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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1974
Page
3
Nebraska farm observers warn corn growers of severe root worm damage in fields with early plantings. Duane Kantor urges immediate insecticide use and irrigation if available, with moisture affecting efficacy. The report also notes fire damage case in Omaha and insurance payout details for Owens residence.
A White House spokesman announced Flanigan will resign with leaving date set. A former New York investment banker, Flanigan joined the Nixon administration’s start and has supported Nixon campaigns since 1959. Nixon accepted the resignation with deepest regret.
Washington AP reports that Agriculture Department sources say closed door meetings examined new evidence showing corn and wheat crops will be smaller than earlier estimates. Poor weather reduced prospects for both crops, with wheat already revised downward by 31 million bushels and corn forecast at 6.7 billion bushels, signaling potential broader supply impacts.
Lincoln reports State Tax Commissioner Hay Peters stated the legislature may raise state sales and income taxes. Peters, aligned with Exon administration, noted last year’s veto overrides and said cash in the state treasury could fall short of preventing an tax increase this year.
Pentagon sources report Gen. Daniel James, the highest ranking Black officer in the armed forces, will assume a new post that could lead to command of the Military Airlift Command. James, previously deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs for over four years, becomes vice commander of MAG in September.
The piece notes scant proof for declines in price increases and interest rates amid mixed signals. It references May consumer price growth, higher prime rates at major New York banks, and escalating wages via escalator clauses, with broader economic uncertainty implied. Local authorities and market observers debate upcoming policy responses. The text mentions the Senate and private forecasts in a historically tense economic period.
The Osceola District 18 education office held a June 12 meeting to review bids and finalize contractor Selections for new school projects. Officials anticipate sealed bids and costs rising amid mortgage rate pressures and inflation impacting the housing market and construction budgets.
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