11 Sep 1970
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1970
Page
1
Reporter Jim Havelka details a teen who rebels with a crew cut and nonconformist clothing provoking a disciplinary clash. A neighbor’s son explains his parent’s threats and the principal’s demand for shoulder length hair and sandals before reentry.
UPI report notes the US economy gains from net exports with a $2 billion surplus in seven months and over $3 billion in a year, offsetting outflows from defense and tourism. It warns tariffs could spark retaliation hurting textiles shoes and steel, while Nixon favors freer trade for most goods.
UPI reports an improvised moment at a State Department reception near the Shrimp Bowl as a man identifying as secretary of labor introduces himself and his wife while others wonder about affiliations. The overheard exchange highlights informal interactions at a government event.
In a late evening edition, notices show changes to prescription rates and postings across local offices. The document lists names such as Bowe, Cokax, Merrick, and Polk among others, with new addresses and officials referenced.
United Press International marks September 10 1970 a Thursday with historical events from 1813 Capt Oliver Hazard Perry defeats British at Lake Erie to 1846 Elias Howe patents the sewing machine and 1869 Empress Elizabeth assassination. An Air Force crash near Spokane in 1982 killed 42. Includes a thought for the day by Samuel Laver.
In Bletchley England the Urban Council agreed to relocate Peter Clements aged 20 and his wife Janet aged 19 after ghosts in their current house caused serious disturbance. A council spokesman said the move would proceed regardless of belief in ghosts.
United Press International reports a day of mixed weather with snow and freezing temperatures pushing into Montana and northern regions, travel warnings posted, while Ella the Gulf Coast hurricane accelerates toward the U S Mexican border. Rainfall reaches Jackson Mississippi, and nationwide temps range from 32 to 93 as storms scatter.
Three youths aged 17 to 21 were convicted of insulting a foreign power after throwing eggs at U S Ambassador Jerome H Holland last May. The crowded court referenced a pro Viet Cong group and was guarded by 75 police with no incidents reported. Eight others charged in the same case await trial early next week. The piece also notes the U S National Park Service administers 27 5 million acres across 259 areas.
Atlantic City reports Thursday night preliminary judging for Miss America 1971 with Miss South Carolina Carmen Turner winning the second round swimsuit and Miss Alabama Suzanne Dennie taking the talent award. Miss Mississippi Christine McClamrock, an orphan, received strong cheers in gown as veterans and orphans attended. Judy Adams Miss Oklahoma won talent and Kathleen Puanani O Sullivan Miss Hawaii won swimsuit in prelims. final crown to be decided Saturday on TV.
Newcastle University student Chris Lawson claimed a world record by drinking three and a half pints of beer in two minutes while standing on his head. The feat occurred in Newcastle, England, with UPI reporting the event.
Frank Sinatra, famed for honor and loyalty, frequently clashes over money and credit in Las Vegas. His temper triggers headlines, yet he pays debts and favors, supporting friends and backing Reagan in California recall while seldom forgetting foes. Sinatra’s volatile loyalty shapes his public image and career.
Thiele Hostein owned by Lawrence Thiele & Sons of Columbus took first in produce of dam at the Nebraska State Fair open glass show. Her full sister, a registered three-year-old owned by Herschel Flowers of Fairbury, won the three-year-old class. Flowers also had other high placements as Lester Dammann of Manning exhibited the grand champion Holstein overall. The Thieles previously won grand at the 1970 Platte County Fair. A Britannica statistic notes about 580 hotels, 2 percent of establishments, accounting for 41 percent of receipts.
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