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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1974
Page
3
Bob Law and Dick Howe attended a Norfolk meeting with county chairmen about the 1976 Bicentennial. Don Searcy, Nebraska Bicentennial Commission director, called the event a lifetime chance for communities and outlined proposed and approved projects to 1981 the nation’s 200th birthday anniversary.
A dense chunk of community notices lists personals, social events, sales, and gatherings. It notes a chicken dinner, Valentine specials from Anderson Floral Co, a craft sale, and public offenders listings. Also includes wedding anniversaries, open houses, prepublication book price, and multiple dances, dances bands, and community dinners with dates across February.
Orlando AP report on Aaron Fechter building a low cost hybrid motorcycle bicycle powered car. The contraption uses a lawn mower engine fiberglass body and iron frame, aims for high mileage and daily use. Fechter, 20, started in November to ease fuel pinch and hopes for about 1 608 total cost. The car named Jufla runs to 65 mph and passed state inspection.
The National Weather Service cancelled the flood watch for central Nebraska as the major ice bridge south of Grand Island broke up, reducing the threat of major flooding. Grand Island's stage stood at 4.7 feet, three-tenths below flood level, with only minor fluctuations expected as ice clears secondary channels.
Nebraska prison escapee Robert Earl Fritz, 34, waived preliminary hearing in Hiawatha Kansas and will be bound over for trial on burglary felony theft and aggravated assault charges. County Attorney Robert Gernon said Fritz will be arraigned March 19 with a May term trial possible if schedules stay on track.
The County Court records detail fines paid for various offences in Columbus. Names include Gerald Weiland and David Walkoski with traffic related fines, plus others from multiple states for registration and reciprocity issues. Additional items cover illegal parking efforts, intoxication, leaving the scene and improper parking, with amounts ranging from two to sixty seven dollars.
An 18-year-old Omaha man Kenneth Sird is being questioned in connection with the Lorenz Chemical Co fire that led to hundreds being evacuated. Police linked the blaze to a Feb 3 burglary at a nearby Dodge truck dealership, noting Sird allegedly dumped a cigar into a trash can and tried to extinguish the fire before fleeing. He had prior probation for a felony offense, with officials to decide on revocation.
Funeral services for Frederick Fred Pierce 54 formerly of Clarks will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the Congregational Church in Clarks with burial in Clarks Cemetery. He died in his sleep at Parkview Trailer Court after a railroad and horse groom career. He leaves a wife Clara Otto two sisters and three brothers among others.
Kiwanis luncheon Friday noon at Louie's will feature a talk on natural resources. Also included are notices of local meetings, events, and public notices in this city brief.
Special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski said the White House has refused to provide further evidence for his investigation. A spokesman told Senator James Eastland the administration cut off access to tapes and documents. Jaworski did not say if he would subpoena material from presidential files.
United Air Lines announced it will reinstate 36 flights on March 7 after suspending service earlier due to a fuel shortage. Vice President Charles F. McFiean said the move depends on suppliers providing roughly three quarters of the jet fuel United received in 1972.
Albion hosts the combined 25th anniversary of the VFW Auxiliary to Past No 76 and the Gould Star Banquet at Zion Lutheran Church basement. Guests include Mrs Richard Johnsen and other members with musical acts by Albion High School students Alicia Norskov and Ron Coakes. A luncheon, awards, and a 2h year birthday cake marked the occasion, followed by a regular Veteran’s Club meeting and updates on district events and fundraisers.
Plate County residents have nine office days left to renew vehicle licenses before the March 1 deadline. Treasurer Marietta Neumann says 5,800 licenses remain and about 180 more should be issued by March 1. Mail renewals must reach the office by Feb 26 to ensure stickers arrive by Feb 28. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm weekdays.
Washington AP reports Senator George D Aiken of Vermont dean of the Senate after 33 years in office announces he will not run for re election this year.
Hospital entries list admissions and dismissals for Behlex Community, St. Mary and Schuyler Memorial hospitals including Betty Hoppe David City Mabel Mais Colu mbus and John Nepper Troy Musich among others. Bridge Club at Mrs James Tisthammer with winners Mrs Edward Kunzman and Mrs Robert Reynoldson.
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