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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1976
Page
2
Livestock market reports show hog trading uneven. most weights steady to 25 lower with some 25 gains on 200-250 lb cattle, 35 head 225 lb at 49.50, ranges for 200-310 lb hogs cited. Cattle and calves 4,500 floor, no slaughter trades established, feeder supply noted. Monday estimates project cattle and calves 6,500, hogs 4,000, sheep 600.
Second class postage paid at Columbus Neb announces daily except major holidays. Subscription rates list carrier delivery 2.75 per month, Nebraska mail 17.00 yearly, out-of-state 28.00 yearly. Change of address procedures request prompt notification to postmaster and Columbus Telegram with old and new addresses.
The Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee advanced eight bills for floor action and killed six in an executive session. LB693 would create taxing districts for small town community centers, LB182 regulates political campaign financing, and LB902 would set up a state energy office and energy research facility at Mead. LB767 would bar funding to enforce the Beatrice State Home settlement. Bills on hold include Omaha School Board at large elections and Omaha City Council district elections. Also noted is a moon remark referencing Las Vegas and Philadelphia.
UPI reports CDC officials in Atlanta investigated a flu outbreak at Fort Dix New Jersey where two strains were found. One was the A Victoria type and swine influenza virus appeared in four men, with one death. Officials warn there is no inoculation and stress careful evaluation.
President Ford argues voters will judge on proven policies not on rhetoric. He notes Reagan as a Washington outsider while pressing his long national record. The two Republicans clash over foreign policy and government size as the New Hampshire primary nears.
Sertoma Club hears John McLaughlin of Solar Inc talk on heating with the sun. Larry Kohler named Athlete of the Week by coach Virgil King. Kohler, a Schuyler senior, noted as a top player and son of Anson and Mrs. Kohler. Card party planned by American Legion Post 283 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday with lunch.
Leigh The Leigh Garden Club distributed year books and discussed multiple projects for the year. They will co sponsor a Main Street mini park with the Civic Club and continue planting at Tri County Club park, at the Colfax County Fair, and on Main Street.
A TV review notes Bert D'Angelo-Superstar follows a New York City cop who joins San Francisco police. The premiere airing Feb 21 faces tough competition and mixed potential, with unorthodox methods raising civil rights questions but offering engaging humor through Paul Sorvino's portrayal.
Burglars hit a San Lorenzo junior high school safe and could not open it. They placed the 25 pound safe on railroad tracks where a Southern Pacific train struck it, sending the chest 40 feet. The safe remained sealed. authorities found it with keys and a small amount of cash. The thieves escaped and the train suffered no damage.
The Public Works Committee heard LB935 on gas rate approval with varied views. Supporters saw an interim study need, while opponents urged local control and warned of bureaucratic overreach. Stakeholders cited small towns’ expertise gaps and water rights LB1002 also got a later study pledge.
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