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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1973
Page
1
Sudanese leader Jaafar Numairi ordered a crackdown on guerrillas believed linked to terrorism. He pledged a severe response, warning that those aiding or paid agents would face justice while mentioning potential limits on punishment and possible clemency considerations in high-profile cases.
Washington AP Lt Palving Gray MIT head told the Senate Judiciary Committee he erred last week about invitations to speak in Cleveland during the presidential campaign. Docs show the initial invitation came from the White House, not the Cleveland City Club, contradicting Gray’s earlier memory. He said he was not 100 percent sure and sought to be truthful as he faced questions on Segretti and related disclosures.
Lincoln Nebraska AP Governor James Exon vetoed measures that would add patrol staff lawyers and bolster county prosecutions in drug abuse cases. He argued against mixing enforcement with prosecutions and urged attorney general involvement. The veto preserves a provision allowing the patrol to hire specialist prosecutors.
Vice President Spiro Agnew spoke at a Veterans of Foreign Wars dinner, arguing amnesty for draft resisters is a Vietnam war issue. He criticized antiwar protesters as collapsing and claimed their views receive excessive media attention while praising the reception of returning POWs and condemning deserters and draft dodgers.
Douglas County Board member Daniel Lynch warned that proposed federal cutbacks could cost the county about seven million dollars in human services funds. He noted that general revenue sharing could reduce roughly two million, leaving a six million shortfall. The board also voted to join riverfront development planning with ten thousand two hundred twenty five dollars for the first year ending October amid coordination with other agencies.
The Associated Press reports Nebraska experiences springlike warmth with a low near 37 and highs around 56 on Tuesday. Forecasters say the pattern should continue at least through Thursday with varying cloudiness and a chance of scattered showers in the east.
ARC report on Nuclear Power 1973 2000 projects growth to about one fourth of U S energy from new electricity and by century end total electrical generation could reach 12 billion kilowatts. Fast breeder and high density reactors are considered for expansion with uncertain deployment timelines.
City Council meets tonight with public hearings set for March 20 on two class C liquor uses and a request to sell liquor by the drink. A study of widening Yard Street and Pershing Road intersection is requested for possible traffic lights. A liquor license application for Linden Marek on Climber's Day was approved, but protests have been raised.
Abiskie age AGE, AP reports Dot Yow notes the Republican win in Muska's seat in the state House race. Former riverboat skipper Mr. Yow aided by party support wins the special election to fill the vacancy left by Rep Mek Leriel. Returns from 443 precincts are expected.
Platte County board discussed a City County building with a $1,500,000 estimate and possible federal funding avenues. They deferred action, awaiting Columbus City Council decisions, and considered a preliminary agreement with Columbus while hiring Alvin Godel to review tax schedules.
The Nebraska Legislature adopted Resolution 49 protesting the federal government impounding highway construction funds in the highway trust fund and opposing diverting rust money to mass transit. The vote was 26 to 5, with Sen. George Syas opposing the motion to strike the transit provision, emphasizing transit as a coming factor.
New York Mayor Lindsay announces at a City Hall news conference that he will not seek a third term. The 53 year old Democrat cites personal considerations and says the decision is final. Seven Democrats had already announced candidacies for the party nomination.
A Protestant militant leader met with moderate Catholic politicians in Belfast to discuss ending decades of conflict. Guerrillas killed a British soldier and caused destruction as extremist groups repudiated the overture, but the leaders planned another meeting to explore common ground.
An American crew joined European airmen today in boycotting French skies after a collision of two Spanish jetliners amid civil air controllers' wild strike. Pan American flights reported stops and partial routes. one Los Angeles to Paris service halted in London, another from New York to Paris arrived as scheduled.
The Wounded Knee talks halted as a Justice Department official stated they would not resume until nonresidents depart the village. Over 300 rounds of ammunition were exchanged overnight between Indians and federal forces with no injuries reported.
The United States and Communist negotiators near a second phase of repatriation while a dispute over 6,000 Vietnamese and American prisoners delays progress. U S officials stress adherence to the March 28 timetable and four release groups as the first phase nears completion. American troop withdrawals resume, with about 9,500 still in Vietnam as operations continue in central highlands and Quang Tri area.
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