06 Mar 1977
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1977
Page
1
In a Region 8 Class A final, Laporte loses to Twin Valley. Page references note hockey and other tournament results with additional coverage on Crawdad's Crossroads and local news items.
An earthquake of 7.5 magnitude struck southeastern Europe affecting Bucharest. early estimates indicate at least 1000 dead with Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and nearby regions reporting damage and injuries. Epicenter placed in the Transylvanian Alps north of Bucharest. field hospitals set up, aid from Greece and international groups promised.
Lorraine Clementson learns an unidentified woman paid her $300 fine for six unlicensed dogs after a six member jury found her guilty. Clementson complains licensing not the issue, cites dog control bias and contemplates jail to protest. Animal control officer Schleuter estimates 30 000 dogs in city with 250 licensed. case hinges on license timing and enforcement costs.
A state arbitrator ruled in favor of the Beltrami County Sheriff's Association in a year and a half dispute with the Beltrami County Board. The board must decide to abide by or appeal. Overtime at 1.5 times for after eight hours and 40 hours weekly, with two hours minimum at the 1.5 rate for off hours, was the key point. The county policy covers non bargaining unit employees and other departments have separate contracts. The PERB decision on unit clarification remains under appeal.
A Royal Australian Air Force helicopter fitted for aerial spraying to keep bush flies away from Queen Elizabeth II during her Australia tour. The operation marks early preparations for the monarch’s 25th reign anniversary with Canberra on the itinerary and the queen set to open parliament Tuesday.
Evangelist Billy Graham, amid treatment for thrombophlebitis in Rochester, pledged to grow more disciplined in praying, Bible study, and devotion in a New Year’s Eve statement to staff at his Minnesota headquarters. He cited inspiration from his daughter Ann who prays 30 minutes daily and studies 16 hours per hour taught.
In Plains Georgia forty four residents pay a monthly 1.50 for unlisted phone numbers from Citizens Telephone Co. The move aims to cut unwanted calls and avoid directory assistance. Company officials note rising residential numbers since the 1960s and say the service helps control emergent calls, with continued growth in demand.
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