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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1972
Page
3
Washington humor column quotes Dr. Helga R Slughes on why the debt grows and how a higher ceiling works. The piece mocks debt myths, jokes about taxes and cash payments, and suggests opening a Swiss bank account as advice to the government.
UPI reports a slowdown in American troop withdrawals from Vietnam last week with 2,500 troops leaving, bringing total in the war zone to 131,200. The Thursday tally shows the smallest weekly drop this year, while 7th Fleet ships off Yankee Station increased to about 18,000 sailors and Marines with a new carrier arrival.
A minor earthquake centered on the Hayward Fault between Oakland and San Leandro measured 2.75 on the Richter scale. No damage was reported as UC seismographic station noted the tremor struck the San Francisco Bay area early Sunday.
Liquidity moves against Salmon & Co and eight related entities trigger a Wall Street tremor. The SEC and SIPC filed for liquidation, sending several Salmon sponsored stocks down from inflated pre-listing levels. Market watchers weigh potential broader impact on new issues amid mixed performance data and historical comparisons.
A violent blast in Manila's Pandacan area near the Morales Engineering Works killed 17 people and injured many others, with several victims including children. Police investigate whether WWII Japanese bombs or chemical contents used in plastics caused the explosion.
Hollywood notes celebrate Jack Benny turning 78 while jokingly aging back to 39. The veteran comic stays busy with Sahara Vegas shows, charity benefits, and regular golf, insisting retirement isn’t in his plans. He jokes about keeping duties for musicians pension funds and other causes he supports nationwide.
Moscow reports the unmanned Luna 20, its first major space shot outside Earth orbit in months, launched to explore the moon and near space. Tass notes onboard systems function normally and radio contact remains reliable with the ground command.
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