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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1971
Page
2
The Walker Pilot editorial reprints last week's piece noting law enforcement activity in the alleged Walker murder. It commends Cass County Sheriff's Department for releasing shooting details and arrests promptly via conference call, enabling coverage of arraignments in Walker Municipal Court.
A local break in triggers rapid responses from Cass County Sheriff's deputies and many agencies. State Patrol, Conservation, Hubbard and Beltrami counties, the BCA, Walker Police, and two aerial planes join in a large manhunt. The piece praises law enforcement dedication and teamwork.
A lengthy AP overview on 17 years of school desegregation after Brown v. Board of Education. It notes busing as the central dispute, Nixon's repudiation of HEW plans, and the clash between courts, HEW, and the White House over how to enforce desegregation in Northern and Southern districts. The piece covers key cases in Pontiac California San Francisco Pasadena Holland Tulsa Waterbury Indianapolis and Charlotte.
NOW president Aileen Hernandez says the bra burning myth of the women’s liberation movement was never actually carried out. She recalls a threatened Miss America protest in Atlantic City halted due to fire hazards, yet the symbol persisted in media and public mind. The piece closes with a personal line about being called heavy.
The Minnesota deadlock pits Gov. Wendell Anderson against House Conservatives over how to start new tax talks. With no new tax or school aid in two years and possible worker walkouts, critics fear a crisis as lawmakers return Oct. 12. The debate may unfold as a national legislative leaders conference nears in the Twin Cities.
HAL Boyle surveys oddities and quotes from history and modern life. He notes traffic safety progress despite more vehicles, cites Martha Washington on Philadelphia pollution, salutes centenarians, and recalls Civilizational ironies and Martin Luther quotes.
Harold South argues that Bemidji should keep John Lloyd as city manager, praising his knowledge of the city, transparency, and record since Mikulich left. He contends the council’s ongoing search is unnecessary and could harm the city if Lloyd’s application is rejected.
Johnnie M. Walters, sworn in as the new Internal Revenue Service commissioner, says the agency will replace the old heartless image with urgency and sensitivity to taxpayers. He stresses avoiding sensational cases and reviewing field instructions to prevent harming taxpayers. He also notes the need for quicker answers to tax questions and promises no favoritism.
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