Editorial blames leadership and gimmicks for Vietnam defeat
The piece cites Col. David H. Hackworth arguing the U S failed in Vietnam due to exotic weapons and poor leadership. It contends junking better gear would not have altered outcomes amid a fanatically committed foe and notes Hackworth’s retirement after 25 years.
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United States
U.S
Vietnam
Sahara
David H. Hackworth
U.S. Army
Ret
Popular Mechanics
Hackworth
Southeast Asia
Saigon
America
North Vietnam
Letter and editorial response address fish pens and gender remarks
A fisheries manager corrects claims about Birchmont walleye ponds and lake supply detailing years of use, fertilization stop date, and stock origins. A reader complains Morlan's clause about Marilyn Carlson appeared patronizing. editors apologize and defend Carlson's riding prowess while noting generational views on women's rights progress.
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Cliff Morlan
Birchmont
Pioneer Weekender
Sports Review
Marilyn Carlson
Mary Esther Moriarty
Morlan
Pioneer
Reader letter condemns dangerous boat conduct on Lake Bemidji
A Bemidji reader recounts an incident on June 6 when two middle aged men in a motor boat drunkly circled a small fishing boat near Birchmont Drive. The writer’s four year old son was aboard the fishing boat and narrowly avoided capsizing. She condemns the sailors and laments the threat to children and calls for accountability.
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Lake Bemidji
America
Birchmont
William D. Elliott Bemidji
Minn
Bemidji council votes 100 percent pay raise amid calls for restraint
Local readers critique Bemidji city council and mayor for approving a doubling of council salaries while workers face small raises and inflation. Taxpayers say spending should reflect productivity and set examples, urging reevaluation and term limits.
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Warren D. Green
Beltrami County Taxpayers Association
Bemidji
E. T. Jansen
Bemidji voices concern over Diamond Point pollution
A Bemidji reader urges city action to restore Diamond Point Lake from green scum and rotting fish. Faulty septic tanks and overuse of fertilizer cited. proposes a citizens committee under the City Council to study causes and cures. Also notes community support for Youth projects and announces a WCTU meeting led by Mrs. Ray Jennings.
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Bemidji
Lake
Gerald Nelson
Two faces of the high court show in Nixon era rulings
The Supreme Court moves the rightward Nixon agenda on crime law while expanding the right to counsel in key cases. Douglas and Brennan dissent as four Nixon appointees plus Stewart and White push police power in searches and other rulings. Thorughout, Rehnquist recuses himself on one vote. Thurday Bemidji Women’s Garden Club meeting announced.
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Nixon
Supreme Court
Lewis F. Powell Jr
William H. Rehnquist
William O. Douglas
Earl Warren
Douglas
Warren
Warren E. Burger
Harry A. Blackmun
Bridgeport
Conn
Justice Ruist
Thurgood Marshall
Connecticut
Robert Williams
Marshall
William J. Brennan Jr
Potter Stewart
Byron R. White
Stewart
White
Rehnquist
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