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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1971

Page

9

Astronauts Move Toward Third Moon Landing

Apollo mission progress shows Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell preparing for a third moon landing. A docking issue delayed ascent while ground teams troubleshoot possible foreign particle interference. Roosa will pilot the command ship as Shepard and Mitchell remain aboard the lunar module in orbit awaiting rendezvous.

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Columbus Board of Education Meeting Stresses Routine Actions

The Columbus Board of Education held a largely routine meeting Monday evening led by Superintendent Gail Sim. Discussions covered university school recommendations and issues with principals about curriculum and staffing. Actions included approving a land transfer for future high school construction and noting two resignations, with reappointment of several district administrators planned.

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Accident Report Summary From Last Year

A brief accident report contrasts last year with current data, noting injuries and incidents. It highlights the number of occurrences and shifts in severity, mentioning regional impact and responses without graphic detail.

Grand Island youth Terry Lachnit Jr. dies in collision

In Grand Island a 19 year old, Terry Lachnit Jr., was killed when his car collided with a westbound Union Pacific freight engine at an intersection. He was alone in the vehicle and the wreck occurred around nine. Survived by his parents Anis and Mike Lachnit and a brother.

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Laird Seeks Militia Pay Hikes to Reach All-Volunteer Army

Defense Secretary Melvin Laird told a Senate hearing that an all-volunteer force could be ready by mid 1973 if recruit pay and other inequities are fixed. He advocated a base pay raise of about 40 percent and higher entry level pay to attract volunteers, noting basic training completion would bring total compensation to around 3,700 dollars a year, and comparing with New York police pay and federal minimum wage.

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Vietnamese border clashes intensify across Vietnam and Cambodia

Vietnamese and North Vietnamese forces escalate fighting along the border areas. The Communist side attacks multiple air bases with rocket and mortar fire. Saigon reports casualties and says Premier Lon Nol tightens defenses in Phnom Penh while clashes near Chipol Aniles and Que Minh Forest yield dozens of Viet Cong and NVA deaths.

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Nebr State Patrol Reports Fatal Plane Crash Victims

A Nebr State Patrol bulletin confirms three fatalities in a plane crash near Spalding. No further details are available, and a patrol spokesman said information is scarce while investigators assess the scene.

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Kidney transplant event at Cheerae's Ungpfitel today

Readable fragments describe a kidney transplant schedule at Cheerae's hospital with attendees including Conk and Be Faeley, while other names appear partially. Details are unclear but the event centers on a medical transplant procedure and related participants.

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Laos invasion claims strain U S Viet clashes

Reported South Vietnamese and American forces faced accusations of invading Laos under U S command. Secretary Laird denied any U S troops in Laos and refused comment on broader allied operations. Despite denials, reports circulated of Vietnamese paratroopers, air support, and intensified bombing raids as the region saw mounting tension and conflicting accounts from Saigon, Vientiane, and Moscow.

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Lawmakers Propose Nebraska Partisan Senate System

A bill by Sen. John DeCamp would amend the Nebraska constitution to elect state senators by party, ending nonpartisan unicameral elections. The proposal argues parties would hold senators accountable, though criticism cites loss of individual power and potential opposition from lawmakers.

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Chrysler UAW reach agreement to end shortest strike

A three hour national strike by Chrysler and UAW ended after an agreement in principle covering about 10,000 salaried workers. The pact includes a 13 percent wage increase with retroactive pay and a cost of living adjustment, retroactive to September 15. UAW President Leonard Woodcock urged salaried workers to return to their jobs Wednesday morning.

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Nebraska Weather Outlook Freezing Drizzle and Snow

See freezing drizzle or snow. Pat D pan 19 low this morning high Monday. Sunrise Wednesday 5 47 Sunset Wednesday. Chance of freezing drizzle or light snow in the extreme east by early tonight. Winds 16 to 24 mph east and central portions. Cloudy skies through Wednesday. Lows tonight upper teens to low 20s. Highs Wednesday in the 20s. High Monday 37 at Scottsbluff. Alliance low Monday night 1.

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Nebraska senators vote to repeal self defense act

Lincoln Nebraska lawmakers opened debate on Sen Roland Luedtke's bid to repeal the unlimited self defense act. The unicameral voted 31 11 to advance the repealer despite the state supreme court ruling the law unconstitutional. Senators voting against repeal included Terry Carpenter Othe Kin George Nive and others.

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Connally nominated secretary of treasury amid fees probes

The Senate Finance Committee approved Jann de Connally for treasury secretary after questioning his acceptance of 750000 dollars in executor fees from a Texas oil millionaire estate. He testified he received 730084 over 11 years, with 225000 during his Texas governorship, and defended the payments as legitimate but said he would seek to adjust them.

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