19 Mar 1975
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1975
Page
1
The 1974 balance of payments showed a large deficit driven by high imports and outbound investment, with $7.6 billion flowing overseas after capital investment restrictions were lifted. The deficit implies more dollars abroad and potential upward pressure on domestic prices.
More than 50 parents teachers and administrators testified at J. W. Smith Elementary School as Bemidji school officials weigh a corporal punishment policy. Stakeholders urged training clarity safety and fair guidelines while some urged no physical punishment and documented differing experiences. Dr. L. M. Wangberg said the issue would return to the April school board agenda.
Bemidji driver Einar Pedersen a diabetic on insulin receives a PSC special permit to operate within Minnesota. After a recent DOT-related restriction he overcame doubts with doctor evidence and a favorable three-member review. Pedersen has logged about 750000 miles in 17 driving years and hopes to return to work soon.
Reported large North Vietnamese troop buildup in South Viet Nam's northern provinces prompts mass flight. Officials say up to 100,000 refugees are streaming along Highway 1 toward Da Nang, with another 100,000 gathered in Hue. Civilians flee fighting in Quang Tri near the border.
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger pays a courtesy call on King Faisal of Saudi Arabia as Israeli and Egyptian negotiators weigh further changes to proposals for a Sinai withdrawal agreement.
The Senate resumes consideration of a $29.2 billion tax cut after a 47 to 41 vote to repeal the oil depletion allowance for major oil firms but preserve it for independents. The move signals broader action to limit overseas profits by U.S. oil companies.
In a 3 to 2 vote during a midnight meeting, Robert Edwards was appointed to the Bemidji School Board to fill the vacancy left by William Lawrence. The board, debating for 45 minutes, favored Edwards over Gloria Westerdahl Bill Howe and John Herath amid calls for unanimity.
The House Crime Prevention and Corrections Committee approved the gun control measure by 11 to 6 to require records for handgun sales and ownership. Sponsored by Rep. Tom Berg the bill advances to the floor with backing from nine DFL members and two Republicans.
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