Red China flag hoisted at United Nations for first time
At U.N. headquarters in New York the flag of the People’s Republic of China was raised for the first time by two U.N. guards Willard Bodie and George Baldwin as delegates from China join the 131 member nations. The event follows Beijing’s formal U.N. recognition and the flag’s placement in alphabetical order between Chile and Colombia.
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U.N
Willard Bodie
George Baldwin
Chi Peng-fei
U Thant
People’s Republic of
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Chiang Kai-shek
United Nations
New York
Rockefeller Center
Senate debates rebuilding U.S. aid program
Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins discussion on reviving aid funds after ruination of the program. Chairman Fulbright forecasts a stopgap plan approval while considering alternatives.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
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J.W. Fulbright
Senate
Tax bill signed by Anderson stirs Minnesota 1972 race
The $581 million tax package signed by Gov. Wendell Anderson becomes a major campaign issue in Minnesota elections. Republicans decry the measure as costly while supporters defend tax relief amid changes to sales, cigarette, beer, and income taxes. The dispute over reapportionment and Lake Superior tailings also features in state politics.
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Great Lakes
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Bomb blasts rock London as Britain orders alert
Scotland Yard issued a full emergency alert and posted guards at public buildings after two London explosions. IRA initially blamed. the Angry Brigade claimed responsibility in a phone call. No injuries reported. Security tightened across England, Scotland and Wales. In Northern Ireland the death toll rose to 145. Public opinion split on troop withdrawal.
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Nixon Sets Wage Board to Rule After Freeze Thaws
Phase 2 of Nixon economic program advances as Nixon names Wage Board and Price Commission members to set standards after the current price and wage freeze ends. Rumsfeld warns the freeze remains in full effect until modifications are ready, stirring congressional and labor controversy.
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Donald Rumsfeld
Cost of Living Council
Mitau to Visit Bemidji for Listen and Learn Session
Dr. G. Theodore Mitau, chancellor of the Minnesota State College System, visits Bemidji State College for a listen and learn tour. He meets business and physical education faculty, psychology staff, and state officials, with a noon luncheon and 3 to 4 pm session in the Viking Room. He is joined by Tom Kelly, vice chancellor for educational relations.
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Bemidji
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Beaver Union
Tom Kelly
Minnesotans rush to beat tax rise in weekend shopping
Across Minnesota shoppers stocked up on liquor cigarettes and other items ahead of the new higher taxes that took effect at midnight. Auto dealers used targeted ads to pull buyers forward before the sales tax rise to 4 percent. Large liquor sales reported in Twin Cities with Bemidji showing little spike in demand.
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Associated Press
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Two Brothers Injured in Deer Collision Near Laporte
Harold Kallstrom and his brother Alfred of Laporte remain in Bemidji Hospital after a Friday car deer crash. Harold is in fair condition and Alfred in good condition.
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Bemidji City Council Eyes Third Readings On Ordinances
Bemidji City Council will consider three new ordinances tonight at 8 p m banning disorderly houses and defining assault and disorderly conduct with penalties. Two public hearings are set on curb and gutter and road surfacing for Lilac Lane and Park Avenue. A special use permit request by Doyle Aultman to relocate a house and a related petition are also on the agenda.
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