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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1976
Page
2
The Astrograph by Bernice Bede Osol presents a Sunday date with a garbled Aries through Aquarius section. It reads as a playful yet incomplete horoscope with misprinted words and numerous OCR errors but preserves the idea of daily guidance for each sun sign.
In Columbus Nebraska the 1976 Feeder Pig Exposition crowned top carcass hogs. LeRoy Wolfe of Harrington led with 55.30 percent carcass lean in the barrow rankings, while John Stratman of West Point posted 61.3 percent in heavyweight carcasses. A death loss reduced eligible entries, awarding the trophy to the second place exhibitor George Setienameler.
The Scout day camp at Long Park drew 9 girls and 30 adults daily with a Bicentennial theme. Units named Stars and Stripes Miners ers Conestoga Lassies Liberty Belles Patriotts Daisy Helping Hands won banners at Brownie and Junior levels. Volunteers and local groups supported site setup and activities, including Loup Power District and the National Guard. The article notes Cerro Negro volcano in Nicaragua erupting since 1880.
Washington officials suspend distribution of a farm safety pamphlet titled Safety with Beef Cattle amid ridicule over awkward lines about manure pits. The Labor Department will review sections drawing sharp criticism from cattlemen and lawmakers led by Senator Carl T Curtis.
The United States conducts a 14 part 15 minute Bicentennial program in 30 nations including Qatar Bahrain and behind the Iron Curtain. President Ford delivers messages on national networks while eight foreign anchors host the segments.
The Platte County Fair announces new entry deadlines for the Fine Arts Open Class in Department 6. All entries must be submitted Monday July 12 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. No later entries will be accepted. Judging occurs July 13 with displays opening July 15.
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