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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1972
Page
1
The inquiry questions why the Sam Back estate was not advertised. A Bemidji Bar Association member explains that before 1969 public legal notices were required for selling or leasing estate real estate. The 1969 law change eliminated publication unless the court orders it, though heirs must still be notified in writing.
The exchange states Project Pride is limited to Bemidji with others in the trade area taking part. It asserts driver responsibility for knowing and obeying state driving laws, including stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks, and notes licensing tests prove knowledge.
The answer explains property boundaries extend from the earth to the heavens, but ownership of tree branches overhanging a line depends on many variables. Seek individualized legal advice from your own lawyers, as advised by Bemidji Bar members.
In Maryland Arthur H. Bremer faces remaining arguments before a jury on 13 counts tied to the May 15 Wallace shooting in Laurel. Bremer pleads insanity to all charges as court dismisses four counts.
A new local association named the Turtle River Tea Lakes Sugar Bush and Frohn Environmental Association forms to oppose Bemidji's proposed site B sewage plant east of town. Members warn of soil seepage, odors, lake pollution, and declining land values, urging city officials to keep disposal within the city or use stricter safeguards. The group, now 52 families, plans to influence government action and stress adherence to newer environmental laws.
The forecast calls for occasional cloudiness through Saturday with highs from 73 to 82 and lows in the 40s to 50s. Rain chances are 10 percent today and Saturday, 5 percent tonight.
The Pioneer stages Bemidji Krazy Daze on Saturday August 5 with prize awards for best costumes worn by public service workers. Photographers roam to capture the crazy outfits while staff judge and award 10 for first and 5 for second in both men and women categories. Shoppers are urged to enjoy many money saving specials and finish the weekend at the Beltrami County Fair running through the weekend.
The Beltrami County Fair begins with a demolition derby at 8 p.m. and runs through Sunday 7:30 dress review. Admission is free. a 50 cent parking fee applies though a three day pass costs 1. Matt Armstrong amusements join 15 majors and kiddie rides, rivaling Murphy Shows from two years ago. Wanda Jackson performs at 8 p.m. tonight. judging day is Saturday. youth horse show Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4-H dress review closes at 7:30.
Area residents are reminded of the first week concerts by Bemidji State College students. Tonight at 8 p.m. the Summer Music Clinic finale features choral performances of Brant Schubert Mass in G with the St. Paul Philharmonic Society as accompanying orchestra and a program of band numbers. A St. Paul Chamber Orchestra concert is set for 7 30 p.m. Saturday.
FBI agents learned the $1 million ransom for Virginia Piper was dropped behind a Holiday service station in Bloomington, reported by on duty attendants. The ransom was paid by Harry C. Piper Jr. the night before, while Piper’s wife was kidnapped and later found.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports July wholesale prices up eight tenths of a percent led by food and industrial materials. Over eight months under Phase 2, prices rose 5.7 percent, while unemployment held at 5.5 percent and total employment near 83.4 million. Average hourly earnings reached 3.62 dollars, with weekly pay at 136.47 dollars, up from a year ago.
A Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staff member told the Pioneer that September 13 is the tentative date for a public hearing on Bemidji's proposed sewage disposal. The location is tentatively Bemidji High School auditorium with a 7 p.m. start. Final word will come after Grant Merritt, PCA executive director, returns from vacation.
The 21st annual Lions' Fare will be held August 12 at the Bemidji Lakefront with a 5 p.m. dinner of barbecue chicken prepared by Lions chefs under Dr LeRoy Hill. An auction run by Ed Millar will follow and proceeds go to the Lions Youth Fund supporting scholarships playground equipment eye bank Christmas baskets and more. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for children under 12, available from Lions members and downtown outlets.
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