Dollar worth still abroad
The Nixon move to float the dollar leaves European markets closed and currency values uncertain. Japan buys surplus dollars to defend its yen while Britain and the EEC seek a response. Devaluation fears grow as the dollar’s value drifts and foreign nations brace for new exchange rules starting Monday.
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Dick Barnes
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
Japan
National Bank
United States
Hoffa seeks parole again in third bid
James R. Hoffa, the former Teamsters leader, pursues parole from Lewisburg prison as his son James P. Hoffa represents him. The parole board may approve deny or grant parole with conditions after considering undisclosed new evidence and Hoffa's breakup with union ties.
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Mark Brown
Associated Press
Washington
Teamsters Union
James R. Hoffa
U.S. Board of Parole
Hoffa
International Brotherhood
Teamsters
Michigan
Lewisburg
James P. Hoffa
Detroit
Parole Board
George J. Reed
New York
Federal Grand
Union
Reed
Police report two-vehicle crash and thefts in Bemidji area
A 1971 Volkswagen driven by Margaret M Fortino of Harrisburg PA collided with a 1968 Volkswagen driven by Mary Williams at Bemidji Avenue and 15th Street. Tom Pritchie reported a stolen VHF television antenna. The Northland Motel on Hwy 2 reported a 21 inch portable television stolen by two motel guests.
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Margaret M. Fortino
Harrisburg
Mary Williams
Bemidji Avenue
15Th Street
Tom Pritchie
Beltrami Ave
Northland
Hwy 2
Pentagon Wage Freeze Dispute Clouds Laird Image
Pentagon and Treasury clashed over whether length of service pay and benefits could be granted during Nixon's 90 day wage freeze. Secretary Laird faced criticism as Connally asserted authority and Friedheim suspended longevity pay during the freeze after discussions and mixed messages.
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Fred S. Hoffman
Washington
Pentagon
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Department
Treasury
John B. Connally
Laird
Nixon
Capitol Hill
Connally
Jerry Friedheim
Secretary of Defense
Conhally
Cost of Living Council
Friedheim
Local Court Fines and Trials Involving Daily Offenses
Municipal Court actions include Donald Garrigan fined 35 for speeding 50 in 30 mph zone and Anthony Wills fined 25 for failure to obey a stop sign. Carl Lee Adams pleads not guilty to open bottle and DUI. Sept 1 trial set. Dismissals for Alva Baughn license issue and Walter Jones disorder. Lawrence Clark and Morris Kelly cases dropped with Kelly given 30 days suspended sentence for panhandling and leaving town.
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Donald Garrigan
Birchmont Drive
Anthony Wills
Redley
Carl Lee Adams
Hines
Alva Baughn
Walter Jones
Grant Valley Township
Lawrence Clark
Morris Kelly
Bemidji Man Earns Doctor of Philosophy Degree
Frank B. Hall of 2804 Beltrami Ave. recently completed candidacy for the Ph D. degree. He received his certificate from the Neptanian College of Philosophy in Kansas City Missouri on July 28. His controversial thesis examined conscience in relation to Theosophical Teachings and Christian Church dogmas. He plans to stay in Bemidji and continue his local insurance business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Hall
Beltrami Ave
Hall
Neptanian College of Philosophy
Kansas City
Bemidji
City News Briefs Advertise In This Column
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Ice Cream Social at Aar Dahl Lutheran Church
Aar dahl Lutheran Church hosts an ice cream social on Tuesday August 24 from 7 to 8 30 p m. Public welcome. August 20 notice indicates event details and open invitation.
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Aardahl Lutheran Church
Tues
Edgewater Motel Trade Name Certificate and Bemidji suit
Certificate states TYRO OF SPENCER INC operating as Edgewater Motel in Bemidji Minnesota with Reed F Vetter as president and includes a 1971 notary acknowledgment. Also includes a Beltrami County Minnesota district court summons to William Harding Flora Harding and unknown heirs over real estate lots D and E Reynolds Subdivision Bemidji with contract for deed details. Help wanted ad notes full time position at Kenny's Standard.
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Tyro OF Spencer, Inc
Bemidji
Beltrami County
Minnesota
Edgewater
Grand Avenue
Spencer
Iowa
County of Clay
Reed F. Vetter
R.D. Bertell
William C. Harding
Flora L. Harding
State OF
Beltrami
Reynold
White
Vendees
Walter L. Frost
Alice P. Frost
Donald Lee Barcenas
Pamela Carolyn Barcenas
Cann, Schmidt & Weddel Attorneys
Douglas W. Cann
Seventh Street
Minn
Kenny’s Standard
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al Richardson
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Kirby Co
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Snider
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