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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1970

Page

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GNP to Top $1 Trillion in 1970 Forecasts

Washington reports from Commerce Department and Data Resources Inc. predict the U S GNP will exceed $1 trillion in 1970 with an annual growth around 7 percent in the first half of the decade. Real growth slowed modestly, unemployment rising toward 4.4 percent, and job creation broadening across nonfarm sectors.

Washington Dpi U.S Commerce Department Data Resources Inc Lexington Mass Dala Mesourcés

Continued cold forecast for Nebraska through Saturday

Variable cloudiness and continued cold temperatures are forecast for Nebraska through Saturday. The forecast notes very low highs around 0 to 3 below and subzero readings, with specific cites of Chadron Valentine and North Omaha. Sunrise Saturday is 4 14 with sunset later in the day.

United Press International Nebraska

White pig found and returned to owner in New York

A one month old white piglet named Morris was found shivering under a Central Park bridge on New Year’s Day. Police recovered the piglet after it wriggled from a cardboard box carried by Susan Jarell and returned him to the warmth of the New York Coliseum with no injuries reported.

New York UPI Morris Central Park Susan Jarell Winter County New York Coliseum Mars

Index of Today's Newspaper Contents

The page list outlines sections including Women's News Page 1 Editorial sore Page 4 Financial News Page é Picture Feature Page 1 Comics Page 7 Classified Pages 14, 13, detailing the day's layout and page numbers for indexed content.

No Traffic Deaths Reported in Nebraska Holiday Period

The Nebraska State Patrol said no traffic deaths were reported in Nebraska during the New Year holiday period. The period began at 6 PM Wednesday and runs through midnight Sunday, with authorities noting steady enforcement and safe driving during the observance.

Nebraska United Press International

Record shows 185 Gt deserters

Washington corrected its record to show 185 deserters instead of 84. A spokesman said an administrative error caused the earlier figure. Additionally, 70 deserters have returned from Sweden, totaling 102 who have gone to the country without permission under the new measures.

Washington Eden Sweden U.S

Prosecutor wounded by blast in Morgantown explosion

Prosecutor Joseph Laurita, who pursued a year long crackdown on gambling and vice, was critically injured in a bomb explosion that occurred as he entered his car. He was rushed to West Virginia University Hospital for emergency surgery after the blast moments after Laurita arrived at his automobile. Laurita took office as county prosecutor in January 1960.

Morgantown Wo Va UPL Joseph Karita West Virginia University Hospital Laurita Hill

Hijacked Brazilian plane ordered to Cuba

A Caravelle jet from Cenzeira Wady carrying 22 passengers and six crew was hijacked Thursday from Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro. The group, led by James Allen, claimed Brazilian nationality and said they would fly to Cuba for a Che Guevara tribute, as police watched from a distance during a fuel stop in Lina abot.

Cenzeira Wady Montevideo Rio de Janeire Cuba Che Guevara Bolivia Latin America Jeader James Allen Atus Costa Silva Claudio Galleano Magalhael Lana Luis Albert Silva Isola de Somer Alberta Allen Ile

Tiemann enters Republican gubernatorial primary in Lincoln

Governor Norbert Tiemann filed nomination papers with Secretary of State Frank Marsh to enter the Nebraska GOP race, noting a four year gap since his initial bid in 1966. He pledged a full, all out campaign despite potential opposition, while outlining focus areas such as pollution control, government reorganization, taxation, budget reform and state local liaison.

Lincoln UPI Norbert Tiemann Frank Marsh Marsh John Langford Kearney Nebraska Tiemain Spiro T. Agnew Ailanes Laws

Israel Warns Lebanon and Strikes Near Border

Israel warned Lebanon against guerrilla operations and sent eight planes to strafe a public road in the Al-Agxouly area near the border. Israeli planes also hit Egyptian positions near the Suez Canal. A Lebanese spokesman said four civilians were wounded when planes strafed an agricultural truck near Hasbaya. Anti-aircraft batteries forced the planes to fly off. Jordan reported a 31 minute border clash in the southern Jordan Valley. Relations with France deteriorated over a recall dispute involving an Israeli admiral. Dispatches say maintenance crews returned to Israel after taking 50 Mirages sold to Israel, later discharged by Paris.

United Press International Isca2 Lebanon Al-Agxouly Suez Canal Beirue Ciilians Hasbaya Jordan Jordan Valley Vel Aviv Fonds France Paris Pass Israel Krave

Columbus Faces Potential Loss of Regional Air Service

Omaha Airport Authority chair James B. Moore urged the Civil Aeronautics Board to preserve scheduled airline service in Midwest and Rocky Mountain states. He warned Frontier may suspend routes to Columbus as well as A Legoine and Chadron, with possible cuts to McCook and Sidney, noting Frontier, Ozark, and North Central often provided the only public transport. Senate leaders from eight states pressed for higher subsidies to Frontier amid ongoing losses.

Omaha API James B. Moore

Normal rise in labor supply in Columbus area

Labor markets in the Columbus region show steady demand through December with 93 openings and 70 placements. About 252 jobseekers registered, including 108 under 22 and 36 students seeking part time work, while 68 openings remained unfitted at month end.

Platte Buller Colfax Polk Columbus Leceier Dallas Berney Berney Columbus Conti Ooi Ng Masi Gis Welfare Ny Dan Tdi

Fire Report Summaries For Last Year By Date Range

A historical fire report catalogues incidents from a defined date range last year, detailing the number of fires and days without incidents. It lists total fires by date, branch or station, and notes any notable incidents or patterns observed across the period.

Accident Report Totals Compared This Year and Last

The report shows the totals for accidents this year and for the previous year. It presents a Wednesday Thursday period comparison, highlighting changes and trends between the two years. Data includes overall counts and any notable shifts in incident frequency.

Agnew promises U S honor commitments to Chiang Kai shek

Vice President Spiro Agnew reassured Chiang Kai-Shek at a banquet that Washington remains pledged to its allied commitments and would not jeopardize relations with Nationalist China by current oversea policies. He cited the Sino American mutual defense treaty of 1955 and noted U S defense support to allies in Asia while acknowledging tensions from U S overtures to Red China. He leaves for Thailand on Asia tour. Judy Agnew arrives from Manila.

Taipee UPI Spiro Agnew Chiang Kai-Shek Washington Peking China Vietnam Urey Chiang Bya Washingeon Red China Warsaw Taiwan C.K. Yen Jist Asia Deis Secret Service Picard Agnew Thailand Aly United States Asia Judy U.S. Ai Force Manila

Holiday traffic death toll climbs steadily

United Press International reports a rising New Year's holiday traffic death toll with estimates from the National Safety Council of 450 to 530 deaths between 6 p.m. and midnight. The article cites at least 204 traffic fatalities in Japan and lists multiple U.S. incidents, including a California boat accident and fires that killed and injured several, along with several missing persons.

United Press National Safety Council Japan ESD Taokala California Georgia Texas Pennsylvania Kansas Manhattan Beach Cali

Lindsay proposes fares hike for city buses and subways

New York Mayor John V. Lindsay floated an 87 cent fare increase for buses and subways, potentially raising rates from 20 to 23 cents and possibly to 30 cents. He called a higher fare a tragedy for working New Yorkers as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority arranged meetings to fund a $120 million transit union settlement.

York New York City John V. L Day Coe Nelson A. Felon Lindsay Warlier Metropolitan Transportation Authority IMTAD

Communists shell American outpost near Saigon amid Vietnam fighting

Reports from Saigon say Communist gunners shelled an American outpost in the DMZ while guerrilla forces attacked Allied bivouacs near Superstition Mountain southwest of Saigon. Vice President Spiro Agnew, after a brief visit to Vietnam, warned of continued enemy capabilities and possible new offensives around Tet.

Saigon UPD Demilitarized Zone Dmz Superstition Mountain Spiro T. Agnew Vietnam Taipei CAA HK Mechanized Sowe Sagon Lanoj Radio Spire T. Agnew Nori Sri Vietnam Sunerstili Maas Vietamese Swigen Antry A-Ha New Ywerr Slaien Miaverl

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