This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
1
Astrological forecast written in garbled form lists zodiac signs with vague guidance. It mentions travel plans, financial adjustments, personal instincts, and relationships, suggesting cautious, realistic approaches and self guidance. The text includes multiple signs with disjointed advice and a birthday note promising personal influence.
Know your public library by Win Jacobsen Librarian notes August the top wedding month with records from the marriage bureau. Books on etiquette and planning are highlighted with Emily Post Amy Vanderbilt Flora Bryant guides and newer arrivals ALMOST MIDNIGHT by Martin Caidin plus ENCOUNTER WITH DISASTER by Averill A Lichow. A hijack plot threatens ten cities unless a $100 million ransom is paid.
New York UPI reports premium or incentive merchandise drives sales across banks food firms and undertakers. Thalheim Exposition Monument Corp shows premiums fill the New York Coliseum, now occupying all floors. The show highlights women as major earners with items from fur coats to diamonds and color TVs. Premiums are paid for action, not free gifts, with receivers paying wholesale prices and retailers marking up to retail.
Platte County weed control head Ralph Uisenmenger urges immediate spraying for musk and plumeless thistle as control is harder after stalks thicken. He cautions proper calibration and weather conditions, noting spray mix and application details to target infestations and protect forage grasses.
Succotash traces to early Pilgrim cooking practices on Warragansett land. The term evolved from a corn ear reference to today’s dish of corn and beans cooked together.
Johns Hopkins applied physics researchers seek a grant to develop a wind-up engine that stores energy in a flywheel to drive a car. The concept, tested since 1920, would rewind at stations in seconds, with possible uses in lawnmowers and tools. Ford has shown interest. transit authorities study the idea.
Mrs. KR Carlson hosted the Country Club at her home for a lesson on cleaning products and household hints. Nine American Legion Auxiliary members met with hostess Jack Bryant presiding. Poppy Day is announced for May 22. June 14 meeting to be hosted by Mrs. Glade Wyman. Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting noted with Mrs. John Wyman and Mrs. E bs Burritt hosting May 19. Shawn Lynn Spencer born May 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Rick Spencer of Des Moines, Iowa, former Jane Peterson. Britannica cites glaciers covering ten percent of Earth’s surface.
The annual May Crowning in Turnov featured grade and high school students in a procession led by Revs. Leonard Firence and Hugh Schwartz at St. Michael Church. Monica Krings, daughter of Felix and Mrs Krings, crowned the statue of the Blessed Virgin, with Tena Mausbach as crownbearer and attendants Gail Kudyon, Rita Shemek, Jan Kuta, and Joyce Malczyk. A Mass followed.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.