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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1972

Page

7

Apparent low bidders sold on Nebraska road projects

State Roads announced the apparent low bidders for more than 6.4 million dollars of highway work. The largest bid was 2,270,849 dollars by U S Steel Corp for a Missouri River bridge superstructure at Omaha. Total contracts so far this year reach 67.9 million dollars, up 7.5 million from last year.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Thomas Doyle Department of Roads U. S. Steel Corp Chicago Missouri River Omaha Tolal Linterstate Medbraskaj Us-United States Douglas County Wagdale Construction Co Tn's Lane and Gravel Co Polk Beatrice Construction Co Beatrice Panhangile Deilling and Testing, Inc Scottsbluff Sarpy Lightg Son Bellevue Omaha Electric Construction Co Pierce Bridge and Construction Co Norfolk Western Engineering Co Int Tlarlan Iowa Ytamilton Aurora 16Th St K and Ii Co, Inc Lexington Diamond Engineering Co Grand Istand Dobson Brothers Construction Co Lancaster Lhicoln Daas Chadron South

Census shows literacy climb in Turkey in 1970 figures

Ankara AP reports mixed census results with literacy rising to 84.1 percent of those over six, while women continue to face education discrimination. The statistics detail marriage patterns, urbanization effects, household living conditions, and high illiteracy among mothers, plus large families and polygamy.

Nick Ludington Ankara Turkey Betiwe

Professor elected to lead Nebraska journalism chapter

Lincoln AP The University of Nebraska Lincoln associate professor Jack C Boils was elected president of the Nebraska Professional Chapter of Sigma Delta Chi at the annual meeting. Other officers include Ed Jeena Paul Williams Rose Sipe John Hanlin and Gabe Parks. Rep Charles Thone plans to push a federal newsman shield act and a state shield law.

Lincoln Neh Jack C. Boils University of Nebraska-Lincoln Pen Nebraska Sigma Delta Chi National Journalism Society Hoe B. CG Palicy of Omaha Ed Jeena Lincoln Journal Paul Williams Omaha Sur Newspapers Rose Sipe John Hanlin Vineola Radio KTOR Gabe Parks Omaha World-Herald Charles Thone R-Neh SOX

North America Landmass Details Noted

North America is described as the third largest continent with about 9,420,000 square miles of land and a mainland coastline totaling 29,000 miles. The figures reflect geographic measurements and totals for areas and shores.

North America Cassis

Werve declines invitation to pay party bill in 1988 suit

Marvin Werve, former Democratic National Committee member, rejects helping cover a 251,992 bill tied to unpaid rent for the 168E convention hall. The WSY and T Industries, linked to Union Stock Yards and Transit, sues individual members. Werve says he was not the national committeeman at the time and Lt. Exon had been elected two months earlier.

Omaha Neb DeMorralic National Exon Isxan Selexan Daley Lown Mx-1 Maine

Lincoln fiscal analyst resigns after five years

Lincoln Nebraska AP report says Lincon Bein, the legislature's fiscal analyst for five years, resigned effective Jan 15. A successor will be recommended by the Legislative Council's executive board next month. Rein, 36, has no definite plans but hints at one or two options. He plans to likely recommend a successor from his staff. Rein was the chief staff member of the legislature's budget committee.

Lincoln Neb Marlin Bein Legislative Council Rein Reln

Treasury braces for more revenue share complaints next month

The Treasury Department predicts another round of inquiries after sending the first revenue sharing checks totaling about 2.6 billion dollars for the first half of 1972. Officials say 36,000 state and local governments will receive data letters in January detailing formulas and data used, prompting possible appeals. Early-week calls ranged from 300 to 400 daily, but activity slowed late the week.

Washington Treasury Department Office of Revenue Sharte Ed Fox Ant Hundrds Lncal Congress Treasury Fox

Omaha airport authority posts record 1973 revenues

The Omaha Airport Authority expects record revenues of 23 million dollars for 1973 and an interim budget of 2.49875 million. Executive director Ronald Grear cites travel boom and higher passenger and airline activity as drivers, with landing fees and parking income also rising. An amended budget will cover added FAA security costs.

Omaha Neb API Grear Eppley Russell Dl Klay Authority Federal Aviation Administration Millard

Tho Plans to Moscow With Kissinger Amid Vietnam Talks

Tho to Moscow with Henry Kissinger after suspended peace talks. Tho says no comment on private discussions, remains optimistic about peace by Christmas. Vietnamese delegation rejects linkage to Kissinger talks while stressing struggle for independence and freedom.

Paris Henry A. Kissinger le Dusche Moscow Rotary Alke U.S Kissinger Vietnam Tu Kissinger Ajpnous Hanoi Svaintard Newyen Thanh Lo Tee Remam Te Buc Tho

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