Young says Rhodesia talks will be long and tedious
Andrew Young, President Carter's black envoy to Africa, after meeting British diplomats in London says negotiations to end white rule in Rhodesia will be long and tedious. He remains hopeful for a quick settlement but concedes his optimism has waned.
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Ivor Richard
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Carter rebate plan faces Congress as bills clash
President Carter's $50 per person tax rebate meets resistance in Congress while a government report shows households will incur $139 extra fuel costs from severe winter weather. Sen. Hubert Humphrey warns heating bills will use the rebate as he questions Charles Schultze at a Joint Economic Committee hearing.
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Carter unveils first fireside chat on 31 billion stimulus plan
President Carter outlined a 31 billion dollar package to create jobs and cut taxes, urging sacrifice and cooperation. Fed reserve chief Burns criticized parts of the plan including a 50 dollar 1976 tax rebate, while Congress reviewed details with Treasury and labor officials amid cautious support.
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Primary set for Feb 8 in 7th District race
Bemidji area hosts campaign swings by Independent Republican Arlan Stangeland and DFL nominee Mike Sullivan with Bob Bergland in town. A special primary Tuesday will pick four DFL names and two Republicans for the 7th District seat.
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Independent Republican Party
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Mike Sullivan
DFL
U.S
Bergland
Jimmy Carter
Bergland and Sullivan
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Mike
VFW
Stangeland
Barnesville
Richard Franson
Minneapolis
Little Falls
Senate bill would consolidate Minnesota school districts
Northern Minnesota superintendents oppose a bill to shrink 438 districts to 92 using county lines. Bemidji’s L M Wangberg calls it radical and costly, while Park Rapids’ Fred Bettner questions the rationale and predicts trouble if enacted.
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Bemidji
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Park Rapids
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DFL
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Bettner
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Beltrami
Laporte
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Nevis
Hubbard County
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Weekend Weather: Cloudy With Light Snow Flurries Expected
Mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of light snow or flurries through Friday. Temperatures range from a high of 20 to 30 today to a low of 2 below to 6 above tonight, with Friday highs near 12 to 18. Winds south to west today shifting to northerly tonight. Snow chance around 30 percent tonight and Friday.
Search underway for new DNR head
Acting DNR chief Michael C. O'Donnell will lead a nationwide search for a permanent successor to Robert Herbst as DNR commissioner. Gov. Perpich plans a citizens' committee to screen applicants. Herbst, 41, is expected to become assistant secretary of interior in Washington, D.C.
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Rudy Perpich
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Perpich
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Karl F. Rolvaag
Minnesota
DFL
Wendell Anderson
Department of Administration
Aronson
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