02 Aug 1973
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1973
Page
1
Local grocers warn meat supplies are dwindling as panic buying accelerates the decline. Retailers fear cuts to meat departments and layoffs of workers if packing houses remain closed while stores pivot to canned and frozen products. Fish remains scarce and eggs steady in Bemidji.
Sen. Sam J. Ervin Jr. salutes Daniel K. Inouye as one of the country’s most dedicated Americans after a controversy over a lawyer’s remark. The Hawaii Democrat, a World War II hero, had his right arm and Distinguished Service Cross cited as Ervin spoke. Economic notes say eggs and milk prices may rise, shoppers curb luxury items, and food stamps give some relief amid higher costs.
Two Bemidji families helped a busload of Canadian high school students from Whitehorse who were on a 23 day tour to Yukon after their rented bus broke down in Bemidji. The group faced disaster with a second breakdown in a day and relied on local volunteers to continue homeward.
In Senate testimony, former CIA Director Richard Helms said a Cuban exile arrested in the Watergate break-in was kept on a $100 monthly retainer by the agency but that does not prove CIA involvement. He noted the exile, Eugenio Martinez, resided in Florida and was periodically checked for information. Helms testified Martinez was removed from the retainer once his role appeared clear.
Mission Control in Houston said Skylab 2 could be cut short as soon as Friday because the command ship's propulsion system has a problem. The change would affect the return plans for the astronauts.
Bemidji Minnesota alumni from Virginia to California attend the 35th reunion set for Saturday at Kohl's Last Resort. The event opens with a 5 p.m. happy hour on the lakeside patio, dinner at 8 in the Fireplace Room featuring steak and ribs, then music and dancing. Reservations urged by Dorothy Johnson at 751-4709. This is the fourth reunion since graduation.
A terse note points to the idea that greener lawns often mean higher water costs for homeowners. It connects yard irrigation to municipal billing, suggesting residents monitor consumption.
The Senate Watergate committee moves to claims the White House tried to involve the CIA in the Watergate cover up. Samuel Cash said the committee’s federal suit to force Nixon to produce subpoenaed White House documents could come as early as today.
Weather summary notes mostly fair conditions with highs around 78 to 85 degrees and a partly cloudy night. Tonight's lows 55 to 62, with Friday highs in the 80s. Lake Bemidji water level at 1339.60, normal at 1340.
Charles Kummer operates a private Bemidji area landfill promising to accept all waste except raw sewage. With nearby dumps closing, business has risen, but space remains for about 30 years. The 40 acre site near Highway 2 is regulated by the PCA and Beltrami County, with monthly water sampling and a 10 foot buffer above surface water. Local officials discuss future ordinances as state surcharges for recycling are debated.
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