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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1976
Page
2
Dow Jones indices show gains at 1 p.m. CST with industrial up 11.20, transports up 1.85, utilities up 0.22 and 65 stocks rising to 292.99. Notable listed companies include Gen Elec, IBM, Exxon, Eastman, Du Pont, FordMirs, Goodyear, and Gulf Oil among others.
Omaha livestock prices at the UPI report show hogs mostly higher with some weights around 50.50 to 50.00 per hundredweight and sow prices steady at 42 to 40 range. Cattle and calves total 2 300 head with feeders for auction and slaughter steers and heifers mostly absent while cows stay steady around 24 to 25.00. estimates expect 6 500 cattle and calves, 5 000 hogs, and 500 sheep.
Fragmentary text hints at Columbus Telegram expanding coverage or airing new content in a bid to serve state readers with daily news. Key names and specifics are unreadable, but the item signals a strategic media push from a Columbus outlet.
The Nebraska Roads Department will photograph every mile of the state highway system to aid engineering and planning. A van with a 33 mm camera will snap images in both directions at one tenth mile intervals. The $90,000 project aims to be finished by July 197 and refilming is planned every two years.
The first influenza cases of the winter in the continental United States were reported by the National Center for Disease Control. The outbreaks appeared in California Oregon and Minnesota with Victoria like viruses in California and Oregon. Minnesota cases were influenza A not further classified.
In Bartow Florida a masked assailant flogged a man with a fishing pole while Sharon Smith and her frightened children prayed. The attacker acted with a chilling air of intimidation, prompting questions about motive as the incident unfolded.
The St Paul Winter Carnival kicks off a 10 day run featuring a 40 foot ice palace and a treasure hunt for a carnival medallion with prizes up to $2 800. Brian Nelson of Willmar won first prize in carnival events while organizers promote snow fun despite past critics.
James V. Conway, top postal official, warned that the United States Postal Service faces a 1.4 billion deficit this year amid high labor costs and inflation. He cited 85 percent of the budget going to 700,000 workers and said belt tightening and rate hikes are insufficient to stave off losses.
McDonalds will launch the Big Mac in London in March on Haymarket near Buckingham Palace. The Queen’s agents refused front window advertising to avoid “lowering the tone.” Bob Rhea, head of McDonald’s in Britain, relocated from Cleveland to introduce the burger amid skepticism about British eating habits.
The White House weighs halting Minuteman II missile production but keeping the line warm while arms talks continue. No 197 budget funds for ongoing production. decision deadline set by February. McClary notes potential component cuts and MIRV tradeoffs with SALT constraints amid broader strategic weapons debates.
A discussion of handling interference in Blackwood 1 level bids in bridge, including doubling for takeout and signaling strength. The piece describes a high level interference situation, a South hand with heart support, and a near grand slam decision under pressure. It also mentions an unrelated bridge question from a Wisconsin reader.
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