McGovern presses labor support as Shriver path widens
George McGovern travels to Miami to attack Nixon’s labor record and seek endorsements from unions including the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Clothing Workers. The AFL-CIO declines a unified endorsement, while Black union leaders plan a coalition to counter anti McGovern forces. Eagleton rules out another nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sargent Shriver
George McGovern
Miami
Nixon
McGovern
Afl-Cio Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union
Detroit
Clothing Workers
Vietnam
Miami Beach
Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union
New England
World At A Glance: Labor Dispute And Moscow Fire
Homestake Mining Co did not attend a mediation session and contends the service cannot compel a meeting. In Moscow a pall of blue grey smoke from peat bog fires spread over the city, covering about 2 500 acres with 1 000 workers fighting the blaze as it continually reignites in new spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead, S.D
Homestake Mining Co
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Moscow
Trud
Chanhassen Man Sentenced Over Refrigerator Death
Robert Schiller, 26, was given a 90 day jail term by Carver County Court for failing to remove the door from an unused refrigerator where two 4 year olds suffocated after entering. Judge John Fahey suspended the sentence for one year and placed Schiller on probation without supervision for a year. The incident occurred at Schiller’s Chanhassen home on May 31.
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Chanhassen (Ap
Chanhassen
Carver County
Robert Schiller
John Fahey
Schiller
GOP asks for free TV radio rebuttal time after McGovern Shriver pick
Sen. Robert Dole requests equal time to rebut McGovern after the announcement that Sargent Shriver would be his running mate. CBS and NBC refuse the GOP demand for free air time to respond to the speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CBS
NBC
George McGovern
Sargent Shriver
Robert J. Dole
R-Kan
GOP
McGovern
White House backs softened warning to Soviets on arms pact
The White House endorses a toned down go slow warning to the Soviets as part of efforts to win bipartisan Senate support for the arms limitation agreement. Initial reaction Monday was mixed despite potential gains for early passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Senate
IRS seeks renter aid clarification
An IRS spokesman says the agency cannot help renters immediately with rent credits from decreased property taxes until it receives guidance from Chicago on implementing the Price Commission ruling. George Mead notes clarification is expected by week’s end. Governor Wendell Anderson urged tenants to notify the IRS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Wendell Anderson
IRS
Price Commission
Weather outlook with cooler spell and sun later
Cloudy and windy today with upper sixties to near seventy highs. Clearing trend tonight with cooler temperatures and low forties. Wednesday turns fair and a bit warmer with highs around seventy. North winds 15 to 30 mph diminish tonight. Rain chances at five percent today, near zero tonight and Wednesday.
Renaud Denied Variance for Restaurant Addition
Bemidji City Council denied Bernard Renaud a variance to add to his restaurant at 201 Highway 2 West near Greenwood Cemetery. The planning commission had recommended approval despite strong opposition from the Greenwood Cemetery Association and the Ralph Gracie Post of the American Legion, which cited privacy and setback concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Moore
Bernard Renaud
Hwy. 2
Bemidji
Renaud
Greenwood Cemetery
City Planning Commission
Greenwood Cemetery Association
Cemetery Association
Dale Bishop
Association
Planning Commission
Marvin Hunt
Ralph Gracie
American Legion
Clarence Smith
The
al Schmidt
Bishop
Legion
Schmidt
Kordel’s
Turtle River
Tea Lakes
Sugar Bush
Frohn Environmental Association
USF
Bemidji-Frohn
Doug Peterson
John Lloyd
Democrats eye Shriver as unity anchor for Nixon fight
The Democratic National Committee prepares to formally name Shriver as the running mate for George McGovern amid credentials disputes involving five states. Key figures include Morris Jackson replacing Frank King in Ohio, and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley’s slate favored in Illinois. The process aims to conclude within 90 minutes as Eagleton’s lingering influence fades.
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Washington
Sargent Shriver
Nixon
Democratic National Committee
Shriver
George McGovern
DNC
New York
Ohio
Frank King
Morris Jackson
King
Wayne Hays
Jackson
Illinois
Virginia
Wisconsin
Chicago
Richard Daley
William Singer
Daley
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Thomas Eagleton
Eagleton
Seniors Win at the Beltrami County Fair
Awards led by Mae McKee for most grandchildren and great grandchildren. P.O. Gulsvig longest married at 64 years. Vern Schroeder traveled far. Mae Nott named oldest woman. Fair board notes 2 awards valued at $2 each. exhibitors praised demotion derby and country show. registrations encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltrami County Fair
Leon “Pinky” Johnson
Mae McKee
Bemidji
P.O. Gulsvig
Vern Schroeder
Coquille
Ore
Mae Nott
Portland
Johnson
4 H exhibits highlight Beltrami County Fair
The Beltrami County Fair 4 H section features larger exhibits with about 1200 entries. Top horse exhibitors include Marie Olson and Dianne Dickinson in multiple divisions. state fair livestock winners include Ricki Malbraaten Tony Nistler and Scott Cooper in dairy and Tim Schmitt in hogs among others.
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Marie Olson
Wilma Wilkins
Dianne Dickinson
Joanne Lidinsky
Western Pleasure
Connie Clementson
Ricki Malbraaten
Tony Nistler
Scott Cooper
Tim Schmitt
Cindy Theisen
Roseann Theisen
Larry St. Peter
Denise St. Peter
Jodi Schussman
Sherry Billings
Martha Trimble
Carol Lindgren
Marlene Bergren
Ann Jorgensen
Marilyn Moe
Beltrami
Christy Lindgren
Jeff Johnson
Beltrami County Fair
Leslie Kay Bleth
Ira Batchelder
Rod Kastner
Deanna Anderson
LuAnn Malbraaten
Wanda Batchelder
Craig Miller
Todd Moen
del Moen
Tim Joslin
Donald Peterson
Julie Reierson
Betty Skyberg
Donna Nelson
Jon Clemenson
Larry Ejichstadt
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Afl-Cio
Peace Corps
Thomas F. Eagleton
D-Mo
Hick
Bob Blanshaw
Marvin Hailey
North Central
Okey
New Choice
PCA
Peterson
Leonard R. Dickinson
Chamber of Commerce
Nestle Grimes Agency
Balsam Street
Westwood Trailer Court
Pioneer Publishing Co
Beltrami County
Vivian Claypool
Vivian
Pioneer
Dick Joseph
Shoe Mart
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