29 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1972
Page
1
Aries and other signs receive guidance on relationships contracts patience and finances. The text covers Pisces Taurus Capricorn Aquarius and more, noting social, travel, and communication themes and hints at marriage or new family growth in 1972 for specific signs.
Washington dispatch reports the FTC humorously questioning ad claims and demanding substantiation. The piece riffs on runaway best sellers and satire about Puffery. It weaves in segments about literary misfires and a spoof sales crisis, concluding with a quip about a runaway book.
Two young girls flying kites on Sunday tangled a kite string in an electrical wire, causing a power outage on Lincoln's east side for over 30 minutes. No injuries reported. Local utility crews restored service after the short circuit.
Published each evening except Sundays and holidays the Columbus Telegram announces subscription rates delivered by carrier in Columbus at 207 per month and by mail to surrounding counties at 13 per year. Change of address instructions request prompt notification to the postmaster and the Telegram with old and new addresses.
In Can Tho area Vietnam UPI reports a gang of river pirates living along the Bassac River decline cooperation with both Viet Cong and the government. They plunder sampans, resist tax collectors, and remain hostile to all sides, including American advisers and Vietnamese officials.
Bellwood WSCS presided by Mrs. R P Kinnison with 14 members. World Day of Prayer plans discussed for a future ten hour vigil. March 22 church cleaning. May reception planned. Bellwood Improvement CIP kicks off March 9 at the school. tree planting to follow 100 trees removed last year. Community cleanups and fundraising for a Bellwood park discussed. Edna filler returns from Florida accompanied by the Pecks and Dr and Mrs 4 D Peck.
Mary Sirhan, mother of Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, reacts to the California Supreme Court ruling banning the death penalty, saying she still believes her son may be freed despite his role in the 1968 Kennedy assassination. She recalls visiting San Quentin and notes his guarded treatment in prison as others teach him basketball.
A reader asks about denture security and comfort as false teeth slip during eating and talking. The ad suggests denture adhesives like FASTEETH provide a longer firmer fit and reduce embarrassment, urging consulting a dentist for properly fitting dentures.
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