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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1977
Page
1
In Columbus area reports indicate the Omaha Public Power District voted to abandon the proposed Fort Calhoun Nuclear Unit No 2 citing cost concerns. The board previously debated alternatives and awaited clearer options before commenting publicly.
January averaged below normal with a mean near 23.2 degrees, the coldest since 1963. The mercury fell below zero on 12 occasions and rose to a warmest 47 on the 23rd. Snowfall totaled seven inches, with light moisture, and overall precipitation was about an inch against normal.
A local note mentions ongoing search for a summer playground director while noting a court use charge and a golf or recreation fee structure at Gerrard park. The town weighs fees as it seeks leadership for the playground program.
A low pressure system over the Texas Panhandle brings gulf moisture into central and eastern Nebraska while high pressure from Idaho shifts moisture eastward. Sunny conditions persist in the Panhandle and north central areas with dimmer skies elsewhere. Temperatures rise from overnight lows around 9 to 21 and peak in the 30s to 40s with highs near 50 in places on Thursday as fair weather continues.
The Rural Urban Youth Mid Winter Institute runs Friday to Sunday at the Columbus Holiday Inn. About 79 attendees aged 17 to 30 expected with theme Friends are Forever. State officers include Beverly vice president Cyndi Kenkel Omaha secretary Kathy Krueger Beatrice assistant secretary Udine Urwin Newman Grove treasurer Steve Rokabr Paige news reporter Robert Patefield Laurel past president.
The UPI summary notes the U S Arms Control and Disarmament Agency reports world arms sales at a record high. Nations spent $340 billion on arms in 1975, up from $334 billion in 1974, with figures adjusted for inflation.
Nebraska courts affirm the death penalty framework while modifying two sentences to life in prison. The court rejects an insanity claim in the Simants case and notes a judge's greater sentencing consistency. The order follows killings in Sutherland and Omaha tied to a 1975 and 1980 crime wave.
At noon ceremony Dr. C A Gray and Stewart Abel presented an award to Miss Hosher for decades of dedication. Born in Bellwood in 1907 she studied in Fremont and earned a Columbia special education degree while teaching in Morrill County.
Washington official notes that a higher rebate is possible but premature to discuss. He cites ongoing financial hardship from layoffs and shutdowns and says unemployment data for January are not yet available and full effects cannot be measured.
John Seerley 17 and James Anderson 16 of Lincoln Nebraska are charged in U S District Court with possessing 1500 dollars in narcotics and four pistols after airport police found the items during luggage scans at O Hare International Airport. They are due to appear February 28.
The board announced moves within the Hall of Justice as probation officers and county officials swap offices. Key changes include the election commissioner becoming clerk of District Court, and the County Clerk moving to the treasurer’s space with several departments reallocated.
Columbus city council meets at 8 in City Hall for routine business and to approve an easement with Loup Power District for a water line from the new storage reservoir and underground sprinkler system at Van Berg Golf.
Warmer weather spreads across the eastern half of the nation while Great Lakes snow piles up to two stories high. Bitter cold lingers in the Mississippi and Ohio valleys as a new storm heads toward the south. Officials warn the energy crisis may worsen with 2.5 million affected in 19 states and gas shortages threatening factory idle days into summer.
President Carter plans a televised fireside chat from the White House library tonight at 10 p.m. EST to stress energy sacrifices and outline steps from the administration. Senate Republicans proposed a $26.2 billion plan saying it would spur economic relief.
Gov. J. James Exon proclaims a special 60 day energy emergency and unveils a six point conservation plan. He urges Nebraskans to curtail oil usage and says federal policy has failed while noting gas and fuel shortages could worsen. He warns of tightening supply and waives truck weight limits to speed deliveries while calling for lower thermostat settings statewide.
Claudine Longet tells reporters she will not appeal the Aspen case and expresses tearful reflections on the trial. Officials report the singer faced legal action following the incident in Colorado.
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