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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1973
Page
2
The Bemidji Pioneer editorial reflects on everyday annoyances, like driving frustrations and public safety. It cites two incidents described as class actions, including a motorist arresting a police car and a gun incident with Hells Angels riders, noting potential self defense and possible leniency by judges.
The piece explains a proposed method to handle prices above 49.9 cents by setting pumps to show half gallon costs. Operators and motorists would double the dial reading to compute full price, using a suggested standard from the National Bureau of Standards. It notes limitations for prices over 98 cents.
Carroll Righter offers zodiac guidance with Aries to Pisces prompts for daily aims. Highlights include Taurus expansion in career, Libra gatherings and income potential, and a Virgo push to order tasks. The piece notes intuitive influence for a child born today and ends with a motivational quip.
The Associated Press notes the 1973 Arab oil embargo expanded beyond crude shipments. Officials initially cited a six percent shortfall, but industry and government soon warned shortages could rise to 17 percent or more by winter. The embargo reportedly affected crude and refined Arab oil arriving via Canada, the Caribbean, and Europe.
Readers comment on Harpo’s aging appearance and a plea to keep him off busy highways. The North Star Neighborhood hosts a Land of Lakes Girl Scout Finance Drive with 500 active scouts and 50 volunteers, urging contributions to support council services and local programs.
Marjory Mecklenburg of MCCL denounces Ms Nielsen and pro abortion arguments as manipulative and repetitive propaganda echoing the “big lie.” The letter recalls historic eugenics aims attributed to Margaret Sanger and warns against framing abortion as a mere personal right while noting pre 1973 limits and alleged health risks.
Consumer check finds hazardous toys still for sale after a visit by consumer deputies and a CPSc liaison. A doll with sharp t wins holding the head piece was slated as dangerous yet remained on display, prompting questions about retailer awareness and values.
Minnesota Republican Party ends 1973 with about 120000 dollars in debt and no statewide candidate to oppose Governor Wendell Anderson. Chairman Robert Brown stresses a rising effort for a strong 1974 campaign, while blaming Watergate on outsiders and promising a “mini platform” to set priorities. He notes talks of drafting him as a candidate, but confirms no intent to abandon his Senate seat.
A jagged crossword style page blends clues like Thus and Cloak with political notes where Arlen Erdahl discusses Minnesota GOP strategy. The text mentions impeachment, a Feb 16 fund raiser with John Connally as speaker, and electoral context for state and national races.
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