Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
February 28, 1974 - Leonard Garment, special assistant to the President, at press conference says is going back to his original government post. Finished one year as President Nixon's top man on Watergate. Talks about his White House service and Watergate as time of frustration. Says Nixon won't be impeached. Garment: Watergate has affected the social climate, this is a serious problem, the president reconizes the difficultes it has created, and problems encountered carrying out programs.
February 28, 1974 - A memorial for original Wounded Knee Massacre and recent standoff a year ago was held. A speech was given by Gladys Bissinet. Invocations were in the Lakota language, with a tribute to Frank Clearwater and Buddy Lamont. A Pow wow was held. Many attending had been in original occupation, and cars had bumper stickers with: 'Survivors: Wounded Knee, 1973'. Speeches from reservations leaders were also given. Gladys Bissinett: "Today is a big day for the Oglala. They have tried to keep us down like our ancestors when they unarmed them and mowed them down like they were animals. We stood up a year ago today on our own reservation. We know lives haven't been laid down in vain. We have stood up for each and every Indian in the U.S." Supplemental police were on hand but weren't needed, as it was quiet and peaceful vigil.
March 1, 1974 - Gas crisis leads to speculation as to how rationing will be implemented. Unknown speaker: In Feb. majority of dealers were 87 percent of 1972 levels, this cuts it another 15 percent. We'll see some problems this month unless something changes. Stations operating fewer hours, will get into lineups. If public will wait until they need half a tank that should eliminate some problems. Out East lineups caused by gassing up when only need 90 cents or dollar of gas. Might get into even odd rationing, coupons would create more problems. MN may see rationing in May, when farmers get into fields, and people do more driving. Stations may open 8 hours a day, or split shifts. Reduction in MN allocation, gas sent to East coast since more hardship area. Gas prices increasing, average a bit over 50 cents a gallon.
March 1, 1974 - Tax finance bill to allow dollar checkoff on taxes for campaign financincing. Contrast to other campaign donations. Steve Keith opposes bill: spending limits and public funding symbiotic, reduce money pressure on candidates. Purpose of bill to take pressure off so candidate to be more responsive to constituents rather than big campaign financers and special interests. Senate bill for board to set milk prices, illegal to sell below this price. Sen. Waggener bite: any time cost is down in manufacturing will be down to consumer. Consumer will know who is getting any additional money. Sherry Chenoweth Director of Consumer Services: milk prices will go up as result of this bill. Prices would be determined by ag co-ops. Small diary farmers vs. large ag groups. Unfair dairy practices.
March 1, 1974 - Preview of what's happening at the legislature today. Spending bills, campaign finance and ethics bill with dollar checkoff provision on taxes. 1974 school aid formula bill to allow schools to keep up with inflation and increased gas costs. Family planning services. Bill to waive UofM tuition for foreign students. Club membership policy regulations. MN state car purchases to limit by size.
March 1, 1974 - Mother of Dennis Banks says a prayer on behalf of the women of Wounded Knee.
March 1, 1974 - With the U.S. Supreme Court Miller v. California decision leaving communities to determine what is and is not obscene, MPR’s Gary Eichten reports on the Minnesota Supreme Court decision on obscenity standards, guidelines, and how this will affect pornography business.
March 2, 1974 - Minnesota legislator Allan Spear details the three things no-fault divorce bill does…changes terminology (words have less of a fault connotation than traditional terms); removes requirement for corroborating witnesses; and removes current grounds for divorce (substitutes single ground, irretrievable breakdown of marriage relationship).
March 4, 1974 - Richard Banks and Russell Means are the first of six AIM leaders to be tried in St. Paul on felony indictments stemming from last year's 71 day occupation. The so-called Non-Leadership Case is scheduled for trial in South Dakota may number at least 130. On the stand today for his 2nd day of testimony is government witness Father Charles Manheart, pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wounded Knee.
March 4, 1974 - Father Manhart testifties, says church was taken over, he was searched and bound and placed under guard, then released, that trenches were dug around the church and other activities. Arguments over use of the term occupation, hostages, and other terminology. Damage to church. Discussion of Indian grave. Reporter reads excerpts from court reports. Prosecution, specifically occupation of Sacred Heart Church.