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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1972
Page
1
Readers concern the stop sign at Highway 71 near the Burlington crossing. The railroad explains the sign and wig wag are train activated and frost can cause the sign to stay in place after passage. maintenance will fix the issue promptly.
Both sides are correct. Children under 16 may fish on their parents license and may catch the limit stated on that license. Non resident children may fish on their parents license but their catches count toward the parents limit.
A question answers that for students eligible for free or reduced meals the law prohibits depriving them of meals as discipline. For full price lunch students, law is unclear and policy bans denying meals as punishment. school officials will take corrective action if such cases arise.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that offenses in municipal courts are crimes when jail time is possible, requiring trial by beyond a reasonable doubt and unanimous juries. The decision, in Forest Whidby’s case, shifts procedures from civil to criminal standards in Hennepin Ramsey and St. Louis counties, with broader county court adoption.
A remark attributed to Harpings quotes a claim that if you want something done right you should have your wife do it. The line reflects a gendered view once common in social commentary of the period.
Headwaters Television Translator Corporation warns of possible temporary shut down of UHF transmissions after only 500 of 850 required maintenance payments received. If each payer gets one more to join at $10, operation could continue. payments accepted at local banks or by mail.
SAIGON AP reports continued air strikes on Hanoi Haiphong with four more planes down and 12 more crew missing or captured. U.S. air losses total 27 aircraft and 93 airmen since the operations began less than two weeks ago. Washington AP notes November beef prices fell for a fourth straight month, aided by lower retail prices but middleman markups limited declines.
Eighteen House Democrats urged a national campaign to mobilize public opposition to the bombing of Vietnam. They sent a letter to party Chairman Robert Strauss asking him to convene a special session of the Democratic National Committee to organize the effort.
Up to four inches of snow fell across southern and central Minnesota before sunrise while a major band of eight inches or more was forecast from South Dakota through North Dakota into north central Minnesota. Freezing rain and sleet accompanied the system as 20 to 25 mph southeast winds reduced visibility and made highways slippery.
Heavy snow blanketing the area with up to 8 inches possible south by Saturday morning. Snow to begin today then diminish by Saturday morning. Temperatures rise today to 20 to 28 with a low of 2 to 12 above tonight. Winds from the east 15 to 30 mph today, shifting northeast tonight. Chance of precipitation drops to 50 percent tonight and 40 percent Saturday.
A nation offers sympathy to Bess Truman and Margaret Daniel after the burial of Harry S. Truman at his presidential library courtyard. In their statement they praise the ceremonies and tribute as solemn and simple while noting a memorial service set for Jan. 5 at Washington National Cathedral.
Four Black September commandos who seized the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok for 19 hours arrived in Cairo after a 4800 mile flight with a refueling stop in Karachi. Thai officials accompany them for safety as Egyptian officials limit access. Prior to leaving Bangkok the captors freed six Israeli hostages and handed over weapons to Thai authorities.
Area residents plan New Year celebrations at night clubs and lounges Saturday night with many venues offering dancing, live bands, and party favors. Sunday closures limit options, while out-of-town sites in Vogue North and Wilton provide additional choices, with hours mostly 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and special features like hats and balloons.
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