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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1977
Page
1
New York stock quotes list large group of companies with midday percentages and change figures. Dow Jones index at 953.57, down 0.08. Trans 223.51 down 0.69. Utilities 107.91 up 0.68. 65 stocks at 310.95 up 0.11.
UPI reports mixed futures for live cattle and frozen pork bellies at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Contracts show varying opens highs and lows across months with notable activity in April August October and March May June and other listings.
Hogs: 5,000 head with mixed bids. Butchers steady to 50 lower, most 25 lower. No 1-3 195-240 lb at 28.60–29.00, 240-260 lb at 38.25. No 2-3 250-280 lb 37.00–38.25. some No 1-3 38.85. Sows mostly 50 lower. weights 600 lb at 34.50–35.75. Cattle and calves: 6,000 head. Steers and heifers 25–60 higher. cows firm. Load end prime 1275 lb steers at 38.75. choice 975–1900 lb at 37.25–38.25. some 48.40–38.50. Good and low choice 317.25 per load. choice and prime 975 WW heifers 37.25–37.50. Choice 875–1050 lb at 6.0, 87.25? Good and low edvoice 31.50–30.00. utility and commercial cows 25.00–27.00. canner and cutter 23.00–121.50. Sheep: 200 head. Less than 100 saleable. few slaughter lambs steady but not testable. some choice end of prime 94–100. wooled lambs 52.00. slaughter ewes 15.00. Tuesday estimates: Cattle and Calves 5,000. Hogs 4,060. Sheep 300.
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West Point speaker Ed Linnenbrink, Lt. Governor of the WEIGH-State Optimist Club, presented a film on inflatable air bags for cars. He noted 1975 installation availability and later industry retreat. Leigh Optimist Club announces Hands of Friendship kickoff at Old Leigh Inn on March 17 at 1 pm. Active Johnson applies for membership.
United Press International reports a harsh winter is ending but a severe drought threatens the nation. Town climatologist Paul Waite cautions of spring variability with alternating mild and blustery days and several storms to come. Wisconsin officials warn crop losses could reach billions if dryness persists. Colorado Agriculture Commissioner J Evans Goulding cites rising drought losses.
Mrs. J F Hubenka led a missionary devotion at the Ladies Guild meeting of the First United Church of Christ. The report covered Africa, UCC aid countries, and per capita incomes, mentioning Bangalore and Hong Kong. The item lists volunteers for Bingo at Colonial Manor, Lenten service bar duty, and plans for the Northeast Association supper. It also notes drought impacts across Missouri Iowa Oregon Oklahoma and other states with estimates of crop losses and water shortages amid power concerns in California.
Lincoln Nebraska UPI reporting Mrs Margaret Hasebroock of West Point was chosen Mother of the Year by the Nebraska Mothers Committee. Wife of state Senator William Hasebroock she was nominated by the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs for her civic work. She previously served as international president of the General and directed a Korea village project for War widows. The Hasebroocks have a son Robert and his family in Minneapolis.
Melvin Mickey Nading, son of Mrs Celia Proctor, earns specialist fourth class while serving in helicopter maintenance at Fort Hood Texas. A 1975 Columbus High School graduate, he plans to deploy to Europe in May. Address: 5P4 Melvin Nading 481-76-7476 34th Spt Sq 6th Cav Hde Fort Hood TX 16544.
Lincoln Nebraska seeks better bed distribution as statewide plan develops. Burke Casari of the Department of Health notes Omaha and Lincoln have bed surpluses while the state needs improved physician and medical service distribution. He cites prior expansions and a push to curb excess beds through reviewed projects and agreements.
A fire at the Ogallala Holiday Inn caused estimated damages above 600000 including a 400000 building value and 100000 furnishings. Fire began about 145 am and was under control by 5 am with no injuries. Insurance assessors visit Monday. owners plan to rebuild with possible design changes but no major structural changes.
Three people were killed in weekend Nebraska traffic accidents with a fourth dying Friday from injuries. Ronald Clapp of McCook died in a one car crash near Wilsonville on Nebraska 89. Jon Spencer of Grand Island died when his car rolled on a Hall County gravel road near Alda. Steven Osbahr of Allen was struck by a car on U.S. 20 north of Allen. Douglas R. Wills of Lincoln died from injuries in a two car crash at a Lincoln intersection. a passenger Michael Barry also died. Howard F. Smith of Lincoln survived. three passengers were treated and released.
Detroit public school officials ordered thousands of city students to show immunization against polio German measles whooping cough tetanus and diphtheria or be sent home. Health officials called the move necessary to raise a dangerously low level of inoculations and protect schools.
In Siena Italy city officials warned the 13th century Monteriggioni wall may collapse after heavy rains. The 623 yard defensive wall, built 1213 to 1219 around Monteriggioni castle, prompted a request for help to the provincial authorities and Italy’s Ministry of Culture to shore up the foundations.
Three Nebraskans and an Iowan claimed the top four places at the Midwest Market Hog Show in Fremont as a record 489 hogs from six states competed. Champion crossbred went to a 215 pound Hampshire-Duroc-Yorkshire gilt shown by Mrs. William Kaup. reserve crossbred to a 220 pound Hampshire-Duroc gilt shown by Tom Axtell. Purebred champion was a 240 pound Hampshire gilt exhibited by Dave Pellan. Reserve purebred was a 235 pound Duroc gilt shown by Dale Greenwood. Prizes totaled $50 for first in each division and $30 for reserve champions.
Washington reports the United States population was 215,998,000 on January 1, up 5.7 percent since 1971 when the last census was taken. The total included armed forces overseas and rose by 1.66 million in 1976, a 0.7 percent increase, census said. On April 1, 1970, the last official census date, the population stood at 204,829,000.
Prince Javier de Borbon Parma aged 88, patriarch of the Carlist dynasty, was hospitalized in Paris to rest after a political dispute between his sons. Spokeswoman said health is fine and he needs only a short rest as tensions rose over a kidnapping claim by his leftist son Hugo Carlos and denial by Javier. Sixto, the right wing son, and Hugo Carlos visited him on Sunday.
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