13 Jun 1973
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1973
Page
1
A reverent tribute to Old Glory on Flag Day June 14, outlining the flag as a symbol of freedom, sacrifice, and the American creed. It emphasizes pride, devotion, and respect for the flag and the principles it represents, from independence to the Constitution and national ideals.
President Nixon prepared to announce a broad program aimed at curbing the rapid price surge. Officials described the plan as a major operation with selective controls and stricter enforcement, while avoiding a full wage and price freeze.
Residents in Nary and Helga Township host a 7:30 p.m. white elephant sale at the Nary schoolhouse to raise funds for an all-ages community center. Live music, pot luck snacks, coffee, and donations are requested. Chuck Manson urges items and provides the contact number 224 2124.
Former Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans testifies before the Senate Watergate committee amid questions about a document allegedly showing a $1 million department fund for activities beneficial to the President’s reelection. He rejects having seen the memorandum.
The Justice Department filed a civil antitrust suit against Texaco Inc and Coastal States Gas Producing Co of Corpus Christi Texas over an agreement that allegedly restrained gasoline sales to independents. The action followed AAA surveys showing fuel shortages and reduced hours at stations. Texaco defended the agreements as efforts to expand supplies to consumers.
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Bemidji police took a woman into custody after a high speed chase that began around 1 a.m. The suspect car, a yellow 1970 Ford Torino with license 7 CP 193, was reported stolen from James Peters of Route 3. A man fled into the woods. the vehicle may be linked to burglaries in Wadena.
John G. Schmitz the 1972 American Party presidential candidate will speak at Bemidji High School Auditorium on June 29 at 8 p.m. sponsored by the Bemidji John Birch Society. He will discuss national concern and his background includes two terms in Congress and service on the House Internal Security Committee.
Washington AP report notes Selective Service requires 18 year olds to register though draft ends. Director By Ron V. Pepitone cites registrations higher than last year with nonregistration estimates from 0 percent in Minnesota to 30 percent in Illinois. Kentucky shows 6 percent and North Carolina 25 to 30 percent.
Pepitone says people misbelieve the draft law ends June 30, but only a single sentence granting presidential draft authority expires. The rest of the statute remains in effect, affecting who must register and when.
An elderly Spring Park woman, 75 year old Ann Heimann, died from burns after a gas explosion at her home on Tuesday. Minnegasco worker John Martin, 36, who was inside the house, was hospitalized in critical condition after rescuing the couple and rolling them to safety. The blast destroyed the two story residence and occurred soon after Martin arrived to check a suspected gas leak.
Former Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy travels to Willmar Minnesota to arrange funeral services for his father Michael J. McCarthy who died at 97 in a Willmar nursing home. Survivors include his son Dr. Austin McCarthy and two daughters. Services set for 10 30 a m Friday at St Anthony's Catholic Church Watkins.
A 17 year old Bemidji man listed in fair condition after a motorcycle struck a car on an unnamed township road near Wolf Lake. William Thole Route 3 was taken to Bemidji Hospital by Bemidji Ambulance Service after the 8 15 p m Tuesday crash. Max Wolfe Pine Ridge Addition and two passengers were not harmed. Damages were estimated at 500 dollars to the car and 250 dollars to the motorcycle.
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