14 Oct 1970
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1970
Page
1
West Washington reports that President Spiro Agnew’s campaign rhetoric may shape this year’s congressional race, with its flamboyant alliteration and verbal stunts prompting a warning that both parties could escalate into a mailbag of circuslike rhetoric.
Williamsburg Virginia United Press International reports pollster Louis Harris says the public worries about a brewing recession and rising living costs. He notes 60 percent feel incomes lag behind inflation, 71 percent think prices aren t leveling, and 40 percent doubt rising prices and unemployment are inevitable. Harris sees a hunger for leadership willing to face hard truths and tackle problems substantively.
The Carma Telegram announces delivery each evening in Columbus with mail and carrier rates. Monthly carrier 97.19. postal rates 11.06 per year for Platte and surrounding counties. out of state 15.00 per year. Change of address requires notice to the postmaster and Telegram.
A fragmented notice references a Telegram related message with a phone number 6012744 and a name Dekreen andl0 90. It mentions Saturdays from 3 to 3 30. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
UPI report states alley and backroom saloons in The Block area of Baltimore were closed by city officials under a new ruling requiring movie house licenses for venues with woman operated nudie showings. The Block, slated for urban renewal and demolition, still offers live strip clubs in other night spots.
The fragmentary forecast outlines Aries, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius prospects with hints of career, income, creativity, and personal relations. It mentions July 12 for career emphasis, prior biases to take initiative, and cautions about shyness and indecision in various signs.
Exon announces candidacy for Nebraska governor promising fiscal sanity as he clashes with Republican rival Tiemann. Werve's party switch endorses Tiemann, while Walsh runs under the American Party. lieutenant governor race pairs Marsit with Reagan as voters decide on Nov 3.
Florida voters face a high stakes Senate fight as incumbent Spessard Holland retires. Campaigns by Chiles and Cramer highlight a divided GOP while Democrat Bryant and Senate contender Kirk clash with Askew in a statewide primary context. The race focuses on Florida’s conservative regions from Pensacola to the Keys and the governor’s contest signals a pivotal political era.
Police Chief J. A. Klancher of Upper St. Clair has filed suit in County Court seeking a pay increase. The suit alleges patrolmen received raises totaling 2,227 since he became chief in 1960 and claims discrimination violates the State Police Arbitration Act.
A bomb exploded on a top floor library room at Harvard's Center for International Affairs in Cambridge. No injuries were reported as officers investigated, evacuations occurred, and damaged walls and windows were noted amid prior protests.
Washington, UPI reports a White House service on Sunday will feature sports figures. Bebby Richardson, ex New York Yankees now UNC baseball coach, will deliver the sermon. Rex Kern, Ohio State quarterback, will read scripture. Wilkinson, Episcopal minister and GOP candidate from Oklahoma, will give the benediction. Ian Ferdinandson, former football coach and Wisconsin GOP Senate hopeful, will offer a prayer.
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