Columbus residents praised for rapid capture of escapees
Columbus citizens spotted two armed fugitives in an abandoned car and alerted authorities. Nebraska State Patrol and Platte County Sheriff’s deputies quickly coordinated a search, recaptured the pair within an hour, and local residents applauded the involved lawmen. A farm wife who reported her barking dog was also thanked. The writer recalls Genovese to emphasize community involvement in public safety.
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Larry Williams
State Patrol
Norning
Leo Bullard
Cornhusker Public Power
Bullard
Wes Bird
Dan Saalfeld
Leroy Johannes
Merle Johannes
Fred Matthes
Dave Avage
Columbus Area
Les
Larry
Smething
Platte County
Nebraska State Patrol
Columbus
Genovese
Queens
New York
Lake North
Sugar price swings and public outcry over sugar politics
The piece laments sugar price spikes and windfall profits, noting household cuts in sugar use lowered demand and prices. It discusses growers seeking federal price supports, implying subsidies funded by taxpayers, while sugar prices begin to climb again.
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Harry
Decemer
Brazil
Orchids for Jerry in Columbus Godspell Run
Dick Gee of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce praises Jerry Engdahl and the community in a letter about the Godspell production. Gee says after touring a dozen cities Columbus fans are outstanding and the city presents itself well. He and the Godspell staff plan to spread the good word locally.
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Dick Gee
Sodspell
Columbus
Jerry Engdahl
Telegram staff rally after wire editor’s heart attack
The Telegram reports that many staff members have been doing double duty since wire editor Paul Dutch Est suffered a serious heart attack two weeks ago. Dutch is recovering at Bergan-Mercy Hospital in Omaha, with well wishes for a quick, complete recovery.
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Telegram
Paul Dutch Est
Dutch
Bergan-Mercy Hospital
Omaha
Betty Ford interview sparks clash over privacy on 60 Minutes
CBS journalist Morley Safer peppers First Lady Betty Ford with a question about her daughter’s possible affair. Some Women's Libbers defend her right to silence, arguing liberation includes limits on intrusive probing.
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Betty Ford
CBS
Morley Safer
60 Minutes
Safer
Morley
Puritan Hang-Ups and Ford Administration Laundry Comment
A characteristically blunt remark contrasts Puritan hang ups on right and wrong with Mrs Ford's reaction to a supposedly worthwhile encounter. The piece mocks the idea of an open administration equating to a public tour of personal issues.
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Ford
Columbus 7 Telegram Early August 16 1975 Record
Columbus 7 Telegram reports from August 16, 1975, covering local news, notices, and brief items from Columbus area sources. Details are partial and framed as a community update with case notes and schedules likely typical of a midsummer issue.
Left Arm Blood Pressure Anomaly and Related Health Notes
Reader questions Dr Lamb about zero blood pressure in the left arm and fluctuating readings through years. The discussion covers possible arterial constriction from birth defects, shunts between pulmonary and aortic arteries, and links to high blood pressure and fatty deposits. It also notes diabetes related kidney damage affecting vessels and organs, with eye, heart, brain, and kidney implications.
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Dr. Lamb
Lamb
Thi Coon
Parks 2 Notesr 'e Sion 1 Alder i Raw in no 2 Ancnor
The fragment mentions Parks and Alder, with unclear words and a possible anchor reference. Limited readable names and places prevent a clear event. This card notes sparse entities and no distinct action or outcome.
New York City Faces Debt Crunch Ahead of 1976 Convention
The piece argues the 1976 Democratic National Convention in New York risks amid city financial distress. It notes looming Big MAC aid shortfalls, rising per capita debt from 431 in 1965 to 1411, and potential default or receivership as the city nears a critical crunch in October. It critiques cultural image versus fiscal reality and mentions urban turmoil.
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New York City
New York
Times Square
Radica Chicala
Stewart Mott
Leonard Bernstein
al Smith
John Lindsay
Abe Beare
Big Mac
Nyc
New York City Bankruptcy Threat Discussed by Hart
Jeffrey Hart argues that bankruptcy for New York City is not only possible but likely. He warns of state emergency control, bondholder power, drastic budget cuts, and deteriorating city services including garbage collection, subway reliability, schools, and insurance rates. He suggests Newark as a possible future model and questions a Democratic National Committee plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Newark
Abe Beame
San Diego
Kansas City
Houston
Walker
Democratic National Committee
Windmills as neighbors study funded by NSF grant
The government funds a year long study with $147 to $147.8 thousand to learn public attitudes toward wind mills across the nation. Prof Robert Ferber calls modern high efficiency wind mills from 75 to 80 feet in diameter and 100 to 250 feet high, to be sited in large numbers for energy. Car owners face inflation as prices rise for current models.
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National Science Foundation
Energy Research and Development Administrator
University of Tinois’ Survey Research Laboratory
Plains of
Kansas
Pacific Northwest
Robert Ferber
Insurance costs rise as crash parts soar across 1970s
A major insurer notes average auto damage claims reached 455 dollars this year, up 31 percent from 1971 and 20 percent in the last year. An AA survey finds eight top crash parts now 25 percent higher than a year ago, with replacement prices climbing for Ford Galaxie 500, Chevrolet Impala, Plymouth Fury III, and AMC Gremlin. Despite lower accident rates boosted by speed limits and gas concerns, parts prices surged mid decade, signaling further premium increases.
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Warn Insurance
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Jim Fiebig
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