October 21, 1981 - Ralph Nader, author and consumer activist, speaking at the annual convention of the Minnesota Education Association in Minneapolis. Nader’s address was on the topic of consumerism. He also talks on various topics such as contaminants and competency tests. Nader has been active in consumer affairs for nearly two decades. Auto safety, hazards in the workplace and contaminants in the environment are just a few of the areas that Nader and his associates have investigated. A few years ago, the Nader organization examined the competency tests given to students seeking college admission.
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October 23, 1981 - Local historian Virginia Kunz comments on Jonathan Raban’s book Old Glory: An American Voyage and on history of the Mississippi River.
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October 24, 1981 - Local commentator Bruce Benidt provides a few ridiculous solutions for Minnesotans to keep warm as the harsh winter sets in.
October 26, 1981 - Writer Marlin Bree details the progress of Gerry Spiess, who is attempting to sail his 10-foot home built sailboat “Yankee Girl” solo across the Pacific Ocean.
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