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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1977
Page
3
Weekly horoscope for January 7 1977 urges careful business guidance avoiding speculative bets. It cautions against second guessing and overextending plans and advises staying clear of questionable associates to avoid negative judgment.
MOSCOW UPI The Soviet Union will purchase a minimum amount of grain despite a record harvest in 1976. Agriculture Minister Nalentin Mesyats said farmers produced 223.8 million metric tons, surpassing 1972’s bumper crop of 222.5 million tons and sufficient to meet domestic needs.
A contract bridge column describes North’s misplay after the partner’s remark and a failed diamond finesse. West cashes clubs and exits trump, leaving South to lament the 4 diamonds with a 3-3 break. The article notes the switch from auction to contract bridge, PEACOCK era.
Charles J. Pixler of Omaha is free on a $20,000 bond after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder and a felony in connection with alleged harassment of a Fort Dodge family. He faces a Webster County District Court hearing Monday.
Joan Burney of Hartington will speak at Columbus Council No. 938 annual anniversary and awards dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall Sunday night. The event recognizes 25 years of membership and other honors. A Memorial Mass for deceased members is planned at 9:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure, with breakfast served by Columbian Squires after Mass.
Comedian Freddie Prinz entered an innocent plea to a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge in Los Angeles. Court records show the plea was entered last week and a trial was set for February 28. A Chico co star witnessed him driving erratically on a freeway.
The Rules Committee considers dissolving the ethics and standards panel amid reforms that would move its duties to the Rules Committee. Senators Griffin Packwood and Stevenson criticize public perception and support streamlining to eight committee seats per senator. Freshmen demand interim assignments as Carter administration Cabinet votes loom.
Hubert Humphrey gains a unique post as deputy president pro tem of the Senate joining the senior leadership with regular meetings with the president. He will earn the same salary as the Senate majority leader and receive an office suite in the Capitol, plus staff pay increases. The plan awards the title to any future vice president or former president serving in the Senate, ranking behind James O. Eastland in seniority.
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