09 Sep 1971
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1971
Page
1
Washington humor column parodies a book claiming dress reveals character. A bachelor, Sidney, dates Ruthie, noting outfits from pants to a miniskirt and negligee. Their evolving wardrobe signals relationship progress or lack.
Washington column by Joseph L. Myler cautions against risky health behaviors. It notes cholesterol risks from fat and eggs, protein myths, aerosols may cause sarcoidosis, and laughing gas misuse by students for thrills. The piece links risky acts to broader health dangers.
Lincoln UPI reports the two major parties and the League of Women Voters will jointly launch a December voter registration drive. Leaders Hess Dyas Milan Bish and Mary Zilly announce emphasis on 18 to 20 year olds and a League mini course for high school government classes.
Irregular text lists subscription rates for delivery by carrier and mail across Nebraska and nearby states. It notes a monthly carrier rate of 12.90 and annual mail rate of 13.08, with a change of address process through the local postmaster and the Columbus Telegram.
Three anti war senators introduced a bill to create a Vietnamese Children’s Care Agency to aid war affected children and facilitate adoptions. The plan would cost about 5 million dollars in the first year with support from Senators Williams Mughes and Hatfield. The measure targets orphans and children with American fathers and notes large numbers awaiting status as wards of the nation.
A scrambled astrological forecast outlines Aries through Pisces with fragmented guidance. It hints at gathering information, tempering ambitions, protecting image, handling responsibilities, and embracing new directions, finishing with a birthday note about independence and originality.
Foreign analyst Phil Newsom reports Israel endures a summer of strikes by hospital maintenance workers electric repairsmen dock guards and customs staff with government orders to return to work. Airport workers strike disrupts Tel Aviv travel as wage delays fuel protests along with 5000 grocers protesting a price freeze. Devaluation hikes and debt burden intensify living costs while taxes stay set.
The United States moved the final 184 tons of poison nerve gas from Okinawa to Johnston Island after a 56 day operation. Three convoys of 10 trucks carried the gas eight miles to a pier for loading onto a Navy transport ship bound for Johnston Island. Naval residents had pressed for removal amid safety fears and protests, but the process completed without incident.
Washington report from Mauna Loa Observatory Hawaii finds no long term rise in high altitude air pollution caused by humans in 42 years. Scientists Ellis and Pueschel cite volcanos deserts sea spray forest fires and pollen as major dust sources and note sunlight transmission recovered seven years after the 1963 Mt Agung eruption.
The 7th annual State Flower Show sponsored by Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska will be held Sept 19 at the First National Bank Building in Fremont. Theme is The Finer Things of Life. Show chairman is Mrs Rex Young of Omaha and federation president is Mrs Ted Lindquist of Wahoo.
The phrase hot corner refers to third base in baseball. It originated with writer Mulford after witnessing Hick Carpenter’s sharp liners to the area, highlighting the skillful plays at third base during an 1880s game.
Fragmentary note mentions a fitness check and a call to action for athletes. It references UAE, a possible event at FHI Drea Ce, and individuals like Thy Seung Tae. The text is garbled but suggests a testing or binding scenario and mentions drugs in a counter context.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.