McCarthy Opens Minnesota Campus Tour for 1972 Bid
Former Senator Eugene J. McCarthy launches a two way tour of Minnesota colleges aiming to mobilize college age voters for February precinct caucuses. He remains cryptic on whether he is a presidential candidate, noting he is a candidate in nonprimary states while possibly appearing on primary ballots. He criticizes rival candidates and reiterates his focus on raising key issues in the 1972 race.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
McCarthy
Twin Cities
Wisconsin
Hubert Humphrey
Edmund Muskie
George McGovern
Henry Jackson
McGovern
DFL
South Dakota
Marshall
Mankato
St. Cloud
Bemidji
Duluth
Fargo
N.D
Green Bay
Madison
Wis
Bemidji High School
Fargo-Moorhead
Golda Meir Meets Nixon in Search for Suez Solution
Prime Minister Golda Meir arrives in Washington to brief President Nixon on Israel’s plans for a Suez crisis settlement. Meir says she carries a “big sack” of proposals and options to discuss regional security and peace efforts with U.S. leadership.
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Washington
Golda Meir
Israel
Nixon
Andrews Air Force Base
Middle East
Meir
Egypt
Minnesota considers stricter meat label and fat limits
The Minnesota Agriculture Department weighing new rules on meat sale packaging and labeling proposes clear fat caps for ground beef categories and banning the word fresh for preserved or frozen meat. It also weighs requiring labels to name tenderizers used.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota Agriculture Department
District 31 pool adjusts hours after first month
After a month operating the District 31 swimming pool for community use, officials announce a new schedule. Adult sessions are reduced to one two and one half hour block while student sessions run regularly. adults pay 50 cents and post high school grads gain entry. Closed Dec 3 14 15 22 for gym use and additional holiday closures noted.
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District 31
Today Pioneer
Wage price control extension moves toward final Senate vote
The Senate nears passage of a bill to grant Nixon authority to control wages and prices through April 30 1973 with retroactive pay raises for blocked increases. Key issues remain, including a Proxmire amendment to exempt small businesses and unions after next year. Debate included a Cranston proposal to shield media from controls, sparking contention over press freedom and economic censorship.
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Washington
Senate
Nixon
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Banking Committee
Executive Branch
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Mayor reviews Bemidji Park and Recreation needs and rink plan
Mayor Marvin Hailey urged the Park and Recreation Board to report on non skating recreation programs and extend general skating hours. The outdoor rink near the ice arena was tabled for next year due to safety and lobby access concerns.
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Gerry Vuchetich
Marvin Hailey
Park and Recreation Board
Bemidji
Hailey
Dan Halupzok
Northern School
Haluptzok
Parks and Recreation
Jim Cameron
Cameron
All mail bans lifted by postmaster announcement
Postmaster Kerr announces embargo on international mail lifted with acceptance to all foreign countries by surface or air transportation. Milady Sports notes a new headpiece while a snowy owl perched atop the Beltrami County Courthouse draws calls to the Pioneer as Robert Baker comments on the bird's presence.
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Kerr
Milady
Beltrami County
Louis Revoir
St. Philip’s School
Robert Baker
Bemidji State
Nixon aims for united course before Moscow and Peking trips
Kissinger says President Nixon seeks alignment with Western allies on new international developments before departing for Moscow and Peking. France and West Germany report G10 partners closing in on an international monetary crisis settlement. Washington accuses White House Conference on Aging of political use. North Vietnamese attacks press Cambodia‑based forces. Phnom Penh seeks more air support to save 20,000 troops along Highway 6.
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United States
Moscow
Peking
Henry A. Kissinger
Rome
France
West Germany
Group of Ten
Washington
White House
Saigon
Phnom Penh
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