Bemidji Rumor Mill Warns Against Town Gossip
The Pioneer Opinion Page admonishes residents to curb rumors surrounding a recent tragedy. It notes officials cannot disclose case details to avoid prejudicing outcomes, reminds that an arrest does not equal a trial, and urges caution before repeating heard gossip.
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Readers dispute regionalism voting figures and impact
A letter to the editor corrects reported figures on regionalism votes, stating 1 657 township votes opposed regionalism with five percent in favor. It argues regionalism ties to grants and programs, lists groups opposing, and thanks local donors. The note questions Pioneer reporting and cites lack of county records.
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Arrow of Light Ceremony Ends Cub Scout Year at Cameron Park
Cub Scouts of Pack 56 held an Arrow of Light ceremony and family cookout at Cameron Park on May 24 marking the last meeting of a strong Cub Scouting year at J.W. Smith school. Special thanks go to Gene Haaland the Cubmaster for three years, the Den Mothers, and Committee members.
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Sex scandals and public taste in the press
Virginia Payette argues the ongoing sensationalism of private lives in politics has grown tedious. She notes tabloids and memoirs fuel fortune through intimate disclosures, urging ethics probes to curb abuses and avoid relics of scandal shaping policy.
Richardson’s book evokes Reagan on Big Government
John Lofton notes Elliot Richardson’s The Creative Balance presents a Reaganesque critique of federal power. Richardson argues federal agencies fail to directly help most people, favors decentralization, and cautions against big defense cuts without USSR restraints.
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Reagan urges strong defense and Panama stance in AP interview
Ronald Reagan argues U S defenses must be sufficient to deter Soviet aggression and preserve Panama Canal sovereignty. He backs high but unspecified military spending, advocates transferring roughly a quarter of federal programs to states, and emphasizes strong leadership and clear plans.
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