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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1970
Page
3
A chaotic list of horses and entrants for a Grand Island race at Popive Park. Names like Swain Mpielt Fox, Captain Mooney, Tyrant, and Ricky A appear amid scattered odds and purses, with many garbled fragments and unclear affiliations.
Public notices record the incorporation of Hat BD Construction in Columbus Nebraska under the state act, with a $100,000 capital and a five-member board, plus a probate filing in Platte County for the estate of B.F. Ziowloe, with an executrix appointment set for March 13, 1970. Additional items include incorporation of the Phille Valley Association of Ute Underwriters in Columbus to promote legal reserve life and health insurance, and various civic tributes and notices of estates and sympathy messages.
Notice to all parties in interest that the Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval to the City Council for a permit to construct a mobile home park in the west half of the southeast quarter section 17 township 17 north range east of the third principal meridian in Pierce County Nebraska. A public hearing is set for April 15, 1970 at 8:00 a.m. in City Hall Columbus. Dated April 3, 1970. City Clerk Leo A. Bostinehr.
Washington reports the Surplus Property Utilization Office will transfer about 13 acres and 4 buildings from Hastings Air Force Station to Central Nebraska Technical College at Hastings. The property, valued around 267000 dollars, will be used for educational purposes. Announcement came Thursday through Rep. Tom L. Hruska.
City of Columns Nebraska will accept sealed bids at the City Clerk Treasurer's Office City Hall until 0 o clock Mt April 15 1970 for one Rotary Screw Portable Air Compressor. Specifications may be obtained from the City Clerk Treasurer. Portable Ingersoll Rand compressor model G1235 serial 25CR12434 1959 estimated at 1500. City reserves right to waive technicalities and reject any bid. Leo Koelleher City Clerk Treasurer.
Mild spring weather prevailed over most of the country with warm early-season temperatures. Skies were partly cloudy as wet weather concentrated in the Northwest and South. Showers stretched from Texas to the Carolinas, with heavy rains in spots. Valados and Galveston saw over three and two inches of rain, respectively, while Lake Charles recorded nearly an inch. Thunderstorms with strong gusts hit Philadelphia and nearby areas, and a waterspout was seen in Chesapeake Bay. Providence set a record high for the date at 76 degrees.
Lincoln police hunt a 45 year old man in a Wednesday evening service station robbery. He is described as gray haired six feet tall about 200 pounds, driving a 1965 green Idaho plated car. He forced attendant Ronald Shibata to open the cash register, took about 200 dollars, and released him in the theater parking lot before driving west.
The nation faces a fluid labor scene as White House and industry officials monitor potential disruptive actions. Postal workers seek raises averaging 433 dollars yearly while air traffic controllers consider a sickout. Nixon signs a railroad settlement, sparking debate over wildcat strikes. Chicago fleets prepare lockouts for 32000 drivers and a Seventh Chicago union signs a three year deal. NYC unions threaten major newspaper stoppages amid economic dispute. Authorities fear broader repercussions as the labor crisis continues to unfold.
The full 764 page Kopechne inquest transcript and judge Boyle's report will be made public next Wednesday after the Massachusetts Supreme Court denied a court stenographer's bid to distribute copies. Judge Paquel set the release for 11 am and ordered simultaneous public access through Suffolk Superior Court Clerk Kealing. copies will be available to all interested parties.
Ronald Pensick of Columbus was convicted in County Court on two counts of driving on a suspended license and one count of willful reckless driving. County Judge William Goetz sentenced him to two six month terms in county jail, a two year license suspension, and a $100 fine, to run concurrently. the action is being appealed.
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