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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
2
New York AP analysis notes housing construction in 1973 may plateau after two years of booming activity with forecasts of a third consecutive year of two million housing starts. Analysts warn rising unsold inventories and higher mortgage costs could curb gains, while mobile homes increasingly shape the housing landscape.
Woodrow Collins of Meadow Grove was named president of the Nebraska Livestock Feeders Association at the close of its five day convention in Sioux City Iowa. Herb Albers of Concord and William Krejer of Fairmont were named first and second vice presidents. The meeting urged involvement in farm labor unionization issues and heard Jol Meels of Kansas Livestock Association discuss fair labor relations and a Kansas act restricting strikes during livestock marketing and harvest periods.
Omaha Neb AP M U D will raise natural gas rates early next year to cover an $84 million price boost from Northern Natural Gas Co Ben Altman M U D gas operations chief says the 10 percent rise in purchased gas costs would be passed to local consumers The federal commission may not approve the full $36 million boost leading to a possible 10 percent increase or more The board could act in January with Rob Bell noting exact figures then If approved the next increase would mark the fourth residential hike since 1962 avoiding past seven reductions
Gering Nebraska AP Stan Huth Scotts Bluff County Welfare Director says his area has an error free department. He argues reductions in federal matching funds should target departments with errors, noting in his county error rates are about one tenth of one percent.
Gulf Oil plans to close all Iowa stations and most in 13 midwest and western states including Nebraska Indiana Michigan Minnesota Kansas Missouri North and South Dakota Wyoming Montana Colorado and Wisconsin. Des Moines area outlets would be affected. The move is part of a 250 million dollar worldwide retrenchment due to economic factors and high supply costs. Gulf will retain properties in Chicago and Detroit.
Kansas City AP report quotes W E Olsen executive vice president Independent Grocers Alliance at Farmland Industries meeting. He cites inadequate management tools and rising nutrition concerns as factors. Williams Texas Tech warns of beef surplus by 1978 but says long term cattle outlook remains strong. American agriculture defined by about 47,000 farms.
Hollywood producer Shagan overcame poverty and delays to push Save the Tiger with Lemmon starring, fighting studio cuts and TV talk shows to secure his final vision. Anita Loos and Anita Hayes promote their New York book and plot a Lorelei sequel with Carol Channing.
In Omaha on Wednesday two men were injured in a gun battle at a Stop and Shop. Store owner Norman Potkin, 35, was shot in the stomach and in satisfactory condition. suspect Clifford Stewart, 25, was wounded in both arms and under guard. A butcher, Harry Francis, 31, said the gunmen entered with a woman, beat him, and Potkin returned fire. Police detained others at the hospital and pursued two more suspects tied to a getaway car.
Dr Paul W Brant of the U S Public Health Service Hospital at Carville La says leprosy does not destroy tissue but deadens nerves and prevents pain causing patients to injure fingers and extremities. About 2000 known cases exist in the United States with drugs aiding cure or control of the disease.
Douglas County Treasurer Sam Howell predicted that Nebraskans may have photos on driver's licenses by text year. He noted the idea has been discussed for years and a 1072 bill to implement a photo system was vetoed by Governor Ju Pron over funding doubts. Rowell said a new bill is being prepared and he expects gubernatorial approval once it passes.
An advertisement touts MONADEX tiny tablets to curb appetite with no dangerous drugs and no exercise. It claims a 20 day supply for $3.00 and a larger amount for $5.00 with a money back guarantee if fat loss is not achieved.
Services for Bernie Peterson 82 former State Boxing Commission deputy will be held in Omaha on Thursday. Peterson died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. A former Golden Gloves fighter and ardent booster of University of Nebraska football, he was a longtime local sports supporter.
Washington AP reports President Nixon re-enlisted Earl L Bulg as secretary of agriculture, with Bulg noting uncertainty about tenure. The article cites planned farm department shakeups, possible personnel cuts, and a White House briefing to reveal details. Bulg, praised for farm policy gains, says he is flattered to stay on the Nixon team as the sector sees record prices and export sales.
LINCOLN Neb AP Vedrett Urbom dismissed a suit by Judith Pease and her minor daughter against Navelock Bank and an employee saying the court lacked jurisdiction. The claim alleged due process denial when a bank employee removed car keys to repossess a vehicle enhanced by the bank.
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