01 Apr 1974
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1974
Page
1
Livestock quotations from Omaha show hogs and cattle with mixed change. Hogs mostly 23.10 to 40 lower, sows 3 to 7 percent lower. cattle steady to 25 lower with various load and choice ranges, calves and sheep also listed. Estimated Tuesday receipts: cattle 5,000, hogs 5,900, sheep 500.
About 1,000 students from 130 schools competed at the first annual State High School Speech Contest at Kearney State College. Marsha Froistad of Petersburg won first in prose interpretation, Linus Behne of Brainard second in interpretive public address, Roseane Glock Rising City took third in poetry interpretation, and Nancy Reeves Central City won poetry reading.
Jerry Sundberg, son of Mr and Mrs Philly Sundberg of Clarks, took first in the kindergarten through second grade division of the Central Platte Natural Resources District poster contest. He is a second grader in District 50 Sehoo and will receive a medal at Conservation and Environmental Awareness Day on April 6 at Kearney State College. Christine Hannappel, a first grader and classmate, placed second and will also receive a medal at the ceremony.
Subscriptions listed for daily edition delivered by carrier in Covent and surrounding counties at 235 yearly. Mail rates vary by location with 15.00 per year for mail delivery to Piette, Scere, Cuter, Colfax, Marrick, Nance counties, and domestic wire services. Change of address notices and telegrams required. includes Nebraska sales note and community telegraph details.
The Board of the Lower Elkhorn NRD approved a cooperative plan with county boards cities and villages including a 3-30 cost-sharing policy for comprehensive plans when federal funds are unavailable A 50 percent planning cost assistance policy for county boards and cities was also adopted for developing new recreational facilities Boundary lines for election purposes were set for the fall directors election The next meeting is April 22 at 8 pm in Norfolk
Eugene Geering son of Mr and Mrs Geering Platte chosen Platte Club and American Legion Post to attend Boys State in Lincoln. A Lakeview High School junior with three years honor rolls he ranked 10th on Creighton University Math Test. He joined FFA for three years. attended FFA national convention in Kansas City and the Denver livestock show. He belongs to Good Guys 4H Club for five years and fenced varsity wrestling three years and Legion baseball two years, a three-year Letterman.
Israeli state radio reported two United Nations cease-fire observers, an American and an Irishman, were kidnapped by Syrian army units on the Golan Heights. They were taken from their outpost between Israeli and Syrian forces and were later moved to a Damascus hospital. condition unknown. U.N. officials had no immediate comment.
A collage of thanks from multiple individuals and families expresses gratitude for cards flowers gifts and visits on 83rd birthday hospital stays 40th wedding anniversary and recent bereavement. Names Alfred Pat Schram and Edward T Asche appear alongside local neighbors and clergy amid a Council Bluffs chess marathon note.
The text presents a garbled horoscope for multiple signs with scattered dates from Aries to Pisces and notes on harmony, abundance, and guidance. It mentions actions like contacting someone, studying new methods, improving home life, and planning finances. The fragmentary tone suggests a period outlook but lacks clear events or outcomes for any sign.
Lincoln voters will see unified poll times with Mountain Zone opening at 7 AM and Central Zone at 8 AM, ending 7 PM and 8 PM respectively. The revision bill also allows spouse refunds if a candidate dies, and preserves lines at polls closing. A related measure relaxes campaign finance rules for natural resource district directors while removing a $7,000 contribution limit.
AP report covers Richard Sprague opening statements in the Tony Boyle murder trial. He asserts Boyle ordered the killings of UMW insurgent Josaph Yablonski and his family, funded from the union treasury, while Boyle denies involvement. Defense says Boyle will testify in his own defense. Sprague dates the plot to June 23, 1969.
Genoa Nebraska honors on the third quarter list include seniors Rich Andreasen Valerie Bass Alan Battles Marty Carlson Joan Cromwell Bud Czarnick Chance Elm Peg Vrey Dennia Grape Jane Houtek Betsy Koziol Sheila Lund Houg Miller Alan Mohr Bill Morris Steve Nehrig Don Nelson Ann Pencak Dana Peterson Jack Hamackers Kim Street Kyle Wright Lou Yakley. Juniors Donna Anderson Janice Cave Ginger Elm Phyllis Irish Kathy Mark Doug Pearson Peg Strong Corrine Swantek Jerry Pearson Lynn Pearson. Sophomores Ann Batlies Diane Clausen Kim Cromwell Diane Donnelly Linda Parry Suse Paulson Betty Pilakowski Jim Stankeski. Freshmen Kent Bass Ken Czarnick Pally Dahas Mary Ann Kasarda Bruce Olson Dan Preister LuAnn Stromberg Matt Swanlek Laurie Westring. ON SALLOT GRAND ISLAND Neb AP A resolution to prohibit fluoridation of focal water supplies appears on the May 4 primary ballot.
LINCOLN NEB AP Legislators again set to consider two bills LB795 would require motorcycle helmet use and LB105 would add volunteer rescue squad rules as the state risks losing seven million dollars in federal highway funds if not passed. Some senators oppose federal dictates while others urge standing firm.
David Ory and Calvin Tweedy, both from Columbus, and Victor Obershaw Sr. of Clarkson, were arraigned Friday in District Court on a cable theft charge. They pleaded no contest and were released on bond awaiting a pre-sentence evaluation by the probation officer. District Judge Howard Y. Kapouff presided. The case alleges four calves were stolen from the Leopard Breaina farm near Octavia in late February.
The Stromsburg Flying Club will sponsor a flight safety clinic at 7 pm on April 8 at the Wiki Center on the south side of the square. FAA and State Department of Aeronautics personnel will direct the session. All area pilots and aviation enthusiasts are invited. no charge. Refreshments will be served.
The Columbus IRS office relocates from the Nielsen Building to 2414 Ward Street Bedrock Building. It will be open for visits 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday April 8, with toll free assistance 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. year round and extension to 5:45 p.m. until April 15. Call 1-900-642-4960.
The New York Times reports Nixon donated presidential papers to the National Archives with a $576000 tax deduction. It claims officials removed sensitive documents, including items tied to Edgar Hoover, Jacqueline Kennedy, and the Vietnam War, from 1176 boxes while preserving some briefing materials from Nixon’s vice presidency. The Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation is reviewing the tax returns, citing an inventory as the source.
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