23 Feb 1971
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1971
Page
1
The forecast blends Ram, Bull, and Gem readings with cautions on budgets and decisions. Aries and Taurus guidance emphasizes restraint and prudent planning while Gemini to Pisces focus on communication, balance, and personal progress. Today highlights birthdays, some strong advice, and focus on reliable actions.
A Ontario Addiction Research Foundation pilot project in Toronto recruits 6 male volunteers aged 21 to 26 to assemble wooden furniture while smoking marijuana. The 10 week study tests dependency, withdrawal, tolerance, health, and work capacity with two groups, including a placebo cohort, and uses token rewards for sustenance and activities.
The notice lists subscription rates for the Care Telegram delivered by carrier in Columbus Nebraska and by mail to Platte and surrounding counties. Rates shown include 47.00 per month and 1.00 per year in some districts, with 18.00 per year for other states. Change of address details are provided for subscribers through the post office.
New York based report notes UPI and AP call to suspend Emergency Action Notification System tests until safeguards are in place after Saturday incident. A pre prepared alert tape aired on broadcast teletype circuits caused several stations to go off air as if an attack was under way.
Ruth and Williard Hliemer, Shelby, and Hubert Girard, Osceola, were elected to three year terms on the Polk Butler Mutual Insurance Company board. Wayne Ruth was chosen president and Arnold Fredrickson vice president. Otto Seer Jr. was appointed to fill remaining term. Shelby Legion Auxiliary served sandwiches and coffee after the meeting. Tet is observed as Vietnamese New Year.
Hollywood veteran Huntz Hall, famed as a Bowery Boy, is back before cameras after a period away from acting. He recalls playing multiple roles with the gang, starred in a CBS pilot The Chicago Teddy Bears, and says slapstick remains his core, as he moves from commercials and stock to new besked projects.
In Birkenhead a gas repairman’s mishap sparked a blast that ripped out a staircase and damaged wiring and a family refrigerator. Tom Fowler witnessed a man draw a match from his pocket and strike it as the incident occurred. Six bottles at Tor’s beer were blown to bits.
National parks face unprecedented popularity as 35 parks and 248 sites endure overcrowding, pollution, litter, and crime. Officials push higher fees, restricted camps, and venturing to wilderness designations while expanding urban-area recreation and state parks to relieve pressure.
The report notes eight below zero in Wyoming and eight below at Laramie on Monday while other areas including New York and Orlando recorded single digit lows. The National Weather Service reported these frigid conditions excluding Alaska.
Notice references the Federal Communications Commission and proposed license actions. It states that the commission will review applications and accept comments during normal business hours at a Columbus office, with details to be posted for public inspection. The notice mentions entities and individuals connected to the proceedings and invites public involvement.
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