Cuba’s scarce goods reveal rationed life and revolution
In a Havana department store, shelves are nearly empty and buyers queue for scarce items. Neighbors discuss rationing, black markets, and the shift from consumer wealth to socialist aims as Fidel Castro’s regime steers Cuba toward planned living and universal work.
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Jesus movement tests faith in American churches
Louis Cassels argues the Jesus movement exposes gaps in traditional churches while affirming their purpose. It shows young people seek community, service, and personal experience of God’s love beyond mere activities, highlighting both church failings and its enduring relevance.
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United Press International
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Jesus
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Nine Creighton cheerleaders to resume duties at game
Nine Creighton University cheerleaders, after rejecting an anthem stand ultimatum, plan to lead cheers at the Omaha Civic Auditorium for the Regis game. They will stand for the National Anthem and perform as the squad returns to duties, reaffirming their commitment after earlier resignations.
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Irving heads to New York with family amid Hughes book case
Clifford Irving and his wife take five children to New York and possibly Zurich to answer a state Supreme Court summons over a $55 million libel suit linked to his Howard Hughes autobiography. Swiss authorities probe a $650,000 check fraud tied to the book and a woman using a Swiss passport identifying as Aslyn Hughes. Mrs Irving denies cashing the checks. Swiss police suspect an attempted frame-up.
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Astrological Forecast for Thursday January 27
Sidney Omarr presents a dated astrology page with mixed garbled text for all zodiac signs. Aries Taurus Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces offer scattered guidance on nerves, travel, finances, and love amid unclear wording and typos. The piece notes birthdays and a general year-start outlook but lacks coherent forecasts.
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Magurrie
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Gyrsen
Record TV audience for Super Bowl hits 65 million
New York UPI reports a CBS spokesman said the Super Bowl telecast drew 65 million viewers on January 16, setting a sports event TV record and surpassing last year's 40 million. The piece also notes Europe as the only continent without a desert.
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Fire losses in Columbus drop in 1971
Fire losses in Columbus in 1971 totaled 7151.70 dollars, about half of 1970’s 14593.91. Damages to buildings and vehicles were 5068.73 and contents 2604.92. Chief Walt Garbers cited 86 fire calls for the year, split 6 general and 80 silent, down from 140 the prior year.
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Walt Garbers
Education grant bill deemed unconstitutional by committee
Lincoln Nebraska The Legislature Education Committee released an attorney general opinion Tuesday that LB1171 proposing private school tuition subsidies would violate the state constitution. The committee will take no immediate action despite the verdict. Proponent Sen Duke Ryder Omaha would fund full-time students at accredited private colleges by covering the tuition gap to match University of Nebraska average rates. Nebraska private college representatives warned without aid, many schools could face extinction. Educators cited private schools’ lack of tax support as a core issue driving high tuition.
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Duke Ryder
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Iuifion
University of Nebraska
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Coffee Grounds Mistaken Cash Drawer Heist
In Rovigo Italy bar owner Donato Braghin caught burglars attempting to steal a cash drawer. They fled after realizing the drawer contained only coffee grounds, and Braghin said he did not care.
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UPI
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