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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1976

Page

2

Dow Jones Averages Dip At 1 PM Market Update

New York stock indices show declines at 1 p.m. CST with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 988.19 down 5.91 points, the S&P 500 at 301.17 off 1.31, the Transports 206.39 down 0.51, and the Utilities 87.23 down 0.03.

New York UPI Dow Jones Indus Trans Marcet Merck AllisChal Alcoa Mobil Oil Am Air Monsanto Nat Bisc Pwr Olin Corp Mtrs Owens Ill T&t Penn Cen US Steel Pont West UN IBM Iowa P&l dohns-Mn Kennecott

Omaha Livestock Market Summary

UPI reports cattle and calf prices with Ib ranges from 45.25 to 45.75 for heavier cattle and 44.75 for some No 2-3 cattle. A few lots 270 to 300 pounds and 300 to 380 pounds appear. Heifers at 38.25, utility cows 27.50, canner and cutter 22.00. Estimates show 6,500 cattle calves and 5,000 hogs, with 600 hogs noted.

Chicago UPI Mar

Columbus 9 Telegram Public Notice of Subscriptions

The Columbus 9 Telegram lists subscription rates and delivery options. It states carrier delivery in Columbus and mail rates for Nebraska and other states, with a note on change of address procedures and holiday publication dates.

Tombus Neb Columbus Ska Nebraska

B D Employees Receive Record Columbus Plant Awards

Two Columbus plant workers earned top cash awards under Becton Dickinson Suggestion Program. Bert Swett, grinding operator in needle manufacturing, received 370 dollars for a solvent savings idea, and another employee earned 432 dollars for a cost cutting idea. The Columbus plant says this is the largest award to date and may qualify for additional future savings bonuses.

Columbus Becton-Dickinson Bert Swett

Leigh Improvement Tour Schedules Details

Leigh improvement tour dates set for May 2 3 and 4 by the Community Department of Economic Development. First and second place winners in each category will be toured. Leigh will be visited May 3 from 1 30 to 2 45 p m. Anyone may accompany the group on the tour.

Leigh Community Department of Economic Development

Heavy rains taper off in New England

Rain soaked New England today as showers lingered in Maine while most rainfall ended. Brunswick and Bangor reported over three quarters of an inch in six hours, Rumford logged nearly two inches in 24 hours, and scattered floods affected New Hampshire Vermont and eastern New York.

United Press International New England Maine Brunswick Bangor Rumford New Hampshire Vermont New York Michigan West Virginia Pennsylvania Idaho Lewistown Great Falls Mont Plains Mississippi Valley Red River North Dakota Minnesota Muskegon River Croton Dam Newaygo Mich Elko Nev Key West Fla

Pound at new low as sterlingstumbles in markets

The British pound slid to a record low amid heavy foreign selling tied to Britain's political stalemate and auto strikes. Dealers blamed the weak economy, 1.25 million unemployed, and inflation around 25 percent as the pound traded around 1.8645 dollars after opening near 1.9139.

London UPI Britain Bank of England Barclay’s Bank International Frances Chase Manhattan Bank Leyland Motors Sterling

Albion Public Schools sets community education class meeting

Albion Public Schools Community Education will hold an organizational meeting on April 6 at 7 30 p m to discuss new class offerings. Contact 395 6470 for suggestions or questions.

Albion Albion Public Schools Community Education

Last 25-Cent Haircut Ends Longtime Harrisonburg Shop

Higginbotham, known as Hickey, retired after 38 years at the Strode barber shop in Harrisonburg. The 25-cent cut closed with a potbellied stove and theater seats as the building will be razed for a restaurant parking lot. His successor Steele's charges $1.50, and Higginbotham plans to work at a new barber job while remaining frugal and content with no vacations.

Harrisonburg UPI Stroderbershop Higginbotham Hickey Steele Ag Ae

Nebraska City teen charged with first degree murder

A Nebraska City High School student was charged with first degree murder for the Wednesday night stabbing death of his neighbor. The suspect was held without bond in Otoe County Jail as a preliminary hearing was set for next Thursday. Authorities said a second possible charge related to a separate wounding case may follow.

Nebraska City Neb UPI Otoe County William Davis Davis Cole

Judge bars W H reporter from Omaha gambling case amid delays

A US District Court judge barred World Herald reporter Ralph Dunlop from proceedings in the Kenneth Schneiderwind and Nicholas Se case. Judge Albert G. Schatz held the matter in chambers and said Dunlop could not mention Salanitro in coverage. Salanitro and 10 others face trial as part of an 18 defendant gambling indictment.

Omaha UPI Albert G. Schatz Kenneth Schneiderwind Nicholas Se World Herald Ralph Dunlop Schatz Dunlop John Salanitro Salanitro

Platte students and advisors at state convention

Nine Platte College students and advisors Leon Sanders and Miss Nell Burnham represent the college at the Phi Beta Lambda state convention in Norfolk. Attendees include Bonnie Kudron Denise Koza Paulette Carrig Pat Tworek Tom Cody Murray Michener Sharon Roddy Jerry Kosch Cindy Foutch all freshmen. The event runs from Thursday evening through tonight with about 125 to 150 PBL members statewide competing in accounting vocabulary data processing business typing and related contests plus conferences.

Platte College Leon Sanders Nell Burnham Phi Beta Lambda Norfolk Bonnie Kudron Denise Koza Paulette Carrig Pat Tworek Tom Cody Murray Michener Sharon Roddy Jerry Kosch Cindy Foutch PBL Washington, D.C

Committees Call for Big Spending Ahead of Budget Votes

House and Senate budget panels recommend spending at about 413.7 billion and 413.1 billion for 1977, well above Ford's 395.8 billion proposal. Deficits run around 50 billion with revenues near 350 billion, while tax cuts are trimmed and tax breaks reviewed to boost revenue. The measures shape future floor battles as lawmakers seek jobs, defense gains, and welfare safeguards.

Washington Upi House Senate Ford House Committee Congress

General Foods boosts coffee prices nationwide by 15 cents

General Foods Corp the nations largest coffee wholesaler raised regular ground coffee by 15 cents a pound with Maxwell House moving from 1.74 to 1.89 per pound and freeze dried and instant brands up 2 cents per ounce as Folgers followed with a 15 cent rise in vacuum packed ground coffee pricing.

New York UPI General Foods Corp General Foods Maxwell House Folger’s Coffee Co Saida

Squeeze Play Delivers Victory In Bridge Match

Waldy Zadtwitz employs a grand squeeze in a 6NT run against North South. He uses a diamond finesse to capture the queen and executes a sequence that forces West to surrender. After early hearts and clubs removal, he runs clubs and diamonds to secure the win.

Waldy West East Dummy

Waldemar von Zedtwitz: Bridge’s great gentleman and pioneer organizer

Oswald and James Jacoby discuss Waldy von Zedtwitz as the leading 80 year old world bridge player. They note his pivotal role in building the American Contract Bridge League and his long list of titles. He is praised for craft and sportsmanship while described in his notable six notrump hand.

Oswald James Jacoby Waldemar von Zedtwitz Waldy

Special lecture series to start Friday in Columbus

Lecturer Jeffrey Wolff presents a two-part program on biblical history and world discoveries. The free events run Friday and Saturday night in April and May at 6:15 and 8 p.m. in the Columbus Equitable Savings and Loan community room with an optional expense collection.

Jeffrey Wolff M. Div United States Columbus

Bridge bidding guidance for part scores emphasized

The column notes a January 21 recommendation to pass with a specific hand setup and part score of 60, agreeing with a prior expert. It states responses should assume no part score unless adjusted bids are needed to account for a part score.

Ite Perens

Knights of Columbus Ave Maria Council awards dinner set

An awards and recognition pot luck dinner for Ave Maria Council 1794 Knights of Columbus will be held Sunday at 6 30 p m at St Francis Parish Hall. A social hour starts at 5 30 p m. Pro Life Contest winners and Past Grand Knight pins will be presented to Ray among attendees.

Humphrey St. Francis Parish Hall Ave Maria

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