Market Prices From The Local Grain Exchange
Market quotes show corn at 1.16 per bushel, wheat soybeans and Milo listed as futures with modest variations. Traders monitor shifts in price as harvest prospects and weather influence supply.
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1970
Page
12
Market quotes show corn at 1.16 per bushel, wheat soybeans and Milo listed as futures with modest variations. Traders monitor shifts in price as harvest prospects and weather influence supply.
President Nguyen Van Thieu said the South Vietnamese army will not stay indefinitely in Cambodia. He described intervention as a limited contribution to stop the invasion and pledged cooperation with the new Cambodian regime to destroy Communist supply lines while stationing minimum forces to guarantee repatriation of refugees. The action is a serious effort to shorten the war with other countries.
Atlantic City's boardwalk, built a century ago for about $4,000, now demands $100,000 yearly in upkeep. Storms and storms damaged the structure, yet officials call maintenance a bargain as the walk fuels a thriving resort economy with hundreds of millions in convention bookings and millions of annual visitors.
Lincoln area details seven proposed construction corridors approved for location and design by the State Highway Commission. The list includes routes near Weep Water, Gothenburg, Bushnell, Sunasoul, Lodgepole, Hyannis, and Merriman, with distances ranging from one to four miles and connections to Interstate 80.
Army Private Robert D. Neuhaus, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Neuhaus of Leigh, finished a six week Defense Information School course in basic military journalism. The program covered news and feature writing for print radio and television plus speech government international relations and photography. Darian lives in Onawa Iowa.
In St Louis witnesses at an Interstate Commerce Commission session accused Penn Central Railroad of running dirty trains and hindering passenger service as the carrier seeks permission to discontinue four routes. The line labeled its trains the Spirit of St Louis Penn Texas and other services to New York and Pittsburg as part of a troubled network.
President Nixon signed into law a bill granting American prisoners of war in Vietnam a daily payment of five dollars for the duration of their captivity. The measure applies to all persons held by enemy forces and becomes effective immediately.
In a fragmented report from Lincoln, UPI notes the State Game Commission will reconsider selling lands bought from the Rock Island Railroad as a resting area for quail along a 36 mile strip near Beatrice, Pawnee City and DuBois. A 1969 authorization guided sales, with debate over whether these lands serve as borders or have other value. The commission, citing prior reservations, plans to set hunting dates September 12 to 20.
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird said future U S bombing in Cambodia will target supplies and personnel to aid Vietnamization and protect U S troops in South Vietnam while government forces advance. He spoke at Andrews Air Force Base after returning from a three week NATO European tour.
In Omaha a local motel incident led to the arrest of a minister attending a Baptist Sunday School and Training Union Congress. Rev Samuel Williams, 45, of Indianapolis, was shot in the chest and reported in satisfactory condition. Rev James Edward Flakes, of Richmond, Ind., 2, faced charges of signaling with intent to kill and attempted robbery after the pair shared a motel room. Williams said Flakes tried to take money from his pajama pockets, and Williams was shot when he intervened. Flakes claimed the shooting was accidental.
The Loretta Dobby Hobby Club gathered at Mrs. Robert Hartman’s Thursday for an afternoon of visiting. Eight members attended along with a guest, Mrs. Lela Landon.
Daniel Hansen of Omaha Nebraska an executive of Union Pacific Railroad and president of the American Association of Passenger Rail Men died in Chicago Friday at age 49. He was found in his hotel room by a acquaintance. Cause of death undetermined but officials cited natural causes. He is survived by his wife Betty two daughters his mother and two grandchildren.
UPI report from Honolulu says a city road division officer patrol found a dressed cooked turkey with all the trimmings stuffed down a storm drain while checking a report this week. No injuries reported.
Sincere thanks to relatives and friends for prayers cards visits and gifts during hospital stay at Story Hospital Columbus. Special thanks to doctor third floor staff and Father Oswin. God bless you all from Mrs Edwin Olivier and Mrs Shirley Patzosa.
Clem's Fairy Gold earns Nebraska bred Horse of the Year and Older Horse of the Year at Ak-Sar-Ben earning 14590 while Kemling and Jesa Kem win Three-year-old and Two-year-old honors with 39873 and 18207. Van Bury named Nebraska Breeder of the Year as total Nebraska bred earnings reach 69253.25 with Ak-Sar-Ben awards presented by a panel including Williams Wolff and Porter.
UPI reportsSecretary General Thant of the United Nations offered eight good wishes on the anniversary of the international charter signing. He called for end to hatred based on race color religion nationalism or ideology and urged greater love compassion and understanding in human affairs. He praised scientific progress but demanded moral progress in justice and politics and urged leaders to unite for humanity’s benefit.
Friday race results from Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha list winners and payouts across nine races with horses like Honor Spirit Fleet Merry Prairie Junction Patsy Star Bobby Dorene and Vagabond Flyer noting scratches and daily double figures. The report includes exact odds and payouts, with a brief human-interest note about Mrs Marie Cook and relatives visiting from Tuscon Arizona.
Cardinals routed the Twins 13 to 4 with Larry Cordsen earning the win after three hits. Toddy Trotholz and Jeff Mortis added two hits each while Mike Levos took the loss. Red Sox pinch hit for a 7 to 6 win over the Giants as Bruce Wilkinson pitched for Boston and Tom Arll was charged with the defeat. Mets beat Tigers 1 to 0 in a minor league game with Pat Noviek driving in the decisive run.
A Wednesay crash on Interstate 80 east of Des Moines killed Melvin Moore Curtis Moore and David King and seriously injured Robert Moore Cecilia Olcasek and Dolores Olcasek. Six others were hurt including John Moore Tammy Moore Jimmy Moore Willa King and Emma Moore. Hospitalized at Iowa Methodist were five Moore family members and Willa King Omaha. Authorities said Malvine Moore’s westbound car crossed the median, colliding with Cecilia Olcasek’s vehicle.
Nebraska Department of Roads seeks federal approval for a U S 30 Columbus design replacing a two lane road with a four lane median divided roadway. Project includes lighting signals and right of way needs. Plans are available at the Nebraska Department of Roads District Office Norfolk and Lincoln offices.
Notice of incorporation of Modern Cleaners and Dyers of Columbus Nebraska under the Nebraska Business Corporation Act. Purpose includes dry cleaning laundry plant services, tailoring, renovation, wholesale and retail operations, and authority to acquire lease convey mortgage or encumber property. Initial office at 1446 27th Avenue Columbus. Dated June 11 1970.
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