High court blocks patents for programming digital computers
The Supreme Court ruled 6-0 that methods for programming general purpose digital computers cannot be patented. Justice Douglas said mental steps and abstract concepts are not patentable. The decision affects Bell Labs workers Benson and Tabbott seeking patent protection for converting binary code to pure binary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
William O. Douglas
Gary R. Benson
Arthur C. Tabbott
U.S. Patent Office
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Douglas
Kissinger Seeks Quick Peace Talks With Hanoi Tho
In Paris Kissinger resumed secret negotiations with Le Duc Tho amid efforts for a swift Vietnam settlement. The main hurdle is South Vietnam’s demand for North Vietnamese troop withdrawal. Nixon adviser says progress depends on Tho and Xuan Thuy showing flexibility. Brandt wins strong mandate in West Germany and plans East Berlin visit for a friendship treaty. A state inquiry opens into Southern University shootings. A Belfast bomb kills two British soldiers near the border as IRA calls for protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Hanoi
le Duc Tho
South Vietnam
Kissinger
Nixon
Tho
Xuan Thuy
Bonn
Willy Brandt
Christian Democrats
Brandt
Bundestag
East Berlin
Area churches plan services of thanks
Bemidji area congregations announce Thanksgiving observances across several churches. United Methodist and Presbyterian churches unite for a Wednesday service at 7 30 p m with Rev. Clair Siple preaching. Thanksgiving Day services run 9 30 to 12 30 with meals for those without family, plus multiple individual church services and special guest speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji
United Methodist and
Presbyterian
Methodist Church
9Th
Beltrami
Clair Siple
Mark Witmer
Siple
United Methodist Chapel
First Church of Christ Scientist
144Th and
Trinity Lutheran Church
29Th
Robert T. Koehler
Calvary Lutheran Church
South 4Th St
Russell Anderson
Bethany Lutheran Church
Beltrami Ave
Charles D Evaning
First Lutheran Church
Remida
Stephen Knudsen
First Baptist Church
Hwy 2 West
Tahara
Tokyo
Japan
Garland Hudson
Evangelical Covenant Church
18Th
Irvine
Ben Larson
St. Philip’s
St. Philip’s Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Wilton
Free Methodist Church
E. R. Hind
Bemidji High School Concert Band Tonight in Auditorium
Bemidji residents are reminded of the annual fall concert by the Bemidji High School Concert Band. The program features both the High School Concert and Varsity Bands performing varied styles. The event starts at 8 pm in the high school auditorium with director Terry Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji
Bemidji High School
Terry Bradley
Peron acts to control voting in Argentina
In Buenos Aires Juan Peron, four days after returning from exile, moves to shape the March elections. He meets leaders of major parties at a supporter funded villa, facing minor police warnings while crowds gather. Balbin of the Radical party discusses common action as Peron seeks a civilian government and potential talks with the junta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Argentina
Expictator
Peron
Srrenee
Hour of the People
Alejandro Lanusse
Lanusse
Rome
North Central Workshop Fund Drive Kicks Off Downtown
An area wide campaign by Bemidji State College student groups seeks 10,000 in matching funds for the North Central Workshop Inc. to aid handicapped workers. A $100 Club will list donors on a plaque at the renovated former Nymore Locker Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Central Workshop, Inc
Bemidji State College
Nymore
Weather outlook with light snow flurries then clearing
Mostly cloudy conditions with light snow flurries into early Tuesday and a shift to partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon. No large temperature changes. Lows tonight mid teens to mid 20s. Highs Tuesday in the upper teens to twenties. Precipitation chances 16 percent tonight and 5 percent Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Tweeday
Beating and Robbery Reported in Princeton Car Theft
Princeton resident Carl Fossand told sheriff from his hospital bed that he was beaten and robbed Friday night. He described five suspects, two women and three men, who took his car and contents including a watch a 90-30 caliber deer rifle a Mauser rifle a 16 gauge shotgun and other gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Minnman
Carl Fossand
County sells 17 parcels in quick tax-forfeit land sale
County Auditor Wayne Alsop presided over the sale of 17 tax forfeited parcels in the District Courtroom, Bertram County. Five rural parcels in Red Lake Game Preserve and four Bemidji city lots drew bids, with total receipts of 18,931 for land appraised at 11,199.87. Highest bid reached 5,000 for a Ten Lake Township lot. a Bemidji Carson's subdivision lot sold for 300 from a 15 appraised. Next sale planned for May 1973, contact County Land Commissioner Lennard Bergstrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Wayne Alsop
Red Lake Game Preserve
City of
Remidy
Board of County Commissioners
Ten Lake Township
Carson
Bemidji
Alsop
Lennard Bergstrom
Harpings Comment on Air Travel Etiquette
Harpings jokes about flying showing a dislike for air travel. He notes the appealing hostess is followed by discomfort as passengers are strapped into their seats. The quip reflects midcentury airline humor and public sentiment toward air travel.
Turtle Club burglarized in Beltrami County
The Turtle Club at Turtle River was burglarized in an early Sunday break in. About $1,600 in cash and checks and nearly $200 in steaks were taken. Boxes of shrimp and more steaks valued at $187 were stolen. Entry was gained by breaking a window and removing the front door. Entry occurred between 1:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. Investigators seek information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtle Club
Beltrami County
Ken Matthews
Sheriff's Office
Bemidji City Council to Discuss Parking Ban and Bids
The Bemidji City Council meets tonight in City Hall council chambers to hear first reading of an ordinance prohibiting street parking during snow removal, repealing Ordinance 362, and establishing penalties. The city manager will seek bids for a new grader and four licenses are up for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemidji
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bell
Bemidji Bar‘pershop Singers
Timbertones
High Court
New Orleans
Bell Telephone Laboratories
International Business Machines Crop
Honeywell Inc
Xerox Corp
Benson and Tabbott
Potter Stewart
Harry A. Blackman
Lewis F. Powell Jr
Baton Rouge
State Attorney General's Office
Southern University
Atty. Gev
William Guste
Edwin Edwards
Unitqgity
Quicfire
Dent
Edwards
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Irish Republic
Irish Republican Army
United States
Britain
Ireland
Sean Muacstiefain
Frank Bain
Bertram County
Birchmont Drive
Jeffrey Machauk
Scott Smith
Earl Medrickson
Ortelle Norland
Highway Patrol
Bea Police
Bemidji Ambulance Service
Council
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!