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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1977
Page
10
Reporters observed a high level of juvenile shoplifting across stores with 40 to 70 percent of offenders aged 65 to 70 in interviews, and a split gender pattern. Items stolen included two TVs a belt sander and a circular saw. Store managers note severe penalties including possible jail and police handover. many shoplifters are arrested or turned over yearly.
Students and teachers debate value and variety of school lunches. Despite 97 cent meals, students pay 60 cents with reduced and free programs. Reports mention foreign objects in some dishes and calls for better taste, more options, and longer eating time.
A 19th century origin claim links OK to Martin Van Buren's birthplace Old Kinderhook New York. Supporters allegedly used the abbreviation OK to designate his birthplace and the term became a rallying cry.
Theresa Stepanek humorously notes the chaos of Valentine’s Day with teens flirting and people feeling both elated and sad. The remedy, she jokes, is canned ravioli, though overindulgence may strain Cupid’s taste for chocolate hearts.
Deb Geier argues popularity is overrated and costly to personal happiness. She questions extremes like drinking or stealing to fit in and urges forming genuine friendships while staying true to oneself. The piece weighs the price of popularity against lasting contentment.
JA goes to Sioux Falls Rainbow Creations sponsored by Fleischer Manufacturing with Renee as representative. Eastside Industries VP represented by Becton Dickinson. JA Publishing long list of reps including Dee Ann Davis Alan Kopetzky and Chris Nelson. The Telegram backs JA Publishing. Regional conference set for March 5 and 6.
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