11 May 1977
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1977
Page
1
An Israeli air force CH53 helicopter with 54 servicemen aboard crashed five miles west of the Jordan River in the occupied West Bank. Lt. Gen. Mordechai Gur called it the worst air force disaster in Israel's history. An inquiry ruled out foul play.
Washington officials say the United States has refused for two years to accept a new Taiwan ambassador. They warn Peking may view acceptance as delaying normalization with China and dictating U S policy toward the mainland.
Police say Dr. Rulon Allred a 71-year-old neuropathic surgeon and polygamist was killed in his Murray Utah office by two women in their 20s who fired seven shots from two handguns. The incident occurred Tuesday in the Salt Lake City suburb.
Sen. Eagleton accuses Air Force leaders of gross deception and lying to defy Congress over expensive computer development funds. He blasts Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edge's Senate testimony as disgraceful and demands accountability.
The Minnesota Senate defeated the seven day permit to purchase handgun bill 38 to 27. Sponsor Sen. Bill McCutcheon seeks votes to revive it, arguing stronger handgun controls save lives while opponents call the measure red tape.
A 1 000 acre northern Minnesota blaze near Hillman grows amid a ban on open fires in Superior National Forest. Three air tankers aid ground crews as authorities warn tinder dry conditions and limit BWCA campfires to portable stoves and stone fireplaces.
Park Rapids senior Joe Passafaro, 18, won board approval to perform his self written song Wed all like to say at the June 3 graduation. He hopes the piece sets a positive mood and hopes classmates listen. The board also heard about CABE curriculum group nominations and discussed a potential spring break.
Beltrami County commissioners again discussed policing the northern half as eight Kelliher residents urged an extra deputy. Sheriff Tolman notes seven full time deputies with two on special duties leaving five to patrol 3,000 square miles. Authorities consider stationing a Grygla deputy since 1975 and joint coverage with Marshall County, with no action yet.
The Beltrami County Welfare Board in special session approved a new one year contract for welfare department employees retroactive to Jan 1. The deal provides a $25 monthly pay raise for 30 bargaining unit workers and similar increases for six supervisory and confidential staff.
The Agriculture Department projects Brazil's 1977-78 coffee production at 17 million bags, a 79 percent rise from 9.5 million bags in 1976-77. Despite recovery, output may not reach pre frost levels until 1979-80, as leafing and growth rebound across major zones.
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