House Democrats push repeal of oil depletion in tax cut bill
House Democrats instruct the Rules Committee to allow a floor vote on repealing the oil and gas depletion allowance within the $21.28 billion economic emergency tax cut bill. Rep. Green's amendment would raise oil industry taxes by about $3 billion, with small producers spared under a Wilson proposal.
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House Democrats
Rules Committee
House
William J. Green
Dpa
Democrats
Charles Wilson
Dtex
Green
Wilson
Ways and Means Committee
al Ullman
D-Ore
Sam Gibbons
D-Fla
Ways and Means
Winter commencement at Bemidji State College marks first on campus
Nearly 150 Bemidji State College seniors received their degrees at the first Winter commencement on the Bemidji campus. Dr. R D Decker presided as John S Glas and Barbara Bray urged graduates to learn from mistakes and plan for a challenging future. Timothy Penny represented MSCB while other campus figures assisted with diplomas and ceremonies. Music by the BSC Brass Quintette and a trumpet solo capped the event.
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Minnesota State College Board
MSCB
St. Paul
Bemidji State College
Penny
Miss Bray
Minnesota State College
E. J. Ralberts
Kay Calder
Tamara Kay Tillman
Minatare
Neb
Prof. Decker
Marilyn Krueth
Saum
Arthur Reuck
Backus
Alpha Phi Sigma
Honorary Service Fraternity
Democrats Combine Energy Proposals To Challenge Ford Plan
Congressional Democrats move to merge House and Senate energy plans into a unified alternative to President Ford. The packages add higher gasoline taxes, import quotas, and rebates, with incentives for economy cars and home insulation aimed at a two year ramp, while opposing Ford by seeking tax and policy shifts to curb energy use.
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Washington
Ford
House
Senate
O’neill
John O. Pastore
D-R.i
Congress
Bemidji Progress Edition Promotes City Developments
The Bemidji Progress Edition, set for Thursday in the Pioneer, highlights Bemidji's progress over the past year and five decades. It features news and photos of new business expansion and church and government projects, plus historical comparisons from about 50 years ago.
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Greece probes overthrow bid amid junta scare
Athens reports interrogating at least 30 officers to gauge the scope of a plotted return of the 1967-73 dictatorship. Military sources name the tank division commander among suspects as crowds protest in support of civilian rule while Cyprus watches closely.
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Greece
Constantine Caramanlis
Junta
Cyprus
OPEC weighs currency shifts as oil prices and output eyed
In Vienna the 13 nation OPEC considers adjusting oil payments to reflect dollar decline and proposes cutting production to stabilize prices amid slowing demand. Kuwait Algeria and Iran push for price index or currency-based payments while some members report prior cuts up to 50 percent.
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Iran
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Beirut
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Bemidji Office Sets Deadlines for Car License Tags
The Bemidji State Department of Revenue office issues old tags until Friday February 28 at 4 30 p m. New registrations must be displayed by Saturday March 1 or drivers risk tickets from the State Patrol. The office is in the courthouse basement and will close after 4 30 p m Friday.
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Daley Faces Primary Challenge In Chicago Mayoral Race
Chicago voters head to the polls to choose a Democratic mayoral candidate as Richard J. Daley, 72, seeks a 20th year in office amid a challenge from City Council member William Singer. Edward V. Hanrahan and state Sen. Richard Newhouse also run.
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Richard J. Daley
Daley
William Singer
Edward V. Hanrahan
Richard Newhouse
Astaire Nominated for Motion Picture Academy Award
Fred Astaire reacts with joy to his first Oscar nomination for The Towering Inferno, a career milestone after decades in film. Nominations include best actor Art Carney Albert Finney Dustin Hoffman Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino among others. Best actress nominees are Ellen Burstyn Diahann Carroll Faye Dunaway Valerie Perrine Gena Rowlands. Best Picture contenders: Chinatown The Godfather Part II The Conversation The Towering Inferno and Lenny.
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Los Angeles
Fred Astaire
Ellen Burstyn
Diahann Carroll
Faye Dunaway
Valerie Perrine
Gena Rowlands
Lenny
Bulganin Dies After Long Illness in Moscow
Nikolai Bulganin former premier of the Soviet Union died at 79 in Moscow after a long illness Tass said. He served as premier from 1955 to 1958 and was ousted by Nikita Khrushchev in a power struggle the prior year.
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Nikolai Bulganin
Soviet Union
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Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
Soviet State Bank
Stavropol
Bethel Lutheran Church seeks expansion in Bemidji
Planning Commission voted Monday night to recommend City Council grant a special use permit for Bethel Lutheran Church to expand at 5th and Irvine Ave. Pastor Neil Engblom and Ada Swedmark presented plans for a sanctuary nar thex lounge and offices. The new wing will extend 80 by 70 feet from the north side and bids will be let in two weeks.
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Bethel Lutheran Church
5Th
Irvine Ave
Neil Engblom
Ada Swedmark
Engblom
W.R. Schwartz
Olson- Schwartz Funeral Home
Commission
Fran Dreyer
Amendments preserve veteran bonus points in Minnesota bill
The Minnesota House added amendments allowing veterans to use a 5 point bonus and disabled veterans a 10 point bonus on civil service tests without a time limit. The move preserves long term access while abolishing absolute local government preference and keeping the bill’s core provisions intact.
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Minneapolis
Senate
Rep
Berglin
Joseph Begich
Dfl-Eveleth
Begich
William Dean
Dean
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