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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1976
Page
5
The article notes April 15 as tax filing deadline for over 80 million Americans. It recalls the 1913 income tax establishing a 1 percent levy on over $3,000 and a surtax on higher incomes after a constitutional amendment legalizing income taxes, following a 1894 Supreme Court ruling.
Probate Judge Pat Gregory appointed Mrs. Frederick Lummis and her son William Lummis as temporary administrators of Howard Hughes Texas assets. The appointment follows a brief hearing amid未uncertain will status and recognises debts and tax matters needing urgent action. Texas assets will be safeguarded under a Texas Commerce Bank safekeeping agreement.
Genoa native Janice M. Cave of Genoa assisted in hosting the state leadership conference for Phi Beta Lambda at Northeast Unity Technical College in Norfolk. The event carried the theme Forward in the 76 and highlighted Cave as daughter of William P. Cave and his wife.
In Mirando City Texas the Native American Church holds its annual peyote ritual with tribes from across the country. Judge James Kazen in 1969 ruled peyote use by Indians legal under freedom of religion, while nonmembers face arrest for possession. Sheriff Porfirio Flores notes only verified church members may possess peyote.
Platte College will host its fourth Nebraska High School Activities Association District Music Contest from April 22 to 24. Over 3,000 students from Class B C and D schools in District 2 will compete with piano events on the first day judged by Dr. Harold E. Krueger and a panel including B A Johnson Robert Edson Kenneth Lotspeich Leon Grether and Gene Nelson. Participating schools include CLASS B Lakeview Scotus Central David City David City Aquinas Fullerton North Bend Madison CLASS C Brainard East Butler Cedar Bluffs Clarkson Dodge Genoa Howells Humphrey St Francis Leigh Mead Yutan Cedar Rapids CLASS D Humphrey Polk Prague Rising City Snyder Nebraska Christian Silver Creek.
Two rural Columbus youths Terry Kuntzelman and Lori Kuntzelman were treated at Behlen Community Hospital after a two car collision northeast of Columbus. The report states Terry suffered bruises and Lori cuts and bruises. both vehicles were totaled. Details list several other drivers and parked cars with minor monetary figures. A National Park Service CNS note about Franklin’s Canada journey follows unrelated.
The World Fiddling Championship kicks off on a 600 acre farm in Iredell County with about 100000 bluegrass fans expected. J Pierce Van Hoy, the farm owner and convention director, says facilities are ready and 450 johns will be on site. About 200 bands from across the nation will perform as finalists compete for a $10000 prize and a $1000 extra for the world champion. Camping costs 15 for three nights and the event is anticipated to yield considerable local spending.
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