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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1973
Page
1
Livestock quotations from Omaha Nebraska show hogs up 1.00 to 1.50, steers and heifers 1.00 to 2.00 higher with large loads strong. Cattle and calves totals near 4,000 with prime and high-choice ranges around 58.50 to 58.00, slaughter lambs up about 2.00, and futures trading noted for Chicago beef futures. Estimated receipts Thursday list cattle and calves 4,000 hogs 5,000 sheep 500.
Lincoln, Neb. AP reports pollution specialist Wes Sheets of the Game and Parks Commission warns Lake McConaughy is becoming a gigantic nutrient trap. Studies show high nitrates and phosphates enter from the North Platte River and its tributaries, not discharged at similar rates below the dam, risking rapid plant growth and possible fish kills.
Daily newspaper published in Columbus with holidays noted and subscription rates. It lists delivery by carrier in Columbus at 2.25 per year, other rates for areas, and change of address procedures requiring postmaster notice.
Harold Krings received his discharge from the U S Navy after overseas service. He and Mrs. Krings returned from New Jersey where he was stationed the past few months. Outet town guests attended a park picnic and social hosted by the Doreas Society with attendees from Columbus Platte Center Madison Gordon and Gordon area. Rev Donney Hessie and family visited from Gordon and spoke at the St Jot mission festival.
The family of Mrs Ark Hellbusent expresses deep appreciation for the many acts of sympathy and kindness from friends and relatives during the illness and after her death. They gratefully acknowledge every thoughtful deed.
Intensive air and ground search for a boy thought lost in New Mexico ended after five days with no solid findings. Police chief Martin Vigil said there is no definite evidence of a person in the area and the operation would be curtailed though not fully discontinued.
Omaha based State Sen. Richard Fellman says Nebraska no fault divorce law will face scrutiny as complaints pour in. He chairs the interim subcommittee and called a hearing at Douglas County Courthouse to assess potential modifications and distinguish individual issues from systemic flaws in child support alimony and property division.
Cleveland AP report says a nonpoisonous milk snake vanished from its glass cage after a padlock was removed. Zoo Public Service Director Charles Voracek said the snake’s companion a ball python remained, and no one could exhibit the hot snake. A $25 reward was offered for the return.
Buyers paid record prices for top cattle and hogs on the Omaha market Monday. Barrows and gilts sold largely 100-150 higher with top at 62.40 and many sales 62.00 or more. Sows rose 7-150 higher with tops 52.00-57.00, a record. Slaughter steers and heifers advanced 1.00-1.50, some 2.00 higher. A load of high choice and prime steers brought 68.50, a record. Best heifers followed the trend with gains.
Former Nebraska Governor Trobert Crosby said he may appeal a U S District Court ruling denying an injunction against the federal freeze on beef prices. Crosby represents clients who sought the injunction, denied by Judge Warren Urbom, with the judge noting the appeal could be in the public interest.
The readable signs Taurus to Aquarius offer generic forecasts about luck, love, work, and health with scattered instructions. It mentions education, career, and social plans, plus a child born today who will seek many friends and an active life. The tone aims at hopeful self-improvement and practical advice.
President Nixon returned to the White House after six days at Camp David where he worked on a public response to the Watergate scandal and planned a 20 billion highway bill. The measure would divert highway trust funds to mass transit and includes about 8 billion for urban transit and 9.75 billion for interstate construction over three years, with several provisions removed by Congress. The report also notes Burger denied a request to convene a special term of the Supreme Court to consider U.S. landing over Cambodia.
In a Washington Post Sunday piece Senator McGovern of South Dakota argues Nixon’s landslide and the Watergate revelations may have done more to awaken the nation than a McGovern win would have. He warns the scandal could have appeared as a vendetta after a Democratic victory and urges renewed checks and balances to curb executive secrecy.
In Washington, nominee to be deputy attorney general Ruckelshaus warns that informal White House contact with the Justice Department risks improper influence. He notes higher caution since Richardson moved to curb informal policy talks and says the deputy role would expand department White House dealings.
Omaha AP report quotes Rep. McCollister saying former Texas Gov. Connally may plan to rejoin the Nixon administration to fill a GOP leadership vacuum. He spoke after Watergate fallout involving Nixon and Agnew and noted Connally’s earlier role as a special aide. McCollister also said he will seek re election and that meat price reform remained on track for Sept 12 deadline.
Israeli and Egyptian navy vessels clashed in the Mediterranean near the Suez Canal entrance. Cairo radio reported Israeli boats attempted to violate Egyptian waters and were repelled. The Israeli command said two patrol boats were fired on and one Egyptian vessel hit, with no Egyptian damage reported.
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