Governor vetoes lesser terms for murder in Minnesota
Gov. Wendell Anderson vetoed a bill that would cut mandatory prison time for first degree murder. The measure would have lowered parole eligibility to 15 years and, with good behavior, to 10 years for life-term murder cases, affecting about 18 inmates at Stillwater State Prison.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Wendell Anderson
Anderson
Alan Spear
DFL
Minneapolis
James Alland
Duluth
Alland
Stillwater State Prison
Clint Toffin
Gary
Crookston
Cal Hegstrom
Minnesota
Torfin
Robert Smerud
Gary Torfin
Bemidji
IBM
Los Angeles
Eckles Echoes 4-H Plan Roadside Cleanup May 26
Eckles Echoes 4-H club will clean County Road 9 from Highway 2 to County Road 22 this Saturday May 26. Lacking funds the club asks nearby residents to collect trash in their areas and place bags on CAR 9 for pickup. Call Karen Claypool at 751-9746 for details.
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Eckles Echoes 4-H Club
County Road 9
Highway 2
County Road
Karen Claypool
Junior rifle club meeting planned in Bemidji
A meeting for interested junior shooters ages 12 to 18 is set for Tuesday May 29 at 7 30 p m at the courthouse in Bemidji to form a junior rifle club affiliated with the National Rifle Association. Ted Tower with the county auditor's office can provide details.
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Bemidji
National Rifle Association
Ted Tower
County Auditor's Office
County Court Speeding Bonds and Liquor Charge Continuance
Hugo Jorgensen of Virginia forfeited a $50 bond on speeding 85 in a 65 zone. Gene Freyholtz of Loman forfeited a $20 bond on speeding 75 in a 65 zone. Ed Dreher, address unknown, appeared on a charge of furnishing liquor to a minor and the matter was continued.
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Hugo Jorgensen
Virginia
Gene Freyholtz
Loman
Ed Dreher
Hospital Admits Group From Multiple Districts
Admitted on Tuesday are Donald Ferguson Wirt Marilyn Thunder Reddy Mrs Leonard Steele Alan Bohlman Harold Tverstel Bemidji Oliver Kingbird Mizpah Mrs William Raiter Solway and Michael Smith Blackduck. Dismissed on Tuesday Vicki Kelm Bemidji.
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Donald Ferguson
Wirt
Marilyn Thunder
Reddy
Leonard Steele
Alan Bohlman
Harold Tverstel
Bemidji
Oliver Kingbird
Mizpah
William Raiter
Solway
Michael Smith
Blackduck
Vicki Kelm
Car Accident Near County 20 Golf Course
Deputies investigated a one car crash on County 20 near the golf course at 9 40 p m Tuesday. Kay Snyder age unknown drove left of roadway and hit a power pole. Five occupants unharmed and vehicle damage estimated at 300 while pole damage was 150.
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Sheriff's Deputies
County 20
Kay Snyder
Donald Ave
Minnesota considers tighter water pollution limits
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency proposes stricter limits on sewage effluent chlorination year round and for phenols affecting fish taste. Hearings cover interstate waters and Minnesota borders with dates for state hearings set May 31. Permits would be grouped by use and a summary prepared within 20 days after hearings.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
PCA
John McGuire
Mississippi
Minnesota
McGuire
Secretary of State
Funeral notices span several veterans and locals
The bulletin records the deaths of Thomas Taus 76 of Bemidji area and Harry Blix Leonard, detailing surviving family and funeral arrangements. Also listed are services for Mrs. Alfred Anderson Ayre and Milton Budreau Cass Lake, with burial and church details and biographical notes.
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Cass Lake
Thomas Taus
Calihan Ave
Angus
Minn
Frank
Anna Taus
Emma Helm
Taus
Crookston
Bemidji
Thomas Earl Taus
Grand Forks
Robert L. Taus
U.S. Airforce
San Antonio
Tex
Aldo
Dorothy) Cereghino
Pendelton
Ore
Milton
Marion) Gee, Jr
Moorhead
Glenn
Mildred) Yarde
Chateau, Mont
Josephine Taus
Jamestown
N.D
Blix
Harry Melvin Blix
Leonard
Bemidji Hospital
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Richard D. Larson
East Zion Cemetery
Cease
Bagley
Mr. Blix
Otter Tail County
Magnus and
Eline Blix
U.S. Marines
Milton Budreau
Episcopal Guild Hall
St. Paul Ramsey County Hospital
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Andy McCarthy
Mr. Budreau
White Earth
Polries Mill
Bemidji State College
Roger
Elsie
Minneapolis
Milton, Jr
Linda
Robert
Brenda
Harold
Anthony
Jennie Budreau
Woodrest
Walker
Frances Smith
Norwalk
Calif
Gloria Lausche
St. Paul
Delores Jones
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Bemidji Jaycees
Duane Jensen
Bemidji Police
Automobile Club
Bemidji Area
Cass Lake High School
Connie Carlson
Debbie Hough
Linda Ward
Donna Stoddard
Frank Bain
Eckles
Edward Daigle
Gary Hegg
Laporte
Darrell Jackson
Kenneth Castonguay
Linda Israelson
Route 6
Western Flyer
Safeguard Soap
Stevens Iga
Oxydol
L&eda
Lark Filter
Carten
Cashews
Elliott
Zenith
IGA Pop
Stuffed Olives
Tans
By S Ia
Crisco
Beltrami
Pitese
Stevens
U.S
IGA Tablerite
Columbia
IGA
Duncan Hines
Eneneb
Rete
Dita
Thro
Sheriff’s Report
VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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