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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1976
Page
9
The article discusses groundhogs or woodchucks as the larger squirrel family members that emerge in late winter to seek food and mates rather than heed calendars. It notes their typical diet as vegetarian and length of about two feet including the tail, and mentions folklore about seeing a shadow.
Prime Minister Takeo Miki seeks a Japanese woman to become the nation's first ambassador, with candidates Ayako Sono and Chie Nakane in consideration though language, foreign contacts, and appeal are hurdles. Posts considered include Denmark, Norway, and Uruguay amid foreign ministry tie concerns.
Credo Mutua a South African witch doctor turned artist visits the Beverly Hills Polo Lounge with John Amos. They discuss making Shaka a true African epic filmed in South Africa with Amos starring and Poitier possibly directing. Credo emphasizes his role as healer teacher and storyteller and notes his necklace of knowledge.
A CDC survey finds scabies spreading nationwide in rural urban and suburban areas across socioeconomic groups. Dr Dennis Juranek notes the rise began in 1973 74 with many cases among the well to do possibly underreported earlier.
UPI reports United Nations Ambassador Daniel Moynihan and New York Governor Hugh Carey top the Fashion Foundation of America’s 12 best dressed men. Moynihan is cited for a balanced breast pocket handkerchief and hair. Carey for a continuously trim look amid budget work.
Monday February 2 1976 features bridge teaching tips from Eloene Griggs president of the American Bridge Teachers Association and sample hands. Oswald and Jim discuss teaching strategies for advanced classes and declarer play using heart and club sequences to maximize nine tricks.
Notes say the correct time to declare honors is when the hand is over but declarer may claim during play if desired. Defenders must not claim before hand end as it would reveal illegal information to partner.
President Ford visits the National Press Club to inaugurate its new president Robert Alden. He discusses football with Sonny Jurgensen, diplomacy with Pearl Alden, and signs autographs in a rainy reception. Ford praises being a member again and notes campaign stops in Michigan supporting government aid for the unemployed.
The Veterans Administration will pay a record 2.79 million in government life insurance benefits before month’s end to 32,616 Nebraska veterans. The nationwide dividend totals 376.8 million for policies in force, including 2.5 million to 27,273 World War II holders, 202 thousand to 1,053 World War I holders, and 77 thousand to 4,290 Korean War era Veterans Special Life Insurance holders.
Tamara J. Luedeman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Luedeman of Columbus has been admitted for the fall term 1976 at Graceland College Lamoni Iowa. She will major in nursing at the four year private liberal arts college.
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