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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1976
Page
5
Labor and management experts say picket lines may spread this year as 4.4 million members from major American unions enter contract talks in 1976. Negotiations target five key industries freight trucking apparel rubber electrical goods and autos. Government employees also seek new contracts this year.
The 79 year old Albert Teatreault who lived over 30 years in a heatless, plumbing free cabin 10 miles from town plans to enter a nursing home as nearby construction and health concerns end his secluded life. A World War I veteran, he had few contacts beyond annual church visits and groceries in East Hampton.
New York City Fire Department will let fire crews travel by cab bus or subway to reach scenes at department expense to cut overtime costs. Caesar W Sansevero said this could save about 15 million dollars in overtime with cab rides costing roughly ten dollars per trip and tipping limited to 15 percent. The shift aims to speed response times and reduce van waits.
A UPI survey shows many Americans bypass the Postal Service amid higher rates and service concerns. Government agencies shift to electronic payments and bulk lists cuts, while some firms and states explore hand delivery, bus shipments, or interagency mail services to curb costs and postage hikes.
Three people were killed in separate Nebraska crashes over the weekend. Martin Gartner 44 of Grand Island died in a collision with a Nebraska State Patrol vehicle near Overton. Patrolman T C Sutherland 24 of Lexington was injured and listed in satisfactory condition. Marvin Hill 16 of Beatrice died in a one car crash west of Beatrice, four others were injured but not seriously.
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