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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1975

Page

8

GM Chief Predicts 1976 Auto Sales Top 10 Million

General Motors Chairman Thomas A. Murphy forecast 1976 car and truck sales near 13 million units, with cars alone above 10 million, marking a 20 percent rise from 1975. He cited stronger production, rising employment, and moderating inflation, while warning labor talks and air standards could cloud the outlook. Ford’s Henry Ford II予 predicts lower gains around 9.5 million.

Edward S. Lechtzin UPS Detroi General Motors Thomas A. Murphy Murphy Congress United Henry Ford II Ford Motor Co U.S

Institute hires ex thieves to foil holdup artists

Los Angeles report says Western Behavioral Sciences Institute adopted a novel crime prevention study by employing three ex-convicts as advisors to deter robberies at 7 Eleven stores across California. Two groups compared robbery loss rates over 44 months, showing a 30 percent drop in the experimental group, with lessons on store layout lighting and cash handling.

Los Angeles UPI Bedavioral Sciences Institute Wayman Crow Sarrio Orange Riverside San Bernardino Southland Corporation Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration

Curtis and Bruska Oppose Senate Supplemental Bill

Nebraska Senators Carl Curtis and Roman Bruska, both Republicans, voted against a $10.0 billion supplemental appropriations bill that included $2.3 billion in direct seats to New York City. The bill passed the Senate 72 to 20, with 49 Democrats in favor and 0 Republicans.

Washington UPI Nebraska Carl Curtis Roman Bruska Wedneday Night New York City Senate

Sale of two ABP plants completed

ABP completed sales of Beefland International in Council Bluffs Iowa and Fort Morgan Colorado Beck Co to obtain a 36.5 million credit line for its plan of arrangement to pay creditors and resume operation. Judge Crawford approved 6.4 million and 5 million sales as necessary funding.

Omaha Morgan Colorado Beck Co Fort. Morpau ABP General Electric Crown Corp Crawford General Electric Credit Beefland Conveyor Systems, Inc Morton Grave Ill Town Department of Revenue

Cyclamate unlikely to cause cancer, panel finds

A government panel of five university professors concluded three of five members find no evidence cyclamate causes cancer, with two hedging over a very weak possibility. Chairman Arnold Brown stressed findings are preliminary as the FDA and NCI await formal report.

AL Rossiter Jr UPI Washington Arnold L. Brown National Cancer Institute Food and Drug Administration Algyo Medical Mochester Minn Tis Brown National Institutes of Health

Petition filed against death sentence in Omaha murder case

State Sen. Ernest Chambers announced a petition with 004 signatures opposing Rodney Lamar Stewart's death penalty and urging Nebraska Supreme Court review. The Douglas County murder conviction led to a death sentence. supporters cite past Nebraska homicide totals and June 1974 precedents.

Omaha UPS Ernest Chambers Nebraska Supreme Court Chambers Rodney Lamar Stewart Douglas Couty Stewart Thomas Ehlers Theodore Richling Richling High Court Michael Kellogg North State Supreme Court Charles Starkweather Nebraska Electric Chair

Public Power District notices public meetings and bid call

The Nebraska Public Power District schedules a regular board meeting open to the public in Columbus on December 18 1934 and reconvenes December 19 1975. It announces a bid for Supervisory Equipment Contract 75 18 with bid deadline January 9 1976 at 1000 CST. Bid documents available from Director of Purchasing Columbus office. bids subject to district approval and bid bond requirements.

Department of Having and Urban Development Nebraska Public Housing Agency PIA Phas Fn Dakota County HUD Omaha Area West Center Road Omaha Nebraska Public Power District Columbus General Office Columbus Nebraska Public Power Distact JM. White Director of Purchasing Board of Directors Nebraska Public Power, District D.W. Hill

Triple Trio entertains CDA members and awards gifts

The Triple Trio hosted CDA members with a potluck and gift exchange. Committee chairs included Mrs. Bill Gardner and Mrs. Tony Fuchs. members listed. Special guests were Revs. John Kent and Edwin Albers, Brother Solanus Pfeifer, and parish sisters. Door prizes went to Mrs. Charlotte Grady and others. Donations were sent to St. Augustine Indian Mission, the Franciscan order, the Archdiocese, and priests and sisters. Ninety pairs of eyeglasses were collected this year. Next meeting set for Jan 12 with Mrs. Andy Weis and Mrs. Pat Kelly. Son born to Mr. and Mrs Cas Meisedbach in Malthope, Alaska. Russell weighed seven pounds at birth. grandmother is Mrs. Mauile Meiselbach.

Francis Hi Bill Gardner Tony Fuchs Gretchen Engel Esther Frey Clara Labenz Eileen Wessel Josephine Stuck Florence Eisenmenger Mary ‘Kraus Ella Foltz Phyllis Keller Elizabeth Noonan Lois Pfeifer Gelbert Mark Andy’ Fehringer John Kent Edwin Albers Solanus Pfeifer Charlotte Grady Sr. Collette Sr. Dorita Mary Alice Pfeifer Husemary Olner Anntonette Kelly Dina Olivier St. Augustine Indian Mission Franciscan Order Archdiocese Andy Weis Pat Kelly

Hearing opens for Anderson in Nebraska murder case

At Wilber Nebraska preliminary hearing for Donald K. Anderson 36 awaits trial on two first degree murder charges in the death of 15 year old Agr Scott of Friend. Charges include premeditation and during rape. Scott's decomposed body was found Aug 24 on a farm near Friend. Defense noted no Sag order. Court aims to determine if a crime occurred and probable cause. Up to a dozen witnesses expected.

Wilber Neb Donald K. Anderson Agr Scott Friend Anderson Florida Saline Miss Scott David Downing Superior Sutherland Saline County Clarence Kurye Bob Conner

Ford aide urges legalizing illegal aliens to avoid police state

Presidential assistant Fernando de Baca called for regularizing status of illegal immigrants and tightening future entry penalties. He spoke ahead of a meeting with Republican Hispanic leaders and noted hundreds of thousands already in the U.S. while citing Mexican origins among the majority of illegal and legal residents.

Washington UPL Ford U.S Fernando B.C. de Baca Sali Republican National Hispanic Assembly Democratic National Conference of Sue Phoenix Ariz Democratic DeBaca United States DeBava Mexico

Gratitude Note for Verne Hinkie Sorrow

A family thanks friends for support after Verne Hinkie’s death. They acknowledge cards flowers visits and comforting expressions. Special thanks to Behten Hospital staff Reverend Don Brooks and relatives for continued kindness during their sorrow.

Verne Hinkie Behten Hospital Don Brooks Winnie Price

Sale Calendar Listings From Conyers Auction Co

Auction notices for January events listing owners Alex Olson and Leonard Motrinan personal property and Sophia Rybinski estate with multiple sales in Liver Creek Hall and 150 BIH Street Conyers. Dates include Tuesday January 7 morning and Saturday January 20 afternoon at designated locations managed by Conyers Auction Co.

BEC Alex Olson Clarks Liver Creek Hall Conyers Auction & Realy Auels Leonard & Laverne Motrinan Personal Property Farm Mi. H. of Columbus Altyia Cn Conyers Austion Co. Uets BBC Pam Sophia Rybinski Houseneta Bih Street Conyers Austion Co Auets

Waco Man Killed In Nebraska Car Crash

Dale Peterson, 38, of Waco, was fatally injured Tuesday in a one car crash five miles south of Waco on Interstate 00 in York County Nebraska. Police said he was driving north when the car ran out of control and went over an embankment.

Waco Lincoln, Neb UPI Dale Peterson York County Peterson

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