18 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1976
Page
1
Regional livestock report shows hogs firm to higher for gilts while barrows ease. sows steady to higher on lighter weights. Heifers and cows mostly higher with some declines noted. calves and feeders mixed. Sheep run steady to lower with some prime and shorn lambs firm.
Markets show live cattle and frozen pork bellies trading with fluctuating opens highs and lows. Prices for August and February contracts reflect mixed strength in live hogs and pork belly futures amid active trading and volumes.
Public notice snippet from the Columbus Telegram advertising address and rates. The text lists the Columbus Neb 88601 office, publication days, holiday notices, and subscription prices for different mailing routes. It also mentions a change of address process and a missing Telegram entry.
The city of Ord signed a multi year interconnection deal with Nebraska Public Power District to secure needed capacity for rising demand including off peak and emergency power. Ord will build a 34500 volt line from a substation southwest of Ord to a new city substation while NPPD completes related work.
George Paulson of Genoa is jailed 16 days with a one year license suspension and a 300 dollar fine for second offense driving while intoxicated, plus 5 dollars for failing to display a license. John Gildea of Lindsay gets seven days jail and a one year license suspension for second offense DWI, with 50 dollars for willful reckless driving. Bench warrant issued for Erwin Garpar for insufficient funds check after failure to appear. Schaefer of Columbus fined 100 and license suspended six months for refusing chemical test. Multiple drivers cited for speeding and various traffic violations with small fines, and a wreck-claim case involving James Westerbuhr and Thomas Mystick cited for speeding and damage reporting rules.
Horoscope page fragment dated August 8 1976 and August 19 1978 shows star signs with advice. Taurus urges moderation while Gemini warns against tactless acts and Cancer hints at wearing your heart on your sleeve. Other signs discuss self discipline and potential misunderstandings.
The library lists memorials for Drs. George Reeder and Mrs John Holtz with multiple donors, plus notices for Eugene Reed and Cindy Lannan. New books include A God Against the Gods by Allen Drury, The New Aerobics by Kenneth H. Cooper, My Heart Belongs by Mary Martin, and The House Is Dark by Rebecca James.
The Republican National Convention endorsed a constitutional amendment to ban abortion while feminists failed to keep the platform silent on the issue. Supporters praised the right to life while opponents argued the plank would divide the party and overstep personal beliefs.
Mrs. Linda Krings Liebig of Platte Center now resides in Kearney received her master of science in reading from the University of Nebraska at Omaha on Saturday. She will join the Ravenna School system this fall. Attending were husband Gene, her parents the Krings, grandparents, and other relatives from multiple locales.
UPI reports Americans may soon subscribe to a movie of the month club, expanding delivery of feature films to homes via playback devices. Sony Betamax and RCA and Philips MCA systems aim to deliver programs for home TV viewing as manufacturers push both hardware and software.
In Buffalo two newlyweds quarrel on a city street as officers separate a 32 year old woman and her 19 year old husband. The couple had married Monday and returned home bruised after the incident.
Schedule lists calls to order and opening ceremonies at 8 15 p m with Gov Arch Moore report at 8 27 p m followed by Rep Guy Vander Jagt speech at 8 42 p m and GOP committee election at 8 43 p m. Senator David Duyily speech at 4 p m precedes nominations for President at 9 40 p m with roll call and adjournment until 7 90 p m Thursday.
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