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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1974

Page

4

Balloonist Gateh Gatch Parachute Flight Across Ocean

Ocean crossing balloonist Thomas Gateh Gatch reports a slight setback after a ruptured superpressure balloon draped over the gondola during a transatlantic attempt. He remains at 35 500 feet, aiming for southern France or northern Spain in about 52 hours despite lower altitude plans.

Narrishurg Thomas Galeh Plantic Atlantic City Gateh Gate Alexandria Harrisburg International Gatch

Heroic cadet rejected for Detroit police job after past drug use

Alfonso Martinez, lauded for saving a man from a fire, was denied a permanent Detroit police appointment due to admitted past drug use. Mayor Young defended him briefly before backing off after learning of sniffing a white powder. Sheriff’s office invited him to apply as a deputy.

Detroit Alfonso Martinez Martinez Coleman Young Philip Tannian Genesee County Sheriff's Office Ortaher Ing

Two holdup men meet stubborn churchgoers in Omaha

In Omaha at Clifton Hill Presbyterian Church, two men attempted to steal purses from a group of women. A 39 year old woman, Mrs. Donna Hodges, identified the gun as a toy, wrestled one robber, and was struck from behind. A 44 year old, Mrs. Marty Hawkinson, lunged for the nearer robber, but the pair escaped with two purses containing little money. Hodges said a church holdup would anger anyone.

Omaha, Neb Clifton Hill Presbyterian Church Donna Hodges Marty Hawkinson

Julie Nixon Eisenhower Moves to White House Suite

In Washington the ailing Julie Nixon Eisenhower was moved from Indiana University Hospital to a White House suite with her family. President Nixon flew from Huntsville to Washington by motorcade, plane and helicopter to be with his daughter who underwent surgery for a bleeding ovarian cyst last Thursday. She rested aboard the presidential jet and received care from White House medical staff.

Washington Jule Nixon Eisenhower Indiana University Hospital White House Nixon Huntsville Ala Indianapolis Eisenhower Ronald J. Ziegler William Lukash

Dancer Told to Leave Russia Faces Administrative Measures

Valery Panov, once a star with Leningrad's Kirov Ballet, has been warned by Soviet officials to leave the Soviet Union immediately or face tough administrative action. His wife Galina Panov says he refuses to abandon her, while officials have not specified the measures. Panov, a Jew, was fired nearly two years ago after signaling his wish to emigrate and has since been deprived of work and opportunities.

Moscow Valery Panov Soviet Union Galina Panov Leningrad Kirov Ballet Panov Kirov

Stripper oilman in money now after price surge

Bakersfield based oilman Jess Douglas of nine marginal wells says profits soar as crude prices jump from $2.10 to $8 a barrel since price controls eased. He worked long hours to survive, trimming costs and inventing tools, with stripper wells delivering up to 40 barrels daily and 13 percent of U.S. production. Douglas notes prices may fall but plans to drill again if needed.

Bakersfield Calif Jess Dougla Douglas Manly Standard Oil of California Ation Hi -Calfornia San Joaquin Valley State Division of Oil and Gas

Earthquake rattles Manila buildings in brief quake

Manila officials reported a six point earthquake on the Richter scale struck the city today. Buildings shook for about a second with no major damage or injuries noted.

Manila Philippines

Ford addresses American engineers in Tennessee speech

Vice President Gerald R Ford told Chattanooga area engineers there is no talent shortage, only time. He urged ingenuity to solve the energy shortage and outlined tasks to cut waste, boost production quickly, preserve air and water quality, and reduce costs.

Chattanooga Tenn APY Gerald R. Ford Ford Chattanooga-area

Telegram Classified Ads Promise Quick, Inexpensive Results

The notice promotes Telegram Classified columns as the fast, affordable way to reach the right audience for buying, selling, hiring or renting. It emphasizes quick results and broad reach through the classified ads platform.

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