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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1973
Page
3
London reports a sweeping energy saving plan as Chancellor Barber unveils tighter measures including taxes and import controls. Heath warns of a harder Christmas while unions push for higher pay, and half the population faces reduced work weeks and power curbs.
The VA announced an average 10 percent cost of living increase for 48,000 Minnesota veterans and survivors, effective Jan 1, reflected in February checks. The measure raises pensions for permanently and totally disabled veterans, widows and children, and DIC for certain parents.
U S intelligence cites North Vietnam and Viet Cong arms and supplies enabling about 200 000 South Vietnamese troops for a year with up to 700 tanks in the South. Officials warn of possible major post year attacks while Congress would be needed for renewed bombing. meanwhile pension increases for veterans and widows are announced.
Jerold T. Sass a 29 year old Spring Lake Park salesman died after leaping on a gunman at a Minneapolis UAW hall saving Officer John Gaffner. Sass who had earlier intervened to stop shoplifters was buried in Thiensville Wisconsin as police donated funds to his widow Bonnie. The gunman 22 year old Kim Gregory Winkle is jailed on second degree murder charges.
A yearlong shift toward sensible holiday celebrations is urged as drinking drivers fuel highway fatalities. Public service spots and campaigns from groups like National Safety Council and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warn against social drinking that relies on alcohol and public figures call for changing cultural mores. Employers note that overeager holiday parties cause friction and danger, spoiling family time during Christmas and New Year.
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