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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1975
Page
3
Detroit based report shows a 12.6 percent jump from mid-June and a 4.2 percent year over year rise with General Motors pacing gains at 16 percent. Chevrolet led GM with 87 percent of its total sales as the industry eyes potential 1976 price hikes amid rebates.
A nationwide survey of 4 000 youths and 4 200 adults found many Americans cannot use basic math for everyday purchases and budgeting. Men outperform women, and poorer groups in the Southeast show stronger gaps. Only 16 percent balance a checkbook correctly, and欠 87 percent claimed prior balancing experience.
General Motors Chairman Thomas A Murphy told a congressional breakfast that the recession is ending due to the American market system. He cited rising housing starts industrial production and personal income as signs of renewed growth with auto sales expected to rise in 1975 and 1976, projecting above 10 million units including imports.
A $100 donation from the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary to the library supports senior citizen materials and services. Trustees Fran Christensen and Pearl Oliiver presented the check to Francis O’Brien on behalf of the library board, with nationwide duplication planned by Maples Auxiliaries. The funding comes from the Eagles Memorial Foundation in appreciation of the Golden Eagle Fund’s senior efforts.
The Silver Creek Public School system remains on the state list of accredited schools as the State Board of Education confirms continued recognition. In local gatherings, Merle Schott and Susan joined Bertha Schott in Grand Island for Sunday dinner, while area families from Tempe, Grand Island, and Cheyenne attended events and helped Dennis Van Winkle settle in Chappell to teach there this year.
Census Bureau data show the median income of U S families dropped to 12896 in 1974 from 13373 in 1973 while the number living in poverty rose to 24.3 million. The urban poverty level for a four person family is 5034. White low income rose sharply as the recession hit.
Dr Hubert Lamb of the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia warned that winters will grow longer as a future ice age approaches in about 10 000 years. Farmers should prepare for colder seasons while long underwear becomes prudent.
Severe tornadoes ripped through Canton Illinois area damaging the Harton Mobile Court and International Harvester plant district. Reports say at least four killed and about 89 injured with 15 hospitalized. Power out, gas leaks, and widespread debris followed the storm.
Lancaster County Attorney Ron Lathers announced no charges would be filed against University of Nebraska Board of Regents members regarding an open meetings law issue. Sen. Gary Anderson had urged action over an unannounced breakfast with Bob Devaney and an athletic letter discussion. The investigation was split between Lahners and Attorney General Paul Douglas, with Douglas handing the file to Lahners for a final decision.
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