13 Jun 1972
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
1
The Bemidji Boy Scouts of America will participate in Old Glory Day on June 14, honoring the Stars and Stripes. The event highlights the flag as a symbol of American ideals, courage, romance, and chivalry, reflecting pride in being American and respect for the nation’s heritage.
The Senate Finance Committee proposes the largest expansion of Social Security and welfare in U.S. history, but still faces funding questions. The plan estimates annual costs at 17.6 billion dollars once fully in effect in 1974, with committee members resuming efforts to resolve the funding obstacle before floor debate.
June 15 event brings local dentists together for Northwest Society conference. Officers will be elected and key issues discussed during the evening gathering at an unspecified venue.
Federal agents probed a badly damaged DC-10 airliner in Detroit after a blast was detected. No serious injuries were reported as investigators worked to determine the cause and assess the aircraft and facilities involved.
Bemidji police seek two young white males after burglaries left three checks to Dr. James missing while a separate airliner blast over southern Ontario injured passengers and tore a floor hole. FBI NTSB and agencies investigate.
Locally cooler today with a high of 808 and a low around 50. Wednesday brings a high of 7242 and a 10 percent chance of rain. Tonight's low is 56 with a 40 percent chance of precipitation.
Rapid City begins burial services in three cemeteries for flood victims identified from Friday and Saturday's rain swollen Rapid Creek disaster. A mass memorial is set at a local high school. Death toll estimates climbed from 175 to about 200, with hundreds missing and thousands homeless. Government aid agencies establish quick relief and loan programs to rebuild damaged homes and businesses.
Charter Commission meeting sidelines two year term proposal after a four to four vote. Members discuss public support and compare with mayoral terms while councilmen argue for continuity and longer terms. Chairman John Schuiling urges study and public input ahead of next meeting.
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