05 Jul 1974
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1974
Page
1
Futures trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange showed varied activity in live cattle and live hog futures. Contracts for August through February moved with price shifts, reflecting typical end of week volatility and market mood.
Public notices announce Platte County Board of Supervisors meeting on July 9 1974 at 9 AM in Columbus Nebraska open to the public with an agenda available at the County Clerk. Also notice to creditors in Estate No 4358 of Chris Petersen requires claims by October 21 1974 and a hearing October 22 1974 at 10 AM. Joe L Pluta State Fire Marshal to sell condemned property July 1 1974 at 1 PM at the south front courthouse door Columbus Nebraska to satisfy court decree.
A garbled weekly horoscope lists signs Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces with advice on social behavior, finances, relationships, and career. It encourages listening to mentors, planning, budget care, and cautious decisions, noting sports and education as potential positives.
A AP report summarizes an American Management Association survey of 1,273 executives. It finds 63 percent view executive productivity as a serious concern tied to goal achievement and profits, yet only 36 percent evaluate it, with blame placed on others despite self-critique. The study urges executives to seek help beyond presumed managerial instinct.
In Columbus Ohio about 200 July 4 revelers swarmed Clintonville Park to eat the world’s largest pizza. The 40 foot 10 inch pie weighed 441 pounds of dough 221.9 pounds of sauce 290.5 pounds of cheese and 75.1 pounds of pepperoni yielding about 6000 normal slices sold for 4 each. Sponsors hoped for a 2100 profit for Clintonville Residents Association.
City briefs report Nichole Lea baptism details omitted great grandparents Albert and Mrs Goering. County court lists fines for speeding overgross and no reciprocity from multiple states, with amounts from 10 to 229 dollars. Two accidents investigated, one on Canal Drive Monastery Road totaling eight dollars, another near Lake North totaling six hundred. Community meetings announced for AARE tour plans and Humana Society notices follow.
The Federal Energy Administration announces new branch offices in Lincoln and Grand Island Nebraska and Sioux City Iowa with plans for Davenport Iowa. Investigators will be available for public consultation Mondays and Thursdays with field emphasis and emergency inquiries routed to Kansas City. Fire reports note multiple July Fourth grass fires and a warning against burning due to dryness. An accident near Columbus involved two residents with $1900 damage and minor injuries. An 18th annual meeting is planned for Shoal District on Monday with a meeting to follow.
The Westernaires 4 H club held a practice session focused on pleasure and showmanship. Members did not hold a business meeting and received 4 H Horseman Advancement Levels certificates, reported by Jenny Rice.
Salt Lake City indicates Alan Osmond of the Osmond Brothers will marry Suzanne Pinegar a college cheerleader after an announced engagement. They plan to wed on August 3 in a modest ceremony as reported by the AP.
Finnish President Urho Kekkonen rests at Helsinki University Hospital after a prostate operation performed Wednesday. A communique said Kekkonen, 7, underwent the surgery and is reported resting comfortably.
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