Eight aboard oil tanker Chester A Poling feared lost near Gloucester
The 160 foot American tanker Chester A Poling broke up in heavy seas six miles off Cape Ann near Gloucester Mass with eight crew aboard. Coast Guard says no estimate of carried oil yet while searching for survivors from the missing Grand Zenith and noting nine recent tanker incidents. A winter storm complicates rescue efforts as 38 crew remain unaccounted for aboard Grand Zenith and a heavy search area covers 10 000 square miles east southeast of Cape Cod.
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Sullivan DFL picks for Minnesota 7th District seat
Sullivan, a former Mondale aide, wins 60 per cent on the 10th ballot to become the DFL choice for Congress in Minnesota's 7th District. He will run in a February special election to replace Rep. Bergland who becomes U.S. secretary of agriculture.
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Two women face hearings for Carter Cabinet posts
Patricia Harris, chosen for Housing and Urban Development, faces questions from the Banking committee with support from most members. Juanita Kreps, selected for Commerce, tells the Senate committee she will divest a $100 000 portfolio to avoid conflicts while senators weigh experience and qualifications.
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Wangberg leads in seven district straw votes after weekend meetings
Bemidji's Lou Wangberg tops a non binding straw poll in the 7th District with 355 votes after eight sessions. Duane Nelson trails with 314, Moorhead mayor Duaine Hoberg third at 277, as meetings span Bemidji Park Rapids Wadena Little Falls and more with a next session in Alexandria.
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Arland Stangeland
Barnesville
Merlyn Valan
Lowell Anderson
Halleck
Ernie Thoraldson
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Dave Frosken
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Herb Thiesse
Brainerd
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Wadena
Little Falls
Alexandia
Dial a minute excuse for Vikings fans
Despondent Minnesota Vikings followers sought excuses after their Super Bowl XI loss to Oakland 32 14. A mystery group calling itself the Royal Ancient and Mystic Order of the Hipper Dipper offered a Dial An Excuse recording claiming to answer why the Vikings cannot win the big ones.
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County board to meet Tuesday in Beltrami Courthouse
The Beltrami County Board will meet Tuesday in the courthouse board room to discuss a sanitary sewage district with Bemidji City Manager Don Dougherty at 10:30 a.m. A 9:30 a.m. health services planning grant status report and a 10 a.m. public land study review will precede. Afternoon items include the highway engineer’s report at 1 p.m. and a 2 p.m. discussion with state highway officials on county services for a registered land surveyor.
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Two New Agencies Urged To Warn Of National Problems
A congressional advisory committee recommends creating a National Growth and Development Commission as an early warning system for policy issues before they become crises. It also calls for a government data center to coordinate economic data to anticipate business cycle swings.
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Deaf mute Bronx gang linked to arson attempt
Police Det. John Daly said 10 youths aged 15 to 18 arrested in the Bronx for trying to set fire to a car were all deaf mutes. They were charged with malicious mischief and unlawful assembly. nine were held and one released to parents.
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No-deposit bottles face backlash as plastic gains
Environmentalists push against nonreturnable bottles while manufacturers roll out safer plastic containers. Maine Michigan and others voted to end nonreturnable cans and bottles, with Massachusetts and Colorado rejecting similar plans. Coca Cola leads with 32 ounce plastic Coke bottles in five states.
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Strip Mining Standards Could Tighten Under Carter
Washington AP report notes Congress aims to pass broad surface and strip mining rules with President-elect Carter's backing. Ford vetoes previously blocked bills. supporters expect Carter would sign the measure.
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