February 4, 1974 - The state?s gas allocation system is explained by James Ikehoff of the Civil Defense Office. Mandatory gas allocations affect how much gas suppliers have to sell. Gas stations could run short. The federal energy office has predicted a national gasoline shortage of 20 percent by summer. Right now the office handles more than 200 calls each day. Dixie Diehl says most callers are concerned with inadequate gas supplies. To compensate filling stations pump only two or three gallons of gas per customer to stay open.
February 4, 1974 - Voices from the Reservation (Part One). Differing viewpoints from Ogalala Sioux residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation who have been divided over the occupation of Wounded Knee in the Spring of 1973 are shared. Kevin McKiernan reports.
February 5, 1974 - This summary of today's agenda includes committee meetings focusing on supplemental security income, acquisition of parkland, liquor on campus, abolishing legal distinctions based on sex, and a number of bills concerning the right of individuals to keep information private, an important area in the age of data banks and the modern capability of computerizing everybody?s life.
February 5, 1974 - Independent truck owners and operators presented a list of demands to the governor?s office. Leo Conzemius and Ken Nelson say the fuel crisis is causing them to raise prices. The truckers? demands include a roll back of fuel prices to May 15, 1973, speed limits no lower than 65 mph, less harassment and uniform license plates good in all states.
February 5, 1974 - Voices from the Reservation (Part Two). Comments by residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on the Wounded Knee occupation in 1973 and the coming tribal election (7 February 1974) between Russell Means and Richard Wilson. Kevin McKiernan reports.
February 6, 1974 - MPR’s Gary Eichten reports on Minnesota State Senate vote against the “Ban the Can” bill. In debate before the vote, bill author Win Borden stated he wants an environmental rights bill to address jobs lost due to environmental protection measures; Senator Arnie Ulland claimed the bill is discriminatory as it doesn’t mention wine or whiskey bottlers or out-of-state suppliers; and Senator Robert North remarked that despite talk about cleaning up the environment and saving natural resources, no action is taken and all we get is rhetoric.
February 18, 1974 - Kevin McKiernan on the Pine Ridge election and aftermath. Part of the Wounded Knee Reports.
February 20, 1974 - Unknown speaker talks about people having input to the political process. He mentions the problem of people having a feeling of alienation, that the individual is powerless in dealing with large instittutions and how people have a desire to feel they have opportunity to influence the process.
February 20, 1974 - Speaker wants to give back to the people the right to initiate measures and approve or reject laws passed by the legislature. He says this issue could be addressed at upcoming precinct caucuses and action could still be taken this legislative session if the people let their voices be heard.
February 20, 1974 - Minneapolis representative Frank Knoll said the federal government is gradually withdrawing from the housing scene and has introduced a bill attempting to fill the void concerning housing rehab. The bill is designed to meet the problem on a statewide basis, not just in urban areas. Knoll has also proposed a bill to reduce noise levels in neighborhoods near the airport. It provides a tax credit to property owners of fifteen percent; the MAC would have to reimburse local governments for lost revenue. Knoll says residents shouldn?t be raced with the choice of moving out or suffering the noise.