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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1973
Page
4
The Pioneer editorial argues neither party can nominate anyone with taint post Watergate. It notes defining taint will affect candidate choices and stresses risks in choosing leaders like Kennedy or Agnew, potentially narrowing 1976 options and testing political health.
Dr. Maurice H. Seevers says the end of Turkey’s legal poppy crop, aided by a $50 million U.S. subsidy, will barely shift illicit opium and heroin reaching the United States. He notes Golden Triangle production dwarfs Turkey and stresses demand drives the global narcotics crisis.
A survey of brief anecdotes and facts from HAL BOYLE's mailbag including bee queen longevity, Washington Monument durability with 56 million visitors noted, a directory of company birthdays, medieval heart remedies, potent frog toxins, hearing ranges, alcoholism in hospitals, ostrich behavior, mole fasting, phrases about bats and marriage, and Samuel Butler on life’s fatigue.
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey says Watergate of 1973 does not guarantee a Democratic win in 1976. He notes Democrats must show unity and access new faces, while Minnesota figures Mondale and Anderson could emerge, stressing experience and clean hands as key qualities.
Pioneer readers critique the August article on tax forfeited land sales to veterans. Wayne Alsop notes the law's 1947 origin, eligibility limits, and county approval processes, while Harold South urges cleaner streets and stricter traffic enforcement in Bemidji.
A AP survey of leading economists suggests an early 1970s slowdown may deepen into a recession by mid-1974. They expect rising inflation, a slight unemployment uptick to about 5.2 percent, and a continued credit crunch unlikely. Milton Friedman and Albert Sommers foresee a moderate recession with varying policy implications.
Rochester Methodist Hospital in Minnesota ends its 15 month trial of a 10 hour four day work week. Officials cite higher costs with little gain in staff morale or patient care quality. Nursing staff, led by Joyce Kulas, favored the plan but administration saw limited benefits. The Mayo Clinic Artificial Kidney Center at the same hospital will continue its four day week under Romeo Bachand.
Independent stations face tougher odds as majors expand discount brands tying prices to brand-name output. Justice Department probes antitrust concerns while majors like Exxon Phillips Shell and Mobil defend competitive aims amid shortages.
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