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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1971
Page
2
The Pioneer bans anonymous letters and Question Mart entries, requiring signed, verifiable letters with 200 to 300 words and a monthly limit per author. It warns against libelous or inexact material and notes editors will edit for length and grammar.
A wartime reflection honors ordinary American soldiers whose acts built schools clinics and communities in Vietnam. The piece contrasts public outrage over atrocities with stories of selfless GIs like Milton Olive and Dwight Johnson, underscoring widespread service beyond combat and urging appreciation over scorn.
Sen. Ellender chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee says the national debt nears 400 billion dollars, describing it as a mountain the size of which dwarfs other nations. He notes exaggerated figures while illustrating debt with playful, hyperbolic comparisons.
The Pioneer letters urge reporting Game and Fish Law violations to local conservation officers who cover wide areas. Dennis Howe notes officers handle about 1,000 square miles and stresses citizen help to stop poaching nets and unlawful fishing. Dwight L. Moody quote closes the page.
Minnesota legislators eye a rough wrap as the 1971 session ends amid criticism. Tax policy, non profits tax status, and revenue strains trigger voter anger, with blame shared by officials and voters who backed or opposed mandates.
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