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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1977
Page
3
In a Light or Light Side column Dick West notes David Frost interview could launch Nixon into TV quiz work. The proposed show titled The 128000 Question would mirror the old format with doubling prizes challenging experts. Nixon jokes about watering down Watergate knowledge as potential questions.
The piece details a hypothetical quiz style scenario with questions about Watergate aide Haldeman, Deep Throat, and impeachment details. It weaves in Nixon references, hush money discussions, and a prize ladder from $1,000 to $64,000, set against a televised game show format.
Lawyers for anti nuclear demonstrators in five National Guard armories file a class action against New Hampshire seeking over 40 million dollars in damages and improved conditions claiming cruel and unusual punishment. Judge Hugh Bownes may order release on recognizance if warranted.
Storms and thunderstorm systems felled trees and damaged homes in Laurens South Carolina and Mangham Louisiana. Tornadoes, hail and lightning struck. California received welcome rains but drought persists. Officials warn moisture is temporary and conservation remains vital.
An off duty police captain, Ray Hasiak, aided a South Omaha family of four on Mother's Day after spotting smoke from their home. He woke them by pounding on windows and awakening them, while the family dog perished. Fire officials blamed basement electrical wiring for the blaze.
Bruce Kohl Trayer, 25, of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin, drank heavily aboard a Northwest Orient 747 Tokyo to Honolulu. He drew a razor on 26-year-old Mieko Sekine, threatened the pilot, and was subdued by a crew member with an emergency ax. Passengers cheered upon landing. Trayer cited Fed up with the United States and praised the Soviet Union.
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