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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1976
Page
3
Actor Robert Blake reached an out of court settlement with Universal Studios and will stay star of Baretta. Terms were not disclosed. The deal came a week before trial to end his contract through 1980 was to begin.
The Ramasun Station in Thailand will close by July 20 as U.S. forces withdraw. NSA equipment is off and largely shipped out after a decade of monitoring China and the Soviet Far East from the Udorn area.
Beermann convenes at a hearing on Nebraska’s detective licensing law of 1959. The complaint names William Patrick Ward of Lincoln, accused of recording conversations in the Soukup residence while Ward worked for Lincoln official Diane Soukup, director of the Nebraska Commission on Aging. The hearing may yield dismissal, reprimand, suspension, or license revocation when licenses renew. A listening device Ward testified to placing in the Soukup home is discussed as evidence. Former Gov. Robert Crosby represents Ward. Ward denies hiring a Lincoln woman for surveillance and asserts scrupulous conduct in his work for Soukup. Mrs Soukup testified of a past divorce-related pursuit by someone else.
The Federal Energy Administration says gasoline should be plentiful at service stations this Bicentennial summer despite higher demand. Crude oil prices are climbing, suggesting a possible record high average price above 60 cents per gallon, though no shortage is anticipated.
Flooding in Houston leaves eight dead while Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin face the worst drought since the 1930s. President Ford declares emergency enabling federal hay shipments to affected counties as farmers report widespread losses and pasture deaths.
In Platte County Nebraska Estate No 4447 of Stella K Nelson the final account and report of Donna L Smith and Dale R Nelson for final settlement and heirs at law determination is set for hearing July 8 1976 at 10 30 AM in the County Court Room.
Multiple public notices detail bids for Nebraska power and Columbus schools, a final report filing for John W. McNamara estate, and a district bid invitation for health life and LTD coverage. Officials include D W Hill and Fred L Bellum Jr. Dates span June to September 1976.
Legal notices announce six year terms for directors at the November 2 1976 general election. Incumbents Wittler Wolfe and Svik listed, with subdivisions covering Platte and Colfax counties. Also probate and guardianship matters set for July 6 and June 28 1976 hearings in Platte County Nebraska. Gerald E. Rouse signs as assistant secretary.
John House of 4 Bese faces federal charges for stealing $5,000 from an employee credit union where he serves as an officer. Indicted Thursday, he could receive up to five years’ imprisonment if convicted.
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