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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1976

Page

8

Ellsberg Says Watergate Plot Aimed to Disable Him

Daniel Ellsberg told UPI that men who helped the Watergate burglary were ordered to incapacitate him totally after he leaked the Pentagon papers. He said a White House source planned the attack, timed for May 3, 1972, during antiwar protests, with the goal of killing him. He also cited a remark from an unnamed special prosecutor involved in Watergate investigations. Ford Offers Nuanced Support for Humphrey as Democratic Hope

New York UPI Daniel Ellsberg Ater Pentagon Ellsberg White House Elisberg

Inner Peace lecturer plans visit locally

Bryant representing the Inner Peace Movement will lecture Friday at 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. The discussion covers four personality types and how their traits foster self acceptance, better relations, and goal setting, with open public access and non religious content.

Bryant Inner Peace Movement Holiday Inn Omaha Washington, D.C Francisco Coll

Exon names Elwin Ehrich state welfare director

Gov. J James Exon announced Elwin J Ehrich will become state welfare director effective June 1. The move follows a request from Alan Thoms, the current welfare head, who will remain as second in command during a transition period. Ehrich has long service in state government and currently leads City College in California.

Lincoln Neb UPI J. James Exon Elwin J. Ehrich State Welfare Exon Alan Thms State Welfare Department Thms Ehrich Ehrlich City College California Union College Lincoln University of Nebraska At Lincoln

Driver Education Registration Opens for Local Juniors

Columbus Junior High and Scotus Junior High ninth graders may enroll this week with a $10 fee. The two week program includes wheel-room instruction from June to June 15 and three daily tours. Students will complete six hours behind the wheel with first class on June 2 at 9 am in the Columbus Senior High auditorium.

Columbus Scotus Columbus “Senior High

Families Celebrate Mass and Milestones at St Joseph Hall

Mimick and Sprunk families gathered at St Joseph Social Hall on Sunday to observe Mothers Day and the First Communion of Stacey Sprunk along with Tod Sprunk’s sixth birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jim, Mr and Mrs Harry and Mrs Larry Polson and Heather.

Platte Center Mimick Sprunk St. Joseph Stacey Sprunk Tod Sprunk Jim Harry Larry Polson Heather

Tornadoes Touch Down in Texas Amid Severe Thunderstorms

United Press reports tornadoes touched down in Texas late Wednesday night as a cold front spurred thunderstorms across the Southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley. Three Texas tornadoes were noted with no damage reported, while strong winds overturned trailers near Idabel Oklahoma and hail was reported in several plains counties.

Texas Southern Plains Mississippi Valley Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Idabel Okla California Gila Bend Ariz Palm Springs Paso Robles Bakersfield Red Bluff Sacramento Phoenix Michigan New York Pennsylvania

Grand Island school bond issue rejected in Hall County

In Grand Island Hall County voters rejected a 500000 bond issue for School District 38. The tally was 108 to 98 in a close race. The bond would have funded improvements to the existing school building and facilities.

Grand Island, Neb UPI Hall County

Fourth Hughes will claims in Las Vegas will hoax saga

Chicago based Heir Finders Inc chief says five relatives forged a will hoax after a weekend of drinking and drugs in Las Vegas. A third version was brought to the county courthouse by Grover, while a fourth mailed note signed Howard Hughes Jr claims 11 heirs would share 8 million. A separate Canary Islands sunrise shadow spans 150 miles.

Lad Veruas Nev UET Howard Hughes Chicago William A. Jones Heir Finders Inc Nashville Caneanum Salt Lake City Grover Hughes Richard Robard Hughes Joseph Michael Brown Serger Sux Howard Hughes Jr Tenerife Canary Islands

Nebraska counties designated for special tax relief after storm

The IRS in Omaha said four more Nebraska counties Kearney Madison Merrick and Saunders have been designated federal disaster areas for casualty losses from last March's ice storm and high winds. Taxpayers may claim benefits up to the amount over 100 dollars per casualty and should file amended returns. Local IRS offices or toll free help at 1 800 642 9600 are available for information.

Omama Loury IRS Omaha Nebraska Internal Revenue Service Kearney Madison Merriick Saunders

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