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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1973
Page
7
Washington NEA column describes borrowing a two and a half ton motor home. The family compares the vehicle to a robot, endures chilly starts and frantic learning of switches, and gradually gains confidence on city streets and highways while pondering the practicalities of water, propane, and power on wheels.
The Senate approved up to 210 million in federal aid to keep bankrupt railroads operating led by Penn Central. The bill allows DOT to acquire equipment and operating rights on bankrupt lines and to contract for continuing service. It includes 125 million to pay a federally guaranteed loan from 1970. The package, praised as a short term fix, faces broader reform proposals for a long term rail system.
The Senate approved a railroads funding bill by a 59 to 30 vote authorizing up to 210 million in federal funds. Area senators split along party lines with Democrats Eagleton and Symington supporting, Republicans Yale, Pearson, and others opposing. Iowa senators Clark and Hughes voted against. Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska Republicans Barnett Bellmon and Hruska also opposed.
At McAlester State Prison gunfire erupted as guards fired on inmates who seized at least 12 hostages and set fires in the prison industrial area. Inmate Leonard Boyle, 35, was wounded in the stomach and arm. The revolt began with six armed inmates and by evening up to 500 to 700 were reported out of control.
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