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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1971

Page

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The Lighter Side on Wiretaps and Rights

Washington columnist Dick West critiques calls for universal wiretaps, noting politicians’ mixed stances and arguing that every citizen should have a right to phone tapping. He compares federal limits and costs, urging broader surveillance access for all to protect the common man.

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The Carr Telegram Subscription Rates Change Notice

Public notice on subscription rates and delivery options for The Carr Telegram. Details include carrier delivery in Columbus and surrounding counties, mail rates for Nebraska and other states, and instructions on changing address with the post office and newspaper.

Columbus Nebraska Platte Scone Buren Colfax Omerrice Mantes Folk

State Fire School slated May 14 16 at Grand Island

State Fire School scheduled May 14 16 at Grand Island Ponner Park as Columbus and area fire departments join volunteers and others interested in safety and rescue. Secretary Treasurer Russell Salak outlines classes on prevention suppression disaster response and new techniques with more than 1900 firefighters expected for the 44th annual session.

Columbus Alried State Ponner Park Grand Island Russell ND. Satak Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen's Associaton Salak Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Nebraska Vocational ‘Technical Schnal Nebraska Inspection Bureau League of Nebraska Nebraska Civil Defense Nebraska Fire Chiefs Association Jaid Grand Island City Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen’s Association

Master’s Fall Date Mentioned as Key Fear Marker

The note cites April 24 as the latest date Master can Fall, a threshold that last occurred at 143 and is tied to fear during the 20th century, implying a warned peril or superstition referenced in the period text.

Astrological Forecast by Sidney Omara

Aries to Taurus to Gemini and beyond are forecast with mixed guidance on learning, communication, public relations, and creativity. The text hints at personal insight, reliability in writing promises, and maintaining calm in change, travel, and workplace relations.

Sidney Omara ARIES Gemini Aisy Avski Leo Aquacius

Talks on credits for highway departments and projects

Edron Green district engineer for the Federal Highway Administration outlines credits due to highway departments. He cites parks and recreation areas artifact protection along Interstates in Nebraska, landscaping millions of trees, erosion control, and lakes. He notes safety measures and a no fatalities record on Nebraska Interstates over five months. The federal program traces to 1804 and York-Columbus planning remains state driven.

Edron Green Noon Lions Green Federal Highway Administration Nea Nebraska Federal Office York-Columbus

Couple celebrates 80 years together in Venezuela wedding

In ORDAZ Venezuela Marian Hernandez aged 105 and Pablo Ronalde aged 120 married after living in a common day relationship for eight decades. The ceremony, attended by six children 40 grandchildren and six great grandchildren, was described by the bridegroom as time to regularize their union.

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Winter wheat yield in Nebraska estimated at 31 bushels per acre

Federal crop observers in Lincoln estimate Nebraska winter wheat will yield 31 bushels per acre this year, down from last year’s record. Total production projected at 88,088,000 bushels with 2,502,000 acres planted, reflecting a small decline in planted area and less favorable conditions than last year.

Lincoln UFS Nebraska Department of Agriculture Norman Beller Federa Division of Agricultural Statistics Beller

Rites Wednesday for Broken Bow woman Beatrice George

Services are set for Mrs Beatrice George 77 at the Presbyterian Church in Broken Bow Wednesday afternoon. She died in Omaha Monday and received the 1969 Ak Sar Ben Good Neighbor Award for Red Cross crippled children and hospital work. Survivors include one son four brothers two sisters and six grandchildren.

Broken Bow Presbyterian Church Beatrice George Omaha Red Cross

Italy's Drug Law Seen Softening Amid Cases

In Italy the 1954 drug law remains on the books but court decisions spark a shift toward leniency. High profile cases like William Berger and a New Zealand singer Lynette Williamson highlight moves to distinguish private possession and medical use from criminal acts while police continue arrests. A Naples trial set for Williamson tests harsher enforcement.

Brenda W. Rotzoll Rome UPL Italy Berger William Berger Carol Bergger V Aquita Larely Naples Lynette Jane Williamson Arapuni New Zealand Miss Williamson

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