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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1971
Page
1
Astrological forecast snippets present a damaged Aries through Pisces list with garbled phrases. It hints at friendship, conflict resolution, study, finances, romance, travel, and personal growth but contains many misspellings and incoherent lines. The piece reads like a broken astrology column with unclear dates and entities.
Washington columnist Dick West humorously surveys experiments testing plant emotions. He notes cucumber sensitivity, failed attempts with ultimata, and jokes about talking to vines. He muses on music and mood, offering light commentary on plant psychology and public fascination.
Washington officials announced several bridges on the federal aid highway system as obsolete. The replacements will be funded under the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1970 with 7 percent of costs covered by federal funds. Bridges include Lewis and Clark Bridge on US 2 over the Missouri in North Dakota, Cliff Avenue Bridge on the Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls, and the Missouri River Bridge at Sioux City on US 20.
RENQ Nev UP L says after bicycling across the country John and Deri Bowen left their bikes in their Renn house driveway. The cycles from Falmouth Mass were stolen a short time later by two young boys.
Fragmentary OCR text from a published notice describes subscription rates and delivery details for a newspaper. It mentions Columbus and delivery by carrier, with garbled phrases indicating price information and distribution schedule. The readable pieces point to a local news item about subscription logistics.
Hollywood correspondent Vernon Scott notes Chad Everett reshapes the image of physicians on CBS TVs Medical Center at MGM Studio. Everett rejects the stuffed shirt stereotype by wearing stylish Italian cut suits and a diamond pin, earning letters from doctors who applaud the updated portrayal.
Omaha's Omaha Transit Co asks the Nebraska Railway Commission to slow post nine PM weekday buses and after eight PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Buses would run every hour instead of 45 minutes, cutting total operating hours by about three percent and likely eliminating some trips. Hospitals and night-shift workers would still receive similar service times, with changes effective September 7.
The State Game Commission introduces a single carcass tag permit for big game hunters replacing separate hide and quarter tags. The permit uses heavier stock and perforations. after a shot, the tag is detached and affixed to the animal, canceling the license when separated.
Education today in Los Angeles reports Fernald School, a UC regents founded center for learning disorders, will launch a generation gap program. Dr Frances Berres, former student and associate director, leads the plan to involve parents in courses and planning with teachers while children visit worksites with their fathers or other mentors to understand parental work. The aim is mutual understanding, guided discipline, and two way learning between parents and children.
Aberdeen Washington reports a federal backed effort to develop fish protein concentrate FPC for bread, porridge and other staples. The Ocean Harvesters plant uses hake to produce FPC and plans to process fatty fish next year to enable global distribution for nutrition programs and research. Alpine Marine Industries sells separate FPC packets.
Denver report profiles Lyn Helton a 19 year old mother and wife with osteosarcoma who says she has learned to love people and not fear death while caring for her 18 month old daughter and writing a book about dying. Her husband Tom adapts and their daughter Jennifer senses illness as treatment ends.
Lincoln Nebraska State Highway Commission plans a August 27 meeting with the Nebraska Highway 8d Association and other groups to discuss locations for a proposed north-south freeway. Merle Reiling said groundwork has not begun and final decisions hinge on interstate plans and federal funding projections in the 20 year plan. A recent meeting with Kansas officials yielded no concrete decisions.
Benjamin Franklin produced the first newspaper cartoon in America for the Pennsylvania Gazette in 174. The image showed the colonies as a dissected snake with the caption "woe or die."
LINCOLN UP I The State Penal Complex sets prices for television sets that inmates may buy for cells. Warden Charles Wolfson said the price range for 12 inch sets is about 40 to 75 dollars from local merchants. Inmate funds will cover the cost and inmate labor will install the antenna. Volunteers for installation are plentiful.
A dubious advertisement claims MONADEX aids weight loss with a money back guarantee. The text promotes easy fatigue reduction and curb appetite, mentioning MIESSLER DRUG STORE at 340 Igid St with mail orders and tax details.
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