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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1972
Page
5
Babson's 1973 forecast presents a cautious view with potential labor disputes and inflation risks. It projects a 5 percent gain in industrial output, a 9 percent rise in current-dollar GNP, and gradual price controls while warning of wage pressures and political economic shifts impacting consumers and investors.
CBS technicians return to work after a 4 to 1 vote approving a three year contract. IBEW officials say concessions on jurisdiction over new automation and electronic devices were part of the deal. Frank Stanton says the pact restores good relations and details on automation will be disclosed soon.
Alliance Nebraska selects Robert Placek as city manager after being city clerk since 1986. Placek previously taught and coached at St. Agnes Academy and will assume office January 7, 1973, succeeding LeRoy Schlinder. He and his wife have five children.
A fragment notes that half of all books published since a year or date have appeared after a cutoff. The garbled line references publication pace but lacks clear entities or events to identify.
In Managua a strong earthquake struck the Intercontinental Hotel where billionaire recluse Howard Hughes was holed up since August. The building cracked and power failed as Hughes descended a dark stair to a rental car, then to General Anastasio Somoza’s home. Hughes planned to flee the country, then boarded a Lear jet after a cautious wait. flight details and subsequent movements remain uncertain.
Omaha mothers scramble for babysitters as New Year’s Eve looms. Local agencies report high demand and premium rates with long waiting lists. We Sit Better charges up to 173 dollars an hour, Pied Piper asks 1.50 per hour with five hour minimum, and ABC Child Attendant lists 1.50 with extended hours. Some families reportedly avoid late staking plans, while agencies note typical New Year’s Eve patterns.
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