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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1971
Page
3
A garbled astrology page previews Aries through Pisces forecasts with scattered phrases about family, love, work, and personal growth. Several sentences reference cooperation, communication, and self development amid unclear dates and names, reflecting a damaged OCR page.
Washington columnist satirizes foot safety with a spoof about unsafe sidewalks and a fictional Pedalfault report. It parodies condemnations of pedestrian hazards, noting 33 percent of feet could be defective and suggesting quirky remedies like foot licensing to curb harm.
The Indo Pakistani war ended within two weeks as India proclaimed Bangla Desh a free nation. Yahya Khan announced a cease fire on the western front and Niazi signed East Pakistan’s unconditional surrender in Dacca. Indira Gandhi hailed Bangla Desh’s hour of triumph as troops entered the capital.
UC Davis researchers Dr. Robert A. Schleser and John Hughes report they have grown East Coast lobsters in a controlled Pacific environment, producing two-year-old Maine stock instead of the usual eight years in the Atlantic. The project, conducted at Martha’s Vineyard, aims to transplant New England lobsters to the West Coast.
The Catholic University of America in Washington D C received its charter in 1869 under the auspices of Pope Leo XII marking its official establishment as a major Catholic institution in the capital.
Dr. R J Kampmeier of Vanderbilt urges physicians to educate youth about sexually transmitted diseases. He notes the VD rate rose through 1975 among under 24s and cites scant medical training on these topics. He argues doctors should speak plainly in schools and on TV, shedding taboos.
Lincoln reports that State Senator Irving F. Wiltse of Falls City has filed for reelection. Wiltse, representing the 1st Legislative District, was elected in 1968.
Wall Street firms report constructive mood as money and credit ease. Wright Investors' Service foresees sustained investment growth and urges full investment in quality equities. Arnold Bernhard & Co notes rising inventories signal confidence with sales up and stock rebuilding ahead. Banana section notes tropical origin and high calories per pound per World Almanac.
On November 23, 1971 an order was placed for a new bookmobile to replace the old 1959 model used in Platte County for four years. It arrived Friday night December 10, 1971 and a January 3, 1972 finish date is planned. The unit will be on display uptown Columbus December 20 21 22 and 23. It weighs 15 420 pounds is 30 feet long 8 feet wide and 11 feet high and will hold over 300 more books. New books this week include Louis Armstrong Story by Max Jones and John Chilton and The 200 Gang by Paul Gallico. Also Gates to Asia by Jan Myrdal and Gun Kessie.
In a unanimous ruling the Supreme Court declares that segregation in public education violates the 14th amendment equal protection clause and is unconstitutional, signaling a landmark civil rights shift.
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