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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1971
Page
8
Editor's Note introduces a series examining the U S drug problem rooted in historical and cultural factors. Personal anecdotes from a diverse set of individuals illustrate widespread use and the societal challenges, with expert estimates showing rising arrests and potential addiction figures.
A veteran describes beginning LSD use five years ago to seek spiritual insight after returning from Vietnam. He also recalls starting opium during his tour, saying it was readily available and helped pass the time.
The piece traces drug use across centuries, noting peyote in Aztec ceremonies and early morphine derivatives in the 19th century. It covers opioid and morphine use during the Civil War, the rise of patent medicines, and the later adoption of methadone as heroin addiction treatment, ending with a reference to continued narcotic exposure.
Mayors of the ten largest cities testified before a Senate panel urging passage of a bill by Nelson and Javits to fund temporary public service jobs. They argued unemployment harms tax bases, welfare rolls, and retail, noting current rates around 6 percent with millions out of work.
Nebraska Governor Exon will visit Columbus on March 5 to meet residents. The program includes coffee with the public, chat with the ninth grade civics class, Channel 2 coverage, visits to industrial plants, and a fund raiser buffet at Ellis County Club hosted by local Democratic groups.
Nebraskans shivered as subzero readings persisted with Lincoln below zero and Omahas Eppley Airfield matching the coldest February mark since 1966. Clear skies dominated eastern Nebraska while central and western areas saw cloudy skies and light snow.
UPI reports South Vietnamese and US air power backed a cross border offensive into Laos aimed at disrupting Ho Chi Minh trail bases. Helicopters faced heavy fire as Communist forces mounted stiff resistance near Khe Sanh and along the Laotian frontier.
United Press International reports heavy snow and flooding plagued the nation. In New York City motorists faced stranded expressways as boats were called for rescue. upstate regions and New England saw four to seven inches of snow. Travel warnings extended to parts of the Southeast with subfreezing conditions and bitter cold in the Upper Midwest.
UPI reports Senator Mansfield denounces the Laos operation as a tragic extension of the war while White House officials defend it as lawful and necessary for security. Critics push for rapid Congressional action to end U.S. involvement.
Apollo 14 astronauts Alan Shepard Edgar Mitchell Stuart Hooper accelerate toward Earth after a 161,612 mile transit. They plan a 4 p.m. EST splashdown in the South Pacific while hopes rise for lunar samples and future space manufacturing demonstrations.
Lincoln lawmakers introduce two bills to incentivize private industry to adopt air and water pollution controls. Tax exemptions would apply to materials and land for pollution facilities, with sponsors arguing public interest and private enterprise support.
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