Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
July 16, 1975 - In 1974, 3/4th of US wheat production was exported. In Clay county alone exported a third of it's production. But, does it hurt the consumer by raising bread prices by having less wheat available.
July 16, 1975 - Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter discusses President Ford, agriculture, and elections. Carter also states that a presidential popularity is not necessarily an indicator of their effectiveness. Carter states that although Ford is ineffective, Ford's strength has been in energy…Carter believes the energy plans have been created by the oil companies.
July 16, 1975 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on Jimmy Carter presidential campaign. Carter talks about potential competitor Governor Wallace, traveling across the country, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger’s U.S. foreign policy.
July 17, 1975 - Ann Zauikas of Minnesota Migrant Health Services laments the lack of proper resources to address health concerns of migrant population before they happen, i.e., preventative medicine.
July 17, 1975 - Migrant workers face issues at local health clinics due to lack of funds. Flooding during the year may have resulted in higher instances of respiratory and intestinal diseases.
July 17, 1975 - MPR’s Debbie Gage interviews Jimmy Carter, governor of Georgia. Carter discusses stepping onto the national stage politically, endorsements, financing, regional/cultural prejudice, and his personal take on the life of the presidential hopeful.
July 17, 1975 - Jerry Richardson, president of the Moorhead Education Association, details report outlining financial needs of Moorhead teachers. Report was presented to Moorhead school board, requesting increases in benefit to teaching community.
July 17, 1975 - MPR’s Rachel Kranz speaks with John Neuman, of the pilot association, who expresses regret on the part of pilot group that a strike might be an inevitable outcome. There are concerns over long term ramifications for Northwest and union if strike is a long term affair. The union is at issue with work conditions and pension pay.
July 17, 1975 - Closing arguments at the Forbes trial. Forbes was accused of using his hockey stick as a weapon. Prosecuter states that crime is crime no matter where it happens. Defense argues that hockey is competative and the situation needs to be handled by the NHL and not the courts.
July 17, 1975 - US Iron Range steel worker discusses elements that lead to overcoming the strike.