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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1976
Page
2
New York stocks at 1 pm show Dow Jones averages up as Industrials rise to 980.14, Transports at 220.72, and Allis Chalmers at 91.58. Overall, stock index stands at 307.14 with a 0.31 advance.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange price rundown shows live cattle and frozen pork bellies trading with latests around 38.30 for live cattle and 65.25 for pork bellies. Reports list several contract quotes including Feb and Mar figures and volumes.
Livestock sales show hogs 2,200 head with butchers 25 to 50 higher. No 1-3 hogs 195-240 lb mostly 45.75 to 46.25, some late 45.50. 240-260 lb 45.00 to 46.00. over 260 lb scarce. No 2-3 260-280 lb 49.00 to 45.00, 280-300 lb 42.00 to 49.50. Sows steady 340-600 lb at 38.00-38.75. Cattle and calves 200, not enough class to form a market. sheep none. Day’s estimates: cattle and calves 6,000 hogs 3,500 sheep 600.
Second class postage paid at Columbus Nebraska published daily except Sundays New Year Memorial Day Independence Day Abhor Day Thanksgiving and Christmas. Delivered by carrier in Columbus $4.75 per month. By mail in Nebraska $17.00 per year. By mail outside Nebraska 0 per year. Subscribers should notify postmaster and the Columbus Telegram of address changes. Telegram missing. Call 564-274 between 6 and 6:30 p.m. Saturdays 8 9 a.m.
Five Columbus students and a German instructor returned from a month in Germany. Marie McGillivray Lisa Woodward Colleen Tooley Jeanne Olson Bill Fox and Jeannie Kiser joined the Wayne State College program leaving June 22. They stayed with host families studied at a German Gymnasium in Bingen and toured London on the way home.
Two highway officials met with Columbus city officials and the Chamber of Commerce High way Projects Committee to discuss area improvements. Ray Hoefegle, director of the Federal Highway Administration for Nebraska, and Charles Nutter, deputy director of the state Department of Roads were present.
Dorothy Hansen, wife of Elmer Hansen, has been chosen leader of the Albion American Legion Auxiliary Junior Unit succeeding Anna Mae Schmadeke, the outgoing head.
Hall County Judge Donald Weaver issued a temporary injunction to halt eminent domain in the Doniphan 150 megawatt plant dispute. Landowner William Schuppan must post a 50 000 bond before the order takes effect, with the judge ruling he has no remedy under eminent domain for losses on 160 acres.
A year after James R. Hoffa vanished from the Machus Red Fox parking lot investigators press toward answers. A federal grand jury and new witnesses probe Teamsters ties to organized crime and seek the three New Jersey officials linked to the case.
Lincoln Nebraska based insurance officials warn PLI faces rising costs and access issues across the nation. Nebraska Insurance Department official Don Deal notes trouble ahead as firms struggle with aged machinery safety standards. An advisory committee including insurers and risk managers will guide policy as federal versus state roles are debated.
Nebraska's food stamp program director Russ Wallace says the state shows an 8.8 percent ineligibility rate among recipients, the lowest in the 10 state Midwest region. He notes federal scrutiny, possible regulation tightening, and a declining number of participants as the program began in 1965 with 14,503 households using stamps in June 1976.
A group of 14 hikers including Camp Delaware counselors and campers in Winchester Winsted Connecticut reported a small silver saucer shaped object skimming near Blueberry Mountain at about 3 45 p m It hovered briefly at 30 feet then rose and vanished Local police passed details to UFO Central noting weather expert William Jacquemin doubted a weather balloon explanation and described the incident as an unusual report by a private summer camp group.
Tri County Recreation Area hosted more than 700 members at Appreciation Day with a picnic supper swimming free miniature golf and pony cart rides around the lake. Dancing began at 8 30 p.m. in the party room and participants wore patriotic attire with slogans on buttons.
Sociologists weigh the impact of fringe religious groups on African American communities. Milt Sernett argues cults provide status and belonging, while Irving Zaretsky notes wide participation across class lines and cautions against limiting religious freedom. He highlights evidence of pragmatic outcomes such as drug rehab and social reintegration.
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