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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1976
Page
8
The First Lady Betty Ford celebrates her birthday. Born April 8, 1918 in Chicago, she married Gerald Ford in 1948 and became a national figure advocating women’s equality. She has urged action on the Equal Rights Amendment and is known for candid remarks.
Arlo Guthrie arrives in Oklahoma to raise funds for Senator Fred Harris while noting he does not campaign between songs. He explains he never lived in Oklahoma but feels comfortable returning as he promotes Harris issues. Guthrie describes the tour as concert focused and says profits go to the campaign. The piece recalls his father Woody Guthrie once faced hostility in Oklahoma for his views.
John M. Fowler of the National Science Teachers Association explains why the energy crisis seems less visible as lights burn brighter across America. The feature notes higher gas prices and continued car use offset by ongoing energy awareness in schools and communities.
Cengas customers in Columbus and 36 Nebraska communities will receive gas cost credits over about 12 months following a Federal Power Commission order in Northern’s rate case RP 74-80. Average residential customers may get roughly 6.50, plus 7 percent interest, as credits appear on statements.
Three Rising City High School students earned recognition at the Nebraska state FBLA convention in Omaha. Donna Hoffman took second place in public speaking, receiving a trophy and certificate. Honorable mention went to Brian Uphoff for oral creed recitation and typing knowledge, and to Melanie Gross for typing knowledge.
By Oswald and James Jacoby a student watches as a Professor applies the principle of restricted choice to win a bridge contract. He uses the dummy’s ace to cash trumps and guarantees the contract with overtricks, explaining the finesse risk and strategic reasoning.
The text notes that among man made structures the Great Wall of China is the only one that might be visible from the Moon. It also mentions modifying bids after passing, stating changes occur only minimally and do not alter all positions on the cards.
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