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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1977
Page
2
Dr. Christiaan Barnard says he has no second thoughts about the baboon heart transplant performed last month in a 26 year old woman who died after the operation. He framed the result as five and a half extra hours of life and plans to focus on writing and improving heart care abroad.
The Eighty-Fifth Legislature discusses LRBI Energy and LR103 Water Study proposals. It calls for a state energy plan with incentives, university and agency assistance, education on conservation, and executive action. A continued water resources study by Public Works is urged with hearings and eventual legislation in 1978. An Energy Subcommittee coordinat es interim studies and broad legislative involvement.
Richard M. Harnett reports that Variable Speech Central of San Francisco has developed integrated circuits to slow or speed tape playback without distortion. The device preserves pitch and tone, enabling faster study, language learning, or transcription. It aims to license the tech to major players and reduce production costs while expanding use.
Archeologist Vittoria Gina Tolis reported the discovery on Mount Pellegrino near Palermo's Saint Rosalia grotto. The remains likely date to the third century B.C. with ancient money and artifacts found nearby, linking to Rome’s defeat of Carthage in the first Punic War (264–241 B.C.).
The Nebraska Legislative Council directed the state Ombudsman to investigate complaints from State Labor Department workers at the Omaha office building owned by JADO Inc at 6404 Cedar St. They cite poor ventilation heat and air conditioning. The move was supported by Sen. Ernest Chambers with Gov. Exon and the Labor Department to be notified of the inquiry.
WASSENGTON UP I Next week is dedicated to U S Space Observance as Carter proclaims nationwide reflection on Americas space program. He cites a long urge to explore and notes NASA-led achievements in peaceful tech for a better life for all nations and peoples.
United Press International reports heavy rains produced flood threats across Missouri on Tuesday July 12 1977 while the Southeast continued to face similar conditions as the Columbus Telegram covers the developing situation.
Dennis J. Olofson, 34, of Pal tawattanne County Iowa, faces second degree murder charges for the stabbing death of Robert Feltheim, 25, at a tavern in Omaha. Olafson, a former Hell’s Angels member, told police the incident occurred at The Barn tavern after throwing ice cubes. Bond set at 10,000 with 10 percent to post.
An Internal United Press report clarifies that the famed Kentucky Rifle originated not in Kentucky but from Swiss craftsmen who produced the weapon in Pennsylvania during the 1730s.
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