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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1976
Page
2
UPI reports grain futures and cattle markets in Omaha with hogs and cattle prices. Hogs 3,300 head steady to higher. no 1-3 190-240 lb 49.00. cows steady to higher. steers and heifers in various weight ranges with prices listed. sheep small with lambs noted. Also includes New York stocks and local Columbus Telegram subscription details.
Live cattle and pork belly prices mixed across old and new contracts with Apr Jun Aug Oct dates and varying highs and lows. The piece also notes the start of a new live cattle market trading in 223 with a change in grading regulations and a 1980s North Sea oil forecast of four million barrels per day for Britain.
The Colfax County Livestock Feeders and Breeders Association schedules its spring tour for Thursday March 4 with bus trips from Clarkson Swine Testing Station to Cumming and Dodge County facilities. Stops include Grain States plants West Point Knobbe feedlot and Schmader feedlot. Reserve by Feb 27 with a $6.50 check. The day also features a Schuyler Cemetery meeting February 26 at 7 30 at the Legion Club to elect a new board.
CBS News President Richard Salant suspended Daniel Schorr from duties pending the House Ethics Committee inquiry into leaks of a classified intelligence report. Schorr provided the document to The Village Voice and may testify as ethics rules determine possible contempt of Congress. The panel, equally split Democrats and Republicans, meets to decide investigation steps.
The Central Technical Community College Area board approves a three-region alignment for Community Education with offices in Hastings Columbus and Grand Island. Credit courses may transfer to campuses. tuition stays equal except for self-supporting vocational and recreational programs. The board also approves buying a 12 passenger van for Platte College from Bob Strong Inc of Kearney for 5916 dollars.
Bellwood Director Steve Kovar announces the Bellwood Community Theatre cast for The Goof from Gopher Gulch. The uproarious comedy follows a goof and his hillbilly clan as they enter city society after a fortune, proving kindness and love win in all ranks. Cast includes Paul Bykerk Oscar Springer Ann Davis Isabel Shaw Bonnie Starkey Lulu Shaw Pat Mick Louise Sherman Dorothy Oborny Samantha Springer Penny Davis Sadie Springer plus Jack McDonald Mary Lou Dolezal Peg Wilson Marty Kallenbach Linda Brandenburgh Millie Berringer.
Creston residents welcomed guests at Sunday gatherings with visits from families in Grand Island Columbus Leigh and Norfolk. American Legion Auxiliary members attended a Bingo party at the Veterans Home in Norfolk. Lloyd Abbott relocated to Grand Island.
Mohammed Haymour who left a Canadian mental hospital led four Lebanese gunmen in a Beirut embassy raid to demand release of his four children and $500,000. The 18 hostages were released unharmed after hours of tense negotiations. Officials said he is not a criminal and will be considered for possible compensation if entitled.
The Calvary Lutheran School in Lincoln Nebraska received a Child Nutrition Bicentennial banner from the U S Department of Agriculture for joining a national school lunch program marking the nation s 200th birthday The school provides special meals monthly to honor major American historical events.
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