Ford concludes China trip with missing Americans report
President Ford wraps up his China visit after news from Secretary Kissinger that seven Americans are missing in or near China. All are believed dead, with two remains recovered, and next of kin to be notified within 48 hours. Ford pledges to normalize U S China relations and to disagree on Soviet policy.
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Henry A. Kissinger
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United States
Wholesale prices show no change in November
Washington reports seasonally adjusted wholesale prices were flat in November with a four tenths of a percent drop before adjustment. The November reading follows October's 1.8 percent surge and marks the smallest variation since June.
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Washington
Labor Department
Russians Probe Ways to Blind US Satellite Warning System
U.S. intelligence officials fear Russia may develop devices to blind American satellites guarding against missile attacks. An infrared source from Russia illuminated a U.S. early warning satellite five times since Oct 18, with two other satellites detecting signals on Nov 17 and 18. Analysts warn ground-based lasers could neutralize missile launch detection.
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U.S
Russia
Shortage of minimum gross weight stickers in county license bureau
Harriet Crowser, registrar, says 6000 gross weight stickers are temporarily out of stock statewide. DPS did not anticipate demand. new supply expected by Jan 1. Purchasers have until Jan 10 to avoid penalties. options include mailing registration fees or no plate issuance with future sticker delivery.
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Harriet Crowser
Department of Public Safety
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Indonesian rebels seize consulate and hijack train in Netherlands
In Amsterdam and northern Holland Indonesian rebels seize the Indonesian consulate and hijack a train, taking about 50 hostages. They demand a flight out of the country and aim for independence for South Moluccas, with at least one hostage killed. Officials warn of possible juvenile hostages among the group. Weather outlook notes highs around 30 to 40.
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Indonesia
Republic of the Moluccas
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Joop den Uyl
Berlin
Gilfillan Center plans family residential treatment program
Darrell Torrence, director, announced a new residential family program to begin next July on the Center grounds. Two family units will house a child with relatives for two days to two weeks while staff also visit homes to support treatment, aiming to cut costs and improve outcomes. The project seeks LEAA grant funding with Beltrami County sponsorship pending after county rejection.
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Con Wuman
Darrell Torrence
Torrence
Law Enforcement Administration
Beltrami County
Wood burner fires rise sharply since 1971 warns Bemidji official
Bemidji Fire Marshall Jerry Moen reports wood burner related fires rose over 400 percent since 1971. He notes 24 of 195 calls this year involve defective heating appliances and stresses unsafe clearances, improper installation, and avoidance of airtight heaters as key hazards.
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Jerry Moen
Moen
Fire Department
Moon
Milk Marketing Order Suspension Proposed by USDA
The USDA Agriculture Marketing Service considering suspending part of the Minnesota North milk order for December through February to divert surplus milk to unregulated plants. Land O Lakes requested the action to handle reserve milk. without it, excess milk would face higher costs or be excluded from the market pool. Public comment invited until Tuesday as noted in the Federal Register December 4.
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