23 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1970
Page
1
Tom Tiede reflects after a six week exposure to heroin use in Manhattan's Lower East Side. He decries dope culture while endorsing cautious rehab, methadone maintenance, and family restoration, noting scarce programs and the social stigma surrounding addicts.
May circulation tops 5500 items with over 4500 checked out by mid May. Visitors are invited to browse Terracide by Mon Linton, When the Fire Reaches Us by Barbara Wilson Tinker, Tauiting by Robert Nathan, and Finish Me Off by Hillary Waugh among other new titles.
A fragmented Telegram newspaper snippet shows an address in Columbus Nebraska and garbled subscription rates. It lists carrier and mail delivery terms, with distorted city names and incomplete price lines. The legible pieces cite 99.00 per month and 11.00 per year in Nebraska and other states, with stray postal details.
Norfolk report states Wred Ball of Blanton County Public Power District suffered serious injuries after a tractor accident at Stanton. Clutch malfunction caused tractor to move as Ball exited to fix the mower, running over both feet and causing fractured bones, torn tendons, and artery damage. He was hospitalized in Norfolk for treatment.
Washington reports that Nixon’s Cambodia operation did not prompt Moscow to seek a Geneva Indochina peace conference or ease Soviet arms support to Hanoi. Despite tactical gains, Kremlin influence remains unchanged as Thant and Palieu visit Moscow and Dobrynin signals limited willingness on Arab-Israeli talks.
Thomas A. Hinsey, 22, told a U S commissioner he would waive extradition to Iowa where he faces murder charges in Algona. He was jailed after a tip said he was visiting area allies. Bond set at 50000. he escaped Humboldt jail May 21 with keys from the sheriff. Other St Cloud, Minnesota men tied to the 1969 Holdup death include Elvin Gilroy and Ronald Kelsey. Louis Cunha waived extradition and awaits trial in Mason City.
Norfolk Madison County Civil Defense topped Nebraska's readiness index with 875 points, followed by Adams County at 847. The state average is 268 across 94 counties. Top counties: Madison, Adams, Lancaster, Buffalo, Dawes, Hall, Seward, Fillmore, Gage, Lincoln. Paul Harm, Norfolk city administrator, heads the agency with Mrs. Howard Schinrock as deputy.
Lincoln reports the State Equal Opportunities Commission notes discrimination cases rise with business and food industry employers most charged for race and sex issues. Director Heid Devoe foresees over 100 charges this year, cites misperceptions and built in policies as common causes, and emphasizes cooperation, guidelines, and settlements including cash or employer action. Most activity centers in Omaha Lincoln and Grand Island.
In Morgantown West Virginia a theater owner bans unshod patrons after a sign proclaims shoes are required. Manager G Fusco defends policy as preventing foot injuries.
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