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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1977

Page

10

Hostage tale ends with gunman killed at base

Hostages at the U S Subic Bay bank say a five months pregnant woman leaped the gunman and, with others, beat him with typewriters and adding machines, then Nico Medes Villaluz fired a shot through the back of the assailant’s head as Marines moved in. The gunman died at the base hospital from head wounds.

Manila Philippines UPI U.S. Subie Hay Naval Base U.S Aida Metrillo Nicomedes Villaluz Villaluz Guntrar

Public defender signs his own parking tickets

Lincoln Nebraska Deputy Public Defender Tom Hagel is accused of validating 92 overtime parking tickets in city county lots. He says no intent to wrongdoing, admits negligence. Police deny harassment. Hagel blames unread fine print and police pressure.

Lincoln Neb.pt Tom Hagel Tie Roger LaPage

Ogallala to hold farm strike rally

Ogallala, Neb to host a farm strike rally on December 27 led by Keith County Farm Bureau president Larry Hoelscher. A tractorcade is planned and merchants will close one hour in sympathy. representatives Stan DeBoer and Don Kline will speak. Participants plan subsequent rallies in Grant and Imperial the same day.

Ogalalla Neb UPI Ogallala Larry Hoelscher Keith County Farm Bureau American Agriculture Stan DeBoer Don Kline Grant Imperial Hoelscher

Dangerous toys linger on shelves despite bans

In 1976 the federal government banned about 400 toys as unsafe and watchdogs like the CPSC and groups such as PACT push guides to safer choices. Merchants and customers still miss banned items, risking holiday accidents as trees shed leaves each year.

Consumer Product Safety Commission PACT

Cross ruff bridge in trumps and implications for forcing bids

In bridge play, Oswald and Jacoby discuss a cross ruff to handle trumps, detailing a line where South ruffs and counts to 12 tricks after cashing spades and hearts. A heart finesse and careful ruffing sequence are examined, plus a note on passing a forcing bid and potential partnership trouble.

Ference Reenge Weet West Lousiana Spapar EN Mimuise Assn

Altar Society Elects Officers for New Year

Bellwood Presentation Altar Society met after mass with Dorothy Kopecky presiding. Elaine Zegers was chosen president, Marlene Berucha vice president, Yvonne Morbach secretary, and Peg Fiala treasurer. A Christmas gift exchange occurred and a gift was given to Father Rutten. December hostesses provided refreshments.

Bellwood—Presentation Altar Society Dorothy Kopecky Elaine Zegers Marlene Berucha Yvonne Morbach Peg Fiala Father Rutten

Carter aides spark Washington social scene critique

HELEN THOMAS reports Carter aides face criticism for social aloofness and blunt style while avoiding Georgetown party circuits. Despite dull parties, White House invitations remain coveted as insiders debate the scope of social life among the president and his top staff.

Helen Thomas UPI White House Washington Carter Georgia Palace Georgetown Lyndon Johnson Kennedy Center Watergate Robert Strauss Amy Walter Mondale House Thomas O'Neill Russell Long Lousiana Democrat Senate Finance Committee Carters Jimmy Carter Alue Jody Powell Bert Lance Powell Bert Lance

Christmas Visit Plans From West Coast Families

LEIGH-Dr. and Mrs. Ed Lewis of San Jose arrive to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Heriik. Their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Michael Raab of Pleasanton are expected Friday. Mrs. Frieda Imholte will spend the holidays in Des Moines with her daughter Me an Mrs. Frank Paulus and children. Mrs. Ruth Tojan will visit her son and daughter-in-law in Murray Utah and then stay with relatives in California. Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Nelson travel from Columbus to Kansas City to see sister Mrs. Al. Seaton and a niece.

Leigh Ed Lewis San Jose Calif John Heriik Lewis Michael Raab Pleasanton Frieda Imholte KUS Des Moines Iowa Frank Paulus Ruth Tojan Tom Trojan Murray Utah Shem California P.O. Nelson Columbus Kansas City al. Seaton Lawrence Wright Kent Lawrence Amy Kathie

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