Children First With Witt At Helm In Bemidji Schools
Editorial honors Ray H Witt for eight years as Bemidji Public School Superintendent District No 31 noting he expanded from under 100 to nearly 1 000 square miles and 20 districts, forged area vocational school funding, and kept children’s welfare top priority while guiding staff and board. The June 30 resignation marks a lasting leadership legacy.
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Ray H. Witt
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J.W
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Pet care specialization grows with veterinary field
The growth of pets outpaces people in the US and Canada sparks specialization at Amherst Veterinary Hospital Ontario. One doctor focuses on ophthalmology while a partner leans radiology. A third treats birds and a fourth practices heart care.
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Canada
Amherst Veterinary Hospital
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War ends but Bengali refugee problem lingers in India
Calcutta AP reports India's victory in the war leaves a massive refugee issue. Officials expect most of about 9.9 million Hindu Bengali refugees to return to Bangla Desh within months, though many lack transport and fear unsafe conditions. Some may stay in India due to poverty, debt, and disrupted land records.
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Indira Gandhi
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Trishan Sen
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Tajuddin Ahmed
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Cuba Life Under Regimentation and Rationing
In Havana, residents endure Fidel Castro’s control through the armed forces the Defense of the Revolution and the Communist Youth. Rationing limits meat eggs coffee and milk, while foreigners buy abundant goods with hard currency. Surveillance by neighborhood Committees and the Communist Youth defines daily life, with few signs of liberalization.
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Too much expected Speaker Albert disappoints many
Washington AP reports House Speaker Carl Albert failed to energize Congress in his first year. Critics cite a powerful committee system, limited executive leverage, and a president’s veto power as curbs on his reform hopes. Many Democrats seek stronger leadership and more outspoken stance on major issues.
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Travel by rail could undergo rejuvenation
New York AP profile of Harold Graham former commercial pilot and AMTRAK executive who envisions rail travel as a revived lifestyle. He argues railroads can serve ecology business fatigue and family vacations, urging experimental pricing to attract passengers and make overnight city pairs profitable.
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New monetary values reshapes US trade boost eyed
Washington reports that G Ten nations agreed to devalue the dollar by about 7.89 percent against other currencies while gold moves from 35 to 38 dollars an ounce. The plan is expected to raise US production and create up to 750000 jobs, with limited impact on consumer costs. Foreign imports become more expensive, while American travelers pay more abroad.
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