24 Aug 1974
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1974
Page
1
AP USDA report shows cattle and hogs mixed. Feeder and slaughter cattle unevenly lower, cows mostly higher, hogs and pigs down. lambs and sheep mostly steady to lower. Market notes reflect storm impacts with varied weights and grades across rusted listings.
The market entered a second straight week of panicking declines with Friday's heavy selling pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average below 700 for the first time in years, closing at 666.59 a drop of 17.83. The NYSE composite also fell steeply, signaling broad pessimism about economic prospects as losers outpaced gainers by 4,012 to 551 on 1,748 issues. IBM, General Electric, Kodak, Johnson & Johnson, Walt Disney, and Digital Equipment were among notable decliners.
Nebraska lawmakers heard from seven witnesses that higher irrigation demand is driving electrical power problems. Grand Island officials cited 1350 irrigation power applications and $13 million in needed district improvements over seven to ten years. A bill on power ownership and plant separation was endorsed by Frank Phelps as part of the hearing. next sessions are set for North Platte, Alliance and Sidney.
A stray mail bag aboard a Zurich train contained about 33 660 Swiss francs in cash, scattering money in a posh Lake Zurich neighborhood. Residents recovered around 2 300 francs and turned the rest over to authorities as the bag’s owner remains unknown.
Richard Leakey, a self educated Kenyan scientist, gains acclaim as a leading figure in early human origins. He and his family work near Lake Rudolph, uncovering skulls and tools dating millions of years, challenging prior timelines and drawing global science interest.
Lincoln AP reports the Nebraska Department of Roads announced major bids totaling over 1.6 million dollars for highway work. The largest single bid of 2.1 million targets a 1d mile section on U.S. 283 south of Dunlap in Box Butte and Dawes counties with Missouri Valley Construction Co. as apparent bidder.
Lincoln Neb AP Senators John DeCamp and Loran Schmit warned the state could be financially liable for Pioneer Insurance Company signs of trouble following a federal ruling in Illinois. They cited a March 1 1973 depositor case against City Savings and Loan and argued the state may bear supervisory fault.
Nebraska residents will gain from a $3000 scholarship fund established by the United Negro College Fund. The fund aids Nebraskans attending 41 private predominantly black colleges supported by UNCF. Eligibility extends to current UNCF students and applicants for the 1974-78 year. administration is by the UNCF national office.
National Park Service reports higher attendance at Scotts Bluff and Agate Fossil Beds in western Nebraska. May shows the largest gains with 21.5 percent at Scotts Bluff and 33.5 percent at Agate Fossil Beds, with continued modest increases through June and July and a year-to-date tally around 27,000 at Scotts Bluff and over 10,000 at Agate Fossil Beds.
An Israeli diplomat at the London embassy was killed by a bomb triggered by a letter dated September 19, 1972. Investigators probe the attack, with authorities scrutinizing mail security and potential suspects connected to the incident.
Pet food for 70 million cats and dogs raises fears of shortages and higher prices. Government officials cite grain shortages and rising corn by products while industry leaders defend pet food as lowering human food costs. Major companies hold 69 percent of the market as byproduct usage grows.
The column offers a garbled zodiac forecast for all signs. It suggests Aries should heed interpretations, Taurus avoid reneging on duties, Gemini be diplomatic, Cancer value rest and reflection, Leo seek support, Virgo guard controversial topics, Libra monitor remarks, Scorpio control temper, Sagittarius choose careful comments, Capricorn stay grounded, Aquarius feel free, Pisces emphasize education and ethical behavior.
A garbled page presents a weekly horoscope for zodiac signs including Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces. It offers advice on planning, responsibilities, and personal progress, urging proactive actions and attention to future plans despite scattered wording and unclear dates. The piece emphasizes steady effort, health, study, and aiding others while noting mixed clarity in the text.
Readout of lamb judging at Boone Fair highlights champions and reserves across Suffolk and crossbred classes. Notable names include Ean Carter, Kenny Karler, Bryce Lambley, Steve VanleWalke, Mack VandeWalle, and Steve Van DeavValle with purple ribbons and trophies for top placings in market lamb and showmanship events.
An astronomy note references a rendezvous mission labeled Apollo with a Skylab space station. The text mentions May and a spaceflight event including acecraft and a Skylab context. The fragment hints at an orbital maneuver or refurbishment activity during the space program era.
The writer argues the issue is not God sending people to hell but rejecting the salvation Christ offers. Heaven is open to all who seek mercy, confess sin, and accept Jesus’ atonement. Those hardened against God wouldn’t be happy in heaven, so personal choice determines eternal fate. A mail address for a free booklet is provided.
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