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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1976

Page

9

Burbach Maintains March Thirty First Adjournment Plan

Lincoln Nebraska United Press International reports Unicameral Speaker Jules Burbach of Crofton says the 1969 session will adjourn March 31. He notes 300 bills may not be handled and calls for stricter rules, morning hearings, and afternoon sessions to speed action.

Lincoln Neb UPI Jules Burbach Crofton Burbach Hartington First United Methodist Church of Columbus 14Th Street First Methodist Church

Varner offers to resign as NU president amid budget debate

NU President D B Varner proposed resignation if regents deemed him underperforming. Regents backed Varner with a vote of confidence as they approved higher dorm rates and football ticket prices while rejecting experimental 24 hour room visitation and unlimited drinking in living units. A new Lincoln campus chancellor, Roy Young, was hired at 46000 annually starting June 1.

Lincoln, Neb UPI University of Nebraska D.B. Varner NN Board of Regents Lincoln Roy Young Oregon State University Warner Appropriations Committee J.J. Exon NU _ adinistrators Nebraska Exon Nui Kermit Hansen Omaha Robert Koefoot Grand Island James Moylan Robert Simmons Scottsbluff Ed Schwartzkopf

Parched Kansas hits drought relief hopes with scattered rains

Eastern Kansas saw light early rain as a mid winter drought strains wheat farmers. The National Weather Service reported weekend rains were insufficient to ease the dust bowl conditions, while farmers seek more snow in March and February.

Kansas National Weather Service Keith Krause Kansas Water Resources Rct Rumford Maine Colorado Chicago Decatur Kingsville Texas Minot N.C

Beatrice State Home Leaves NABC for MR Association

Beatrice Nebraska Beatrice State Home Association voted 3 to 14 to withdraw from the National Association for Retarded Citizens over an alleged conflict of interest in a federal lawsuit. The group will seek membership in the Mental Retardation Association of America citing stronger parent rights emphasis.

Beatrice, Neb UPI Beatrice State Home Association National Association For Retarded Citizens Beatrice Association Parents and Friends of Children Beatrice State Home Beatrice Mental Retardation Association of America Mental Retardation Association Beatrice Home Association For U.S. Justice Department U.S. District Albert Schatz Margaret Brink York Nebraska Mental Retardation Asssociation of America Nebraska Mental Retardation Association

Shirt found Sunday does not belong to missing boy

Volunteers searching for five year old Oliver Bernhardt found a blue shirt Sunday but police said it did not belong to him. Council Bluffs authorities, including Police Chief Nick Sulentic, called it a false alert and noted no solid lead in the mystery. The FBI offered limited help while area volunteers responded strongly with a $500 reward from CB Radio Operators.

Council Bluffs, Iowa UPI Bluffs Oliver Mark Bernhardt Nick Sulentic Bernica Sulentic Bernhardt FBI Omaha Council Bluffs C.B. Radio Operators Organization

Lawmakers push overrides on two high interest bills

Senators Luedtke and Murphy defend LB177 and LB477 as governor blasts them as unfair. Overrides planned this week to increase rates on small loans, with 18 percent on portions of loans and higher caps for larger balances.

Lincoln Neb UPI Roland Luedtke John Murphy Luedtke Banking, Commerce & Insurance Committee Murphy J. James Exon

Insulation cuts heating costs says Commonwealth Edison

Proper attic and wall insulation lowers home heating needs and reduces utility bills, according to Commonwealth Edison.

Commonwealth Edison

Modern lighting progress noted

The article highlights advances in lighting with fluorescent lamps producing vastly more light than kerosene lamps while using similar fuel for electricity as the older lanterns. It contrasts brighter modern fixtures with historical lighting.

Bid meanings in bridge from Oswald and Jacoby dialogue

Oswald and Jacoby discuss bridge bidding and the limits of systems. South with 14 high cards opens diamond, North overbids to six diamonds, contract reaches twelve tricks. South leads three rounds, aborts with king and queen of hearts, dummy’s clubs discarded, reveals that North East West hands were constructed.

Oswald Jim South North Dummy

Congress weighs ports opening after March and treaty talks

The Congress debates propriety of opening the ports following March and discusses treaties with foreign powers. Government actions and international relations loom as lawmakers consider trade and diplomacy.

Congress

Job Offer Teases Food Service Training Deal

Advertises a monthly payment of 5361 to learn Food Service with a promised training program. Claims qualification leads to guaranteed job training in satisfying large appetites in large numbers.

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