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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1973
Page
5
AP describes Peter Flanigan promoting free trade as a cornerstone of international expansion. He cites open market goals, trade reform acts, and presidential powers to adjust tariffs while Congress retains veto, arguing quicker exports will boost efficiency and jobs.
In Nashville Billy Walker discusses industry shifts from folk to country, noting more weekly records now than in his early days and defending authenticity. He recalls Texas childhood, early gigs, and warns young artists to earn their breaks while welcoming corporate backing that he believes will aid country sound without altering its core.
Nebraska Public Power District rebutts assertions by Legal Defense Fund head James W. Moorman and Sierra Club President Raymond Scherwin that the 680 megawatt Gerald Gentleman station is unnecessary. NPPD warns of power shortages without the plant and disputes air pollution claims while noting KraMer station closures.
A public hearing in HOLDREGH Nebraska shifted to a potential conflict of interest as City Atty Lansing Anderson faced questions over advising on a residential to mobile home zoning change. Attorney Noble urged withdrawal while Anderson recused himself, with the hearing reset for May 1. An Omaha official announced a $6.1 million increase for sewage treatment facility construction approved by the legislature and Gov. Axon.
Washington AP reporting that the Office of Economic Opportunity says it has given or loaned AIM more than 150000 with an inquiry to determine if the total was larger. Investigators search past transfers including 112000 for three survival schools and a Milwaukee halfway house. Additional sums from Chicago regional office are reviewed. Omaha Western Electric center employees in southwest Omaha go unpaid until Monday.
HAL BOYLE collects reader mail on budget tips and quirks. He notes grocery hunger harms supermarket savings and suggests birds as penny‑a‑day pets. He quotes John Hay on Lincoln’s arrogance, laments car colors of early autos, and shares odds on office crime and a crackly martini fact. Local hospital admissions and births provide a community touch.
Scientists at the Osio Agricultural Research and Development Center report a new dairy cow diet doubles the milk’s polyunsaturated fatty acids, potentially lowering human saturated fat intake. Annual production of meat milk and eggs remains the main sources of saturated fats in diets.
Nebraska Governor J James Exon will be dinner guests of Oklahoma Governor David Hall next week as part of a Thanksgiving Day football wager. If Oklahoma wins, Exon will provide 50 pounds of pork. if Nebraska wins, Hall would supply 50 pounds of pecans. Officials and spouses will travel to Oklahoma City for the dinner.
Lincoln Nebraska AP reports the Lincoln Board of Education approved a 5.67 percent raise for teaching staff plus fringe benefits. The contract, backed by the negotiating team, is slated for vote by the Lincoln Education Association members on May 3.
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