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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Page
8
George Burns 80 delighted a London Palladium audience with a return to world headlining. Critics credited his Oscar winning Sunshine Boys performance and recalled his pair with Gracie Allen for radio fame.
In Windsor England Sir Harold Wilson was invested by Queen Elizabeth II as a Knight of the Garter in a private throne room ceremony. The former prime minister, 60, wore the order regalia as other companions of the Most Noble Order of The Garter attended.
Ex Senator Sam Ervin, famed for leading the Watergate probe, says he heard little about Capitol Hill sexual misconduct during 20 years in office. He jokes the statute of limitations has run on past indiscretions and notes he cannot commit more. He spoke en route to a commencement address in Anderson Indiana.
London AP reports Telly Savalas, famed as Kojak, rebutted claims by Associated Newspapers that he was a part-time actor who could not handle fame. The Daily Mail previously alleged he caroused at night while filming in Berlin and kept co stars waiting, forgetting lines.
The International Indian Treaty conference at Greenwood South Dakota was postponed to Wednesday due to a three day setback of the native sundance. Russell Means will open the conference after Tribal Chairman Leo O Connor delivers the welcoming speech. Delegations from several tribes across the United States and other nations are expected.
The MPCA said treated sewage accounts for about 10 percent of the river's flow downstream from St. Paul. MPCA Director Peter Gove cited dry weather and excess waste from the Pigs Eye plant as factors in the poor water quality observed in the area.
Defense questions FBI Agent Dean Hughes about AIM ties and evidence gaps amid continued testimony on the June 26 Pine Ridge shooting that killed two agents. Prosecutors and defense spar over disclosures while defense hints at a vendetta against AIM and lists notable witnesses.
Congress rewrites and approves foreign military aid legislation after Ford veto over spending limits. Conferees to craft a compromise bill acceptable to Ford. Senate approves 6.7 billion. House 7 billion. Both include tighter arms export controls and human rights provisions. Senate would cut all military aid to Chile.
In San Diego, S Sgt Harold Bronson's court martial probes assault and negligent homicide in Lynn McClure's death from a coma after a boxing drill. Prosecutors note brain injury and mismanaged pugil stick training while defense cites possible lethal antibiotic overdose at Houston Veterans Hospital.
Representatives Richard Nolan and Robert Bergland of Minnesota say their first choice for vice president is Walter Mondale. They note Mondale would unite farmers and working people if Carter secures the nomination. They clarify a prior letter meant to support Tom Foley rather than Mondale.
Up to ten inches of rain caused flooding in Deadwood Spearfish and surrounding towns. Four people trapped by a mud slide were rescued, two firefighters treated for smoke inhalation, and several bridges and hundreds of homes were affected. National Guard aid arrived as Spearfish and Boulder Canyon faced rising waters.
Soybean futures rose 16 cents a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade extending a seven session winning streak. Soybean meal gained about 3.50 dollars and soybean oil added about 77 points. Oats climbed 52 cents while corn slipped and wheat eased. Rain across the Midwest soured market tone with generally bearish sentiment at the close. July soybean futures at 6.79, oats 2.01 1/2, corn 3.00, wheat 3.69.
The report lists cattle and calves prices with steers 38.00-40.00 for slaughter, heifers 37.00-38.00, cows 21.50-29.00, bulls 32.00-35.25, and feeder cattle higher. Hogs showUS prices 51.00-53.00 for various weights, with sows and boars also noted. Sheep and lambs display limited activity with steady to lower trends and high slaughter lambs at 51.00-53.00.
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