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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1974

Page

5

Beame’s First Lady Reveals Canasta Habit and Move to Gracie Mansion

New York society notes Mrs. Mary Leame Beame, wife of Mayor Abe Beame, admits canasta is her favorite pastime and the Beames plan to relocate to Gracie Mansion in late February. The piece also teases other fresh gossip about socialites, a boxing gala, and political gossip on President Nixon’s fate with dates and speculation.

Earl Wilson New York New York City Mary Leame Abe Beame Gracie Mansion Belle Harbour Brooklyn Beame Josephine Haker St. Lois Toast of Europe Raffles Miss Bakair Jerry Quarry Muhammad Ali Muhammad Washington Nixon

Barris writes second novel while sabbatical from TV

TV impresario Chuck Barris, creator of The Dating Game, is at work on his second novel The Game Show in which a game show packager uses killing contestants to boost ratings. He also references his first novel You and Me Babe and a forthcoming film adaptation, while stressing he aims for entertainment over exposing the industry.

Jay Sharbutt NEW York (Ap Chuck Barris My Beok Barris Hollywood Tillionaire Babe France Barris Iuil Hollywand Dick Kleiner A.B. Clarke Centralia Geoff Edwards

Waldron maps campaign on integrity inflation energy

State Sen J James Waldron Republican candidate for the district congressional nomination outlined a campaign focusing on government integrity inflation and energy. He cited a public lack of confidence in Congress and the Nixon administration to work together as the major problem facing government.

Holdrege Web J. James Waldron The Waldron Congress Nixon

Empire Fire and Marine reports 1975 earnings and premiums

Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Co in Omaha announces 1975 net earnings of 1,017,126 or 2 cents per share from 1,137,636 average shares, down from 1,250,856 in 1972. The firm also notes a 24 percent rise in gross premiums, surpassing 1 million dollars.

Omaha Neb Empire Fire and Marine Insurance Co Empire

Indicted for Pollution By Nebraska Meat Processor

A federal grand jury in Omaha indicted American Beef Packers of Minatare on one count of pollution for allowing treated wastes to drain into Nine Mile Creek, a trout stream, with effluent reaching the North Platte River. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Schleich said fines range from 2500 to 25000 dollars. The company is headquartered in Omaha.

Omaha Neb American Beef Packers Minatare Nine Mile Creek North Plane River Michael Schleich American Beef

Jacoby on bridge Jacoby on bridge

Expert play in a bridge problem favors two finesses over laying down the ace or a single finesse. The article analyzes outcomes if West holds various clubs honors and compares success probabilities for two finesses, ace lead, or one finesse with ace follow-up.

Norrmup Jodas Ritesse

Bridge bidding puzzle where spades reach notrump decision

In a bridge bidding sequence West North East South pass 1 spade pass 1NT pass 3 spades, South must decide. Partner’s three spades jump to three notrump is replaced by a fancy club overcall. Determine the correct action and explain why.

South Hald

Ground-breaking planned April for new 4-H Easter Nebraska Camp

Ground breaking ceremonies for the Easter Nebraska H Camp in Gretna are slated for April. Douglas County Extension agent Norman Tooker says a two story cabin design by James Taley will host campers, with 20 units to house 200. Funds totaling about 450000 are being raised, including 150000 from local 4-H clubs and 30000 from Knights of Ak Sar Ben toward the lodge. The camp sits in Schramm State Recreation Area near the Nebraska Fish Hatchery and will serve more than 18000 Extension district youth and other groups through educational programs.

Gretna Silver Creek Norman J. Tooker Douglas County Sho James Taley Lincoln Tooker Bob Woolman Sarpy County Nebraska Knights of Ale-Sar-Ben Lave Schramm State Recreation Nebraska Fish Hatchery

Dear Dick Kleiner TV Q and A column snippets

Readers query TV trends game show hosts car queries and casting trivia. Includes notes on Geoff Edwards roles Mary Tyler Moore car choices and mistaken film cast details, with clarifications and archival references.

TV Schedules and Programs Snippet

A fragmented TV schedule list shows various stations and programs. Entries mention KOLN TV News Maver and various shows like Benny and Char Cannan, WOW TV movie, World of Entertainment, and Nightly News style listings. The content reads as a chaotic lineup of channels and program names with little coherent context.

Koln-Tv Benny Char Cannansi Wow-Tv

Restraining order halts public auction of school lands

A temporary restraining order issued in Lancaster County District Court delayed a public auction of Custer County school lands. Judge Dale Fahmbruch granted the order 30 minutes before the scheduled sale at the Custer County Courthouse in Broken Bow. Marion Cantrell, who owns the property, filed a petition alleging the appraisal was unfair and asked for a new appraisal.

Lincoln Neb Lancaster County Custer County Dale Fahmbruch Broken Bow Marion Cantrell Cantrell

Gary Crosby Glad to Be Working Amid Studio Shuffles

Gary Crosby, 40, says he stays active in the industry while reflecting on his father Bing Crosby. He describes periods of uncertainty, details a fractured career path with NBC’s Webb, and notes living off a modest inheritance from his mother as he eyed new singing opportunities.

Crosby Papaiver NBC Webb Mark Vittad Reversal Sylmar Gary Bing’ Crosby

NPPD seeks payment of Lincoln electricity bills in court

A petition filed by Nebraska Public Power District seeks payment by the city of Lincoln for November and December electric bills totaling over 1.8 million dollars plus interest. The city must pay in full or show cause by March 13. Lincoln Mayor Sam Schwartz Kopf and Finance Director James Mallon named in the suit.

Lincoln, Neb Nebraska ‘Public Power District Lanne City of Lincoln William Hastings Sam Schwartzkopf James Mallon Lincoln Electric System NPPD Les

Budget hike proposal boosts NU Lincoln by nineteen percent

Nebraska budget committee finishes work on recommendations granting the University of Nebraska Lincoln branch about a 19 percent increase to an estimated 36.8 million dollars, Chicago? no, Lincoln budget rises from 30.8 to 36.8 million. Omaha would receive about 6.9 million, up from 6.8 million. The panel largely follows fiscal analyst guidance but adds funds in several areas. The medical center recommendations remain pending.

Lincoln, Neb Nebraska Lincoln Omatises University of Nebraska Omaha Spi Otee le Fen John Savare

Curtis and Hruska vote with losing side on energy bill

In Washington Nebraska senators Carl Curtis and Roman Hruska joined the minority as the Senate refused to recommit the emergency energy bill to a conference committee by a 6 to 38 vote. The measure later passed.

Washington, Neb Sens Carl Curtis Roman Hruska Senate

Mallary seeks Senate seat vacated by Aiken in Vermont

Rep. Richard W. Mallary announces for the Republican nomination for the U S Senate to fill the seat left by Sen. George D. Aiken. Mallary of Fair Haven spoke at an 8 a.m. news conference Monday.

Montpelier Richard W. Mallary Rvt U.S. Senate George D. Aiken Mallary Fair Ice

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