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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
1
LIVESTOCK FUTURES CHICAGO AP market report notes futures trading at Chicago Mercantile Exchange while a separate item from NEB reports Gov appointed Bernard Brogan to the Keystone Lower Platte North Natural Resources District board of directors.
Omaha livestock quotations show hogs unevenly higher by 1.00-2.75 with various weights, sows up to 1.00 higher, cattle and calves steady to higher, steers and heifers rising, feeder and light weights mixed. spring lambs up about 1.09, with 500 lambs sold and 3,000 cattle and calves and 4,560 hogs expected tomorrow.
Butler County 4-H members will compete at the Fremont 4-H Club Fair in Fremont from Tuesday through Friday. Seven counties participate, including Hurl, Cuming, Podge, Douglas, Saunders and Washington. The Manta High Band will march in the downtown parade on Wednesday, and Cheryl Hinze of Rising City, a candidate for 4-H queen, will represent Butler County at the coronation Thursday at Fremont High School.
Daily newspaper notes subscription rates and delivery options for Columbus area readers. Rates shown include carrier delivery at 4.28 per month and mail options in Plate and Boone counties at 100 per year with notices for address changes and prompt notification to local authorities.
Oklahoma Governor proposes a distributed prison approach with McAlester State Penitentiary rebuilt to house the 940 to 1,000 most dangerous inmates. He aims to reduce inmate totals to about 1,750 and ensure vigorous prosecutions of rioters. The plan targets hard core inmates while maintaining strong security.
The Nebraska Educational Television Commission on Monday requested 3704 in federal funds to buy a color mobile television unit for the ETV system. The total cost is 382,701 with 100,000 covered by state funds approved by the 1973 legislature. the federal grant request, approved by Gov. Texan, will be sent to HEW.
YREKA Calif AP a meat market dating to the California Gold Rush was forced out of business by a price freeze and meat shortage. Owner Jim Bryan 42 says profits vanished and the shop closed Saturday, dismissing two workers. The market was started about Ab years ago by a German immigrant after his father served the town’s meat needs.
A collection of thank you notes from families expressing gratitude for cards visits prayers and assistance during hospital stays. Names include Mrs Oscar Michaeleon Vic Bickert Arlene Willie Resinceré Graydon Wilson and Mrs Clarence Wallick with thanks for doctors nurses pastors and friends.
A garbled horoscope segments between signs Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius cover moods plans and cautions for July dates. It references Moon Children and general guidance on communication confidence and careful consideration of decisions amid personal and professional matters.
Lincoln provides entries for a Tuesday program with multiple races. The listing includes jockeys, horses, and claiming prices for seven races and also notes alternates and eligible runners across events. The detailed fields show horse names, riders, weights, and purses for each race in a historic racing page.
Lincoln spokesman said the Nebraska Department of Roads has requested Federal Highway Administration approval for a location and design study of a proposed improvement to Nebraska Highway 22. The project runs from about 380 feet west of the Loup River Public Power District Canal west of Monroe to the N22 and U S Highway B1 junction in Platte County. A location land design study report is available for public inspection at the Dept of Roads District Office in Norfolk with the report and environmental impact study available on request from the Main Office in Lincoln.
A two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, one fourth mile northeast of Bellwood, sent Marvin Bohaty of Bellwood to Taavid City Hospital for minor cuts. The other driver, Mrs. Elsie Wd. Cermak of Linwood, escaped injury. Both cars sustained extensive damage. Leigh Merle Folken was hospitalized after entering Clarkson Hospital for surgery last week.
Army audit cites improper enlistments that led to 29 000 discharged since last year and an estimated 73 million dollars wasted in fiscal 1922. Major causes include pre enlistment training that taught how to pass intel and insufficient medical and moral screening at induction centers and police checks.
Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam met Henry Kissinger in Washington before his talks with President Nixon. Whitlam arrived by presidential fleet limousine as military trumpeters saluted. Kissinger escorted Whitlam to the Oval Office for the meeting, Whitlam the first of two heads of state to see the President that week.
Washington reports the EPA will unveil new noise standards aimed at reducing jet engine and traffic noise for millions near airports. The plan, approved by the FAA, could raise costs for airlines and airport operators while prompting broader vehicle noise rules for trucks and trains. Critics say deadlines pressured task forces into swift conclusions, with rail and aviation regulators debating who bears primary responsibility for enforcing limits.
Clifford Irving, the author who forged a Hughes biography, seeks parole before the U S Parole Board. He duped publishers with clandestine Hughes interviews and a tainted book that McGraw Hill paid 765000 in advance. Hughes publicly denied the claims as the hoax unraveled.
Billy J. Novak of rural Linwood is named among the Outstanding Young Men of America. The annual listing highlights about 7,000 young men in the United States and recognizes Novak as an outstanding young farmer.
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