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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1977

Page

3

Tanker drained ending threat of explosion at Battle Creek

A derailed railroad tanker leaked thousands of gallons of propane and forced evacuation of more than 700 residents from their homes. Early today the tanker was drained ending the immediate risk of a massive explosion as officials declared the worst was over.

Battle Creek Neb UPI Madison County Red Cragg Civil Defense Tawn Nebraska National Guard Norfolk Jay J. James Exon Nebraska Chicago & North Wester Northeast Side Sandy Beach Nebraska State Patrol Missouri Valley Belle Fourche M.D Battle Creek High School Norfolk City Auditorium Kirk Stanley Red Cross Disaster Madison County

Robbery At Holiday Inn In Grand Island

Hall County Sheriff Headley said investigators are pursuing a weekend armed robbery at the Grand Island Holiday Inn on I 80. Desk clerk Greg Ott was robbed of more than 390 dollars by a masked male with a .22 pistol who demanded the cash be placed into two trash bags. The suspect was fully clothed and may be a woman, authorities noted. Headley described the scene as Ott checked out the cash register.

Grand Island, Neb UPI Hall County Chuck Headley Grand Island Headley Greg Ott Holiday Inn Ott

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests From Nebraska Towns

Thanksgiving news lists residents visiting relatives across Lincoln, Omaha, David City, Bradshaw, Schuyler, Belleville, Wayne, and Oklahoma City. Guests from Bellwood, Columbus, O Neill, Schuyler, and Fort Worth shared meals with local families including the Weavers, NeFord, Oborny, Beringer, Bell, and Hartin households.

Bellwood Ruth Cockson and Miney Ken Tdebschwaper Ken Schroeder Ryan Columbus James Cockson Lee Kobra David City Walt Weaver Lincoln Rose NeFord Ron Hollenbach O'Neill Tim McGaffin Bradshaw Burt McGaffin Rudy Oboray Messrs Mines John Pachta Jonis Oborny Lumir Oborny Janet Fred Baxa Belleville Kaw Rudy Oborny Joe Oborny Wayne Jerry Obornny Pete Beringer Paul Schuyler Carroll Beringer Winnie Nix Ft. Worth Texas Allan Crawford Dave Beringer Omaha Keith Beringer Rudy Janicek David Place Pete Beringers Robert M. Bell Norfolk Steve Bell Robert R. Bell Robert Hartin Oklahoma City

Little Woman Louisa May Alcott’s early life and circle

Louisa May Alcott born 1832 in Concord Massachusetts rose from seamstress and teacher to famed author of Little Women. She befriended Emerson Thoreau Hawthorne and Bronson Alcott. her first book appeared at age 22 for Emerson’s daughter.

Louisa May Alcott Louisa Amon Bronson Alcott Concord Massachusetts Ralph Wakte Emerson Henry David Thoreau Nathaniel Hawthorne Emerson Loviga Fitte Warren Jzbrle

Oswald and James Jacoby Bridge Play Analysis

A reader asks how Oswald and Jim Jacoby could make a 6m contract after a precise dummy reversal sequence. The article traces a 12 trick route via diamond wins, dummy ruffing, and careful trump management, noting the pivotal dummy reversal swing and the implications for rubber bridge play.

Oswald James Jacobs South

Queen to receive Rolls Royce later after strikes

London UPI reports a $108,000 Rolls Royce planned as a Silver Jubilee gift to Queen Elizabeth will be only an artist's impression at an exhibition opening Thursday. A 600-strong strike at Rolls-Royce in north London delays completion as workers protest pay and living standards.

London UPI Roger Timousine Holls-Royce North Land Brian Eagles Buckingham Palace

Grand Island men charged with Aurora robbery

Two Grand Island men face robbery charges after a weekend incident at a Pump and Pantry in Aurora. Michael Lutt, 98, and Arthur Hanson, 23, were charged with robbery and firearm felonies. Bond set at 20,000 and 10,000 respectively. Police say the suspects entered the store, a sawed off shotgun was used, and $307 was taken but later recovered.

Aurora Neb Grand Island Michael Lutt Arthur Hanson Ramilton County Dennis Keough Catt Manson Grand Island- Hastings Nebraska State Patrol Bale Blankenship Fall County Pepilyan

Backstairs at the White House provoke crowd control changes

UPI reports violent Shah of Iran visit protests prompt likely reforms in White House crowd handling. Park police complain of being barred from riot gear while clashes occurred. tear gas controversy cited. Reporters observed restricted access during Amy Carter’s violin recital at St Patrick's Cathedral.

Ay Helen Anumay UPI White House Washington Iran National Park Executive Mansion Washington Monument Grounds Charles Stebbins St. Patrick’s Cathedral Carter Amy

Mayor elect Ernest Morial seeks work in New Orleans

Mayor elect Ernest Morial says he is seriously looking for a job to meet family expenses before taking office. He resigned from a state appeals court prior to the election and is browsing classified ads. His wife Sybil teaches at Xavier University, and Morial notes his 16 years of legal practice.

New Orleans UPI Ernest Marial Marial Emily Alary Morial Sybil Xavier University Lake

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