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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1976
Page
11
D. W. McArthur, vice president of microfilm use, touts microfilm and micrographics as high capacity, low cost data storage. He says 12 inch disks can hold 27 000 pages, offer easier retrieval, and will debut as home movie disks priced 3 to 10 dollars.
Delegates at the Nebraska American Legion convention called for maintaining a state Selective Service office, with records sent to the federal records center in Kansas City. They also urged reestablishment and funding of the Standby Selective Service system and backed strengthening the U.S. Army.
Valmont Industries, visited by a Sudanese delegation, was asked to develop proposals for center pivot irrigation in Sudan. Plans call for installing and demonstrating a pivot system at an American research farm near Khar toy later this year.
The text notes the Dog Star regarding its scientific name and references historical dates about General George Custer's death at the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876 with a contemporaneous date of June 28, 1876. The mention is tied to a 1976 publication by WEC Inc.
In a North American bridge display Hal Sims demonstrates a squeeze to overcome two heart losers. Oswald and James Jacoby note the teaching moment as Sims draws, discards, and ducks to finish with two hearts and two diamonds while East cannot protect the suit.
A Michigan reader aims to adopt a highly precise system while noting that most people in the country rely on standard American methods. Experts pursue a variety of approaches, yet more than 90 percent base their methods on standard American practices.
A UPI report from Chicago notes AMA researchers find about 33 percent of U S physicians consider letting malpractice coverage lapse. Surgeons 49 percent obstetricians 44 percent psychiatrists also weigh dropping. pediatricians least inclined at 13 percent. regional variations noted with Pacific states higher and national median near 50 percent.
The 750 acre Riverside site, part of March Air Force Base, will become the nation’s largest national cemetery with capacity for 390 000 veterans graves when opened in late 1978. Bruno, California, opened in 1942, is cited as one of five new national cemetery sites. California’s four existing national cemeteries were recently declared full and closed to new burials.
Thirty seven sailors from the Thomas Jefferson were reinstated aboard the Polaris submarine after a marijuana investigation. They had been removed last week at Bangor and held one night at Sand Point before transfer to Navy facilities for processing and then reassignment.
Tuesday offers caution across signs with advice on finances talk and social issues. Aries should avoid leveraging social favors Taurus risks unkind words Gemini may fess up rather than plead excuses Leo loses clear leadership Virgo warns against questionable means Libra urges fair share balance Scorpio cautions against downgrading others Sagittarius shows impatience with dissent Capricorn faces unproductive conflicts Aquarius seeks trusted counsel Pisces told not to volunteer unfamiliar help.
The message urges patience as the rewards for this year unfold more slowly than expected. It encourages persistence and hints that progress will accelerate later with sustained effort and momentum.
Francis C. McMahon Jr of Fairmont was elected national commander at the Legion’s 58th annual convention in Lincoln. Wayne Davis of Hay Springs was chosen senior vice commander, succeeding Darrell Merry. Bob Lowry of Cairo was named national executive committeeman, with Lou Belgrade as alternate. The 1977 state convention will be hosted in Ralston, date to be announced.
Pretoria allocates a record 1.7 billion defense budget for gunboats with guided missiles armored cars and artillery amid counterinsurgency emphasis. Rhodesia’s Smith faces moves to liberalize laws but right-wing factions resist moves toward multi racial society amid guerrilla war. PLO invited to OAU summit with observer status as Arab nations and African states discuss the Palestinian cause and Arab Israeli conflict.
Sebring Ohio appoints David D Hack as police chief at 36 bringing Army recruitment style ideas. He is described as flamboyant with guitars and flashy cars, using friendly outreach to attract recruits and emphasize honorable conduct.
Gov. J James Exon will unveil findings from a study at the Wednesday committee meeting. Kameral's Education Committee and a prepared statement accompany the release event.
Strong will join the NU family January 1, 1977 as dean and professor of law with a 1977 annual salary of 43000 and a 2400 administrative stipend. The board also named Dr. Theodore W. Roesler chair of UNL economics. Dr. Hobart A. Burch was named professor and director of UNO’s Graduate School of Social Work. Dr. Charles O. Smith received an appointment to a professorship at a Saturday Center, Pig cree a.
AT&T chairman predicts pay phone rates may hit 25 cents nearly nationwide and home bills will rise if inflation stays high. He cites requests for 25 cent pay calls in several states and says inflation above 6 to 7 percent could push costs further, with limited ability to absorb the rise.
A four car commuter train bound for Malmoe collided head on with a northbound freight near Norrkoeping. Rescue workers report at least seven dead and about two injured as cars were described as badly smashed and bodies trapped inside.
UPI reports balloonist Karl Thomas spoke with an Italian airliner and the ground crew at New York as he proceeds from New York to Rome. Details of the exchange were not released. Meanwhile in Peru, residents at Puno near Lake Titicaca cook meals in thinner air at 12,506 feet, causing oxygen deprivation and impacting autos.
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