19 Mar 1975
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1975
Page
1
National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies and rising temperatures across Nebraska as winter recedes. Highs range from upper 0s in the west to mid 60s in central and east, with tonight's lows in the 20s to 30s and mostly sunny conditions through Thursday.
Dianna Farmer a 12 year old Wave vows to defy transfer from Memphis Naval Air Station Millington to Kingsville Texas 900 miles away to stay with her husband Kim 26 a parachute rigger The couple contact the White House to protest the move saying they will not let the Navy break up their marriage and Dianna plans to appeal for discharge if needed The base commander says she could face military jurisdiction if she refuses to obey orders with Kingsville taking over next Wednesday.
More than half a million refugees fled five South Vietnamese provinces seeking safety as government resistance waned. Officials urged 300000 residents of Hue and nearby areas to evacuate while rumors of outside negotiations circulated, and discussions with the Philippines sought a ceasefire.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met King Faisal in Riyadh to win Saudi backing for his Middle East mission and then flew to Israel to press for a Egypt Israel disengagement framework. Israel’s cabinet faced a pivotal session as Kissinger prepared to return to Egypt with Sadat’s response.
Inmate Bruce Tagwerker, 18, reportedly cut his abdomen with glass taken from a jail window and was treated at Behlen Hospital before returning to custody. Bond set at 37,500 in county court on multiple charges including armed robbery, weapons, breaking and entering, arson and burglary. Tapworker was apprehended early Tuesday morning.
CIA operated the Glomar Explorer to raise part of a 1968 Soviet Gulf of G class submarine sunk between Hawaii and Vladivostok. The operation recovered the forward hull portion and bodies while secret plans and weapons remained at depth. Senate probe eyed as White House and Pentagon refused comment.
Platte County Board weighs a second bid opening for the Hall of Justice with architect William Hoffman noting altered specifications to cut bids from 1.9 million. Contractors show rising interest, lowering material costs, and potential use of accumulated funds and revenue sharing to avoid a bond issue. The facility will house court, jail, police, and civil defense offices.
Columbus City Council plans and specifications for Street Improvement District 2 finished and may set bid date of April 14 if a resolution passes tonight. Project covers work on 33rd Avenue and several smaller 33rd projects. City Clerk Leo Burtcher reports curb and gutter notices objections and many committee reports submitted for approval. The meeting starts at p.m.
More than 600 people attended Tuesday night’s Platte County Feeders banquet at Scotus Memorial Hall. Guest speaker Ron Bovill of KHAS TV delivered a Mark Twain styled talk urging agriculture to unite to safeguard the nation. County officials and directors were recognized, with surprise guests Arnold Nelson and Darrell Johnson of the Omaha Livestock Market.
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