26 Feb 1976
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1976
Page
1
New York stock figures show listed companies like Pfizer and Procter displaying modest gains and declines. Midwest mentions include Zelumbus and Omaha stock blurbs with crude listings and various industry names, while Chicago grains and Omaha livestock markets note mixed prices and volumes across cattle hogs and sheep.
Chicago cattle and hog futures showed varied trends across contracts with live cattle and hogs trading in multiple months. Prices ranged with highs near 49.55 and lows around 38.55 for cattle while hogs fluctuated from about 44.27 to 45.85 in the session.
Local Columbus Telegram notice lists publication address at 4254 27th Avenue Columbus Nebraska and outlines subscription rates 11.00 per month 52.09 per year and 28.09 outside Nebraska. It instructs address changes to notify the postmaster and Telegram and notes missing telegram components.
California Secretary of State March Fong Ear instructed that Hen McCormack qualified for federal election funds and has begun organizing in California, joining the Democratic presidential candidates. U S Sen Lloyd Bentsen requested removal from the list stating he is no longer a national candidate. FFA observes National FFA Week as 130 chapters promote the theme A Future For America during George Washington's birthday week.
The Comhbushker Motor Club says Scottsbluff remains a fuel bargainland for car owners after a recent gas war that saw regular gasoline drop to about 99.9 cents a gallon at some stations. The club reports Scottsbluff now averages around 53 cents per gallon with a Nebraska price spread of 19 cents between the lowest and highest cites.
Rep. Virginia Smith R Nebraska plans a sense of Congress resolution calling for a six month moratorium on closing post offices after two contests in Ayr and Bladen sparked public outcry. She met with Norman Halliday who promised to report back. hearings are underway in both chambers to review closing policies. The report also notes a motor club survey on fuel prices across Nebraska cities with figures for regular, no lead, and premium grades.
Marvin Nelson announces a four week Red Cross Standard Multi Media First Aid course starting March 1. Classes meet each Monday from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the former City Hall building near the Columbus Fire Station. Call the Red Cross office in the Flade County Courthouse to enroll.
Forrest Barker an Illinois livestockman and private business farmer from Elgin will run as a Republican candidate for the Public Service Commission from the Third District. He says his background in business and agriculture equips him to address commission issues.
A family tax supper honored Girl Scout Thinking Day at St Isidore Church. Highland Park Troop 3% opened with a tag ceremony as each troop staged songs skits and dances on Scouting and friendship. Senior Scout Karla Chamberlain narrated. Lost Creek Troop 24 led the closing flag ceremony with other troops including North Park 119 95 St Isidore 3 36 West Park 6 4 Highland Park 267 Third Ward 44 42 Duncan 9 and Cadette Troop 194 participating.
Public notice from Platte County Nebraska states a petition for final settlement and heirship determination for estate of Anna K Loseke, to be heard March 15, 1976 at 10:00 AM. Also includes bids for Nebraska Public Power District concrete warm water recirculation lines contract No 72 496 and 77 4984 with bid deadline March 11 1976 and required documents and inspection details.
Notices announce final accounting in Platte County Nebraska Estate No 4463 of Clara E Koch Executrix Betty Jasper seeks final settlement and heirs determination with hearing on March 4 1976. City of Columbus Nebraska invites bids for Street Improvement District No 43 and Improvement District No 4 must submit sealed bids with security bond by March 2 1978 and March 2 1976 respectively with rights reserved to reject bids.
A petition for final settlement of account Michael Murray No 4548 is filed and set for hearing March 2 1976 at 10 45 AM. Public Power District advertises contract No 7537 for SSB powering carrier equipment with bids due March 1 1974 and opened March 11 1976.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.