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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1977
Page
1
The 1997 78 budget projection totals about 44.6 million with a 56.64 mill levy, down from 7.01 last year. A public hearing is set for Aug 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the administration building.
Scattered showers moved through Nebraska into Missouri and Iowa with central Nebraska still active. A forecast called for partly cloudy skies and a continued chance of showers through Tuesday. President Carter said Palestinians may accept Israel living in peace while Cyrus Vance may extend the Mideast peace shuttle.
The report notes over 100 fires out of control across western states including California. It cites the Marble Cone fire in Ventana Wilderness and the Scarface fire in northeastern California at 80 200 acres with 90 containment and expected control by midweek.
Telegrammers face a mix up causing delays in dispatching comic strips. Readers may see Charlie Brown and company later this week or, if not, the strip will resume by the first of next week.
Energy Secretary James Schlesinger asked the Senate Finance Committee to revive President Carter’s standby gasoline tax proposal, seeking a nickel-a-gallon annual increase tied to consumption limits. He urged broader tax changes on industrial use, exemptions, and tax on gas guzzlers while facing Senate skepticism.
Platte County expects a small increase in its mill levy for the 1977-78 budget year. A public hearing is set for 9 am Wednesday in the Board of Supervisors room at the courthouse. County Clerk Milt Langan cited an estimated tax levy near last year's level and outlined budget figures, reserves, and revenue sources including federal and state funds.
A dynamite bomb was found in the AMAX building at 1270 Sixth Avenue near Rockefeller Center triggering evacuation of hundreds and traffic disruption in midtown Manhattan. The threat followed last week's fatal bombings claimed by FALN.
Authorities mobilized more than 32,000 troops to guard Queen Elizabeth II during a two day Silver Jubilee visit to Belfast. Police fired plastic bullets at a Provisional IRA protest and about 30 activists were detained under emergency powers. violence has intensified in the region with over 2,000 injuries reported.
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