Project Pride aims to beautify Bemidji with community effort
An editorial urges Bemidji to embrace Project Pride to enhance its appearance and economy. It cites past deeds, regional pride, and a call for paint, planning, and coordinated action led by business, education, and residents. A Gaylord example illustrates potential retail gains from communal effort.
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Reader letters urge dialogue over division in Cass Lake
Mayor Dick Neises calls for fair discussion between Indian and non Indian leaders to ease tensions and oppose the John Birch Society. James E Johnston editor writes on wage fairness arguing pay by need over skill, advocating equal wages and continued service across ages and abilities with biblical references.
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John Birch Society
Dick Neises
Testimonies conflict over union campaign contributions in 1968
Former Democratic National Committee treasurer Robert Short and Martin McNamara clash over a method to bypass federal limits on campaign giving during the 1968 Humphrey bid. The trial of United Mine Workers President W A Boyle and two aides centers on a $49,250 union funded drive and a $30,000 gift via two $65,000 checks.
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Martin McNamara
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McGovern sticks with blueprint for 1972 campaign
McGovern maintains his grassroots strategy with Wisconsin and New Hampshire tests as pivotal battles. Gary Hart credits the plan but says little, while McGovern aims to lead the liberal wing and finish near the top in Wisconsin.
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Sex discrimination works two ways in secretarial jobs
A male reporter in Charlotte tested the secretarial market for two weeks asking 85 dollars a week. He was rejected by 40 to 60 firms via an agency, with blunt reasons including a desire for a young woman with looks. Banks and utilities often preferred female secretaries, some citing all female staffs.
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Charlotte
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