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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1973
Page
1
Markets from Omaha report cattle and hog markets with several price ranges. Hog futures show gains with barrows and gilts up 25 to 50 cents, while cattle and calves display uneven demand and mixed price movement across steers cows and heifers. Sheep volumes steady with slaughter lambs largely steady and some prime offerings.
New York AP report quotes Defense Secretary Elliot L. Richardson saying he does not anticipate a substantial reduction in U.S. servicemen stationed abroad. He notes withdrawal of combat troops from South Vietnam after a peace settlement would have little impact, with about 32,000 Americans there.
In Columbus Nebraska the Cora Telegram Partnership at 234 27th Avenue publishes Sundays and six Fridays. Subscriptions delivered by carrier in Columbus are seven dollars per year, by mail in Platte and surrounding counties set at six dollars per year, with changes of address to be notified.
Archbishop Bergan-Metex Hospital in Omaha reports $738 in cash and $73,000 in checks missing from the cashier's office. A part time worker with blackout spells was alone in the office Sunday afternoon and later fired after memory gaps. Police have questioned several people. the loss is insured. Berlin and Oslo announce East German Norwegian diplomatic relations.
Aries through Virgo forecasts advise practical planning and careful handling of home and finances. Taurus to Leo emphasize intuition and decisive action in work and relationships. Scorpio to Pisces stress careful engagement with partners, emotional steadiness, and pursuing concrete results. Born today readers are urged to develop humor and self-trust.
United Nations seminar on geothermal energy draws 250 attendees from about a dozen nations. U.N. officials say the new power source offers a wide spread, lean and cheap energy option with potential to vastly expand world capacity. Geothermal wells produce steam or hot water to drive turbines and generators.
St Bonaventure Home and School Association met Tuesday night to view the new library. Sister Edna spoke about the meeting with Omaha Office of Education. Wisconsin Design reading program drew interest as Scotus Central Catholic Supt Fr Emmett Meyer stressed religious education and invited all to Feb 6 open house. Nomination committee for next year discussed. Sister Elizabeth's Room 64 won the room count. Hospitality by Mr and Mrs Grubaugh with refreshments by Mrs Burnell Wilt and Mrs Gegald Hilger.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Johannes of Aurora announce the birth of a son on January 13 at Central City Hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Johannes with great grandmothers Mrs. Jobin Johannes and Mrs. Frieda Rapels. Paternal great great grandmother is Mrs. Fu Mueller. Mrs. Ethel Storms was admitted to Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. Local church meetings include St Peter Lutheran congregational meeting, Luther League tonight, Lutheran Ladies Aid Thursday, Christian Fellowship Thursday, LCW Friday, and an open house January 24 for Rev and Mrs David Zimmerman’s fifth pastorate anniversary. World Day of Prayer planned for March 2 at the Baptist Church after White Cross sewing. Guests include Mrs. Alex Zimmerman of Eliendale, ND, Mrs. Lillian Summers, and Mrs. Amelia Scheffler. Mr. and Mrs. John Sander visited his grandmother Mrs. Anna Craig in Mercy Hospital, Council Bluffs, Iona. Mr. and Mrs. August Wiener plan a three month Hawaii visit with son Robert Wiener’s family. Louisiana constitution details noted as it has been amended more than 300 times.
At the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association directors conference in St Louis the Nixon administration's move to end the Rural Electrification Act and raise loan rates to five percent under the Briical Development Act was debated. Officials noted more funds may become available and that higher rates could affect about 10 percent of the population served by some 1,000 rural electric systems nationwide.
Washington AP says Nixon's voluntary wage price standards will be flexibly enforced with tighter scrutiny on large firms and key industries. Cost of Living Council officials expect broad discretion to trigger potential rollback actions, while aiming to deter inflation without heavy penalties. The plan relies on audits and jawboning to persuade firms to justify price boosts and honor profit margins.
The Sail Conservation Service urges windbreak planting to protect homes crops and fields. A well planned windbreak reduces fuel costs and wind damage, conserves moisture and lowers wind chill the soil conservation service offers planning and affordable tree options through Clark-McNary program this winter for spring planting.
Lincoln Neb AP Gov Exon says Frank Marsh will officially represent Nebraska at Nixon's inauguration Saturday. Exon plans to leave Friday as part of a Wade mission.
A brief feature notes FASTEETH Powder Art reduces worry for denture wearers by easing long-held discomfort. It highlights practical use and steady results for smoother wearing, with emphasis on user comfort and daily ease.
Pasadena Texas AP reports City Councilman Dan Lafitte will not seek further political offices after his current term due to illness and fatigue. He notes voters are sick and tired of the council after four two year terms in the Hatslor suburb.
San Francisco police request pilots avoid using the Great Highway as an emergency landing strip. Police Chief Donald Scott says too many pilots have been using the route, prompting officials to seek an alternative landing area for safety.
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