24 Jun 1971
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1971
Page
1
Washington humor column notes the Pentagon faces flak over costs while a reader shares a lengthy farce about buying a 1933 Whippet tire. Tax quips, wall colors, and lifetime guarantees blend with satire on inflation and overrun woes. A playful peek at era consumer quirks and taxes.
Two veteran drama teachers Ms Alice Lemon and Ms Fleur Hughes created The Peppermint Players to spark creativity in elementary students with simple home made costumes and puppet shows. They toured Oahu public schools with productions that encouraged student participation and self expression, using drama as constructive outlet for restless or emotionally challenged youngsters.
At the St Marys Mar Society gathering in the church social center, Father Waleimba the new priest spoke on the banana boon project. Mrs Eugene Herink presented Project Banana detailing how the program doubled Filipino farmers profits and improved nutrition.
A note recalls Hippocrates as recognizing epilepsy as a medical condition, offering early clinical description rather than attributing it to supernatural causes, reflecting ancient Greek medical advancement described by Britannica.
The Corbi Telegram lists a change of address system for subscribers in Nebraska and nearby areas. It notes postage rates of 12.60 per month by mail and 88 per year with annual options noted, along with subscriber notices about delivery and address changes across Platte, Merrick, Huber, and surrounding counties.
U S command reports 25 Americans killed in action last week on Tholochina battlegrounds, same as prior week, with 14 other GIs dying of noncombat causes. Total U S deaths reach 44,010 since Jan 1961. Nine of the 25 were recorded as dying from wounds received earlier, while South Vietnamese casualties rose slightly to 353 killed and 822 wounded. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong losses fell by 12 percent to 1,631. Allied commands tally 757,550 Communist deaths.
Three 4-H livestock judging sessions were held at the Gordon Zeller farm near Bellwood in Buller County. Participants ranged under 12, over 32, and adults, with top scores earned by Becky Bellwood 194 Leslie Nen Bellywood 186 Karen Kabwi Bellwood 193 Terry Zeller Bellwood 185 Willian A Janak Ulysses 185 Karen Novak Linwood 174.
A new Wapiti Wilderness Project seeks to clear a 400 square mile area of all vestiges and restore it to a natural state. It aims to halt vehicular traffic and eliminate modern amenities to protect elk, bison, wild turkey, beavers and other native species. Led by Dr Vincent Kh. Kershaw, the effort will seek private and corporate support and tax money to acquire the land.
Weather notes indicate the south pale is colder than the north pole with notable temperature disparities. Measurements suggest persistent chill across regions and potential frost risk ahead of the season.
A scrambled astrological forecast lists Aries through Aquarius with unclear dates and misspellings. It hints at destiny, money, relationships, and personal growth, noting birthdays and changes in perception. The prose is garbled but mentions attention to finances, balance, and evolving self-awareness.
UPI analysis by Phil Newsom notes small islands at the Persian Gulf mouth could decide whether oil wealth moves safely to a peaceful future or sinks into feudal rivalries. Britain’s long control wanes as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and neighboring emirates seek influence, amid disputes over Ras al Khaima Abu Musa and Howat Young Camel islands and plans for a nine-state union.
Cosmonauts Georgy Dobrovolsky Vladislav Volkov and Viktor Patsayev continue aboard the Salyut space station as they tie the 17 days 16 hours 5S minutes record set by Soyuz 9. The mission aims to study dizziness weight loss and bone loss from prolonged weightlessness and compares crew recovery with 1970 Soyuz 9 survivors Nikolayev and Sevastianov.
Montana residents from Miles City and other towns visit Creston families for weekend gatherings. A large family party at Creston park honors birthdays and anniversaries in the Kapels family, with numerous relatives from Iowa and Minnesota joining in the event.
Archelaus, king of Macedonia from 413 to 399 B C, seized the throne by killing his uncle, cousin, and legitimate heir. His reign ended when a follower assassinated him fourteen years later.
Hollywood veteran Bob Hope, holder of 38 honorary degrees, is to be awarded another honorary doctorate this fall. He addressed Santa Clara University and St. Bonaventura University graduates, urging courage patience and tolerance while noting wartime and Vietnam concerns. He praised students for speaking their minds and the nation’s progress with humor.
NASA plans a phased space shuttle program outlining aims through the 1970s and beyond. The strategy shifts to a reusable orbiter with an expendable booster, prioritizing budget limits and staged development to include interim manned missions after Apollo and Skylab.
Mrs. Charles Eileen Tede of Loretto was initiated into the VFW Auxiliary to Post 736 at the Vet's Club. Installing officer Florence Strader presented her with a gift. Mrs. Tiede's husband is a past commander.
The Knights of Columbus Council 5333 met at Shelby Parish Hall and elected Eugene Gable as grand knight and Henry Galus as deputy grand knight. Other officers named include Msgr. LF Obrist chaplain, Bernard Korger financial secretary, Frank Lisko treasurer, Weagne Augustine chancellor, Tad Pandorf advocate, Hd Richter recorder, Gressnicklaus lector, Eugene Kosch inside guard, Jerry Engel outside guard, with Altin Prososki Alan Zelassey and Ron Glatier as trustees.
Early Bird Toastmasters met Wednesday to elect Ttonald Lambert as president of the new club. Gary Shipley was named first vice president, David P. Milley second vice president, and Lynn Moore sergeant at arms. Randy Schreiber was named top speaker and Miller won the Jable fopies award.
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