February 22, 1974 - Today?s legislative agenda includes right turn on red, protecting pension plans for companies over 100, prompted by the White Motor Company closing Mpls Moline with cuts to employee pensions, and more school aid due to inflation Minnesota now pays $1.3 billion per biennium for schools, and asks Lawrence, well, why not?
February 22, 1974 - U.S. Senator Walter Mondale speaks about his proposed child abuse bill’s main purpose, which is to support demonstration programs to prevent, identify, and treat child abuse. He states many agencies can apply for funding and the programs could be broad or specific.
February 26, 1974 - Carolyn Ring talks about what a caucus is and what the requirements are to attend a caucus. Also, Ring describes what happens at a caucus, including election of party officers, election of delegates, and pass resolutions.
February 26, 1974 - Voting pattern of candidates may not always reflect party. Caucuses encourage folks to get involved in the political process.
February 26, 1974 - Precinct caucuses are still needed in order for citizens to effect civic duties.
February 26, 1974 - Child abuse, out-state detoxification centers and the airports commission bill are Minnesota legislative agenda items.
February 26, 1974 - Rev. Leon H. Sullivan calls for the federal government to help fight poverty with education at the national OIC conference
February 26, 1974 - Roy Wilkins disputes the Black Panther's claim that power comes out of a barrel of a gun and states that power really comes from a ballot.
February 27, 1974 - Moorehead DFL precinct caucus votes to rally legislators to impeach Nixon.
February 27, 1974 - Dwaine Hoberg, Moorehead mayor, speaks about the need to develop a positive attitude. He states that, "the mind works like a garden" and emphasizes the need to "plant positive seeds" in your mind.