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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1972

Page

4

Husker Platoons form for Nebraskans in Army

Governor and Army officials announce four Husker Platoons for Nebraskans joining the all volunteer U S Army. Platoons will be named Husker Red Husker White and Husker Blue and will recruit from towns including Lincoln Omaha Grand Island Hastings and Kearney. Training to begin at Fort Leonard Wood and Fort Carson with delayed entry programs through June 90.

Lincoln Neb Cap Lxon Ehunlet Hamlet Leonard Wool Ilo Iva Fl. Carson Huustmeils Hamtet Tramlet Vietnam West Omahe York Beatrice Fremont Orsby Ebellevue Nebraska Grand Island Hastings Broken Bow Lexington Kearney North Platte Columbus Norfolk O'Neill

Local Socials and Events Highlight Weekend Visits

Miss Beverly Edmison of Catfish Tex visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herb Edmison and family. Louie’s Restaurant and Columbus Florists advertise events and specials. Couples celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. John Praister with Mass at St Isidore Church. Local clubs, dances, and Halloween promotions fill community pages.

Beverly Edmison Catflus Tex Herb Edmison Louis Boss Alati Edmnison Ar Sheryl Louis Zo‘bel Henry Zobel Kent Paul Zobel Carrall Plucki John Praister St. Isidore Church Cpsn

Dr Charles Sweet Addresses Drug Abuse Topic at Veterans Club

Albion report notes Dr Charles Sweet spoke on drug abuse at the Veterans Club Monday night with a question and answer period. The program was sponsored by the American Legion, its auxiliary, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary. A separate piano tuning detail mentions A440 pitch standard.

Albion Charles Sweet Veterans Club American Legion Veterans of Foreign War

American and Briton win Nobel Prize in economics

An American, Kenneth Arrow of Harvard, and a Briton, John Hicks of Oxford, won the Nobel Prize in economics for theories aiding business risk assessment and government stability. Arrow said his work has practical use and urged broader context for action, while Hicks’ wife Ursula Hicks is noted as a public finance expert.

Stockholm Swedish Academy of Science Kenneth Arrow Harvard Cowinner John A. Hicks Oxford Heinrich Doll West Germany Arrow Binghamton W.C Stanford University California Cambridge Mass Selma David Andrew Columbia University Sanford Vitty Marvard Hicks All Souls College London School of Economics University of Manchester Iis Ursula K. Hicks Public Finance Linacre College

Profiles not written to influence 1972 election

Washington AP report says Ralph Nader aide Fred Khedouri defended the profiles as not political tools. Senator Carl Curtis accused the series of bias favoring George McGovern, noting no Nader interviewer spoke with him. Khedouri argued Hruska’s profile appears favorable due to record clarity. He said he sought Curtis’s interview but was refused.

Washington Len- Carl Curtis Ralph Jader Nebraska Curtis South Dakota George McGovern Ralph Nader Fred Khedouri Nader Curoh Nebraske Roman Hruska Khedouri Sen. Hruska Atuska Hruska Washingtony Post Fe Post McGovern Patricia Gri Repubican Florida Sen Bemund Muskie Pri Paynpalg GOP Los Angeles Times Nixon Hugh W. Sioan

Nixon McGovern clash colors political roundup

President Nixon defends tax credits for nonpublic schools and vows to maintain diversity in American education. George McGovern argues war and corruption disclosures will swing voters, citing Haldeman spying claims. Agnew doubts GOP Senate control. McGovern says peace before November could help him, while Shriver accuses the Nixon campaign of smears.

R. Gregory Nokes Associated Press Nixon George McGovern McGovern White House H.R. Haldeman Rick At Myon Nic Senate Agnew Vietnam Milwaukee Sargent Shriver Chicago America Cleveland Detroit

Feedlot inspections scheduled in Polk County area

Environmental officials will inspect feedlots in Polk County over the next two weeks. Farmers seeking inspections should contact the Soil Conservation Service to arrange an appointment. By law all feedlots must be inspected by January.

Osceola Department of Environmental Control Polk County Soil Conservation Service Office

Hash Leaves Genoa for Chicago Return

Mark Hash departed Genoa on Monday morning heading to Chicago after a short visit with his mother Mrs. Ruth Hash and Rex.

Genoa Mark Hash Chicago Ruth Hash Rex

Dramatized Poetry Festival at Scotus Coastal Catholic

Scotus Coastal Catholic staged a program by Membhots of the Kolefitoscope Players featuring dramatized poems by Robert Frost Carl Sandburg Edgar Lee Masters Stephen Vincent Benet Vachel Lindsay Langston Hughes and other new poets. The evening included short plays set to music and a unified presentation of individual poems such as Frosts The Witch of Coos and Mountain Whipnor Will Cor Hay Hinbiylim Won the Great Fiddlers Prize.

Membhots Robert Frost Carl Sandberg Edgar Lea Masters Stephen Vincent Henet Vachel Lindsay Langston , Highes Scott’ Momaday Whipnor- Will Cor Hay -Hinbiylim Frost Coos

Deaths and funerals span several Nebraska towns

Obituary notices from David City to Schuyler and Humphrey report multiple deaths and pending services. Mrs J Vernon Nicodemus of David City died at home, Grace Fox formerly of Garrison died in Wahoo hospital, with services in David City and burial near Octavia. Mortis Tenn of Osceola, Frank Astobal of Schuyler, and Mary Ann Klassen of Humphrey are listed with funeral details. Additional notices include Lucille Brockhaus of Humphrey and variations of priest officiants and burial sites in local churches and cemeteries. Survivors and family connections are named for several individuals.

Nicodemus David City Memorial Chapel J. Vernon Helen) Nicodemus David City Fox Knott Grace Fox Garrison Simday Wahoo Ivan Richardson Edholm Vatley Octavia Ah Bhe Clarksville Iowt William Fox Delbert “Pox Columbus Mary Rohner Colon Sam Amy) Mohter Hebron Ada Fox Leo Roberta) Lilly Hampton Keith Leora) Husyser Osceola Nola Terry David Steven Merlin Barbara) Twarling Lodgepote Sonia Patricia August Francis Ralston Don Mary Louise) McKenzie Chicago, IL Robert Helen) Weber Ustomal Mary Schuyler Frank Astobal Schuyler Memorial Hospital Victor Herman St. Mary Linwood Svoboda Fusteral Bor Joseph Frances Ruzicka Ustohal Butler County Josephine Monsik Hutler County Albin Victor Olga) Mares John Kasson Ralph Ey Lindsay Toni Brockhaus Lucille Brockhaus Humphrey Our Yay of Lourdes Hospital Norfolk St. Francis Church Vernon Olnimer OFM Andrew Wieser OMI St. Francis Cemetery Duesman Mumphrey Eisenmenger St. Trancis Frank Brockhaus Brotkhaus SS Francis Church Catholic Daughters of America Donald Irene Utrecht Bloomfield Alvin Louise) Schroeder Lincoln Dwayne Joan) ‘Lindhorst Lindsay Gerald Brockhaus Madison Leonard Beatrice Thomas Pratdchild Michael Olmer Elmhurst John Bleda) Olivier

Circulars Outline 16 Proposed State Amendments

Nebraska voters will face 18 constitutional amendments this fall. Extension agent Bob Woboril explains the issues to help voters understand the proposals, noting some amendments drew strong legislative opposition while others are largely modern in tone. Copies are available by phone, mail, or at the county Extension office and at banks in the county.

Nebraska Platte County Bob Woboril Shila Voboril

Break-ins reported at two local sites with $7 noted

Police reports detail two break-in attempts at Columbus Medical Center and Modern Cleaners with no items missing. Other items include a general meeting notice, a youth choir rehearsal at Columbus Junior High, Humane Society notice of animals at the city pound, a fire call on Tuesday morning, a county court fine, and contact listings for a Columbus High Class of 1963 reunion.

Bileys Columbus Medical Center Columbus Ralph Olson Busgell Ferris Bels Nulcy Borgelt Ken Crowley William Dean Johm Daghiman Lex Enquist Glenda McDonough Jean Nalman Wayne Sabntke

Wyoming flood of late voter registrations in 7 general election

Wyoming officials reported a surge of late registrations closing Tuesday for the 7 general election. County clerks described unprecedented turnout as registration drives by both parties continued. Larry Chandler of the Wyoming Republican Party cited possible effects of mobilization efforts. A veteran clerk noted the turnout was the largest in memory across three western cities.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Republican ‘Party Larry Chandler

Agnes Arthaud Named National Treasurer in San Francisco

Agnes Arthaud, assistant director of the University of Nebraska Lincoln Cooperative Extension Service, was named national treasurer of the Association of Home Economics Administrators of Land Grant Colleges and State Universities. The announcement came at the organization's annual meeting in San Francisco, which runs through Friday.

Lincoln, Neb Agnes Arthand University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cooperative Tetension Service Association of Home Economics Administrators of al Organiation San Francisco

Bond issue loses in Woodbine Louisiana

A $5,000 bond issue in the Wendpe Community School District failed at a special election with 99 voting against and 193 in favor. Officials called it the largest bond-election loss on record for the district.

Woodbine Inna Wendlpe Community

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