Bergland Obituary Hype Frames Seventh District Race
The Pioneer Opinion Page weighs succession rumors as Bob Bergland contemplates the secretary of agriculture post. With multiple DFL and GOP hopefuls in Bemidji and beyond, editors question the outcome and note a rush to endorse. The piece playfully cautions against premature obituary chatter for Bergland.
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Minnesota
Seventh
Bob Bergland
Secretary of Agriculture
Bergland
DFL
Ers
Brainerd
The Survival Game in Washington
In a lame duck era Washington slows the pace and civil service workers hedge with Ford appointees while Carter transition looms. The tension centers on loyalty, access to the secretary of the treasury, and fears of being exposed as Ford loyalists during the shift to Carter. The dialogue reveals office intrigue, strategic calls, and a casual gin rummy request as a lighter moment amid the transition.
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Civil Service
Ford
Carter
Washinton
Secretary of the Treasury
Turtleman
Hima
North Africa
Tam
Carstairs
Atlanta
Rosen
Fimo
Anderson to Perpich to Anderson in Minnesota Royal Politics
Readers critique Minnesota politics as Wendel Anderson moves toward a Senate bid. The piece questions legality and ethics of appointing a governor to fill an unfinished term, notes possible self-appointment, and predicts future steps, with caution about political power dynamics and public memory.
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Minnesota
Wendel Anderson
U. S. Senate
Congress
Bob Bergland
Hubert Humphrey
Mr. Anderson
Sexy gift ideas from a trendy Santa
Virginia Payette humorously critiques Christmas gift guides for adults, noting horoscopes and sensual gifts as better fits than traditional items. She cites Viva magazine and a "50 ways to give sex for Christmas" list, offering cheeky ideas while embracing zodiac signs and playful getups.
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Virginia Payette
Washington
Dad
Pollution control doesn't allow a free lunch
John Lofton Jr argues against the free lunch myth in pollution costs. A Lou Harris survey shows rising public concern over pollution and willingness to raise taxes on polluters, but not to accept higher consumer costs. Battelle for API projects pollution rules cost the petroleum industry billions yearly, ultimately borne by consumers, taxpayers, or stockholders, proving no free lunch.
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John Lofton, Jr
Washington
Lou Harris
Battelle
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Haa Beer
Proposed sewage options save small sums for Bemidji residents
The Eckles Township Environmental Committee asked about sewer bill savings from different disposal systems. Consulting engineers estimate yearly costs for a four person household in Bemidji: present users pay 52 dollars. options in 1980 include 8 for new mechanical chemical plant, 118 for spray irrigation, and 385 for infiltration percolation. The spray irrigation plan at Eckles would cost 17 dollars less than the mechanical chemical plant. Copies of the figures are available from Stewart and Walker.
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Bemidji
Hemidji
Eckles, Township Environmental Committee
Advertiser
Eckles
Pioneer letter policy guidance for editor letters
The Pioneer invites letters to the editor for publication. Letters should be up to 300 words and may be edited for length. Unsigned letters will not be published, and authors must sign with name and address. Letters may be mailed or delivered to the Pioneer Bemidji office. Typewritten letters are preferred. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Pioneer views. The Pioneer reserves the right to reject unsuitable letters.
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Bemidji
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