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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1972
Page
1
A large bomb in an industrial district of north Belfast injured at least 40 people and appeared aimed at causing maximum casualties in a Protestant area. The IRA claimed responsibility, and a 150 pound gelignite device was in a parked car.
Northern Stars baton twirlers and acrobats will perform at Northern School on Tuesday May 23 at 7 30 p m. Forty five girls ages three to eleven will take part in Are You My Mother featuring Mother Goose characters in costume. Admission is free.
More than 100000 Muscovites lined Nixon’s motorcade route to the Kremlin as the American president began a nine day visit. He was greeted by Podgorny and Kosygin with Mrs Nixon at his side. Brezhnev was not present at the airport. The trip centers on arms limits trade and space cooperation while media in the Soviet Union stressed peace and cooperation.
Gallup polls show Senator George McGovern running slightly ahead of Senator Hubert Humphrey as Democratic challengers to President Nixon. Nixon maintains a solid, though narrowed, edge over both rivals, with an 8 point lead over McGovern and an 11 point lead over Humphrey in the latest early May survey.
Massive U S air and naval bombardment reports kill about 400 North Vietnamese attackers north of Hue. U S fighter bombers hit Hanoi Haiphong area while six strikes hit the North. Prisoners say pep pills gave a temporary boost. A North Vietnamese regiment crossed the DMZ to reinforce three divisions, with heavy fighting from the Mekong Delta to the Street Without Joy.
Washington AP reports workers found no blockade at the Pentagon as about 100 demonstrators sat on the sidewalk and guards checked passes. In Vatican City, a man attacked Michelangelo’s Pieta but officials expect most damage repairable. In Belfast a large bomb injures at least 40 in a Protestant area. In Manila a strong earthquake rattled buildings at 2:08 p.m. local time.
Norwegians in Bemidji celebrate May 17 belatedly with the Kongsvinger Band from Norway performing at the New Student Union Ballroom on the Bemidji State College campus at 8 p.m. A free will offering will be taken at the door.
Tonight the Planning Commission will consider Agnes Lofgren’s special use permit for a boarding care home at 623 Third St. The project has Fire Marshal and Welfare Department approval, with no local objections yet. Also on agenda are display garage rental for Ming Auto Polishing, a Vocational Institute site armory issue, Jerome Molacek garage setback variance, and Doris Selzer sign permit at Highway 2 West and Pine Street.
The court ruled 5 to 2 that the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970 provides witnesses compelled to testify before grand juries with limited immunity. Justice Powell wrote the majority opinion, with Justices Douglas and Marshall dissenting.
The Fine Arts Department presents Spring Happening on Wednesday May 24 at 8 p.m. in the senior high auditorium. The ninth grade drama group performs The Hot Line followed by a stage band concert. An art show in the lobby accompanies intermission. The finale is Captain Noah and His Floating Zoo. Tickets are 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for students.
Bemidji and Park Rapids National Guard units practiced civil disaster control as tornado season begins. They simulated traffic control looter apprehension and firefighting aid, coordinating with city police, sheriff and fire crews. Captain Benson praised local officials and noted minimal citizen disruption.
The Airport Committee of the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce met at the airport on May 16 to review a completed survey detailing needs for expansion and improvement. Chairman Vern Maltais said the plan reflects essential improvements and will be discussed with the survey company later this month. City Engineer Jim Walker urged extra copies for all members to study and said the process should be coordinated and transparent.
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