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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1977

Page

6

Sugar plan ruled illegal by Justice Dept official

Washington officials said Deputy Attorney General Peter Flaherty ruled that a proposed direct payment system to sugar growers would not be legal under current law. Agriculture Secretary Bergland stressed study of alternatives under existing authority while a forthcoming farm bill favors raising the price floor to 14.4 cents per pound.

Flaherty Bell Atlanta Coca- Cola Co Bergland Custer Congress Hawaii Plaberty General Accounting Office Agriculture Legal

Nebraska drug survey finds Lincoln cleaner than Omaha

The first Nebraska drug study shows Lincoln has fewer hard drug cases than Omaha while soft drug use grows in the capital. Suburban heroin spread and rural city exposure are noted as concerns across seven cities including Grand Island and Kearney.

Lincoln Neb UPL Nebraska Omaha Miami Fla State Commission On Drugs Grand Island Kearney North Platte Norfolk Scottshluff Commission Gary Riedman Peronal Development Institute, Inc Riedman Scattschluff

Carter enjoys Camp David vacation amid budget row and Panama talks

President Carter and family settled in at Camp David for the last days of vacation as White House aides discussed Lance’s bank flights and possible reimbursements. Jody Powell said two trips on Lance’s plane were campaign trips and afectaed by election law. Vance will visit Peking to renew high-level talks, and no major new proposals are planned.

Camp David UPI Carter Charles Kirbo Atlanta Presley White House Washington Powell Lance Aiid Senate United States Israel West Bank Jordan River Cyrus Vance Peking Interior Department Union Carbide Corp Chemical Construction Corp Coaleon Interior Office of Coal Research ERCA GAO New Athens

Coal-to-oil plan re evaluated by GAO after failure

Congress watchdog direly criticizes ERDA and contractors for the coal conversion program that aimed to turn coal into liquid fuel. The GAO cites inadequate planning, poor management, and a 211 percent cost overrun, with $1 million extra on a $4.7 million target. The project was killed after 14 to 44 months delay, and ERDA now says it is re evaluating the effort.

Washington LPI General Accounting Office Thenergy Research and Development Administration ERDA GAO Congress John Dingell O-Mich House Commerce Energy

Fusing City Public Schools Schedule First Week Aug 24 77

Fusing City Public Schools will open August 24 with a half day from 8 20 to 11 30 for all grades and bus service but no hot lunches on the first day. Ninth and 10th graders meet 9 a.m. with Principal Hartsock for registration. other grades register August 23. First full day August 25 with lunch program starts. Two new teachers join staff Susan Lee third grade special education and James Martenson physical education and math, with coaching duties.

Susan Lee Omaha Midland College James Martenson Kearney Kearney State College

Notice of City Real Estate Sale in Columbus Nebraska

The City of Columbus Nebraska under Ordinance 2512 authorizes sale of a vacated street parcel in Bean Levine Addition to Mall Development Inc for one dollar. Conveyance by warranty deed on or before September 6 1972 with a remonstrance clause allowing repeal if 30 percent of electors protest within 30 days after August 15 1977.

City of Columbus Nebraska Towit Auth Avenue Bean & Levine Platte County Mall Development, Inc Columbus George W. Johansen

Notice to Bidders for Primary Pipe Supports Contract

Nebraska Public Power District invites sealed bids for Contract No 74 2370 Primary Pipe Supports Gerald Gentleman Station Unit 2 near Sutherland Nebraska Bids due 10:00 am CDT September 14 1977 at the Districts General Office Columbus Nebraska Opening following time A non refundable 10 bid document fee applies Inspect at District office and Stearns Roger Denver submission requires certified check bid bond or equivalent lowest responsible bid may be rejected by the Board of Directors of Nebraska Public Power District.Project Manager A J Davis Columbus Nebraska General Manager D W Hill

Nebraska Public Power District Gerald Gentleman Sutherland Nebraska G.W. Dierberger Streat Columbus C.D.T Cd.t Director of P.O. Box Generation Engineering and Construction Division A.J. Davis Stearns Roger, Incorporated South Ash Denver Colorado Board of Directors D.W. Hill

Notice of Hearing in Platte County Guardianship

Public notice announces that First National Bank & Trust Company as guardian of Sophie Glenn, an incompetent, has filed a final report and petition in Platte County Court to approve the report and discharge the Guardian. The matter will be presented to County Judge Gerald E. Rouse in the Platte County Court Room in Columbus, Nebraska, on the specified date at 10 o'clock a.m.

Platte County Nebraska Sophie Glenn First National Bank & Trust Company Gerald E. Rouse Columbus First National Bank & Trust Co

Tattooed Cross Scene Carried By Royal Navy Sailor

A well known Royal Navy tattoo featured a crucifixion scene on the back of a sailor who was spared flogging after a period of service. The emblem became a symbol among seamen for years.

Royal Navy Lord Nelson

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