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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1976
Page
2
Market recap from Omaha noting cattle calves 4 500 and hogs 3 500 with mixed gains and losses. Prices shown for various weight classes and grades including prime and choice steers and cows. New York Dow Jones averages also listed with slight gains amid Tuesday activity.
Don Venter a former Nebraska state fire marshal has applied to fill the post left vacant by Martin Dineen the Omaha fire chief who resigned amid opposition to confirmation. Venter 59 teaches fire safety at Southeast Nebraska Technical Community College Lincoln campus and says he was encouraged to apply by supporters including Exon aides state senators and firefighters.
Columbus Telegram publishes daily except Sundays and major holidays with subscription prices 2.75 a month by carrier and 17.00 a year by mail within Nebraska 28.00 a year outside Nebraska Changes of address must be filed with the local postmaster and the Telegram to receive mail at the new address.
On March 31 1976 about 2500 craft workers walked out prompting a judge to issue a temporary restraining order and threatening further disruption. Picket lines formed at bus and streetcar depots and water works as workers from 17 and metal trades unions urged broader city participation. The strike targets a 4.5 million salary cut tied to a Proposition passed last year giving supervisors power to set crafts pay.
About 30 Indians folded tents and left Ft Laramie to follow 12 wagons of the Bicentennial Wagon Train heading east through Nebraska. They will visit towns to explain Indian issues en route to Valley Forge for the 200th birthday celebration.
Secretary of the Army Martin Hoffmann in Lincoln warned the United States must boost defense spending by 3 to 5 percent annually to keep pace with the Soviet Union. He cited Moscow expanding naval power and securing military superiority to influence global events. Hoffmann also cautioned about Cuba and its 11,000 troops as a Soviet satellite and the risk of exporting revolutionaries, noting continued pressure and sanctions.
The Unicameral sent LB691 to Gov. J. J. Exon to fund 266.6 million from the general fund including 70 million for local schools. Exon warned of line item vetoes up to 38 million to meet a 417.5 million operations budget and to keep tax cuts from 15 to 13 percent.
The Unicameral passed LB313 and sent it to the governor to tighten oversight of sanitary improvement districts. Senator John Cavanaugh said current law left districts largely unregulated, allowing debts and land to be annexed by Omaha with little public financial detail. The bill requires disclosure of finances plans and boundaries.
Tiffany Shades from London performed at Scotus Central Catholic, presenting guitar mandolin steel guitar and vocal. The duo Anne and Mike headlined a touring show on their first American tour with a history of global appearances in Europe Cyprus Malta Australia and South Vietnam.
The Unicameral backed bills to keep churches in bingo and to buy a Peru State dormitory from bondholders for classrooms. LB464 trimmed lottery provisions, sent to the governor 39 6. LB1011 passed 32 15 after reconsideration. Queen Dinner Albion announced with 45 attendees and new inductees.
Krystal Thomas, a former 17 year old majorette from Dearborn Heights, received $12,000 from a Wayne County Circuit Court jury after alleging a goose attack four years ago ended her baton twirling success and Olympic gymnast plans. The Detroit jury deliberated three hours over three days of testimony at the Detroit Race Course.
A two vehicle crash at 11th and Colfax streets left one car totaled and a pickup with $400 damage. Passenger Mel Fendrick was treated for cuts.
A compact listing of canned produce and fruit products including Applesauce Fruits Fruit Cocktail Fruit and a range of vegetables such as Asparagus Beans Corn Mixed Vegetables Peas. Reads as a grocery shelf description or ad snippet without narrative context.
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