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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1975
Page
3
Ray Phillips, who lived alone with animals in a driftwood shack on Manana Island off Maine for nearly 40 years, died at about 80 from a heart attack. Coast Guardman Ray Gray, a friend, found the body Friday morning. cremation and a memorial service were planned.
The report covers several 4-H clubs with May meetings and project demos from Gingham Gals Teens Entertain Cook'n Cuties and Neighborhood Lassies plus a profile of Phillips a Manana Island coast guard retiree. It notes his solitary life loved by few, his health decline, and remarks on his peculiar house built with driftwood and sheep roaming freely.
Dr. Louis Amato of Plattsmouth selected as Optometrist of the Year by the Nebraska Optometric Association for professional and civic contributions. He directs the Plattsmouth Housing Authority, served two terms on the state board, and has 25 years with the association. The note on the scorpion fish appears unrelated.
At Camp Pendleton California two newborn Vietnamese refugees Le Xuan Mai and Toking Thanh joined the camp population as births occurred at the naval hospital. The base is at capacity and will not admit two planeloads of 500 refugees from El Toro until others are released. Overall Southeast Asian arrivals total 25,889 through Sunday night with 7,225 processed out to sponsors. security checks slow departures and stay could stretch 70 to 90 days without issues. At Eglin Air Force Base Florida volunteers distributed bouquets and toys to refugee families, and 2,777 have flown in since May 4 with 2,557 remaining after sponsorships. Arkansas Governor Pryor indicated willingness to temporarily house more refugees at Ft Chaffee if health conditions allow, with 16,166 at the camp and capacity expected to reach 20,000 today.
In Newark New Jersey teachers and parents push a three day student protest after a $14 million education funding cut prompts layoff plans for 900 teachers and 700 staff. The walkouts involve about 30 000 students with 7 000 protesting Thursday and continuing Friday.
Union Pacific plans about 7.3 million dollars to upgrade Wyoming rail facilities from Hanna to Rawlins with 43 million in centralized traffic control equipment and 3 million to re lay 25 miles of track. John Kenefick asserts capacity to handle far more coal than current output, citing six major Wyoming mines. A May meeting covered activities and demonstrations including peanut butter cookies and bed making.
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