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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1970
Page
3
Washington report notes former Pueblo skipper Lloyd Bucher, 43, published My Story this month. He promotes the work with autograph sessions at the Pentagon Book Store and defends his view that Navy missteps and a rigid bureaucracy caused Pueblo’s capture.
The University of Nebraska through its extension division will offer a history and philosophy of education course S48 on Mondays at 7 pm this semester at Platte Valley. An organizational meeting is planned for Sept. ? at 7 pm at the college for interested students. Twenty enrollees needed. instructor is Lyle Eddy. Registration available from Jerry Lee or Earl Green. Pre-register with Lee now.
Washington reports tests by the Soviet Union suggest a new multiple warhead ICBM capability. In Friday flights two SS missiles covered 5750 miles to a Pacific target, each carrying three reentry objects. Defense Secretary Laird cautioned results are under study and warned of potential strategic impact on ABM defenses.
Lindsay residents recount a string of visits and health notes including Diane Oberhauser returning home from Wood Wisconsin where her brother Tom is hospitalized. Families from Humphrey Grand Island Columbus and Dorchester gathered for dinners birthdays and weddings as several local residents were honored or celebrated.
Polk plans its annual Bean Days for September 4 and 5 with a free beef and ham dinner at noon on Saturday, a parade at 10 30 a m and a tractor pulling contest at 1 30 p m on Friday, plus a teen dance in the Community Hall and a booster trip to nearby towns on August 27.
New York reports that analysts and policymakers debate the size of a peace dividend as the war winds down. Assistant Defense Secretary Packard cites 17 million defense jobs in flux, while Senator Kennedy urges Congress to back $450 million for rapid peacetime reconversion. NICB economists estimate a $20 to $24 billion annual cut in defense outlays, with two thirds reusable for domestic programs, though gains vary by industry.
Sacramento California Gov Ronald Reagan signed a measure allowing motorists to pay 25 dollars to have their names or words like zap and wow on license plates. The plan is expected to raise 5 to 10 million dollars annually for smog control and environmental programs.
Local congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses plan a three day program in Gothenburg August 28 to 30 at the Gothenburg Community Building. James Gerrard, local overseer, expects about 600 attendees from Central and Western Nebraska as part of the twice yearly ministry gathering. A Sunday lecture titled Who Will Conquer the World in the 1970s by A L Holien will be delivered. Gerrard notes meetings at the local Kingdom Hall will be canceled this week.
Washington dispatch notes eight simple words can greatly lift national life. Sir ma am please thank you and in my opinion curb friction, reinforce dignity, and encourage respectful dialogue. Advocates say use builds mutual tolerance and humane relations in a free society.
British United Airways announced plans to start secretarial service on long flights to Africa from November. A flight attendant will serve as secretary, taking notes or typing for business passengers, with a private onboard office and a stand up bar space allocated aboard the aircraft.
The U S Coast Guard invites applications for its academy cadet appointments. The process is nationwide with ten geographic quotas and no Congressional slots. Seniors who excel scholastically and are physically fit may write for details to Commander, Second Coast Guard District, 1529 Market Street, St Louis MO 63103.
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