Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co faces critical year after losses
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co, the nation's largest food retailer, posted a 51.3 million dollar net loss for the year, prompting omission of a quarterly dividend for the first time since 1925. The stock fell from 65 to 13.25 dollars as the company closed over 400 stores and faced a Gulf & Western tender offer, while rivals like Safeway posted profits.
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Minnesota Senate moves big bills this week includes school aid and welfare plans
The Minnesota Senate advanced a $1.32 billion school aid bill and a $427.3 million welfare and corrections package while approving a Department of Finance reorganization. A no fault auto insurance measure passed in committee, and a PCA DNR merger was defeated. The session also eyed higher gasoline taxes, octane labeling rules, and party designation for Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth mayor and council races.
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Editorial housing programs fail to meet aims
A government review finds urban renewal and subsidized loans wasteful and misallocated with high administrative costs and aid misdirected to higher income groups. Land speculation, complex rules, and poor oversight lead to inflated costs, mounting defaults, and calls for program redesign or transfer to states.
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Clean houses seldom burn and warning signs
Bemidji Fire Chief Jerry Moen warns homes burn quickly if clutter and rubbish accumulate. He cites NFPA data showing about 1,500 daily fires and says rubbish like old mattresses clothing and stored furniture often turns a small blaze into a full house fire. The department aims to help households remove hazards.
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Nixon appeals to public amid Watergate scare
President Nixon, facing Watergate scandal 100 days into his second term, delivers a national address seeking trust and prayers rather than votes. He accepts final campaign responsibility, while citing doubt over early denial of administration involvement and noting Dean's firing. He pivots to future goals for his presidency.
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Letters and media criticism from Bemidji area
The editor receives thanks from First Baptist Church for coverage of activities. A reader condemns B B King concert venue as insulting to Bemidji State College’s new fine arts building. Resources reviews Say Goodbye for sensationalized scenes and bias in wildlife portrayal.
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Bemidji Readers Debate Police Chief Selection and Council Charter
Letters from Bemidji residents protest a private BRIDGE meeting tape and criticize police chief selection, city council actions, and perceived corruption. Contributors urge adherence to the City Charter and call for accountability to ensure good government.
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