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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1975
Page
1
New York stock prices mixed with late bids as major industrials gain while transportation and utilities edge up. In Omaha, hogs, cattle, and sheep showed varied gains midweek with steady to higher prices and Wednesday estimates for cattle and hogs at 6,000. The Columbus Telegram reports Dow Jones indices, grain ranges, and regional livestock figures alongside Omaha market notes.
Lincoln legislators review three salary options for state workers. Exon proposes 6 percent raise plus 468 dollars for next year, Marsh backs 5 percent plus 648, Bereuter suggests 12 percent for average pay with adjustments for tiers. Tax costs range 12 to 44 million. committee delays action pending more data.
In Michigan near Rosh City a mother Delphine Fuller and her four children Annette Carter 14 Edith Babcock 11 Del Fuller 5 Donald Fuller 3 died in a early morning fire that destroyed their two story frame home. Neighbors called in at 1 20 a m and firefighters found the house already engulfed. The husband is hospitalized in Ann Arbor for cancer treatment.
Leigh Garden Club members write to State Senator William H. Masebroock of West Point to oppose LE142, a bill by Sen. John DeCamp to remove the mourning dove from the songbird list and classify it as a game bird in Nebraska.
Nebraska legislators heard LB177 to let industrial loan and investment firms charge up to 18 percent on loans up to 10,000, up from current limits. The bill also raises maximum loan terms from 10 to 15 years, aiming to boost competition and access to credit while critics urge stronger consumer safeguards. LB183 would clear up installment sales contract confusion by removing references to advertised charges and focusing on simple interest.
Silver Creek High School senior Jani Merlin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dexter Martin of Genoa, has been accepted as a student at the Grand Island School of Business for the class starting June 9. After the game Friday evening, lunch guests at Doug Mietzner’s home included multiple local families and guests from Columbus Elk Creek Norfolk and LeRoy New York.
Timothy Mack, on probation for following a woman to a bus, faced Superior Court Judge Richard Hayden after losing his mittens. The 20 weekend jail term and six year ban on public appearances remain under consideration as Mack claims he misplaced them.
Schuyler weekend crashes logged by Police Chief Krad involve Mary A Pokorny and Kenneth Eller at Sth and Adams Streets with $950 total damage. Other incidents include Richard Will and Philip Weith at 11th and Colfax with $500 and L Am Kemerling and Robert Vanders at Highways 15 and 30 with $450 in damages.
Joseph T. Carroll, Lincoln police chief for over 30 years, will retire March 1 after a 44 year career in law enforcement. He cites reaching age 65 on March 2 and asks to be added to pension rolls, while the council debates reinstating a public safety director role. Assistant chief Dale Adams is expected to succeed him. Carroll, born 1910 in Alma, moved to Lincoln in 1916 and joined the department in 1930.
Federal judges in Chicago and St Paul issued restraining orders ending a surprise strike by Four unions on Burlington Northern and two smaller lines. About 2,800 strikers returned to work, with pickets down countrywide and commuters rushing to city jobs. Negotiations in Washington cited mediators as the strike’s cause.
Lincoln Neb UP I reports the judicial committee killed LB 14 a bill shifting liability for construction liens from owners to builders and lenders. Critics warned it would raise mortgage costs and curb lending while backers said it clarifies responsibility for subcontractors.
Police report a break-in at Kroeger Repair on Highway 1 where about $648 in checks and cash were stolen from the safe. Police Chief Marlin Kracl stated intruders gained entry by forcing a west entrance.
Public Health and Welfare Committee approved LE83 amending deposits for guide dog renters to a quarter of one month’s rent. The bill preserves normal damage deposits and excludes certain housing scenarios. Additional amendments addressed mobile home park standards and county welfare visit requirements for food stamps, with fiscal concerns noted.
Schuyler Central High School announced the Sweetheart Queen and King contenders for the annual Sweetheart Ball. Candidates include Ann Svec LeAnne Swasek Genelle Wachal Carol Faltys Janice Kluck for the girls and Randy Bohaty John Brichacek John Faltys vom Fichtl and Allen Tuma for the boys. The ball is set for February. Reverend Willis Taplin is improving at Memorial Hospital after two heart attacks and limited activity.
Lincoln trial attorney M James Bruckner will head the city investigation into police policies on drunk driving arrests. Council approved subpoena power and access to records and files from Police Chief Joseph Carrall. A meeting was set to discuss timeline fees and cooperation.
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