24 Nov 1972
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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1972
Page
1
The Pioneer Question Mart serves as a go-between to cut through red tape and obtain replies from proper authorities. On request it can plead a case to authorities to seek solutions and clear up ambiguities.
A Bemidji Pioneer report notes arguments for and against publishing weekly school lunch menus. Independent School District No. 31 resumes sharing menus with the Pioneer and local radio KBUN KBHP after Christmas vacation, allowing parents to plan meals while media coverage expands.
The editorial states unreimbursed automobile expenses tied to charity services are deductible. You can deduct actual costs or use six cents per mile. Parking fees and tolls qualify. insurance and depreciation do not. Keep records to substantiate the deduction.
Editorial notes that veterans with service connected disability may be eligible for a yearly clothing allowance of 150 dollars. To apply contact the VA regional office and cite use of a prosthetic device or wheelchair that ruins clothing. a formal eligibility notice should accompany the application.
North Vietnam signaled a likely interruption in the Kissinger Tho peace talks with no reason given. The White House expects resumption but offered no date as the two sides held a six hour meeting on the cease fire draft. In Saigon, B52s intensified raids on supply targets near Vinh and Dong Hoi, with 14 Air Force sorties and one Navy aircraft lost in five days. President Nixon trimmed his duties after a Thanksgiving at Camp David as he plans his second term and tours the Maryland site with aides.
Ex President Juan Domingo Peron stepped from his suburban home for his first news conference since returning to Argentina after 17 years in exile. The 77 year old denied whistle stop train plans and scheduled a foreign newsmen press conference for Saturday while Gen. Lanusse pushed for a pre election civilian government deal including the armed forces.
A two car collision five miles south of Cass Lake on November 10 killed Emil Blatter, 73, Bemidji, and left his passenger, Martha Smith, 82, Guthrie, dead on arrival at Bemidji Hospital. Vera Blatter, 73, remains in good condition as six others in the second car were treated and released.
Weather forecast notes fair to parity cloudy today with mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday. Chance of rain at Lew. Highs in the 40s to 50s, tonight lows upper 30s to low 30s. Saturday highs in the 30s. Rain chances 2 percent tonight and 26 percent Saturday.
The Bemidji Chamber Project Pride committee named top Pride improvements in Bemidji this summer in categories for new buildings remodeling and block visual efforts. Winners include Baptist Church Highway Host Northwestern Bell Hamms Warehouse Colonel Sanders Restaurant Snider s Cafe Matala s Jewelry Blue Ox Lounge S and L Luekens Food Store Doran s Plumbing Dave s Pizza Joranson and Kittleson Realty Bud s Tavern and notable commendations for Baumgartants In mkance O metra s and many others.
Minnesota Supreme Court reverses a 30 day sentence for illegally parking a mobile home on land in Forest Lake Township. The ruling cites equal protection concerns due to inconsistent enforcement of similar violations nearby.
Washington AP AT&T won FCC approval to raise long distance rates by less than 2 percent to achieve an 8.5 percent return on investment with a possible 0.5 percent boost from efficiency. The total approved pretax income rise is 145 million dollars annually, plus 250 million already granted earlier. Chair John deButts said the net effect on users will be under 2 percent and interstate rates will remain below 1953 levels.
Beltrami County totals 31,800.68 in reimbursements from Minnesota Lands and Forestry. Regional sources note 50 percent of annual gross receipts from state conservation and forest lands returned to the county of origin. Northwest Region distribution favors Beltrami, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, and Roseau. Beltrami’s revenue comes from timber sales, mineral exploration leases, and land sales. Disbursement plans allocate 40 percent to schools, 30 percent to the county development fund, 20 percent to the county revenue fund, and 10 percent to township.
Richard J Neises mayor of Cass Lake and bank director was acquitted on three counts of income tax evasion after a seven day trial. The jury found the government failed to prove sources of the extra income alleged for 1965 to 1967, noting much of it may have belonged to Neises' father who runs a Cass Lake general store.
The Headwaters Television Translator Corporation announces an annual maintenance fund drive with a December 31 cutoff to reach an 850 dollar minimum, aiming to sustain UHF reception for Bemidji area viewers. Rural residents face potential loss if HUTV ceases, with cable service proposed as alternative. Officers include President Don Roce Secretary Bill Howe and Treasurer Larry Dent.
Bemidji Mayor Mary Haiby announced a special City Council meeting for Tuesday noon November 28 to set the 1973 budget. Council chambers at City Hall will host the session with two budgets planned, one to set the mill levy and the other to determine city expenditures.
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