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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1971
Page
4
The Telegram reports a satirical interview claiming the U S Food for Peace program funds and ships weapons to foreign nations. Dr Cy Lege allegedly describes crop rotation to justify weapon aid and notes various firearm and missile surpluses prompting political actions, including potential wars.
President Nixon denies his administration sought charges against Speaker John W. McCormack. White House press secretary says reports are false and aimed to damage McCormack during a retirement ceremony. The piece notes an investigation tied to aide Martin Swell, a trip to Dana Point, and plans for the 92nd Congress and the 1972 budget.
The FDA reports canned tuna mostly within safety limits while 89 percent of swordfish tests exceeded the 0.5 ppm mercury limit. A recall of 1.2 million cans plus 1 million recalled last month is announced. Mercury exposure risks are described, and other foods tested show no excess mercury. Swordfish stocks may dwindle as wholesalers reject catches unless proven safe.
Marilyn Jenkinson of Platte College was named Rotary Student of the Week for the club's January 12 meeting. She serves as treasurer of the Student Senate, a member of the Activity Board, and on the dramatics production staff. Marilyn is a Monroe High School graduate and former honors student.
Funeral services for Amok Wacha 69 will be held Saturday at Svoboda Funeral Home Schuyler with Rev Hichard Hovis officiating at 2 p.m. Burial follows in Schuyler Cemetery. Born 1901 in Schuyler to Thomas and Mary Myliska Wacha, he married Beata Dierak in 1928. He ran a clothing store and later worked in a meat plant. Survivors include his widow four brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant sisters. New York’s Empire State nickname tied to a George Washington remark.
Funeral services for Ludvik A. Pospichal 95 are planned at St. Mary Church in David City with Rev. Fr. John Rasmussen officiating at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. An 8 p.m. wake service is set for Friday at Knott Funeral Home.
Roy Brdicke 44 died from injuries in a two car crash south of David City. Services at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. Guettler, burial in David City Cemetery. Wake at David City Memorial Chapel after 9 p.m. Friday. Survivor details include widow Marilyn and daughter Armagast. Navy veteran and Legion member. Local offices close for graveside rites Saturday.
NBC plans world premiere movies starting January 1 with new two to four film blocks from Universal, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros and Green Gems. The move aims to replace reruns with brand new telefilms, guided by exec Stanley Robertson on balancing story points with audience acceptability and expanding studio partnerships.
A sale listing items by the lot includes 7000 bales of alfalfa and prairie hay, various household goods like stoves, washers, refrigerators, beds, tables, chairs, lamps, dishes, china sets, clocks, crystal, and numerous knick knacks. The inventory names numerous items and basic descriptions, suggesting a large estate liquidation or farm auction.
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