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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1971
Page
6
Nixon ordered a 90 day wage price freeze effective Sunday. The ceiling on prices wages and rents matches August 14 1971. All commodities and services are covered except raw agricultural products. Increases already announced are suspended and may take effect after 90 days.
A recruitment pitch highlighting veteran hiring, stressing broad experience across many fields from clerks to engineers and bricklayers. It notes on the job training via the GI Bill or MDTA and directs readers to local State Employment Service offices and the Veterans Administration for training information.
Visitors at the Lanars home included Mrs. John Elgard from St. Louis Park and the Scheidts from Bellflower California. Trinity Lutheran Bible School closed with 53 children daily and an art program. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 462 held its first meeting of the season with new officers and date change. Various local visits and family gatherings noted, plus a quip from Euripides and Smokey Says humor.
Joy circle led by Mrs. Kenneth Skogen meets Thursday at 9 30 a.m. Faith circle gathers at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Henry Sorum. Calendar notes outline church group activities for the day.
Arthur Miller's The Price closes the Paul Bunyan Playhouse's 20th anniversary season. Aug 17–22, the drama centers on two estranged brothers post their father's death as they justify life choices. Cast includes Terry Markovich, Kathy Camara Thomas, Art Ketels, and Don Himself. Curtain 8:30 p.m. at Ruttger's Lodge, Bemidji.
The Bemidji high school marching band will resume a one week session starting Thursday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Students must attend rehearsals led by band director Les Torge and participate in the University of Minnesota Band Days on Sept. 25 for a Big Ten game against Washington State. Three more summer classes begin at 9 a.m. on Aug. 20, Aug. 23, and Aug. 25.
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