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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
7
The author recalls early match point lessons in bridge. He analyzes four spades versus notrumps, considering whether to bid two spades and how to play West for the queen of spades. He explains how ruffing hearts and reading opponents could yield ten tricks and a top score for declarers.
Forecasters expect higher corn exports on strong foreign demand for beans and corn. They project a rise in the carryover, with estimates increasing to about 140 to 200 million bushels by September 1977.
A fragment suggests a mid 1700s scene where tea was smuggled into England to dodge heavy taxes, using illicit channels to bypass official duties and simplify access to tea.
Aries attention span may wander today with unfinished tasks. Gemini decisive in management moves. Cancer handle high priority matters promptly. Leo wishes require action not luck. Virgo avoid self doubt and risk. Libra speak clearly and directly. Scorpio avoid unwanted purchases. Sagittarius teamwork needs shared effort. Capricorn underestimate work value. others may exploit. Aquarius avoid monopolizing conversations. Pisces may negotiate well with emotional partners while strangers could be unwise.
More people rode trains in Colombia in 1975 than 1974. National railroad passenger numbers rose by 610,142, about 13 percent, passenger miles grew 10 percent, and rail income increased by 29.5 percent according to the annual report.
Beekeepers in Florida report a new crime wave as rustlers target apiaries. Charlie Griffin, vice president of the Florida Beekeepers Association, estimates losses near twenty thousand dollars over five years with broader statewide tolls likely higher. Griffin vows to act if confrontations occur while beekeepers patrol backroads at night.
The Farmers Union of Nebraska plans to supply alfalfa hay for Minnesota drought victims. Louis Wicks says Nebraska will locate hay for sale and arrange transport to drought stricken areas. Weekend guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Gehring of Mulvane Kansas.
Concord New Hampshire UPI reports the rustic home of poet Robert Frost in Columbus Nebraska bears scars from a junkyard. The feature notes Frost’s earthy verse and the once bucolic setting tied to his early life.
In Grand Island Nebraska UPI reports the North Loop irrigation project moves forward as bids for Calamus Dam access road work were opened in Ord. Paulsen Building and Supply Inc. submitted the apparent low bid of 373583 dollars from five bids with the engineer's estimate at 400000. The project aims to irrigate 53000 acres across Valley Howard Greeley and Nance counties and may finish in ten years if funding continues. A drill crew at the dam site gathers geological data to inform design.
Barbara Jean Uhler, 23, of Verdigre, died in a one car crash on a Knox County road 12 miles west of town. She was alone, her car reportedly veered off a curve into a ditch, then rolled twice before she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Nebraska Health Department awarded a 30.1 grant to Region 3 Developmental Disabilities Council at Kearney State College. Debbie Wonderly said the 15 month grant funds staff and consumer training and public awareness of developmental disability issues, and will help establish citizen advocacy services in Buffalo County to assist handicapped persons.
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