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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1976
Page
2
Dow Jones industrials at 963.00 up 8.10 points while rail and utility measures gain. Transports advance as stocks trend higher across the market.
Chicago prices show live cattle futures Feb through Aug trading with settlements from 39.25 to 44.22 while frozen pork bellies Feb to May move 67.25 to 68.22 and live hogs Feb to Jun range 43.10 to 44.55. Omaha market notes heavy cattle and hog trading with detailed carcass and weight quotes and Tuesday estimates for cattle, hogs, and sheep.
Grain prices in Chicago show a fluctuating range with a high and a low for the day and a closing figure. The report notes UPI coverage of market activity and price movement across futures segments.
Columbus Telegram announces postal and publication details. Includes address 1254 27th Avenue Columbus Nebraska 68601 and rates for carrier and mail subscriptions across counties and states. Provides change of address instructions to readers.
Schuyler Colfax County Treasurer Dwaine Ludwig announced that deputy Rick Leitzke will resign effective February 14 to enter a business partnership with Steve Volkmer in the Town Pump operation and ownership in Schuyler. Linda Glodowski named new deputy county treasurer.
A historical report notes that up to 1652 languages and dialects are spoken across India’s population of about 600 million, reflecting a rich linguistic mosaic and regional variation.
In the Friends of Music 30th year third concert, Puccini’s La Boheme was performed by the Canadian Opera Company. The artists came from Canadian conservatories and were noted for strong qualifications, delivering a well balanced cast to the Columbus audience.
Nebraska traffic toll rises with two weekend fatalities in Minden and Scottsbluff area. An Omaha woman died of injuries from a Friday crash. another Omaha patient died in hospital. The article also lists a detailed operatic production critique and crew acknowledgments from a separate review.
Columbus High debaters excel at Adams Central High School. Kim Joiner and Phil Smith won first place novice trophy with a 4-0 record and 167 speaker points. Carol Rush and Suzanne Sayed also 4-0 but earned no trophy due to school rule. Other novites Shively Munson 3-1. Davis Wunderlich 3-1. In varsity, Selig Meierding second place 2-2 with 192 points. Walker Schermer 2-2 with 181 points.
Two inmates escaped from Dawes County jail were recaptured in the Seneca area of Thomas County after a two day search by Sand Hills law officers.
State Sen. Richard Maresh of Milligan seeks approval of LB863 to raise the state gasoline tax from 8.5 to 10 cents a gallon. The bill would generate over 14 million dollars under the current distribution giving the state about 53 percent, counties 23 percent, and cities 23 percent. Maresh notes four graveled highway segments in his southeast district and warns inflation has driven up road costs, stressing that better roads support rural viability and attract industry.
Soviet backed forces say they captured Huambo in a southern campaign to win the Angolan civil war. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola broadcast the town’s seizure, while the pro Western National Union for Total Independence of Angola questioned the claim and Savimbi suggested evacuation may be necessary.
UPI reports investigators struggle to find a motive after the December LaGuardia Airport bombing that killed 11 and injured over 70. Despite a $50,000 reward and extensive testing of bomb fragments, authorities have little concrete evidence or solid tips.
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