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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1976
Page
2
New York Dow Jones averages at 1 pm CST show declines across indices. The piece lists numerous stock symbols with percentage changes, followed by Columbus Telegram mail and delivery details and local subscription rates.
Hogs up to 1.50 higher with 200-230 lb at 41.00 to 41.25, 230-250 lb 39.50 to 41.25, heavier 360-600 lb mostly 29.00-30.00 for sows. Cattle and calves scarce with steady activity, steers 1025-1175 lb at 39.00-40.25, heifers 850-1050 lb 34.50-38.25, cows 21.00-23.00, canner 18.50-21.50. Sheep reported none.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices show live cattle and frozen pork bellies trading for December February and April contracts with new highs and lows. Hogs futures also listed with settlement ranges and daily volume across multiple months.
A Wednesday night fire caused 400 to 500 dollars in damage to a mobile home along Highway 81 south of Columbus. The Bellwood Volunteer Fire Department responded to the trailer owned by Perry Compton. No injuries were reported.
Summary of multiple traffic incidents including names and addresses with injuries and damages. Incidents span December and midweek events at several intersections. key injuries noted. Also reports Hugo Alvin Arens of Wynot fined for driving while intoxicated and Charles L. Johnson of Columbus sentenced for resisting an officer with probation and jail days.
Mayor Beame outlines a four element timetable to pay back the $1 billion MAC supported loan. The plan relies on state and federal aid and may use new MAC bonds and a stretchout of existing bonds. Attorney Arthur Richenthal questions contingencies and seeks a counterproposal to the court.
Leigh board approves initial application to HUD under the Community Development Act. Planned projects include a back up well, water line looping, hydrant replacement, a sewer lift station, and a library roof front end. Public meeting set for Jan 11 to discuss. An alley vacating ordinance and land purchase for a Rural Fire District barn were also announced.
Senator Don Dworak told Sertomans that key issues for the Nebraska Legislature when it reconvenes include branch banking legislation unemployment compensation rules water rights education aid and more. Willis Taplin named Sertoman of the Week. his wife Alice and two grown children. Athletes of the Week are Brenda Jansen Lakeview basketball star and Craig Person Columbus High wrestler.
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