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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1976

Page

3

Nebraska raises income tax to seventeen percent and sales tax to three

The Nebraska Board of Equalization voted to raise the state income tax from 15 to 17 percent of federal tax liability retroactive to January 1 and the statewide sales tax from 2.5 to 3 percent, effective September 1. The move aims to cover a projected deficit as revenue forecasts lagged behind appropriations.

Lincoln, Neb UPI William Peters Equalization Board Ray A.C. Johnson

Winning at bridge by missteps and proper short-suit bids

ABridge column analyzes a South misplay as East finesses and West with diamonds win many tricks. It shows how North’s critique highlights better play and explains that a jump in a short suit is proper if you have enough strength and choose a suit lower in rank than the one you intend.

North South East West Nevada

State boards oppose flat sentencing legislation in Nebraska

Lincoln Nebraska state boards of pardon and parole reject flat sentencing as considered by the Judiciary Committee. They warn abolition of parole would harm public safety and favor indeterminate terms and continued parole input.

Lincoln, Neb UPI State Boards of Pardon and Parole Judiciary Committee J.J. Exon Nebraska Pardon Board State Parole Board Gene Neal Parole Board State Corrections Department Pardon and Parole Board Parole and Corrections Joseph Vitek Neal Nebraska Pardon Board Vitek Orrections James Lyons Penitentiary

Genoa Youth Joins Air Force Four-Year Program

Genoa teenager John Bonk 17 son of Mrs Earl Cherry Genoa and Tom Bonk Columbus enlisted in the Air Force. TSgt Marshall local recruiter in Norfolk announced and assisted John into a four year program. He is at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas for six weeks basic training and will attend law enforcement schooling after. He graduated Genoa High School in 1976.

Norfolk John Bonk Earl Cherry Genoa Tom Bonk Columbus Air Force Tsgt Marshall John Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas Genoa High School

Astrological Readings Across Zodiac for Today

March 24 to April 19 horoscopes advise Taurus openness, Gemini promising gains, Cancer aiming high, Leo seek learning company, Virgo debt repayments, Libra favorable social plans, Scorpio effort plus work, Sagittarius event planning, Capricorn unexpected relief, Aquarius simple fun, Pisces improving finances through cleverness.

Your Birthday Year Brings Bold Ambitions For You

Your birthday marks a year where larger adjustments are possible for you. Set bold goals and pursue opportunities with confidence as the year unfolds.

USDA predicts Nebraska corn crop rise over last year

The Agriculture Department forecast Nebraska corn at 527 million bushels based on August conditions. If holds, output would be 5 percent above last year but 5 percent below the 1973 peak, with an average yield of 85 bushels per acre.

Lincoln Neb UPI U.S. Department of Agriculture Nebraska Jack Aschwege State Nebraska Crop and Livestock Reporting Service USDA

Gaye faces contempt warrant and breach suit in Beverly Hills

Marvin Gaye, 37, is cited for contempt and has a warrant for arrest as Beverly Hills Carriage House sues for 520000 over a promised 300000 letter of credit to buy stock aiding a 63000 car. He also received a 10 day sentence for unpaid 6000 in spousal and child support to ex wife Anna for their son Marvin Jr.

Los Angeles UPI Marvin Gaye Beverly Hills Beverly Hills Carriage House Gaye

Weicher Sets Line on GOP Platform Stance

Sen. Lowell Weicher of Connecticut says he will disavow the Republican national platform if it backs constitutional amendments banning forced busing or abortion. He also would reject it if no plank on equal rights for women is included, as he campaigns in Hartford.

Hartford Conn UPI Lowell Weicher Rconn Weicher Weicker Connecticut

Richland Artist Invited to Plainsman Museum Show

Richland artist Quint Schaffer has been invited by the Plainsman Museum in Aurora to display watercolor oil and acrylic works inspired by the regional surroundings. The Plainsman show opens August 25 and runs through mid September. He plans a Columbus area show in early November at the Griesman Art Gallery.

Richland Quint Schaffer Plainsman Museum Aurora Schaffer Columbus Griesman

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