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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1977
Page
5
Aries may exceed expectations in a troubling situation. Libra sees easy partnerships with strong promise. Sagittarius should release unprofitable aims for latent opportunities. Capricorn should consider household changes now. Aquarius can excel in any task and grow finances. Pisces gains full control and improved confidence.
The speaker predicts a more enterprising year with clear goals and plans. It urges readers to know what they want choose destinations and map a path to reach them. The message emphasizes proactive effort and decisive direction for personal progress.
Lincoln Nebraska lawmakers moved toward a federally mandated metric system for alcohol containers with first round approval. By January 1 1980 liquor must be labeled metrically, with wine moved to a liter based measure and spirits to 750 milliliters. Beers may be labeled in metric volumes as deadlines loom.
Franklin proves lighting is electricity in a curious experiment. The note dated March 18, 1977 from WEC Inc references the discovery method and the year of publication.
Harold Ogust of New York played a grand slam in a 1961 hand against Harold Ogust’s system. West’s void in clubs suggested a club discard could aid declarer, but Ogust finessed West to secure seven clubs and three diamonds, ending a seven no trump bid. A reader asks about the Short Diamond convention, which is briefly addressed and discouraged.
Schuyler City Council approved a $3,300 bid to Reinecke Motors for a new police vehicle with trade. Harold Huismann’s Class C liquor license for 1211 B Street was approved without objection. The council set plans for annexation study with a near 1 million dollar value and appointed Emerson Cernin as assistant police chief. Dennis Bahns was recommended for the street department, starting March 21 after a physical. Fire station improvements bids will be opened April 5.
The LaRaza Cultural Center in Grand Island has closed due to lack of funds. It had no staff or money and could not provide interpreters housing or legal aid. The building will be used by the American G I Forum with Nebraska Labor Department to assist migrant workers.
NBC's Tonight Show was preempted nationwide as NCAA regional basketball games overran by about seven minutes. NBC and Tonight Show producer Fred de Cordova confirmed the delay was due to a non news program overrun and affected viewers across the country.
Dr Max Huffman of Omaha will preach at Columbus Baptist Chapel in two Sunday services 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. He recently retired from Creighton Medical School where he taught pharmacology and is finishing a Revelation commentary. He also leads a twice monthly Bible class and is regarded as a top lay theologian. Services open to the public.
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