13 Dec 1974
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1974
Page
1
Market summary from Omaha Nebraska showing hogs down 50 to 100 cents per cwt across weights with prices mostly 40.00 to 40.80 for U S 1-3 200-230 lb, sows 32.50 to 34.50. cattle and calves receipts 5500 with feeders dominant, cows 15.50 to 17.50, canner and cutter 12.00 to 15.50. sheep limited to test trade. Estimated Monday receipts list cattle and calves 7000, hogs 6500, sheep 1000.
Public notice for the Columbus Telegram lists address at 1234 27th Ave in Columbus Nebraska and notes publication daily Sundays New Year s Day and holidays. Subscription rates show 1 5 per month for Columbus Boone Butter Colfax Merrick York Polk counties 15 00 per year elsewhere 71 08 per year. Change of address guidance asks subscribers to notify local postmaster and the Columbus Telegram with the new address.
Washington AP reports a compromise bill to regulate strip mining cleared the House Rules Committee 9 to 4 and could be acted on today. Backers expect approval despite earlier defeat of a two thirds vote to bypass rules. The bill requires Senate approval and faces opposition over a coal tax and reclamation funding. President Ford has safety questions about signing the measure.
Secretary of State Kissinger said the United States may back incentives to preserve value of alternative energy sources if oil prices fall too far. He described limited progress on Greek Turkish Cyprus talks and outlined a sequence for an oil solution: conservation, new sources, financial stability, then a consumer producer meeting.
Lincoln Neb AP The state narrowed a 1951 social security debt from 1.5 million to 94 157 after accountants from administrative services and the state auditor reviewed records The sum covers 52 justices of the peace 7 constables and 93 registrars of vital statistics with 50 298 in contributions and 47 857 in interest The final amount for board and permission members remains unresolved and negotiations with federal officials were described as hard nosed but reasonable by Ray A C Johnson and Matze
Gov J James Exon asks Nebraska's five congressmen to back legislation exempting the Platte River from federal navigable stream provisions. He says legislative or court action should prevent Corps jurisdiction. Sen Carl Curtis supports the view. A delay was secured until Feb 1 1975 before a Corps designation recommendation.
Six nurse aids—Noreen Lux Hertha Sall Janelle Utley Agnes Wozney Zelma Burgess and Christel Cramer—completed the Aides in Geriatric Nursing course at Good Samaritan. The program covered basic emergency intermediate and advanced training. A new class begins in January.
Vice President-designate Nelson Rockefeller appears headed for final House approval late next week after the Judiciary Committee recommended confirmation by a 26 to 12 vote. President Ford expects Rockefeller to be sworn in soon after, with the Senate already voting 90 to 7 in favor.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Monday meeting and Christmas party at the Legion Hall in Monroe. Donations were sent to Nebraska Children's Home Society and Care, with gifts for Gold Star Mother Mrs. Alex Laudenklos Sr. and Ployd Baker at Grand Island's Veterans Home. Members planned rags, cookies for nursing homes, and a knit vest for an adopted girl.
Gov. J James Exon and Omaha Sen. John Cavanaugh will push bills to disclose lobbyist income and expenditures and to report lobbying activities before state agencies. The pair seek detailed contractor terms and itemized lobbying costs and aim to improve transparency.
The Colfax County Veterans Service Committee will hold its regular quarterly meeting December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Lloyd Pospishil’s office to consider veterans and dependents requests for information and assistance and to select a Colfax County Veterans Service Officer. Attendees include Sedlacek, O'Brien, Imhalte, Novotny, and Pryusa.
Public opinion polls in Israel show most Israelis believe war is imminent rather than unlikely. About 40 percent foresee a fifth round with Syria within weeks or months, another 40 percent expect war within a year or longer. Rabin calls renewed fighting a realistic possibility in 1975.
A 13 member federal indictment accuses Robert S. Trippet and 12 HomeStake associates of a $100 million oil drilling scam. Celebrities and investors including Andy Williams Barbra Streisand Walter Matthau Liza Minnelli and Bobbie Gentry were named as victims. The scheme allegedly funded lavish pockets instead of real oil production.
A crowd near 1,000 heard South Dakota Meat Promoters executives express pride in the Washington trip that brought 47 head of cattle to attract national attention to the price disparity between what producers receive and what consumers pay. Agriculture Secretary Earl J. Butz met with the caravan amid calls from senators governors and representatives. Tidball urged concrete proposals and ongoing involvement to resolve industry issues while a calf in a pen illustrated the farmer’s cost versus sale value.
Zion Lutheran Sewing Circle held a potluck candlelight supper with opening devotions by the Rev. Robert Bleeke and a reading by Mrs. Henry Werkmeister. Bingo, a gift exchange, and planning for next year dominated the meeting. committees and officers were listed. Lincoln AP notes a state drug commission vote to sponsor needle possession prohibition.
First National Bank and Trust Company held its annual employee and family Christmas party at the Elks Country Club. After a banquet, gifts and door prize drawings followed. Special service awards honored Leon Bel and Gene Jones for 20 years, Sharon Johannes, Shirley Zegar, and Sharon Krumland for 10 years, Joseph Haustieber Arnold Boettcher Oscar Schreiber John M. Peek Sharon Sorensen and Nina Staub for 5 years. J. O. Peck received a special award for golf achievements. Betty Miller and Jerry Micek organized the event.
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