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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1970

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Predict Carswell Wins Senate Confirmation To Supreme Court

President Nixon nominated G Harrold Carswell of Florida to the Supreme Court seat vacated by Abe Fortas. Eastland predicted confirmation with little resistance, citing his record and balance. White House praised his capability and strict constructionist stance amid ongoing confirmation fights.

Washington UPI G. Harrold Carswell Florida Senate Supreme Court Nixon Mondah Abe Forlas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Federal District Clone F America Eastland White House Nixon

Egypt claims Israeli frogmen killed near Suez Canal

United Press International reports Egypt's semi official Al Abbariya press says at least one Israeli frogman was killed while attempting to cross the Suez Canal Sunday night. Cairo says Israeli attempts were met with heavy Egyptian fire as planes retaliated near Ismailia. A separate report says Katyusha rockets hit potash plants near the Dead Sea with casualties, while an Israeli patrol killed two Arab guerrillas in the Jordan valley.

United Press International Egypt AL Abbariy Suez Canal Dante Tel Aviv AL Abram Israel Ismalia Durdanian Dead Sea Jordan Valley

Yorks plan Supreme Court appeal over desegregation order

Mrs Yvonne York mother of 7 year old Raymond said she will take the case to the Supreme Court after federal judge Luther Bohanon ordered Raymond enrolled at Harding Junior High to comply with desegregation rulings. Raymond had been at Taft Junior High near his home. Federal marshals detained him when Mrs York attempted to enroll him at Tall. She claimed the government prefers punishing the powerless and vowed to press the appeal. Community support grew after the detainment at the federal building.

Oklahoma GITY Yvonne York Supreme Court Luther Bohanon Yorks Raymond Harding Junior High Taft Junior High Harding Traymond

Freedom Newspaper Subscription Notice from Nebraska Publisher

The Freedom Newspapers, Inc publishes in Columbus Nebraska. Subscriptions cost 45 cents per week by carrier and 31 000 per year by mail in Platte, Loup, Butler, Merrillance and Park counties. Change of address requires prompt notice to the local postmaster and the Columbus Telegram.

Your Freedom Freedom Newspapers, Inc Jth Avenue Calumiers Netraska Columbus RY Mall Platte Udon Butter Collar Merrillance Park Counties Meil Wise Hebraska Focal Columbus Tekoram

Almanac Snapshot of Historic U S Events

Almanac for January 20 1970 notes morning and evening planetary alignments and lists key historical moments including John Marshall named Virginia Chief Justice in 1801, Springfield YMCA game in 1892, George V death in 1936, Nixon inauguration in 1960, and Nixon as 37th president in 1969. A thought from Nicholas Murray Butler cautions about expert knowledge.

United Press International Mercury Venus Jupiter Mars Doh Adams John Marshall Virginia United States Springfield Mas Ymca James Naismith Beilain George V Lindon Baines Dobngan Richard Nisan

Wesleyan Edges Midwestern 90 to 86 In Hard Fought Game

Lincoln UPI reports Nebraska Wesleyan University stayed ahead throughout to defeat Midwestern College of Iowa 90 86 Monday night. John Brown led Wesleyan with 22 points followed by Kod Beecham 19. Jowell Leddell topped Midwestern with 22 and Tom Penshaw added 18 in a tight contest.

Lincoln UPI Nebraska Wesleyan University College of Iowa John Brown Wesleyan Kod Beecham Jowell Leddell Midwestern Tom Penshaw Osing

Nixon adviser blames wealth for pollution in theory

Merriman Smith reports Dr. Jean Mayer says pollution rises with wealth as the rich grow in number and space. Mayer links yachts, jets, and private planes to environmental harm, noting presidents and estates spread across multiple residences.

Merriman Smith UPI White House Washington UPT Hest Nixon Jean Mayer Psychology ‘Today Aroud Mayer United States Camp David Florida California Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Kennedy Cape Cod Virginia Iunt Cavalry

Nigeria scales relief to aid sick and starving refugees

UN Secretary General Thant after talks with Nigerian leader Gowon said civilian harm in the former war zone was minimal and relief should focus on transporting help to the ill and weak. A four-doctor team with nurses traveled from London to Lagos with five tons of drugs and jeep-like vehicles provided by Britain.

Lagosa Fartaise Nigeria Thant Yakubu Gowon Newsmen Lord Hunt Harold Wilson Tenrik Beer League of Red Cross Societies Maurier Foley Britain Foreign and Commonwealth London Igh Lagos

Senate Nominee Harrald Scott Calls For Balanced Court

United Press International reports quotes from Senate Minority Leader Hugh Scott praising Judge G Harrald G. Harrall as a competent strict constructionist and noting the President fulfills a promise to balance the Supreme Court. Embassy official in Warsaw declines comment on U S China talks due to sensitivity.

United Preas International Washington—Senate Hugh Scott T-Pa Raisil G. Harrald ‘Arswell Nixon U.S. Supreme Courts

Nixon welfare plan faces higher costs say Democrats

Democratic lawmakers argued the proposed family assistance program would cost far more than Nixon estimated. McGovern proposed a four point package including guaranteed employment and expanded Social Security benefits while Republicans warned of rising admin costs and questioned first year spending. A note on dry ice explains it changes to a gas rather than melting.

Washington House Tovay Nixon George S. McGovern D-5.d Citizens Committee For Children New York City McGovern Imme Congress John G. Venaman Social Security Administration al Ullman Dore

Mothers March for March of Dimes Sets New Record in Nebraska City

The Mothers' March collection in Nebraska City totaled 1579 dollars, the most successful in the community. Last year the total was 1486 dollars, reflecting a modest increase in donors and contributions.

March of Dimes Collection Nebraska City UPI

Firth Girl Wins Grand Champion Steer at Denver Show

Rachel Doeschot, 12, of Irth Nebr, earned the National Wesle Stock Show grand champion steer with Tear Drop a 1225 pound Hereford. She plans to donate one tenth of the selling price to religious organizations.

Denver UPL Rachel Doeschot Irth Neb Harlan Doeschot Hirth Tear Drop Randy Helms Holbroak Rachel Norris Public Schools Vic Gentry Whitman University of Nebraska Shaleo Angus Limited Minatare, Neb

Gentleman Boss Chester Arthur Known for Elegance and Wit

The article recalls President Chester A. Arthur famed as the Gentleman Boss noted for elegance hospitality and ready quotations from Dickens. His courteous style and polished bearing were uncommon among politicians and sparked popular nickname use.

Chester A. Arthur Dickens

Inability to curb crime frustrates Nixon in 1969

Washington report notes Nixon failed to reduce crime in the District of Columbia during 1969 with rises in murders, robberies, rapes, and violent offenses. Congress delays and Democratic pushback followed, while officials cite crisis proportions and steps like expanded police, a reorganized court system, and added White House protection for embassy staff. Senate approved police package. House action pending.

Washington UPT Nixon Cinme District of Columbia Congress D. C Senate House John L. McMian D-5.c Habse Img America White House

Mullen man dies in two-car collision

A two-car crash near Mullen Nebraska claimed three lives. Paul Rentfro, 60, of Mullen died after transfer from Mullen hospital to North Platte. His wife Shirley 32 and their eight year old son Donald perished. Two Rendro children were injured. The other driver was Melvin Tomka 32 of West Pulst.

Mullen Neb UPD Paul Rentfro Hentiro Mullet North Platte Shirley Donald Rendlro Trenlfro Melvin Tomka West Pulst

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