Moon Post Office
Earth Fellers
Nanchang
Red Army
Hong Kong
Yeh
Paris
Moscow
Chiang Kai-shek
Hal Boyle
New York
Papa
Mama
National Geographic Society
Manhattan
Seventh Avenue
Ernest Hartmann
Tufts University
Josh Billings
Erickson
Erickson Is
University of Minnesota Law School
State Attorney General's Office
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