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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1972
Page
1
A Bemidji reader asks about bicycle thefts and protection. The answer urges registering bikes with the City Hall Police Station for a 50 cent one year license, noting 477 licenses sold to date and that registration helps return or claim a bike.
The council authorized drafting an ordinance for a 100 percent pay raise for council members and the mayor. First reading is June 19 with final passage around July 17 and potential effect January 1, 1973. Citizens may file a 10 percent voter petition within 30 days of publication to force a special election.
A reader asks if marijuana use causes deformed births and requests University of Minnesota research on paternal marijuana use linked to deformed babies. The response notes insufficient information from the inquiry but directs to Gordon Heistad and John Parkin for further details.
Washington AP reports Senator Edmund S. Muskie planned a major address at the National Press Club amid rumors he would publicly back Senator George McGovern for the Democratic presidential nomination. He met McGovern in a friendly session while reaffirming his candidacy and delegates.
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party begins a three day state convention in Rochester with Hubert H Humphrey a potential last hurrah as delegates choose a path for the presidential nominating process. Warren Spannaus appeals for unity to oust Nixon and end the war in Southeast Asia. Mondale is poised for a second term endorsement and controversy swirls over platform planks including school aid and abortion penalties. The Mayo Civic Auditorium hosts sessions with Adlai Stevenson III headlining a fundraising dinner.
The International Federation of Airline Pilots Associations threatens a 24 hour stoppage on June 19 unless the United Nations acts on aerial hijacking. After 10 Czechs hijack a Czechoslovak airliner to West Germany, a West German prosecutor will try them. The U S Air Line Pilots Association backs a boycott of nations sheltering skyjackers.
The American Lutheran Church Northern Minnesota District holds its 12th annual convention at Bemidji State College with Bishop Cecil M. Johnson of Moorhead presenting a written report on the theme Challenged to Choose. Delegates will set fund priorities and policy directions as registration runs 5 to 7 p.m. in the Bemidji Student Center. Adjournment is planned for Sunday at 4 p.m.
Variable cloudiness and cooler through Saturday. Lows tonight 45 to 55 and highs Saturday 65 to 75. Chance of rain 10 percent tonight and Saturday.
Congress sent a 21.3 billion education bill to President Nixon with a rider delaying desegregation busing for 18 months unless appeals are exhausted. The House approved 218 to 180 after Senate passage 63 to 15. The measure includes federal aid goals and a national education institute while framing a moratorium critics call retreat from civil rights.
In Washington the Senate Finance Committee moves toward final action on a wide reform bill overhauling Social Security welfare and health programs. A final vote may come Monday after months of changes with potential 15 or 20 percent broad benefit increases and costly Medicare drug coverage for the elderly.
Plans are complete for the 54th Bemidji State College summer school opening Monday with registration 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall. First session ends July 14, second runs July 17 to August 18, featuring 80 workshops, classes, and cultural events plus Lake Bemidji recreation and facilities.
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