10 Dec 1970
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1970
Page
1
Dick West lampoons the idea of coverage for unlikely risks by woodpeckers in a satirical column. The piece notes absurd conditions and an attached mock insurance application asking about woodpecker exposure and helmet use, ending with a spoof policy clause voiding coverage for losses.
Columbus Senior High School vocal department stages its annual Yullide program A Party of Christmas at 8 p m December 15 in the Senior High Auditorium. Directed by Robert V Larsén the program features large choral groups and soloists with accompanists listed.
Len H. Baker Jr. of Tennessee quietly probes Senate Republicans about toppling Senate GOP Leader Scott. Baker says he has not decided, but is “probing” sentiment for a potential challenge. Scott, reelected, aims to keep the leadership. Dole’s interest rises as Nixon may name a new party chair.
Nebraska Wesleyan University said it has been awarded two National Science Foundation grants totaling 81,671 for two summer institutes in physical science for teachers and high school students.
The notice lists subscription and delivery details for Columbus Telegram readers. It cites prices by carrier and mail, including monthly and annual rates, and requests readers to report address changes to local postmasters. It reflects a historic newspaper release with typographical errors and archaic spellings.
Judge Robert N. Scola left Suffolk Superior Court at noon for lunch and wed former Mrs Merilyn Layton Bard at First Baptist Church in Newton. After a brief ceremony for court staff in his chambers, the trial resumed later with no extra delay.
Many ants snerd the winter asleep underground. Worker ants may live as long as seven years, and queen ants as long as LS years.
On this day in history Mississippi became the 20th state in 1817. In 1898 Spain signed the Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish American War, ceding Guam Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Emily Dickinson born today 1830, and Nobel prizes began in 1901. A Emily Dickinson quote closes.
The University of Nebraska announced that copies of a special report on the Nemaha County gypsum discovery are now available to the general public. Reports may be obtained for 60 cents plus tax from the Conservation and Survey Division, Room 113, Nebraska Hall, University of Nebraska.
Horoscope panel presents Aries through Pisces with garbled, partial advice. It hints at guarding valuables, steady action, confidence, and personal diligence. Several signs mention relationships, finances, and caution, but many phrases are indecipherable or corrupted.
Britain, Wales, and Northern Ireland face rolling power cuts as a workers' slowdown leads to near total outages. About 100,000 workers are idled, government declares emergency in Northern Ireland, and hospitals rely on army generators. Candlelit parliament and widespread disruption reflect a nation in climatic crisis.
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