Retires after 42 years Minnesota Manpower officer honored
John Ekman auditor in the Minnesota Manpower Services Office Bemidji retired after 42 years on July 31 1973. A retirement banquet at Ruttgers Thursday evening honored his conscientious service with The Governor's Certificate of Appreciation and gifts from colleagues. Attendees included managers and staff from Thief River Falls Crookston and Bemidji offices and state representatives.
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John Ekman
Minnesota Manpower Services Office
Bemidji
Ruttgers
Ekman
Thief River Falls
Crookston
VA approves higher interest rate for VA home loans
The Veterans Administration resumes approving GI home loans after Public Law 93-75. Administrator Donald E. Johnson sets 7.75 percent as the new maximum rate after consulting HUD Secretary James T. Lynn. The rate hike aids younger Vietnam era veterans who comprise about 75 percent of VA loans.
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Veterans Administration
Donald E. Johnson
Veterans Affairs
Washington, D.C
Johnson
James T. Lynn
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Coast Guard Academy seeks cadets for 1978 class
The United States Coast Guard Academy announces it will accept applications for the cadet class of 1978. Applicants compete nationwide with no congressional or geographic quotas and must file by December 15, 1973. Criteria include high school rank, SAT/CEEB results, extracurricular leadership, and age 17 to 21 by July 1, 1974.
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United State Coast Guard Academy
U. S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard Academy
U. S. Coast Guard Academy
College Entrance Examination Board
Cadidate
CEEB
Minnesotas parks ban mini bikes inside park areas
Minnesotans are urged to leave mini bikes home when visiting state parks. DNR parks director Don Davison says unlicensed mini bikes are banned and enforcement may impound violators. Licensed motorized bikes are prohibited except on paved roads and lots. Parents urged to check local rules before buying or using mini bikes.
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Davison
Minnesota
Naturalist Week Schedule August 6 to 12
A series of outdoor and educational programs runs August 6 through 12. Activities include trail walks, wildflower and nature craft sessions, evening films, and guided nature programs featuring park birds winter adaptations wood duck ways and white tail deer with several timed events.
Minnesota School Buses Move 534,498 Children Daily
Minnesota reports 534,498 pupils transported by 10,912 bus routes each day, totaling 73,548,229 miles annually. Public Safety notes youth riders are 2.8 percent of U.S. totals with 1.9 percent of fatalities and 1.5 percent of injuries nationwide. None of last year’s fatalities involved a bus child.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Education
Department of Public Safety
Minnesota Highway Department hosts Aug 17 action plan forum
A series of Action Plan Forums statewide invites public input on highway planning. The District Two meeting is at 2 p.m. Friday Aug 17 at Bemidji District Headquarters. Copies of the proposed plan are available in St Paul and nine district offices. The plan aims to boost public participation and consider social economic and environmental aspects of highway planning. Federal guidelines require gubernatorial endorsement and FHWA approval to start operating under the plan.
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St. Paul
Minnesota Highway Department
State Highway Department
Bemidji
Highway Department
Federal Highway Administration
Minnesota Twins Golf Stay Package Offer
A promotional note invites readers to see the Twins in action and golf on Minnesota courses with a special rate. The offer asks to return the coupon or register with it, or contact a local travel agent for booking.
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