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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1976

Page

13

Nebraska school aid debated amid proposals and votes

Lincoln lawmakers weigh higher annual school aid of 15 million with statewide busing funds, incentives for districts, and a flat per student payment. Debates focus on property tax burdens and eligibility including private school attendees as revisions from Sen. DeCamp and Sen. Koch move through committees and potential amendments.

Charles E. Wieser Lincoln, Neb UPI Omaha Man Tate Ernumbus Donald Dvorak Sacha Dvorak Testo Omaha Soisre Torsoca Neligh John DeCamp

Soroptimist of Week honors long service and community roles

The Soroptimist club announced Katherine Leggat, longtime Columbus assistant secretary treasurer and charter member, as a leading figure while naming Goldie Hagenbuck delegate to the Boston biennial. Other officers and delegates were listed for the upcoming year as members discussed community awards and civic duties.

Sheldonville Katherine Goldie Hagenbuck Boston Dr Grimes Panny Loseke Gale Haentuck Pea Boesiger Helen Messier Josephine Merril Eliabeth Engel

Prisoner Gets Extended Term to Learn Trade

David Clark received an 18 month prison sentence after expressing dissatisfaction with the time. Judge Willis W. Ritter granted a longer term on Tuesday. Clark said he had spent nine years of his adult life in prisons in Michigan and Alabama and returned to crime due to lack of training. He hoped for a chance to learn a trade.

Tane c UPL David Clark Willis W. Ritter Michigan Alabama

Attorneys for Harrises Seek Delay in Trial

Attorneys for the Harrises ask for a postponement as the defense moves to dismiss charges or reset the trial to February 197 retrial date. The prosecution denounces the defense claim about excessive publicity as the ultimate absurdity and cites widespread media attention surrounding the case.

Harrises Insite

Hasselbalch Pushes McCollister in Region 4 Campaign

Dr. Hasselbalch leads an effort for McCollister in Region 4 with Paul J. Amen of Lincoln as state campaign chairman. The region covers 10 east central counties including Boone Greeley and Valley. Hasselbalch says McCollister is slated to campaign in several Region 4 counties.

U.S. Senate Paul J. Amen Lincoln Hasselbalch Boone, Greele Valley McCollister

Stop Smoking Clinic Planned Open to Public at No Charge

A free stop smoking clinic is planned and will be open to the public. The announcement states there is no charge for participation and attendees may receive guidance and support.

High court upholds drug conviction in indirect transfer case

The Supreme Court sustained Guyott's conviction for selling drugs, ruling transfer may be indirect. An undercover agent posed as a potential buyer after a bouncer job. payment and arrest followed. The decision clarifies transfer can occur without direct handover and notes other rulings on foreclosure and insurance dispute outcomes.

Guyott District Court Supreme Court

Review of Nebraskas Education Quality at NU Board Meeting

University of Nebraska education quality and accreditation are to be reviewed at the NU Board of Regents meeting on Saturday. Officials note controversies over extra funding aimed at establishing excellence programs and Big Eight level support while some faculty claim benefits only modestly improved programs. The regents will assess the long range plan for traditional and nontraditional programs with no major accreditation problems reported.

University of Nebraska NU Board of Regents Unicameras Trreane Lincoln

Birthday honors at Wattsville Club gathering

Mrs Ed icholite celebrated her March 6 birthday as eight Wattsville Club members met at Mrs Edith Hummer's home. Mrs Theodore Borchers received a group card for a chosen shut-in. Door prize went to Mrs John Borchers. bingo prizes to Mrs Ed Nickolit and Mrs Fred Borchers. April meeting set with Mrs Stella Hobdensiefken.

Jonkoe Edicholite Edith Hummer Wattsville Theodore Borchers Nonth John Borchers Ed Nickolit Fred Borchers Stella Hobdensiefken

Committee boosts budget by 2 million for 1976 77

The Unicameral committee added 2 million to its 1976 77 budget plan bringing total to 379 million. The move lifts state aid to technical community colleges to 13.5 million with a 1.4 million hike tied to local levy limits and tuition increases. A 465 000 allocation funds the new state payroll and personnel system development.

NEC UPI J. James Exon of Administrative Services Harold Sampson Lancom Bereuter Utica Robert Clark Sidney Stan Matzke Exon

Grain sales to Russia may rise

Washington officials expect U S grain exports to Russia to stay at or near this year’s record pace through 1977. Assistant Agriculture Secretary Richard Bell said drought reduced 76 winter wheat prospects but exports could continue at strong levels.

Richard Bell Pata Tel Grin

Sunday Dinner Guests in Monroe Family Gathering

Jenny and Kinzli families hosted a large gathering in Monroe with Jenny and Ditter households, Art Jenny, Paul Jenny, Mark Jenny, Michael Jenny, and Max Jenny guests. Also Carroll Borchers with daughter attended between dinner and supper. The Renken family visited Schuyler over the weekend.

Monroe Ernst Jenny Linda Kinzli Linda, Jr Duncan Art Jenny Paul Mark Jenny Michael Max Jenny Keith Sheryl David Ditter Sean Carroll Borchers Baan Pride Stan Renken Brenda Chad Mrs Lester Renken Schuyler

Ford pledge to cut Taiwan forces shocks Washington

The Boston Globe reports that President Ford promised a secret pledge to reduce U S military presence on Taiwan in half within a year and to establish ties with Communist China. About 2 200 U S servicemen are on Taiwan with 1 000 at Shulinkou Air Force Base. U S trains Nationalist forces under a 1954 treaty.

Boston UPI Ford Taiwan Boston Globe The Globe William Beecher Teng Haiao-Ping China Richard Nixon U.S Shulinkou Air Force Base United States

Three teams sweep in Platte College mixed volleyball posting

Maree teams toe row sweeps lead three matchups as Deano's beat Johansen Construction Raiders overcome Zap Bros and Dale's defeat Wunderlich's in a collegiate men and mixed volleyball posting.

Maree Platte College Columbus Deano Johansen Construction Raiders Zap Bros Dale Wunderlich

Salvation Army Drive supports Bellwood relief efforts

Bellwood DUV notes President Mrs. Ed Reha chaired a Tuesday Daughters of the Union meeting reporting $100 raised for the Salvation Army Drive. Eighty percent stays in Bellwood for emergency use. Committee members Viola Stack Anne Kinnison and Joyce Bell led the collection. Bicentennial plans were also discussed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Vic Bohaty and Mrs Paul Bykerk.

Salvation Army Bellwood Ed Reha Daughters of the Union DUV Viola Stack Anne Kinnison Joyce Bell Vic Bohaty Paul Bykerk

Public Notices From Platte County Nebraska Estate Affairs

Public notices announce multiple probate and guardianship actions in Platte County Nebraska. Estates of Paul H. Luchsinger James Formanek and others seek hearings March 1976. Also bids for asphaltic material and electrical equipment invited.

Platte County Nebraska Paul H. Luchsinger Paul W. “Luchsinger David P. Luchsinger Gerald E Rouse James James Formanek James W. Formanek Bouny Minna K. Loseke State OF Gerald E. Rouse

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