Reader questions on school transfers and handgun buyers
The Pioneer presents two Q and A items. First, transfers between elementary schools are treated case by case, with principal discussion then possible review by the district’s elementary director Mr. Bressler. Second, handgun sale data: national records exist, age 21 for handguns. Bemidji store data show 68 percent sold to 25 or older, 32 percent to 24 and under, with 50 percent of those to 24 year olds. few sales occur at minimum age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.B
Bemidji
Bressler
John Schuiling
Independent School District No. 31
Beltrami County
B.K
Bemidji Sporting
Pioneer Editorial Department
President's Bargain Days lights Bemidji shoppers
Bemidji merchants plan a mid winter sale weekend February 15 and 16 called President's Bargain Days. Chamber sub committee head Keith Nosek says some stores may open at noon on Friday to set up and each shop will announce its hours and bargains. The event replaces prior Bemidji mid winter promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji
Chamber Retail Trade
Keith Nosek
Nosek
Hearst Heiress Held by Symbionese Liberation Army
An underground terrorist group claims Patricia Hearst is a prisoner of war and threatens execution if rescue efforts occur. The Hearst family awaits word as the SLA demands proof of captivity with Randolph Hearst's gasoline card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Calif
Patricia Hearst
Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
Randolph A. Hearst
Bagley tops grant list for sewer and water lines
The Upper Great Lakes Regional Commission approved eight Minnesota grants totaling 377790. Bagley received 86210 for sewer and water lines in the business district while Thief River Falls got 70000 for an industrial park project. Other grants supported reservations and vocational institutes. The commission operates under a 1965 federal law covering northern Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Upper
Nett Lake
Mille Lacs
Sandstone Vocational School
Carlton County Vocational Center
Barnum
Detroit Lakes Area Vocational Technical Institute
East Grand
Skylab 3 Crew Completes 84 Day Space Journey
Skylab 3 astronauts Gerald Carr William Pogue and Edward Gibson returned to the Pacific after 84 days in orbit covering 1 214 orbits and 34 million miles Their Apollo capsule splashed down 176 miles southwest of San Diego and was secured for medical exams aboard the recovery ship USS New Orleans Officials hailed the mission as proof America can reach ambitious manned spaceflight goals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pacific Ocean
Apollo
Gerald P. Carr
William R. Pogue
Edward G. Gibson
Space Agency
America
Globe
Man
Earth
San Diego
Calif
Carr
Long Space Station
Gibson
Pacific
Atlantic Ocean
Bermuda
Mission Control
Bemidji High School One Act Team Eyes State Honors
Bemidji High School's 11 member team directed by Jessica Zuelke advances to the state contest at Coon Rapids on Saturday February 9. Plaza Suite captures district pride as Kim Teeters Bob Parker win best actor actress. four cast members join seven crew. Curtain 11 a.m. with awards at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji High School
Kim Teeters
Sue Spaulding
Bob Parker
Dave Calder
BHS
Jessica Zuelke
Coon Rapids
Kim
Bob
Ms. Zuelke
Truckers Rally, Skirmishes Mark Ongoing Diesel Strike Effort
Thousands of independent truckers rally around the diesel fuel price protest while some drivers keep rigs idle. J W River Rat Edwards declares little progress as National Guardsmen guard eight states and federal troops are possible. Traffic rises in many states but remains below normal as strikes forecast further layoffs and potential food shortages in the Northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
J. W. ‘River Rat
Edwards
Kansas City
Joplin
Branford
Pennsylvania
Milton J. Shapp
Washington
Roger Gallaway
Overdrive Magazine
Oklahoma
State official to address Rights group at meeting
Connie Pierce of the Minnesota State Department of Human Rights will outline a human rights ordinance at the Human Rights Commission meeting next Tuesday February 12. The 7 30 p m session in City Hall Council Chambers is open to the public after a prior public hearing on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Pierce
Minnesota State Department of Human Rights
Human Rights Commission
Bemidji
Council
City Hall
Fenske Dairy Ends 56-Year Bemidji Milk Delivery Era
Walter and Edwin Fenske announce Saturday February 9 will be the last day of milk deliveries from the Fenske Dairy after 56 years serving Bemidji. The firm started in 1918 with Herman and Ida Fenske and evolved from horse and cart to pasteurization and later distribution of Land O Lakes products. The brothers will shift to beef farming on 400 acres while remaining active in community affairs and county government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Edwin Fenske
Fenske Dairy
Herman
Ida Fenske
Carr Lake
Markham
Abrahams
H. Fenske and Sons
Jersey
Edwin
Fenske
Bemidji
Land O'Lakes
Donald Lauderbaugh
Paul Lauderbaugh
Walter Fenske
County Board of Commissioners
Bemidji Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pioneer
Cleveland, Ohio
Myron C. Pryor
Kent State
National Guard
Kent
Pasadena
Mariner 10
Venus
Earth’s
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Panama City
Henry A. Kissinger
United States
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
U.S
London
Edward Heath
Joe Gormley
Miners’ Union
Kuwait
Singapore
Bagley
Skireport
Skylab
Space
Kathy Studer
Chuck Lundeen
al Merschman
Clark Chambers
Judy Grits
Janice Leaf
Mike Burke
Wendy Carpenter
Moorhead
la Bon
Hudson
Minnesota
Pogue
Skylab Space Station
U. S
Carr, Pogue
Kohoutek
Earth Resources
William C. Schneider
Fenskes
Fenske Brothers
Clarence Fink
Marlin Stebe
Fick
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!