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Newspaper

Bemidji Pioneer

Location

Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1976

Page

3

Spanish ultraleftists demand freedom for 15 prisoners

An obscure ultraleftist group demanded 15 trial prisoners be flown to Algeria in exchange for the release of Antonio Maria de Oriol, 83, a king's adviser, held by GRAPPO. Police raided Madrid as ETA-linked notes surfaced, stirring fears ahead of a nationwide referendum on democratic reforms.

Madrid Spain Algeria Juan Cartos Antonio Maria de Oriol Council of State King Grappo Oriol Pisner Francisco Franco Communist Party

Beltrami County sues sheriff's association over essential employee rule

Beltrami County sues the sheriff's association arguing clerks and secretaries are essential to avoid public safety risks. Deputies say federal law requires privacy and records handling, with clerks typing tapes and aiding in jail-time processing, while deputies focus on patrol. A similar case in a metropolitan county could influence the outcome.

Weckial Bill Crosa Cross Alec Bertram

DWI and court actions plus local incident report

Dates, charges, and outcomes from Bemidji area cases include a 30 day jail term with suspended portions for a DWI related offense, pleas on driving with high blood alcohol content and collision exit charges, fines for no fault insurance, and guilty pleas unsettled to not guilty on simple assault. Local incidents note a Turtle River cafe fire, a dryer fire, and an icy road crash causing a power pole damage with no injuries. Public notices list admissions and discharges at area hospitals. A birth is recorded at Bemidji Community Hospital.

Orville L. Johnson Mississippi Ave Bemidji Lawrence Parker Jr Ponemah Walter J. Nevitt Wood Ave Bonda Donald J. Thomas Rt. 5 Lyle T. Engesser Dodge Center Walieye Amit Frank A. Makaska Melrose Raymond H. Mays Terry C. Holter Turtle River Mat Berlin Jerry Moen A. C. Ramon 000 America Knelf Moen

Rhodesia talks end with Smith rejecting British plans

Geneva reports Prime Minister Smith rejected a new British plan for a two year Rhodesia transition with a mixed government but white control of military and police. The plan included possible British security role and a white headed government. Black leaders rejected Kissinger proposals as talks adjourn likely for holidays. Violence persisted as gunmen attacked a beer hall in Bulawayo, killing two civilians and a mulatto soldier.

Geneva Switzerland Jan Smith Rhodesia Kissinger Henry A. Kissinger Smith Ivor Richard Richard Anthony Crosland London Pieter van der Byl Bulawayo Raodenie

Guardsman Dies In Brush Clearing Accident

ELK RIVER Minnesota AP report says one guardsman died during a brush clearing operation in Sherburne County. Joseph Fernwood 45 of Little Falls was found dead in a truck. the gas heater malfunction suspected. David Becker 33 of Little Falls is hospitalized in critical condition at St Cloud Veterans Hospital.

Elk River Minh National Sherburne County Cheater - Goenner Joseph Fernwood Little Falls Goenner David Becker St. Cloud Veterans Hospital

Vento Buys Bethesda Home Near Capitol

Rep elect Bruce Vento of Minnesota has purchased a three bedroom Bethesda house for 570000 dollars. The residence is about 38 minutes by car from the Capitol as he begins his term in Congress.

Washington Congress Bruce Vento St. Paul Minn Bethesda Capitol

Milaca robbery nets over ten thousand dollars

A Milaca robbery left a 17 year old Olson's Super Valu employee knocked out while carrying receipts to a nearby bank. The bandit swiped about 12 000 to 13 000 dollars and fled. Police chief Dennis Johnson noted the Saturday incident occurred near the First National Bank of Milaca.

Milaca Minn Olson Super Valu First National Bank of Dennis Johnson

Grain shipments on Mississippi River reach 1974 totals

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Jon Wefald reports river barges carried about 700 million dollars worth of grain in 1974 with an estimated 197.5 million bushels moved. Corn led at 94.9 million bushels valued at 256.3 million, followed by wheat 64 million bushels and 249.9 million. soybeans 20.4 million bushels valued at 175.5 million and oats 8.5 million bushels at 14.1 million. The traffic included sunflowers rye corn screenings and grain sorghum.

St, Paul, Mion Mississippi River Minnesota Gulf of Mexico

Hines couple robbed at Christmas tree lot in Minnesota

In Paul Minnesota two men wearing ski masks robbed a tree lot owned by Henry Vannon Wyoming. Charles Mitchell and his wife were selling trees when two armed suspects entered a trailer house at the rear and took about 280 dollars. Local police are investigating the Sunday evening incident.

Sl. Paul Minn Charles Mitchell Minnesota Hines Henry Vannon Wyoming

Sauk Centre man frostbitten after car crash wreckage

Edward Berecheid a 22 year old Sauk Centre man remained in critical condition after being trapped in an upside down car with Kevin Techida 22 of Melrose for three to four hours in sub zero temperatures. The crash occurred when the car struck an elevator at El Tosa Minn. Firemen freed the men who were found by the elevator manager at 7 20 a m. The driver Techida was treated at Sauk Centre hospital. Berecheid suffered third degree frostbite on two legs and an arm and possible internal injuries as authorities described.

Elhosa Minn Sterns County Sherriff's Department el Tosa Edward Mike” Berecheid Sauk Centre St. Paul Ramsey Hospital Kevin Téchida Melrose Berscheid Doh Schmidt Berncheid

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