Bemidji council debates runway extension and zoning plan
The Bemidji City Council discussed a proposed 900 foot runway extension to reach 6500 feet at the municipal airport to accommodate DC-9 jets and considered beginning applications for federal and state funding for a new comprehensive land use plan. The group delayed formal action on funding due to a $50 000 local share and urged joint talks with county officials.
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Bemidji
Cameron McMahon
North Central Airlines
Stewart and Walker
Aeronautics
L.E. McCabe
North Central
Federal Aviation Administration
Vern Maltais
Chamber of Commerce Airport Committee
Doug Peterson
Larry Dow
Dan Dougherty
Peterson
Maltais
Beltrami
Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeman’s
Dow
Larry Young
District 31 teachers, board resume contract talks
Negotiations between District 31 teachers and the board continued Monday with one minor issue tentatively agreed and four items unresolved. Teachers asked to be paid in advance for travel expenditures. Bemidji Education Association rep Tom Langan described the current situation and rationale.
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District 31
Board of Education
Tom Langan
Bemidji Education Association
George Welte
Joe Malone
BEA
Malone
Ralph Smith
Bemidji High School
Task Force to Advise Bemidji School Board on Pleasant Valley
Citizens Advisory Committee of School District 31 completes preliminary recommendations for the Bemidji Board of Education focusing on Pleasant Valley Elementary. They urge keeping the school open at least one more year to avoid crowding and reduce costs through increased enrollment.
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Jenny Gish
Citizens Advisory Committee of
School District No. 31
Bemidji Board of Education
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Don Enright
Pleasant Valley
Beltrami County Courthouse Marks 75 Years of Service
The Beltrami County Courthouse, a red brick landmark with the lady of justice atop, celebrates 75 years since construction began in May 1902. Architect Kenny and Detwiler designed the building. Schmidt Bros. Construction built it for 39 975 dollars. Diamond Jubilee observed December 12 with ongoing remodeling planned to preserve historic character.
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Beltrami County
Kenny and Detwiler
Austin
Schmidt Bros
Barnard Attempts Baboon Heart Aid in Transplant
In Cape Town Dr. Christiaan Barnard tried to help an Italian woman with a failing heart by adding a baboon heart to assist circulation but the patient died early today. A Groote Schuur hospital source quoted Barnard saying the baboon heart was too small to control circulation.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Christiaan Barnard
Barnard
Groote Schuur Hospital
Carter weighs smaller gasoline tax proposal
Washington sources say President Carter plans to back a 3 cent per gallon gasoline tax after the 5 cent plan failed. The 3 cent tax, also rejected previously, drew less opposition though still failed in Congress.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Senate study links 250 mine deaths to safety law flaws
A Senate committee report says up to 250 deaths in five major mine disasters since 1972 may stem from weak mine safety laws and lax enforcement by the Interior Department. The Human Resources Committee released the study as it weighs new legislation to tighten rules.
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Washington
Senate
Interior Department
Senate Human Resources Committee
Begin to Visit Washington for First Meeting with Carter
Israeli Prime Minister Menahem Begin will visit the United States on July 18 for his first meeting with President Jimmy Carter. The new coalition cabinet was confirmed 63-53 in the Knesset, and predecessor Yitzhak Rabin handed over the office at a brief ceremony.
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Jerusalem
Menahem Begin
Carter
Washington
Begin
Knesset
Israel
Yitzhak Rabin
Inside look at a young inmate named Lee and his prison journey
A five part series explores the criminal justice system through a Beltrami County inmate known as Lee. Bob Tucker profiles a 25 year old with four felonies and multiple prison terms who works in social services between incarcerations.
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Bob Tucker
Beltrami County
Cass County
St. Cloud Reformatory
Minneapolis
Hennepin County
Huber
Beltrami
Stillwater
Lee
al Idrazil
Idrazil
Zdrazil
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Wisc
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Henry Jackson
U.S
Justice System
Tom Tolman
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