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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1973
Page
1
Blair Herald reports William F. Steyer aged 34 of Blair died in a one car crash about a mile north of Blair on Highway 73. The wreck occurred as he drove a Blair bound vehicle. No other persons were reported injured.
Reynolds Industries says it will forgo Christmas lights for the first time since World War I to conserve energy. The plan, announced Wednesday, aims to save the equivalent of 6.5 million gallons of oil annually and includes reducing staff vehicles, recycling waste oil, and shutting off air conditioning and heating for longer periods. Employees will be instructed on fuel-saving practices on the job.
Subscription rates listed for daily publication with holidays inclIndependence Day and other observances. Rates show 235 per month delivered by carrier in Columbe and surrounding counties, 1000 per year by mail in Nebraska and other states, with a 19.90 annual rate by mail elsewhere, plus a change of address instruction to notify the postmaster and Columbus Postmaster with proper form.
A garbled horoscope lists signs from Aries to Aquarius with scattered phrases about decisions, promises, and financial caution. It hints at trusting a reliable friend, improving relations, and focusing on future security while noting several misprints and unclear sections.
Washington reports President Nixon warned of an energy emergency, predicting a daily shortfall of 2 to 2.5 million barrels as oil shipments from Arab nations continue to be disrupted. Officials urged Congress to grant emergency powers to ration gasoline and curb demand amid a forecast 10 to 17 percent deficit, potentially higher.
Omaha police say heroin sold in the city may come from new areas. Lieutenant Li Jack Swanson, head of the vice narcotics unit, notes most seizures in recent years are brownish and Mexican or South American in origin, while a North Omaha raid recovered white powder heroin believed linked to the Middle East or Europe, with the ounce valued around 5000 dollars and 74 packets plus loose substance seized.
Analysis notes U S and European partners torn over Middle East policy strive to keep the North Atlantic Alliance intact for joint defense against the Soviet threat. Kissinger attends NATO talks in Brussels while West Germany faces pressure over arms to Israel and European markets urge restraint.
Kiwanis Club met Monday to elect officers Jack Conrad as president Melvin Katre as president elect Ron Lind as vice president Bernard Holmes as secretary and Harrold Millen as treasurer Also elected to the board were the Rev Lester Anderson Melvin Levander Richard Reames Gerald Jordan Harold Taylor Paul Warner Dr John Williams and Joe Wilson James Wolf spoke about Common Cause started by John Gardener of New York City to enlist congressional support for a variety of bills.
A 21-year-old escapee from the York Women's Reformatory was captured near Fremont after police followed a tip her location. She had fled Saturday and was not considered dangerous while serving a one and a free year term on a check charge. A separate report notes a rabbit killed after striking an electric hare during a greyhound race at Peterborough, England.
A garbled note describes planned conferences and dismissals at Mary Elementary and Ure no selioity. It mentions sessions on Friday with plans for dismissal and possible disruptions to mobile schools, but many words are unreadable.
Obscure ad promises quick weight loss with a tiny table to curb food intake. Claims a 20 day supply of MOHADEK coals and a $5 option for two months. Ends with garbled branding and unclear contact details.
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