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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1970

Page

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Lawmakers Talk More Hearings Cost Taxpayers Dearly

Washington reports lawmakers will spend 242 million to extend Congresss amplifying and printing capacity. The plan includes 3.6 million to print the daily Congressional Record, 125000 for Senate amplifying gear, and 195000 for House systems with individual desks amplifiers. Power fears prompt standby generators and automatic switching gear to prevent two hour outages in Capitol elevators.

Sim Congressional House Senate Nike Capitol

Auxiliary plans in Stromsburg April events and charity

The American Legion Auxiliary outlined April activities in Stromsburg including a clothing donation to the Nebraska Children's Society, hosting the Legion convention, and a chicken supper on April 18. They also discussed grave decoration for Memorial Day, a bake sale at the Swedish Festival in June, and Barbara Peterson's $100 scholarship receipt and college plans.

Stromsburg American LegionsAuxilary Nebraska Childrin’s Society Cowly Legion Barbara Peterson

Genoa Couple Attends Indianola Funeral Services

Mr and Mrs Bewit Zach traveled to Indianola on Wednesday for funeral services for Elmer Stritt and his wife who died in a Sunday head on collision nearby. Their twin daughters remain hospitalized in serious condition. Mrs Stritt was Mrs Zach's sister.

Genoa Bewit Zach Indianole Elmer Stritt Strill Zach

Columbus Telegram subscription notice and rates

The Columbus Telegram lists delivery details and rates for the paper. It notes delivery daily except Sundays, with carrier and mail options across several Nebraska counties and states. Subscribers are urged to file change of address with both the local postmaster and the Telegram.

Columb- Nebraska Coenebus Merrick Nacce Polk Counties Hetraska Cromplhy Focal Postnas‘sr Columbus Telegram

Telegraph Item Missing Call Details

A fragment notes a missing item with a phone call cue 46 and a location near Sand. The line also lists a time 6 30 p on Saturdays with two to four eighty nine part. The readable portion provides limited context for a brief public notice.

Benefit Dance For Scholarship Honors Three Students

NORFOLK A benefit dance was held Thursday night at King's Ballroom to raise funds for a scholarship honoring three Northeast Nebraska College students electrocuted in a freak accident near here on March 1. A large Norfolk crowd attended as local businessmen donated door prizes. the victims were Carolyn Osborne, Donald Strate, and Miles Patton.

Norfolk King’s Ballroom Neacaska College Here Walt Power Carolyn Osborne Donald Strate Miles Patton

Silver Creek Senior Named Homemaker of Tomorrow

Silver Creek high school honored Evelyn Robak as the 1970 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow at the athletic banquet. Daughter of Albert and Alice Robak, she plans to attend Creighton University next fall. Robak participates in band, degree club, CYO, Inter-High, and pep club, and is eligible for General Mills college scholarships.

Silver Creek Evelyn Robak Silver Creek Bligh Evelyn Ales Ailbert Bobak Creighton University Omaha Cyo General Mills

Rebekah Lodge Plans District Meeting

Bellwood Noble Grand Mrs. Hazel Davis presided as members discussed the district meeting set for April 4. Registration at Bellwood Three R School Auditorium runs 8 to 9 a.m. Dinner at Bellwood United Methodist Church Hall. Refreshments served by Mrs. Anna Lea Beard and Mrs. Paul Bykerk.

Bellwood — Noble Hazel Davis Rebekah Lodge Bellwood Bellwood United MeLhoas List Anna Lea Beard Paul Bykerk

Zachary Taylor Becomes U.S. President After Forty Years in Army

Zachary Taylor, a career military man for four decades, assumes the presidency as the nation’s leader. The transition marks the culmination of a long service in uniform and shifts his role to civilian chief executive.

The United States Zachary Taylor

Red China warns United States over Laos and Southeast Asia

Peking Radio quotes a Foreign Ministry statement accusing the United States of escalating intervention in Indochina. It claims U.S. activity targets Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, with alleged CIA involvement and support for anti communist forces. The broadcast mentions Chinese troops in Saigon area aiding border actions and condemns U.S. conduct as aggression and interference.

Hong Kong UPD Thailand Laos Pathet Lao Saigon China Peking Radio Foreign Ministry U.S Maos Washington Indochina Camibeilia United States Norodom Sihanouk Ty

Santo Domingo Founded Aug 4 1496 Oldest European Settlement

The city of Santo Domingo capital of the Dominican Republic was founded on August 4 1496 and is considered the oldest permanent European settlement in the New World.

United Press International Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

FCC rules on broadcasting stations Wallington report

The FCC has taken no major immediate action to diversify ownership of broadcasting stations. New limits would allow one AM, one FM, or one TV station per owner in a city, with exceptions. A broader proposal could force sale of multiple stations and newspapers in many cities, affecting about 127 TV stations and 520 radio outlets worth billions.

Wallington UPL Federal Communteations Commission FCC Dean Burch Rey Willy Burch Park Ant Shify Commission Ralio Qvorth

Albion PEO members host meeting at Karges home

Mrs Karges entertained PEO members at her Albion home with co host Mrs Ross Beckwith. Mrs Dean Lehr led a lesson on the 1970 census. New officers for the coming year include Mrs Karges as president, Mrs Mel Jevander as vice president, Mrs Beckwith recording secretary, Mrs Keith Newton corresponding secretary, Mrs Bilse Robinson treasurer, Mrs Mellon Korte chaplain and Mrs Ray Medlin Jr guard. Next meeting set for April 7.

Albion G. I. Karges PEO Ross Beckwith Dean Lehr Karges Devi Mel Jevander Beckwith Keith Newton Bilse Robinson Mellon Korte

B What U R Club Entertainment At Miss Kiernan Hostess

Mrs Ed Schack entertained BAWhat U R Club on Tuesday afternoon at her home in St Edward. Card Thompson was guest. Ten point pitch provided entertainment. Barney Reardon won high score and Mrs Keilley Knerber won low. Next month hostess will be Miss Cecilia Kiernan.

Edward Ed Schack Homme Mirs Card Thompson Yeafternoon Barney Reardon Keilley Knerber Cecilia Kiernan

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