Holidays Move to Mondays Redefine Federal Observances
A 1971 law shifts eight federal holidays to Mondays, expanding three day weekends. Virginia aligns Lee and Jackson birthdays near a Monday, with others like Memorial Day Labor Day Columbus Day and Veterans Day rescheduled. Christmas and New Year remain fixed. Thanksgiving retains its fourth Thursday.
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Record lows hit Arizona citrus crop in deep freeze
United Press International reports widespread cold across the U S with Phoenix hitting 19 degrees the coldest in 68 years and Hawley Lake setting Arizona’s lowest temperature ever below zero Citrus areas endured four straight days below 20 degrees Federal Crop Insurance Corp expects citrus grower claims in Yuma and Maricopa to reach 91.6 million New Mexico suffered five days of freezing with three deaths and a plumbing firm closing in Albuquerque As cold spread Utah Texas Mississippi and others faced snow sleet and record lows while Hawaii saw chilly conditions and Honolulu dropped to 34 degrees Key West stood at 72? degrees early today
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Kingston
Texas
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Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
National Weather Service
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Misa
Haveau
Houston
Tex
Lone Rock
Wis
Hawai
Honolulu International
Haleakala
Florida
Key West
Subscription Rates By Carrier In Columbus
The telegram page lists subscription prices derived by carrier. Rates show $11.00 per year by mail to Nebraska and other regions. changes of address require updating on file. Names and locations such as Bosna pAlets Gollax, Merrick, Mancer Polk appear in the readable fragment.
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Mancer Polk
Nebraska
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Adoness
Heal
Asdrens
David City Farmer John Rejda Dies at 71
John Rejda of David City, a 71 year old farmer, was found unresponsive in his car Thursday from an apparent heart attack. Rescue crews were summoned around 6 p.m. to the Rejda farm, four miles west and a mile and a half north of town. He was pronounced dead on arrival at David City Hospital. Funeral services are pending at Knott Funeral Home.
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December Police Activity in Columbus Highlights Speeding
The city’s December report to the Mayor and Council shows speeding led to 74 citations while major crime included malicious property damage and various assaults. Arrests encompassed drunkenness, reckless driving, curfew violations, narcotics and weapons concerns, and incidents such as stabbing with intent to kill and joy riding, reflecting a month with substantial violent and property offenses.
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Rites Held for Area Farmer Thomas Cizek
Funeral rites were held Friday from Kucera Funeral Home in Prague for Thomas Cizek 3 who died Tuesday at Gray Rest Home in David City. Burial followed in Prague Cemetery. A retired farmer born November 7, 1687 near Prague he had lived at the rest home nine years. A brother Joe of Ginaha survives. he was preceded by parents two sisters and a breiner.
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Local men pass engineering tests
The State Board announced 38 percent passing the December exams with four Columbus residents named among the successful. James Sullivan in agricultural, Charles Arnnodd in mechanical, D M Davidchik and Stanley Falhtick Jr. in electrical engineering were listed as passes.
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Charles Arnnodd
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Stanley Falhtick Jr
Bill to aid deaf persons in court proceedings
Lincoln lawmakers considered a bill to provide legal aid for deaf individuals in court. Introduced by Sen. Mera Hubbard Orme, the measure would fund a sign language interpreter, similar to a court reporter, with minimal cost to the state. Other measures included altering legislative appropriation rules and a constitutional amendment to curb bill reading during final passage.
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Toineala
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Chappell
George Lyas
Omaha
Ated William Ho Hasebroock
West Point
Roland Luedike
J. James Waldrall
Callaway
Ex Leigh official now in Alliance nursing home
Reginald Loppel formerly of Crawford and member of Sigmet Lodge No. 193 AF and AM at Leigh is now a resident of Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Alliance. Kloppel, a Leigh native, served as Leigh postmaster from 1916 to 192. Dale Malasch of Kansas City left New Year's Day for Greece to train as an airline pilot with TWA, planning a month away. Dale is the son of Mr and Mrs Victor Malasek. Marine Sgt. Gawyn Gernstein of Camp Ledeune returned to duty after a 15 day leave with his parents. William Lesieke returned from Denver after Yuletide visit with his son, Vernon Lesekes.
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Kansas City
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TWA
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Victor Malasek
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Ledeune
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Lawrence Gernstein
Nola
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Denver
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Exon's inaugural speech draws cautious support in Legislature
Lincoln UPI report notes many lawmakers welcomed Exon's bid to improve executive legislative ties and reshape priorities while signaling skepticism over sales tax elimination and school aid. Senators Marvel Carpenter Rebarth praise sincerity and cooperation, while others doubt tax changes and debt financing plans. Senator Wallwey says battle lines are drawn after the speech.
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Hastings
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Svottsbluff
Nebraska
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Exon
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Carpenter Sai
Tong
Aiman
Wayne Rebarth
Wilcox
Ford
Tro Warner
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Crofton
Neough
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Elmer Wallwey
Emerson
Drug Deaths Among GI Troops Rise in Vietnam
Saigon reports that improved reporting shows drug fatalities among American service members in Vietnam are up about 70 percent. Through 1970, 93 deaths occurred, including autopsy identified cases January–August and later autopsy additions. The August shift to clinical diagnosis increased reported drug deaths in the four months to November.
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Student Pleads for West Point Nomination Then Is Rejected
A student wrote Senator Robert Packwood begging for a West Point appointment noting tests and interviews he missed. Packwood invited him to West Point, but the reply declined the nomination with a brief thank you.
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Ciampaglia proposes finance say in knighthood awards
Italian parliament member Alberto Ciampaglia has filed a bill to require the finance ministry to approve or review knighthood awards to businessmen. He says the aim is to prevent granting titles to tax evaders and to ensure proper conduct in honors.
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Alberto Ciampaglia
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