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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1977
Page
2
UPI reports at 1 p.m. CST Dow Jones industrial average stands at 947.56, down 5.23 points. The transports fall to 226.89, down 0.89, and the utilities edge lower to 109.02, down 0.65 with 311.49 total stocks.
UPI notes Friday estimates for Omaha livestock with hogs in higher ranges and cattle steady to firm. No. 1-3 hogs at 40.50 to 41.25 per cwt and 270-390 lb sows 38.75 to 39.50, cattle steady with choice steers 1025-1225 at 38.00-39.00, and utilities 22.50-24.00 for cows.
Grain futures news notes a Telegram address update issue and a missing telegram inquiry. No clear names or locations are provided in the fragment. Further details are unavailable from the readable text.
Kenneth Paul Morrison, 44, a Lincoln man wanted for first degree murder in Denver, appeared to change plans about voluntary return. He pleaded innocent to fugitive from justice charges and was ordered jailed without bond. His initial hearing is set for March 2.
Ted Fehringer was elected president of the Public Power District at the board organization meeting. He has served on the Cornhusker board since January 1968 and farms over 500 acres with his sons in Platte County and Lindsay areas. LaVern D. Clausen was elected vice president, Victor L. Olson named secretary, and Leo K. Hall was re elected treasurer.
4-H leader training focusing on Helping Hands theme to be held in February across the state. The Columbus area session will be at the Agricultural Park dining hall with day and evening options. Platte County Extension requests advanced registration by February 4.
A Siberian blizzard slammed into northern Japan wrecking homes and burying structures under snow. At least 12 people died clearing roofs and a man froze outside in the storm. Police report around 90 houses destroyed or severely damaged with more snow forecast tonight and Friday.
The Labor Department said it is holding 4368 in unpaid back wages due to Nebraska workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Officials cannot locate the workers at last known addresses and urge those entitled to contact the Kansas City regional office. Money unclaimed may be paid into the U S Treasury after court orders.
Lincoln Nebraska legislators heard two bills on crime victim restitution. Sen Loran Schmit backs employment furloughs for nonviolent offenders to fund restitution, while LB164 would create a state treasury pool to compensate victims for financial losses from injury or death. Both measures were held for later action.
Nebraska Public Power District president Robert Peterson says he regrets the Omaha Public Power District action to cancel the Fort Calhoun No 2 contracts. NPPD may call a special meeting or wait for the February 2025 session to discuss the breach risk and potential liability, with estimated unrecoverable costs at $42.9 million as of February 28. Peterson urges continued communication between boards despite tensions over the plant.
A group of former Vietnam era detainees and veterans allege the presidential pardon was vague and unlawfully delegated to the Attorney General. Plaintiffs include Ga opponent any amnesty for Vietnam war resisters, Rep. George Hansen, and former POWs Air Force Col. Norlan Daughterty Leo Thorsness Van Barfoot T.Sgt Ralph Neppel Bud Day, with other named participants.
Representative John Cavanaugh appointed Jerry Katskee an Omaha 2nd District office manager. Kat skee, 26, will earn a $15,000 annual salary.
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