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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1970

Page

2

Understanding Weather Forecast Probability

A telegram discusses precipitation probability forecasts from the US Commerce Dept ESDA. It explains that probability represents the chance of measurable rain, defined as at least one hundredth inch or its liquid equivalent, and questions how the figure is determined and who bears responsibility for forecast errors.

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Understanding Rain Probability In Forecast Briefs

The pamphlet explains how shower chances are calculated as the product of storm development probability and storm coverage. It notes summer storms are more isolated, so local rain likelihood may differ from winter. The passage oddities suggest a near certainty of rain predictions for Thursday extending to Friday.

Pamphet Louis Bromfield

County Press questions probate delays and lawyer conduct

The publication probes how widows and orphans in Lapeco County fare under probate, asking whether estates are settled promptly and fees fair. It cites delays rumored at years long and even accusations of lawyers sharing costs, while seeking AG guidance on obtaining estate settlement timelines.

Lapeer Lapeco County

Public records openness urged in Lapeer County

The Lapeer County Press calls for court oversight and public access to estate and building permit records. It questions why notes and records are restricted, notes potential scandals in nearby Livingston County, and argues that taxpayers deserve transparent, timely handling of estates and permits.

Lapeer County Livingston County Lapeer Lapeer Cawly Mich

Prayer Across Time From Traces Of Famous Believers

A reflective column lists various famous and anonymous voices addressing God, from Truman and Luce to Lincoln era figures and Mary Pickford. The piece notes personal prayers range from formal to intimate, highlighting fear, humility, gratitude, and the search for guidance in daily life.

Comforting prayers and literary quotes on faith and life

The text compiles religious and literary excerpts praising life, gratitude, and faith from Louis Bromfield and Robert Louis Stevenson. It reflects on God's gifts, nature, music, human connection, and endurance through sorrow, concluding with copyright and syndication notes.

Freedom Beginnings Me Monday August 3 1970

The message proclaims personal freedom as self-control guided by moral principles. It links freedom to God, not government, and cites the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It calls readers to promote freedom and peace beginning with themselves in Columbus Nebraska.

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The Well Child Blowing the Nose

A medical Q and A by Wayne G Brandstadt MD covers why blowing the nose helps with colds, dry indoor air causing nosebleeds and humidification, a cautioned note on 5 HTP for mongoloid infants, Bright's disease causes and recovery, and hereditary nosebleeds and hemophilia origins with advances in treatment.

Fragmented clue puzzle reads across many cryptic items

A garbled crossword style list with scattered hints and numbers appears to mix languages and places. It mentions Biblical names, rivers, towns, and various wordplay fragments, but the overall meaning is unclear due to OCR corruption.

Barbs by Phil Pastoret on quirky home tips and debts

The column mocks odd advice about keeping a horse in the wine room and describes a neighbor who invented the no return Hottle. It jokes about auto repairs and finances and notes how hot days influence clothing in a plant. It also suggests skipping car payments to get back on one’s feet.

Phil Pastoret

Unemployment payments ease in June in Columbus region

June payroll relief continued with 107 weekly unemployment checks totaling $055 issued through the Columbus office, marking a third straight month of declines. Nebraska's unemployment division reported a 23.8 percent drop from May, with total payments to date around $1.17 million through mid‑year.

Columbus Arch R. B. Macdougall Nebraska State Employment Service Macdougall Eligitle Nebrasks B. J. Nickolila Lincoln C. W. Stein Omaha Nebraska North Platte Grand Islan Kearney Nickolite

Nixon watchdogs push sell or trade for public property

A plan from the General Services Administration and White House aides aims to liquidate or swap unused federal property valued at about $68 billion to fund parks, hospitals, schools, and airports without raising taxes or increasing the money supply. The initiative, led by GSA Director Robert Kunzig and deputy Dan Kingsley, with Martin Anderson and Darrell Trent, argues the government could unlock idle assets for public benefit.

Washington Richard Nixon White’ House General Services Administration White House Robert Kunzig GSA Dan Kingsley Martin Anderson Darrell Trent Property Review Board Simach U.S

Federal excessing plan eyed for parks and schools

A proposed approach would have federal agencies work with state county and municipal bodies to inventory land and buildings for public use. The plan envisions compensation at about 60 percent of fair market value and uses excessing to transfer properties to local parks schools and airports while safeguarding purpose restrictions.

Kunaig-Kingsley Team Army Navy Department of Interior Bryce Harlow Department of Defense Sands Point Long Island Department of the Interior Nassau County Federal Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Washington Gien Echo Potomac Valley Potomac River Nixon King Features Syndicate

How the name Lucifer came to symbolize the devil

An interpretation asks whether the Bible verse refers to an archangel cast from heaven for wickedness. The moon’s lack of weather is explained by no atmosphere, so no rain wind or clouds. Frogs can leap up to twenty times their body length on jewel surfaces. Apes without tails include gorilla, chimpanzee, orangutan, and gibbon.

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