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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1972
Page
1
Hal Boyles New York AP column quotes remarks that wound or humiliate, from casual insults to serious miscommunications, illustrating how careless words linger. The piece previews harsh lines about parents, lovers, and friends and notes a provocative voice challenging even magazine column ideas.
Reykjavik Iceland An apologetic Bobby Fischer sends a letter to Boris Spassky seeking forgiveness for a paid dispute over prize money. Organizers set Sunday night for the opening game with a drawing tonight to decide white pieces. Fischer says he will play, rejects a forfeit demand, and hopes for excellent chess games.
The notice outlines daily publication schedules excluding Sundays and holidays, subscription pricing by carrier in Columbus Nebraska and surrounding areas, with a yearly rate and a request for address changes to the postmaster and Columbus Framing Board. It emphasizes proper notification of address changes to ensure uninterrupted service.
The 1972 Nebraska traffic death toll climbs to 198, surpassing last year’s figure. Diane Beguin of Kimball dies after jumping from a moving vehicle driven by her husband Ernie Beguin. A separate two-car crash near Homer claims Vernie Larson and involves Elaine Harris. Larson dies at a Sioux City hospital.
Nearly eight million vehicles were recalled last year across four major makers for inspections and repairs on models from 1965 to 1972. recalls ranged from minor electrical issues to potential throttle jams, with 443 campaigns noted and some campaigns targeting specific serial numbers. Information exists via the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration pamphlet and quarterly supplements, though buyers must ask dealers to confirm completed repairs.
Omaha Democrat Mrs. Raquel Newman says Sen George McGovern will win the party nomination. She and Nebraskan John Cassidy supported McGovern on California delegates amid an Illinois delegation dispute. Washington appeals court later voided the Democratic credentials committee action in the California convention dispute.
The Nebraska Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the disbarment of Omaha attorney Stephen J. Sturek Jr. after the Nebraska Bar Association filed multiple complaints alleging clients paid for services not received. The action followed reports from clients and a court chair named George Turner was cited in the proceedings.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission concluded no permission or direction was given to the Western Nebraska Center for Retarded (Recor) staff or group to swim or wade in the Missouri River at Indian Cave State Park prior to a drowning incident that claimed six lives. Department officials disputed staff claims of authorization and questioned where the activity occurred, while denying any proper recommendation to swim. The case centers on allegations surrounding an Encor staff member and a park director, with investigations into statements and possible test to verify claims.
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