EPA to conduct Environmental Impact Statement on Bemidji sewage
The EPA will study Bemidji sewage with an Environmental Impact Statement starting April 1 and finishing about a year later. Public involvement will guide selection among 20 potential waste systems, with hearings and workshops to narrow choices and a final 50 to 60 page synopsis for voters.
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EPA
U. S
Lange
Bemidji
Mississippi
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
MPCA
Carter stands firm on water projects
President Carter told a congressional delegation he would not fund 19 water projects in 16 states until reviewed for necessity and environmental safety. Some members expect Congress to reinstate them, while Carter cites $228.8 million in savings and schedules reviews to conclude by April 15. The list covers Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation projects across multiple states.
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Washington
Carter
William Hathaway
Maine
Congress
White House
Jake Garn
Utah
Gene Snyder
Garn
Congressional
Teamsters to Leave Fields in California Labor Pact
Cesar Chavez's United Farm Workers and the Teamsters plan to announce an agreement splitting organizing rights. UFW will gain sole jurisdiction in the fields and the Teamsters will hold jurisdiction over cannery workers. The pact ends years of farm labor strife marked by violence.
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Fresno
Calif
California
Teamsters
Cesar Chavez
United Farm Workers
Chavez
Teamsters International
Frank Fitzsimmons
UFW
Clark sentenced for false imprisonment and sexual conduct
Alvin Clark, 19, received concurrent sentences for false imprisonment and third degree sexual conduct from Beltrami County District Court Judge James Preece. He faces up to three years and up to 10 years respectively, time served credited, with possible parole in three to four months.
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Alvin Clark
Beltrami County
James Preece
Clark
St. Cloud State Reformatory
Weather outlook with mild temperatures and chances of rain
Mostly cloudy through tonight with a 40 percent chance of precipitation Friday. Highs around 50 today and in the 40s Friday, lows in the 30s. Winds east to southeast 15 to 20 mph, shifting northeast tonight.
Army conducts germ warfare and chemical tests in Minnesota era
US Army tests for germ warfare and crop rust were conducted in Minnesota and neighboring states from 1953 to 1964. Experiments used fluorescent particles to simulate agents, zinc cadmium sulfide, and wheat rust in multiple sites including Rosemount Chippewa National Forest Morris Waseca Le Sueur Crookston Duluth and Langdon North Dakota.
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Minneapolis
US Army
Minnesota
South Dakota
Washington
North Dakota
Senate Health Subcommittee
South St. Paul
Army
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Iowa
Rosemount
Chippewa National Forest
United States
Richard Nixon
Army Chemical Corps Research Laboratory
Morris
Waseca
le Sueur
Crookston
Duluth
Langdon, N.D
Warnke Confirmed But Senate Narrowly Passes Choice
The Senate confirmed Paul C. Warnke as Carter’s negotiator for nuclear arms limits with the Soviet Union. The 58 to 40 vote falls short of a two thirds requirement for treaty ratification signaling intense Senate scrutiny of any new SALT agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Carter
Paul C. Warnke
Soviet Union
Saccharin Ban Could Allow Prescriptions For diabetics
The FDA announced a federal ban on saccharin after a Canadian rat study linked high doses to cancer. The proposed rule may permit saccharin as a prescription drug for diabetics and others unable to eat sugar.
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Washington
The
Food and Drug Administration
Community Meeting and Local Schedule List
A series of events and meetings scheduled for March with reminders for residents. Manpower Advisory Committee meets at Mississippi Mental Health Center Bi Informational sessions at Bemidji facilities. Prenatal classes at Bemidji Community Hospital. Tele-lecture on basic health by Dr. George sponsored by County Extension. CAP hosts meals at Bemidji AVTI. reservations via CAP office. Various groups meet including A A, Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, Chippewa Chicks, Sweet Adelines, W O T M, Evening Guild, Bethany Free Lutheran and Bible study hosts throughout the week.
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Mississippi
Bemidji Community Hospital
Otter Tail
George
County Extension Service
Bemidji Avti
CAP
Al-Anon and Family Group
M Methodist Church
Trinity Lutheran Churche Church
Dorothy Prigge
Bethany Free Lutheran Mission
Margaret Gorze
Area Funerals Chronicle Local Obituaries and Services
Obituaries list John Gratzek 87 of 813 4th St S, died at Clearwater Memorial Hospital. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Saturday Olson Schwartz with Rev. Knudsen officiating. Ralph Gracie American Legion Post to render honors. Others include Charles L. Lawson 82 Bemidji, Winifred Daley 84 former Bemidji resident, Anna Heed , and extended survivors and memorials noted. Funeral plans vary with pending arrangements and local cemeteries.
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John Gratzek
4Th St. So
Clearwater Memorial Hospital
Olson-Schwartz
Stephen Knudsen
Ralph Gracie American Legion Post
Mr. Gratzek
Sauk Rapids
Germany
Clara Smerud Dehnel
Bemidji
Minnesota
VFW
Lengley
Gratzek
Clara
Raymond
Cloquet
Emerson Howe
North Bend
Ore
Karel
Delores) Knutson
Puposky
Ervin
Norma) Lindell
Wilton
LeRoy
Darlene) Graham
Herman
Tillie Knafle
Helen Herberg
St. Cloud
Charles L. Lawson
Star Route
Bemidji Community Hospital
Olson- Schwartz Funeral Home
Bill collectors urge laws against deadbeats rather than debtors
Washington AP reports bill collector groups told a House banking subcommittee on Wednesday that Congress should curb nonpayers. They argued that honest customers face higher prices due to widespread delinquency and the need for tougher collection laws.
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Washington
Congress
House Banking Subcommittee
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Postal Push
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Blackduck Elementary School
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Garrison Project
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Oahe Project
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Orme Dam
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Central Utah Project
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Moose Home
Dorothy Johnson
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Area Funerals
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San Juan Capistrano
Daley
Ave
Martin
Jean Jose
Calif. Williams
Irvine
Kay) Fedele
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Raym Shakis
Minn
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