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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1977

Page

6

Amin Bars Uganda From Commonwealth Conference In London

President Idi Amin of Uganda is barred from this week’s Commonwealth conference in London and warns he may take serious action against British interests. British Prime Minister Callaghan said Uganda is not welcome, while Amin insists he may not send a delegation, citing Britain’s alleged hatred of revolutionary countries. The move raises fears for hundreds of British citizens in Uganda amid past hostage threats and accusations tied to political purges and regional killings.

Ouniel Kenya UPL Idi Amin Uganda London Amin James Callaghan Britain Landon Henry Kyemba Arin Janani Luwuma Entebbe Dora Bloch Kyemba Amih Acholi Langieibusenen

Propose 1984 launch of two Mars vehicles

The plan outlines a 1984 launch of two roving Mars vehicles with 60 mile range, plus a Mars satellite combo and six surface-penetrating probes. It also envisions 1990 automated Mars sample return ships, and a broader solar system exploration including Mercury Venus Jupiter Saturn and Halley’s Comet.

Washington UPI Space Agency Mars Mercury Venus Jupiter Saturn Earth A. Thomas Young American Geophysical Union Titan Vesta Young National Aeronautics and Space Administration Management White House Congress NASA Voyager Cape Canaveral Fla Uranus Viking Mars Red Planet Viking Project

Bride STABS groom six hours after wedding in Stockton

Elmore Walton, 42, was killed in a Stockton home after a six hour marriage when his bride Stella Walton, 45, allegedly stabbed him during a dispute at the wedding reception. A witness said Walton was stabbed four to five times after she pulled a four inch knife from her purse following a slapping incident. The bride was jailed by police.

Stockton Calif

Man kills his two sons and himself in standoff

In Hivierside California a 57 year old man, distraught over marital problems, shot and killed his two young sons, Russell Jr aged 6 and Chad aged 2, then killed himself after a five hour standoff with sheriff's deputies. Frieda Kreier, 77, alerted police to the hostage situation at their Mira Loma home.

Hiverside Calif UPI Frieda Kreier Mussell Mira Loma Kreier Russell Jr Chad

Annie dominates Tony Awards on lively Sunday night

The musical Annie swept the 19 Tony Awards, winning best musical and major acting, book, score, scenic design, and choreography. The Shadow Box won best play. Dororthy Loudon and Julie Norris earned acting honors. Special trophies went to Diana Ross, Lily Tomlin, and Barry Manilow, among others. Survival was the theme of the 31st annual ceremony.

Glenne Currie Lively Arts New York UPL Abc-Tv Annie Dorothy Loudon Thomas Meehan Charles Strouse Martin Chamtin David Mitchell Amherst al Pacing David Rabe Pavlo Hummel Barcy Bostwick National Theater Diana Ross Lily Tomlin Barry Manilow Actors’ Equity Theater Mark Taper Farm Theater Los Angeles Cheryl Crawford Lily ‘Tomlin Andrea McCardle Christopher Lloyd Brecht- Weill Bilboo New York City American Theater Wing League of New York Theaters Martin Charnin Goodspeed Opera House East Haddam Conn Broadway Mike Nichols Alvin ‘Theater

Weekend rock concert nets 121 arrests at Coliseum

About 35,000 fans attended the concert featuring Hutus Parliament the Funkadelics and Rolls Royce at the Coliseum. Police arrested 121 people on mostly drug offenses including 30 juveniles. 10 adults faced felony charges while roughly half were released with misdemeanor citations.

Angeles UPI Hutus Parliament the Funkadelics Rolls Royce Coliseum

Report on GAO probe of Eppley cancer contract sought

Wisconsin Rep. David Obey urged a full GAO report and possible Congressional overhaul of the National Cancer Institute after citing a reported conflict of interest in the $3.1 million contract with the Eppley Cancer Institute in Omaha. He noted Dr Philippe Shubik on the National Cancer Advisory Board oversaw the related division.

Omaha UPL Wisconsin General Accounting Office National Cancer Institute Rippley Cancer Institute David Obey D-Wis Congress Obey GAO Eppley Omaha Institute Philippe Shubik National Cancer Advisory Board Shubik National Cancer Institute Division

Man arrested in Lincoln fires case

A 21 year old man suspected of starting two early morning fires was arrested Sunday in Lincoln Nebraska. Firefighters extinguished a closet fire at an apartment building around 3 am causing smoke damage to much of the structure. A second fire damaged draperies at the Occidental Life Building near 3 45 am breaking several large plate glass windows.

Lincoln Neb UPI Occidental Life Deat

Group Eyes Lincoln Hotel Purchase From Radisson

Lincoln businessmen have held talks with Radisson Hotel Corp to buy the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln. Manager Derek Perry notes a group of bankers and insurance people seek to keep the Radisson management if sold and to keep operations steady as negotiations continue. The Cornhusker, opened in 1926, was sold to Radisson in 1968 in a package with properties in Omaha and Wichita.

Lincoln, Neb UPI Lincoln Radisson Hotel Corp Cornhusker Derek Perry Perry Radisson Schimmel Corp Radisson Blackstone Omaha Lassen Wichita Kan Blackstone

Transfer defendants to Grand Island Neb Murder Case

Two 16 year old defendants in the Donald Beery Jr. murder case are moved for trial logistics. George Lanzendorf is returned to Hall County Jail in Grand Island to assist his attorney while Bernard Schaeffer awaits a psychiatric evaluation at Lincoln Regional Center, with proceedings ordered by Hall County District Judge I W Kelly Jr. Beery's death was discovered May 19 near a Grand Island sandpit.

Grand Island, Neb UPI Donald Beery Jr Merrick County Central City Hall County Grand Island George Lanzendorf Lanzendorf Bernard Schaeffer Lincoln Regional Center I. W. Kelly Jr Beery

Rites Tuesday for Omaha Lumber Co President

Funeral services are set for Tuesday for Fred Lee Jahmson 95 of Omaha president of Johnson Haghway Lumber Co He died in an Omaha hospital Thursday from a cardio respiratory problem A Creighton University summa cum laude graduate he led the firm from Hastings to Omaha in 1946 Survivors include his widow Marjorie daughter Jennifer Hope stepdaughter Janell Rose mother Frances Johnson and brother James

Omaha UPI Fred Lee Jahmson Johnson Haghway Lumber Co Johnson Creighton University Lawrence W. Johnson Hastings Marjorie Jennifer Hope Janell Rose Frances Johnson James

Expressions of Gratitude and Sympathy Sent to Families

A collage of thank you notes thanks neighbors, friends, and relatives for cards, visits, prayers, and funeral and hospital care. The messages extend gratitude to Cloverledge staff, Father Rizzo and Father Luke, the Alter Society, and those who sent flowers, food, and prayers after illnesses and the deaths of Mrs Rosie Prososki and Mrs Katie Kula.

Cloverledge Father Rizzo Father Luke Alter Society Katie Kula Rosie Prososki Jahn Prososk

Chicago's Soldier Field hosts eight hour rock festival

Emerson, Lake and Palmer led a marathon concert at Soldier Field drawing fans who paid $10 to $11 per ticket in 7 degree heat. Officials counted six drug overdoses and three lacerations, with the Chicago Park District collecting 18 percent of the gross and the city gaining a $950000 windfall.

Chicago UPI Soldier Field Park District WMO Emerson, Lake and Palmer Chicago Park District

Brush fire scorches 360 acres near Palmdale

A weekend brush fire north of Palmdale burned 340 acres of dry land before containment at noon Sunday. Fire officials attributed the blaze to fireworks and continued cleanup operations into the day, marking the season s first potentially dangerous fire in the drought year.

Palmdale Calif

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