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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
4
The Pioneer editorials on December 31 1973 urge leaving behind gloom and choosing hope as the new year begins. It notes world troubles yet argues optimism rests in children schools workplaces and government. It calls readers to confront despair and advance toward constructive goals.
The article notes America exports about 242000 barrels a day including to Arab states that banned sales to the U S. Exports mainly lubricants and coke with limited crude shipments, while gasoline and distillates rise since the Arab embargo began. Government and industry figures debate export impact on American supply.
Norfolk. A. Wade A. Burger, son of Warren Burger, is listed by the GSA as special assistant to the assistant commissioner for space management, earning a $25,863 salary. Descriptions say the role coordinates work between the office and the Public Building Service and was created to ease day to day burdens. Civil Service officials note Burger’s salary reflects a GS14 level, with prior earnings as a Northern Virginia real estate salesman averaging $3,270 annually.
Carroll Righter notes a day with potential clashes if tempers flare. Aries should protect reputation, Taurus should study before acting, Gemini to avoid neglect, Moon Children should keep promises, Leo to avoid tangents, Virgo to show appreciation, Libra seek harmony, Scorpio cooperate, Sagittarius study finances, Capricorn avoid arguments, Aquarius overcome handicaps, Pisces focus on loyalty. Also advice on children and social plans and a general cue to stay calm and build kin ties.
Puzzle clues mix definitions and letter hints for a jumble game with entries like devotees road curve pulverized chocolate and more across and down terms. Readers solve to form correct word pairs and fill the grid.
Albert M. Diederich of Elyria Ohio marks 45 years with Ridge Tool Company as he assembles more than 25 million wrenches. He started as farm youth at 18 and remains the longest serving employee while also running a small farm and raising six children. Each year he grows and sells 32 tons of pumpkins.
A fragmented almanac style note lists events and facts including Calvin Coolidge date of death in 1988, Amelia Bloomer’s 1849 milestone, and reference lines about the moon phase and weekly time. It compiles old farmer wisdom and a riddle about two thumbs and no fingers.
Letter writer in Estherville asks how to obtain the 1974 Old Farmer's Almanac not found on shelves. The page notes possible sellouts, offers a mail copy with postage to New Hampshire, plus a long regional weather synopsis across multiple U S regions with forecast details and conditions.
In Reseda California Sounder Corp operates from a yellow frame house as part of a growing wave of small firms that buy corporate reports and proxy materials for distribution to the financial community. Firms charge 60 cents per annual or proxy and 30 cents per quarterly report, with many seeing potential profits as more companies join.
Italy runs a New Year lottery linked to the canzonis sima contest where professional singers perform on national television. Through a complex process the winner determines lottery prizes with first prize typically about a quarter of a million dollars untaxed.
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