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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1977

Page

2

COWS YES GIRLS NO Prince Charles tours Texas polo

Prince Charles dressed as a cowboy in Armstrong Texas to inspect cattle then changed to polo at Anne Armstrong's ranch. He will tour the U S with eyes on San Francisco where he may attract attention. Donald Stokes notes phone calls from mothers touting daughters but he warns Charles will have little time for romance.

Prince Charleo Armstrong Tex Anne Armstrong Britain U.S San Francisco Donald Stokes Stokes Prince Charles

Observing Veterans Day shift to fixed Monday date

Washington observers note this year’s Veterans Day falls on a Monday as Congress previously moved national holidays to fixed Mondays. Despite legislation returning the date to November 11, many states already adopt the traditional observance, with veterans urging solemn recognition of sacrifices. Max Cleland appeals for meaningful remembrance by all Americans.

Washington UPI Congress Veterans Organizations American Legion George Washington

82-Year-Old Quinterman Tops State Huskers in 20 Minute Harvest

An 82-year-old Quinterman placed third in the state husking contest for contestants over 80, noting husking corn adds years to life. A.W. Luther, the oldest in the over-H1 class, impressed despite a decade-old stroke and mobilization. The nationwide final featured six states and 14 entrants, with Fred Jackson of Osage City winning the state cohort and John Jackson finishing third behind Ray Johnson and Fred Jackson.

Oakley Kan Quinterman A.W. Luther Luther Oakley Chamber of Commercce Tony Polich Des Moines Iowa John Jackson Osage City Joe Anhalt Ft. Dodge Fred Jackson Ray Johnson Farlington Jackson John

Carter brings ailing Humphrey back to Washington

Sen. Hubert Humphrey, battling inoperable cancer, returns to Washington aboard Air Force One with President Carter after a Minneapolis hospital treatment. Carter hails him as a great American and No. 1 Democrat as Humphrey plans a Senate floor appearance and 10 days in D C before more chemotherapy in Minnesota.

Washington UPI Robert Humphrey Air Force One Humphrey Minneapolis Capitol Carter Midwest West Los Angeles Senate Minnesota Pdr Sen Hubert Humphrey Strom Thurmond Peace Corps

California bound traveler ends up in Maine by mistake

Irwin Kreutz, a German brewery worker visiting the United States, heard San Francisco on a flight and landed in Bangor Maine by error. He spent weeks roaming the city believing it a West Coast destination, befriended locals, joined Rotary as a member, and celebrated his 50th birthday with over 100 guests at the Black Rose in Old Town.

Bangor Maine Irwin Kreutz San Francisco California Sandy California Frankfurt Kreutz Hnally Kreutz

South Africa Will Stand Alone Says Vorster in TV Interview

Prime Minister John Vorster told ABC that South Africa would stand alone if needed against Soviet pressure and U S policy as the transition to black rule faced U S criticism. He cautioned compromise on key issues and warned that apartheid tensions could intensify after a crackdown.

Washington South Africa John Vorster Vorster Abc-Tv United States

Nebraska college enrollment rises to 82,003 in 1977

Enrollment in Nebraska's 31 colleges and universities for the 1977 fall term reached 82,003, up 4.8 percent from 1976. Gains occurred across male, female, full time, and part time students with freshmen up 5.3 percent to 20,919. Private schools account for 14,232 students, while 21 public institutions hold 78.8 percent of total enrollment.

Crete Neb UPI Nebraska Nebraska Association of Collegiate Registrars Loyd C. Oleson Doane College Oleson Mid-Plains McCook Chadron

Air pollution may bother young students in Berkeley

A UPI report from Berkeley notes children exposed to intense air pollution may have reduced school performance and more respiratory issues than adults. Lead absorption linked to learning disabilities. study led by Dr. Terome Wesolowski at the California Health Department examined blood lead levels in children in Los Angeles and Oakland.

Berkeley Calif UPI California Jerome Lackner Terome Wesolowski State Department of Health Wesolowski Los Angeles Oakland Western Journal of Medicine

Week of events closes first quarter at Shelby Public School

Shelby Public School ends the first quarter with a packed schedule beginning Oct 25. Report cards go home. a 6 pm volleyball game vs McCool Junction on home court. early dismissal at 2 pm Wednesday for parent-teacher conferences until 5 pm. Football at McCool Junction. no school Oct 27 and 28 for Teacher Convention. Saturday the band competes in Class D at Pershing in Lincoln.

Shelby Shelby Pubblic School McCool Junction Pershing Lincoln

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