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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1975
Page
3
A reflective essay argues that consumer acts like smoking and anti pollution campaigns are cosmetic, while real threats from war, corruption, poverty, racism, and ecological disaster demand collective action, public vigilance, and democratic faith. The author reflects on personal risk, responsibility, and the allure of individual acts.
A UPI column notes the stalled federal consumer protection agency bill in Congress. It imagines the agency answering calls with politeness while lawmakers quarrel over prestige and veto issues. The piece weaves in quirky Capitol Hill dialogue and a parade of local social notes.
Shelby High School announced class officers for 1975 76 with sponsors and council members listed. Senior class include president Kathy Lassek vice president Debbie Flamme secretary Monte Uphoff treasurer Steve Wombacher and sponsor Bob Jones. Junior class sponsor Mrs Jim Mather has Lori Pesicka as president Vickie Meyers as vice president Pam Fiamme as secretary and David Wyman as treasurer. Sophomore class sponsor Terry Fusco lists Wander Vrbka as president Mark Stewart as vice president Shelly Scow as secretary and Allen Grossnicklaus as treasurer. Freshman class sponsor Darrel Gray lists Anita Reisdorff as student council president Peggy Wombacher as vice president Jim Bierkower as secretary Denise White and Jerry Back as treasurer.
An older anecdote describes Congress testing a two Democrats to one Republican House balance and a 3-2 Senate ratio named Override. It fails to prevent executive veto, even against strip mine vetoes. The tale ends with Geronimo, aka Goyakla, advising a proxy-based fix.
In Lincoln Nebraska the All Nebraska program gains five new entrants this year. The state department notes the initiative aims to boost civic services by benchmarking towns against regional standards. Previous year nine towns reached All Nebraska status including Gothenburg Imperial Kearney LaVista Lexington Nebraska City North Platte Ralston and Seward.
Los Angeles UPI Janes C. Maloney sues writer William Peter Blatty for more than 240000 alleging he reneged on a contract to co-produce a film. Blatty faces multiple suits against Bantam Books and Warner Brothers.
A Air France Flight 193 from Bangkok to Paris via Bombay burst into flames while taxiing for takeoff at Santa Cruz International Airport. All 392 aboard escaped via emergency exits, four passengers were slightly injured, and the jet was destroyed within minutes. The incident halted the main runway for days and flight arrivals were diverted. Ghost town residents in Virginia City switch from crank to dial phones this weekend after Nevada Bell wins approval for a dial system.
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