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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1970

Page

3

Havelka Ponders Pornography Hijinks and Policy

By Jim Havelka, a satirical piece exploring the pornography debate with Prof. Farquhar Pedagogue. It lampoons censorship schemes, noting counterproductive ideas such as making dirty books required reading and subsidizing pornographers to protect the economy. The column ends with a quip about selling pornography after discussing the plan.

Jim Havelka Audy Hijinks Prof Farquhar Playboy Allen Ginsberg

State and federal officials meet Nebraskan tribes in talks

State Indian Commission Director Robert Mackey led a meeting with Nebraska's three tribes Santee Sioux Omaha and Winnebago as prep for a September three day gathering at Winnebago grounds. Attendees included U S Indian Commissioner Louis Brute and BIA official Wyman Badde plus Omaha tribe leader Ed Cline. Topics covered included housing medical and dental care welfare education training employment and law and order with plans to add resource representatives on day three to outline available supports.

Macy UPI Nebraska State Indian Commission Robert Mackey U. S Louis Brute Washington, D.C Bureau of Indian Affairs Wyman Badde Aberdeen S. di Mackey Decantur Ed Cline

Indonesia marks 25th year of independence parade

Indonesia celebrated 25 years of independence with a presidential palace ceremony and a large parade. Spectators lined Jakarta streets as school drum bands decorated floats and regional marchers passed by. President Suharto and Tien observed as Parliament chairman read the 1945 proclamation. A 21 gun salute and flag replica honored independence. Edgar Allan Poe was dismissed from the US Military Academy for neglect of duty and disobedience.

Jakarta UPI Indonesia Gally i Suharto Tien Sjaichu Freedom Square Edgar Allan Poe

Funeral services for Fred F. Lewin in Albion

Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday at Levander Funeral Home for Fred F. Lewin 61 of Albion who died Friday at Veterans Hospital in Omaha. Pastor William Johnson officiated, burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery. Born July 10, 1909 in Otoe to James and Susan Elizabeth Irwin, he was a sign painter and a Seventh Day Adventist. Surviving: his wife Ellen.

Albion Levander Fred F. Lewin Veterans’ Hospital Omaha Wiliam Johnson Rose Hill Otoe Iown James Susan Elizabeth Irwin Ellen

Twins home after doctors doubted they’d survive

Angela and Georgia Lynn Gleason, born July 23 in Denver three weeks early with a rare blood disease, returned home with their parents George and Linda. Doctors said Angela needed six blood exchanges and Georgia four, 29 pints transfused in ten sessions, aided by two pints from a brother and 27 pints from Colorado State Patrol donors.

Culbertson UPI Angela Ann Georgia Lynn Gleason George Linda Gleason Denver Gleason Mrs. Gleason Georgia Dorlors Colorado General Hospital Colorado S (Leason McCook

Omaha Hilton Opens Today in Downtown Omaha

The 19 story Omaha Hilton, a new luxury hotel at First National Center, opened today with 462 rooms and Mediterranean decor. General manager Paul Gaeta said the hotel opened on schedule after long construction begun December 1968 by Peter Kiewit Bons Inc and Leo A. Daly Co was the architect. Official dedication ceremonies are planned September 17 to 20.

Omaha UPI Omaha Hilton Paul Gaeta Leo A. Daly Co Peter Kiewit Bons Inc First National Center Hilton

U Boats Credited to One Ship Record During War

United Press International notes that the greatest number of U boats credited to a single ship in World War II was 13, attributed to HMS Starling, highlighting a notable wartime achievement.

United Press International HMS Starling

Fake threat to kidnaped consul cast as hoax

Montevideo police ruled a note threatening to kill kidnaped Brazilian consul Aloysio Diaz Gomide a fake. The letter asked Uruguay to press Brazil for a prisoner release and referenced hostage dates, citing past Tupamaro attacks but providing no verifiable details.

Montevideo UPI Tupamaros Porto Alegre Brazil Aloysio Diaz Gomide Uruguay U8 Agriculture Claude Fly Fort Collins, Colo

Women Governors in American History

The article notes three women who have served as state governors, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming and Miriam Ferguson of Texas both elected in 1924, and Lureen Wallace of Alabama elected in 1986.

Nellie Tayloe Ross Wyoming Miriam Ma) Ferguson Texas Lureen Wallace Alabama

Weather calm nationwide with storms from coast to coast

Scattered thunderstorms moved across the South and Southeast while rain fell along the Mid Atlantic coast and Gulf Coast. Eight foot waves caused drownings along a 3 mile coast from North Carolina to Maryland with three deaths. Rainfall totals included Wilmington North Carolina and Douglas Arizona. The Weather Bureau noted thundershowers in western mountains and along the Atlantic Seaboard. The Molly Maguires are referenced as a historic group in Pennsylvania's coal regions.

United Press International mid-Atlantic Virginia North Carolina Wilmington N.C Douglas Ariz Tampa U.S

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