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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1976
Page
11
Plains Georgia AP report says seven aides spent four weeks compiling a 110 page book of Jimmy Carter campaign promises drawn from speeches news conferences letters and position papers. Staffers note immediate fulfillment may be unlikely and no price tag has been set.
Duha Qatar reports Saudi Arabia defies OPEC by rejecting a 15 percent rise and plans to boost oil output to counter the price hike. United Arab Emirates joins in the rebellion as the group faces a split among its members.
Tokyo AP reports Prime Minister Takeo Miki 69 gives up bid to stay in power and will resign to take responsibility for the Liberal Democratic party setback. Liberal Democratic MPs meet December 23 to elect his successor as party leader, with the Diet expected to name the new prime minister the following day.
Doctors say Gary Gilmore may recover from a second phenobarbital overdose and be fit for execution on January 17. Prison officials and investigators probe how he obtained the drugs after a prior overdose.
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a writ of prohibition preventing Beltrami County Court Judge M A Reed from compelling the county to hire a second probation officer. The ruling directs the dispute to district court and criticizes the county court for improper procedures and dual participation as party litigant and judicial body.
The Agassiz Health Systems Agency board approved a Certificate of Need for a new Bemidji Community Hospital to cost about 7.5 million with a 1978 spring completion target. Financing would rely on five percent bonds FHA funds and a community drive with potential land expansion deemed prohibitive.
After over five hours of bargaining between Woolworths and the Meat Cutters union, no agreement emerged. Union reps demand better than minimum wages while the company offers no wage cuts, with management operating the store using supervisors and new hires. A further negotiating session is set for Jan 6.
The Al County Community Action Council energy fair at the armory showcased devices from a pedal bicycle grinder to wood burning heaters and a Walker stove. University of North Dakota volunteers demonstrated residential solar heating while Bemidji residents eyed the Clivus Multrum waste system as an eco friendly option, with costs and technical notes explained by presenters.
Wendell Anderson plans a move from Minnesota governor to U S senator with a drop in pay, more time with family, and a shift to Washington D C living. He faces housing costs after six years of state owned mansion and car service while public life increases privacy demands.
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