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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1975
Page
1
The Labor Department says the federal minimum wage climbs to 2.30 dollars per hour starting January 1, making nearly four million workers eligible for higher pay. Farm workers domestic workers local government employees and retail clerks are included. The law covers 57.4 million workers while over 53 million already earn above the new minimum.
The Postal Service starts delivering the 84 million income tax forms to homes and businesses, a likely record mailing. Forms must be filed by April 15, 1976, and include new credits for personal exemptions and earned income, plus space for Census Bureau demographic data.
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is expected to seek a Congress Party mandate next week to extend the national emergency and re examine the constitution. Observers say the move could signal a shift toward a strong presidential system with Gandhi as president.
President Ford signs energy and tax cut extension bills and signals a veto of a common site picketing measure amid GOP pressure. Reagan advocates veto on all three, tightening conservative critique and risking labor support as donors threaten to withhold funds.
Ronald B. Mischalke of Mabel Minnesota was kidnapped in Asmara Eritrea by unidentified armed men. ELF militants are suspected and five Americans from the Kagnew base are missing, with four others reported abducted earlier in July and November. The embassy has urged Ethiopian authorities to help recover the captives.
The front cites four September demands from ELF Secretary-General Osman Sabbi. They call for a ban on U.S. arms to Ethiopia, dismantling Kagnew and Cassawa bases, compensation for Eritrea damage, and U.S. pressure to free Eritrean rebels. The piece notes U.S. tax and spending standoffs with Congress and Ford vetoes surrounding a fiscal 1977 package.
Two men face aggravated robbery charges after the A and W restaurant holdup on Tuesday night. Vern Wrolstad identified the suspects, who fled in a 1969 pickup and were arrested early Wednesday. Each suspect is held on $25,000 bond and to appear in district court.
UC Lawrence Livermore researchers warn that widespread tropical jungle clearing could lower world temperatures and reduce rainfall, potentially sparking a new ice age. They note fossil fuel use could offset this warming, with CO2 buildup likely raising temperatures by 2 to 3 degrees if burning continues.
Newsmen report police use of the 1974 privacy law to withhold information. Sen. Robert Tennessen says police misinterpret the statute and plans Jan 12 hearings with newspaper officials, police, and prosecutors to discuss open records and data banks.
In Buenos Aires 156 people including civilians die as leftist guerrillas of about 500 attack a weapons depot and other targets. The army reports about 100 guerrillas and 9 security forces killed, with 10 civilians dead. President Peron calls the conflict absurd and pleads for peace.
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