New Home Sales Rise 17 Percent in 1976
Washington reports 1976 saw 635000 new single family homes sold, median price 44200 up 12 percent from 1975. Western states led in both sales and price gains with 201000 homes sold and a 16 percent price rise to 47200. Northeastern sales remained lowest in the nation.
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Western States
Omaha Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Movements
UPI notes higher prices for certain hog weights and steady to higher cattle values. Slaughter steers hold, heifers soften, cows firmer. hogs see some gains on heavier weights while light weights vary. Friday totals estimate cattle and calves at 1,100 and hogs at 3,000.
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Omaha
Chicago Livestock Futures Report on Cattle and Hogs
Chicago Mercantile Exchange prices show live cattle, frozen pork bellies, and live hog futures. Key contracts include Feb, Apr, Jun, and May months with bids, highs, lows, and last trade values listed for each commodity.
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Chicago
UPI
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Postage and subscription rates for Columbus Telegram
Second class postage paid at Columbus Neb. Published daily except Sundays New Year’s Day Memorial Independence Day Labor Day and Christmas. Subscription rates delivered by carrier in Columbus 3.00 per month By mail in Nebraska 20.00 per year By mail outside Nebraska to other states 35.00 per year Change of address subscribers should promptly notify the local postmaster and the Columbus Telegram giving the old as well as the new address.
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Columbus
Neb
Nebraska
Columbus Telegram
Putnam sues Russell estate over $25,000 advance
G P Putnam's Sons sues Rosalind Russell's estate executor Carl Frederick Brisson to recover a $25,000 advance for an autobiography that was not published. Russell died November 28 before repaying. manuscript reportedly sold to Random House while Brisson has refused to repay.
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UPI
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Rosalind Russell
Miss Russell
Putnam's
Carl Frederick Brisson
Beverly Hills
Calif
Random House
Fourteen Children Receive First Communion at St. Peter
Fourteen children, including Andy Dubas Linda Dubas Susan Hellbusch Kevin Kula Lesiak Kris Larsen Jerome Rinkel Allen Belgum Mitch Lassek Mitch Massing Michelle Medinger Daniel Wozny Robert Ziemba and Ralph Rogers, received their first Communion at St. Peter Catholic Church Sunday.
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St. Peter Catholic
Andy Dubas
Linda Dubas
Susan Hellbusch
Kevin Kula Oy Lesiak
Kris Larsen
Jerome Rinkel
Allen Belgum
Mitch Lassek
Mitch Massing
Michelle Medinger
Daniel Wozny
Robert Ziemba
Ralph Rogers
Horticultural Tips Showers Brighten House Plants
County Extension Agent Bob Woboril advises regular plant cleansing to improve health and appearance. Dust blocks leaf respiration, so rinse small leaves with a spray and wipe large leaves with a damp cloth using distilled or snow melted water to avoid water marks and soil crusts from salts.
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Bob Woboril
Wallpaper as a versatile interior design element
The article suggests using decorative wallpaper and fabric beyond walls, applying durable wallpaper to floors, and laminating fabrics for wall coverings. It notes options like clear coatings, flame retardant treatment, and Scotch guarding, plus consulting a local interior designer for guidance.
Houseplants Weather Tips For Winter Care And Temperature
A seed company expert outlines how dry indoor air from heating lowers plant growth in winter. Increase humidity with frequent misting and keep plants away from cold window drafts. Greenhouse ranges of 70 by day and 50 by night are ideal, with growth affected by 40s. Long freezes pose more risk than brief cold snaps.
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Don Hastings
Ion
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