23 Feb 1973
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1973
Page
1
A Northland Apartments spokesman says the senior citizens pay phone was removed because it cost about 13 dollars monthly in revenue requirements. Of 100 units in the building 92 have their own phones and residents face hardship without a public line. The issue was raised in The Pioneer Question Mart.
The Veterans Administration does not pay for spot advertisements. Media outlets donate PSAs to inform veterans and dependents about benefits under the GI Bill.
Fergus Falls State Hospital patients' advocate Bill Johnson told a Senate subcommittee that Gov. Anderson's plan for 300 new hospital positions is tokenism. He urged 500 staffers to meet licensing standards and described current conditions as custodial at best and dehumanizing at worst, citing 327 injuries among 198 residents in seven months. He recounted a resident-on-resident attack with severe injuries, blaming only two night staff for 69 residents on two wards. He warned reduced staff endangers all state institutions.
A Monday night program for adults and parents on recognizing and treating drug overdoses and bad trips will be led by Mike and Pam Kelsey from the Region A Drug Awareness Clearinghouse. The event at the Elks Clubrooms begins at 8 p.m. with role plays and demonstrations, covering barbiturates speed hallucinogens and inhalants.
In Washington two FDA cautions accompany news that DES emergency use birth control pills may gain approval. Taken twice daily for five days within three days of intercourse, early abortion risk and possible fetal harm if pregnant are noted. An FDA spokesman cites rape incest and mental shock as emergency contexts.
The Minnesota State College Board plans to name a new president for Southwest State College in Marshall at its February meeting in Bemidji. The board arrives Monday noon, holds a 1:15 p.m. special meeting in Hobson Union ballroom, then afternoon committee sessions followed by an 8 p.m. public Q A. Tuesday includes more committees and a 10:30 a.m. regular meeting with public attendance. Representatives from seven state colleges will attend the events.
County Treasurer Doris Garlock reminds taxpayers the deadline for payment without penalty is Feb. 28. An eight percent penalty applies after the date. If taxes exceed $10, the amount may be paid in two installments with the penalty applying only to the first half.
The Supreme Court affirmed a lower court finding that Otter Tail Power Company abused monopoly power by denying wholesale power, transmitting others’ power, and blocking municipal systems in Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota. The ruling supports antitrust enforcement without conflicting with Federal Power Commission authority.
A Minnesota Senate subcommittee approved a bill by Sen. Ralph Doty to legalize studded tires from November 1 to April 1 with a five dollar annual vehicle tax to fund road wear. Chair Roger Laufenburger opposes the measure and expects a close vote next Friday in the full Transportation and General Legislation Committee. Also approved was Sen. Rolf Nelson's bill permitting emergency vehicles to use studded tires.
Community organizes a Sunday ham dinner at Teastrike Bar to aid the Johnson family. Proceeds include half of bar receipts with adult tickets three dollars and a dollar fifty for children under twelve. Musicians from multiple towns commit to perform. Information available from Jim Foster or Don Helgeson.
A lighthearted note suggests that messy handwriting can conceal numerous spelling mistakes and sloppy writing, with a humorous take on how errors hide in plain sight.
Albert V. Hart criticizes the Supreme Court ruling in the civil antitrust suit against Otter Tail Power Company. He calls the decision unfortunate for the electric industry and notes the company will abide by the court while studying the order in detail. Hart adds no further comments until review is complete.
A Thursday night joint Senate House subcommittee hearing drew over 100 attendees as they discussed abortion after the U S Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's ban. Jule Hannaford argued the life saving exception remains but the state law is null and void.
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