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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1976
Page
7
Rina Messinger, crowned Miss Universe 1976, says she will not worry about safety while traveling. The 20 year old Israeli student and former air force reservist sees her reign as a chance to study people in different countries.
A fire at Pastime Bowl in Hastings Nebraska killed Tom Rehder 25 of Grand Island and injured three others as resurfacing work caused fumes to ignite. Fire Chief LaMont Kehoe called it the largest single loss he had seen.
A 500-gallon propane tank at Hershey Propane Co burned for about an hour on Sunday night triggering fears of nearby 30,000-gallon storage tanks exploding. Residents within eight blocks were evacuated then allowed to return around midnight. Fire crews kept tanks cool while shutting off the propane source. No injuries reported and replacement cost estimated at about $10,000.
Des Moines officials report eight hogs died after being left in a truck under sun while a 242 head shipment was restrained. Dwayne Tawzer, 24, of Hunt Transportation Co. faced charges. 147 surviving hogs were released for shipment to Carlisleville for slaughter.
Thomas Gene Cole of Nebraska City pleaded guilty to an amended second degree murder charge in the stabbing death of Mrs. Roettger and to a stabbing with intent to kill charge against her daughter Stephanie Ruse. Judge Case noted the possible penalties include 10 years to life for murder and 1 to 50 years for the assault count.
A UPI survey shows Democratic delegates nationwide ready to support Jimmy Carter’s vice presidential choice. Mondale, Church, Glenn and others draw varied regional backing, with Oregon to Utah leaning toward Church and labor states favoring Mondale. Bradley receives notable California support, though he doubts selection.
Nebraska Civil Liberties Union will provide legal help to Donald Steinmark after the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld two drug delivery convictions. The case centers on uncorroborated testimony from State Patrol narcotics officer Dennis Landrie. The Judiciary Committee probes patrol drug enforcement.
In Manila Philippines and Vietnam announced an accord barring any foreign country from using the two nations as bases. Carlos P Romulo and Phan Hien signed as Hanoi pressed to end American bases in Southeast Asia. The Vietnamese delegation tours the region as talks proceed.
Nebraska Democratic Party Chairman Mack Backus predicts the 15 Nebraska delegates pledged to Idaho Senator Frank Church may cast their first ballot for Jimmy Carter at the Democratic National Convention. Eight other Nebraska delegates are committed to Carter, with Church favored for VP by a 13-delegate poll.
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