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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1976
Page
5
A Greenpeace crew from Vancouver travels to Newfoundland ice floes to dye newborn harp seal pups green. The aim is to deter hunters by making the pups’ fur worthless. The breeding grounds are off eastern Canada where seals migrate each spring.
Final action on LB491 to repeal Nebraska guest statute was delayed as Sen. Jack Mills sought amendments. The bill would bar certain personal injury suits against drivers unless exceptions apply and may limit family-member suits. Insurance groups warn of higher rates, while Mills notes tradition as a major hurdle.
Aries makes a positive impression with a friendly approach. Taurus sees brighter material prospects and profitable finds. Gemini focuses on important projects needing personal touch. Cancer advises letting events unfold and staying cool. Leo shines in group dealings with valuable contacts. Virgo imagines others’ view of you for a better self image. Libra charms may overcome refusals today. Scorpio enjoys loves and pleasing partners. Sagittarius brings fun and cheer with select company. Capricorn notes beneficial work and career opportunities. Aquarius stays popular with a focus on opposite sex. Pisces sees improved prospects and a hopeful outcome.
Albion resident John Richards is named chairman of the University of Nebraska Lincoln Engineering Week. A free public exhibition of engineering and technology runs April 2 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and April 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nebraska Engineering Center on the city campus.
Nebraska lawmakers rush to clear a packed agenda before March 31 adjournment. Key items include malpractice insurance reform LB703, health care funding study LB590, unemployment changes LB819, and school aid LB631 with possible Omaha district earmark.
Terry Evans and Ann Taylor were chosen king and queen of the Sweetheart Dance at the old school gym in St. Edward. Robert Nicklasson and Darlene Mausbach were first attendants with Dave Johnson and Barb Hofmeister as second attendants. Junior attendants were Julie Evans and Marv Haas, sophomores Connie Mahoney and Ted Jensen, and freshmen Annette Taylor and B. J. Carter.
The Chapel of Hope Committee of the Youth Development Center in Geneva holds its annual meeting Tuesday in the Center’s Food Service Building. Mr and Mrs F O Nelson are noted as members.
Ice storm disruptions spread from the Plains to the East causing power outages in Wisconsin and Michigan. National Guardsmen aided traffic control in Washington County Wisconsin while schools closed and utilities labored to restore lines.
Nebraska Governor J J Exon states he remains neutral in the 1976 Democratic U S Senate primary between Omaha mayor Zorinsky and former state party chair Hess Dyas. Exon notes he and Lt. Gov. Whelan attended a Dyas dinner and paid to attend Zorinsky events, while a World-Herald poll shows Zorinsky leading Dyas with undecided voters. Curtis plans to file as a Republican National Convention delegate pledged to Ford, praising Ford’s veto record and avoiding Reagan.
Washington UPI report notes Democrats push job creation without a unified plan while Republicans offer varied proposals. Senate Public Works and Banking panels weigh large public works and community development bills, with administration opposition to most measures. Budget offices analyze options as lawmakers face broad policy choices.
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