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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1971
Page
8
Mixed readable items show Evelyn Wiis returning home in Wisconsin. Wants a woman for companionship and a young man for cooking duties. Notices mention scholarships for Steven Nevikens, a Lutherans aid, and local business ads. Funeral details for Leo Scanlan and various social events at local bars, clubs, and restaurants.
Jaycee Week in Columbus runs from Sunday to Saturday January 23 featuring Bosses Night. Ellis Country Club hosts the Friday banquet with Omaha Mayor Eugene A Leahy as guest speaker. A Boss of the Year award and Distinguished Servier Award will honor young community contributors. Tickets are sold by Jaycee members and Cindy Rodgers, this year’s Junior Miss Pageant winner, will attend.
Carter chief engineer Gann Carter of Cale Electronics in Columbus was named chair of the Electronic Industries Department Campanest Parts Panel succeeding Leon Puiofsky. He will oversee the P-Panel’s seven committees and 42 working groups and also chair ANSI’s Cad Committee on Components for Electronic Equipment.
Hospital admissions list includes Mrs Fredoss of Silver Creek Mrs Lawrence Honk Michard Otterpodt Colinais Glamiciates Mrs Vernat Hans Albion Martin Zomerman Duncans Walter Itlehardangen Mrs Kennel Torcoon Michael Egger Mrs Dennis Kodad and son Columbus Aaktlon Mamorisl Also admissions for Larry Cristiannoy Columbia Biamiscolas catheriul Parleno Leptak Mes Ron Krisa Columbus
The jury deliberates multiple charges in the Charles Manson case as prosecutors argue the victims cry out for justice. Defendants Susan Atkins Patricia Krenwinkel and Leslie Van Houten await verdict after the defense rests with Manson testifying briefly.
BROWNVILLE UPS Workers at the Cooper Nuclear Station were ordered back to work Monday morning after a Nemaha County District Court temporary injunction. The injunction, sought by a labor group, requires over 690 workers to resume duties and ends picketing against Delr Construction Co a subcontractor of Capital Steel Co. No date was set for a hearing to convert the temporary order into a permanent injunction.
Springfield officials probing the Powell case uncover $66,000 more cash after IRS records seized from Marge Henseys home and office. Waldo J. Ackerman leads the investigation for Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott as Hensey claims the money belongs to her and avoids details.
A federal grand jury in Marksburg Pennsylvania indicted six people over a planned kidnapping of Henry Kissinger and bombing plans against federal buildings in Washington. Also indicted were Rev. Philip A. Berrigan and others, while seven coconspirators were named but not charged. The week saw unrelated items including an Army court martial acquitting Sgt. Bhutle in Vietnam, U.S. embassy protests in Moscow, and the arrest of Meir Kahane in New York. Bethlehem Steel announced a 12 percent steel price hike, with Nixon hinting at imports policy changes. Robert Baker surrendered to federal prison in Lewisburg after a fraud and tax case. Lyndon Johnson was hospitalized in San Antonio for rest. Chanel, the fashion designer of Chanel No. 3, died in Paris at 87.
Washington report details the National Press Club voting to admit professionally qualified women on equal terms. Women entered the male bar for the first time after the change, with guests escorted by Business Week’s James L. Stodes as the club renamed itself The Press Club of Washington.
The Federal Trade Commission moves to end exclusive bottling territories for Coca-Cola and six other brands, arguing the duopolistic system raises prices. FTC asserts seven firms with about 3000 bottlers could boost competition and lower costs if territorial limits are removed.
The Western Iowa market area shows December prices set by the Department of Agriculture. The national zone price for milk with 3 percent butterfat stands at 9.87 per hundredweight. Zone 215 minimum is 3.97 and zone 3 is 6.02. December uniform prices are up three cents from November and higher than December last year.
The college announced two grants totaling 13,370 under the Rational Defense Education Act Title IM. Funds will buy scientific equipment to upgrade physical and biological science facilities, with emphasis on equipment for students enrolled in the physics and chemistry programs.
New Orleans report from the Carnegie Commission survey of 2,640 colleges and universities finds a vast majority of students want expulsions for disruptive students and violence. Professors and graduate staff largely support democratic campus processes though minor improvements to education and course relevance are urged.
City briefs report Abs Mahle Spurling recovering from a broken leg and arm after a fall in California. She is seated, undergoing physical therapy, and expected to be released soon to Shellpring Pines Convalescent Home on Mateo Avenue, Milbrac.
Bellwood DUV installs officers at a Tuesday meeting led by the Daughters of Union Veterans. Named officers include Mrs. Gerald Mick as president, Mrs. Max Jall as vice president, Mrs. George Mastera as junior vice president, and Mrs. Florence Kameenske as measurer, with a slate of other roles filled by Mrs. Paul Kykerk, Mrs. Robert H. Bell, and several other members.
At the Nance County Home Extension Civic Council meeting, presiding Mrs. Ler Souderup outlined officers and roles for members including Mrs. Dick Grown finance and Mrs. Clifford Mecary achievement day. Officers listed include Mrs. Sonderup vice chair, Mrs. Henry Systa secretary, and Mrs. Dick Brown treasurer. the council voted to discontinue its scholarship program.
Area 4 H leaders were honored at a banquet in Fullerton. George Bell served as master of ceremonies and Col Bil Bowers spoke as Nebraska H Foundation representative. A memorial plaque for Mrsarry Swanson was dedicated and top girl exhibitors names were added. Cathy Zumbrumi Janice Bubas and Karen Lesiak earned 1970 honors. County Extension Agent Bill Zahinger presented pins to several leaders including two year member Howard Druey.
In London, Rev Cyril Carter decided not to screen a filme showing two girls nude. The production, linked to a religious festival, faced potential interest only from those drawn to nude scenes.
District Deputy Ethel Van Matre installed Mebzkeh Lodge officers JoAnn Napier noble grand Ed Kamenske vice grand and others. Separately Vesrenlavian Allay Society named Mysoyaya officers led by Mrs Leonard De Wispelare president and Mrs Mile Palensky vice president with secretary and treasurer roles filled.
Albion society held a Church of Good Women Missionary Society gathering led by president Mrs. Wranels Coleman. Mrs. David Sealeys to host next meeting on February 11 after reports from Christmas and a thank-you note from Gordon Indian Missions. Eayvors delivered to Wolf Nursing Home.
Mrs. Tom Johnson chairs the Junior Woman's Club drive for the March of Dimes. The door to door canvass will occur Sunday January 17, with materials arriving earlier allowing the drive to start sooner. Local residents are urged to contribute.
The George Stevens film Giant screens at Columbus Theater Sunday through Wednesday. Starring Elizabeth Taylor Rock Hudson and James Dean in a posthumous performance, the epic follows the rise of oilman Jett Rink and the marriage of a Maryland girl to Texan Rick Benedict amid family power and empire.
The Cotta Club met at Mrs. Anna Craig's home for the year's first session with president Mrs. Pearl Ruszel introducing New Years Meditation and a talk on A New Address. Poems were read by Mrs. Otto Losche and Mrs. Hulda Boning and a Recipe for the new year was presented by Mrs. Agnes Walter. Mrs. Louis Bachman gave a reading. New officers were elected: Mrs. Bachman president, Mrs. Loja Larson vice president, Mrs. Boning secretary treasurer. The annual party is set for February 10 with a 6:90 pinner.
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