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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1973
Page
2
The USDA Nebraska Poultry and Market News report from Lincoln notes egg prices with some buyers paying three cents less than last week. Grade A large 37.410, A medium 20. B large and extra small prices shown, with poultry prices fluctuating for farm and commercial laces.
Omaha livestock market reports show hogs and cattle ranges with mixed gains. Barrows and gilts 200-250 lb mostly higher by up to 75 cents, heavier weights up to 34-35 dollars. cows and calves mixed with steady loads of high grade steers and heifers, some strong gains, feeder cattle strong to higher. sheep small supply with scattered steady sales. Estimated receipts: hogs 5,300. cattle and calves 4,000. sheep 500.
Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District will raise outflow from Kingsley Dam to 3400 cfs by Tuesday evening to prevent further lake rise. North Platte River expected to rise nine inches by Friday and reach about five feet, two feet above normal for this season. Officials fear lowland flooding but expect no damage. a meeting of state and district officials will be held to study the situation. Kentucky has received nearly $5 million from the federal government in five years for traffic safety projects including driver training and record computerization.
New York AP Clifford Irving will pay McGraw-Hill Publishing 130000 in a settlement over funds spent while writing a spurious autobiography of billionaire Howard Hughes. The suit sought 173821.89. Irving is serving a 22 year federal sentence. his wife Edith faces Switzeland terms after deposits under a false name.
Publication notice for The Garr Telegram Columbus Nebraska outlines delivery days and subscription rates. It lists staff members and indicates price and mailing options by carrier in Columbus and other states. The text notes changes of address procedures and contact details for subscribers.
Mrs Bill Mana thanks everyone for the cards wind flowers sent during her stay at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha.
Joy Stilley surveys Hal Boyle style notes on children crafting elaborate legal documents during play. The piece lampoons early contracts and exchanges between siblings including TV viewing time, program access, and toy ownership, ending with a quirky list of pennants and a mention of Hal Boyle’s illness.
United Methodist ministers are assigned effective June 5 with first Sundays in the pulpit. Reassignments include J Graydon Wilson returning to First United Methodist Columbus for a third year and many others across East Central and Central districts, detailing new placements and successors.
President elect Campora hurried from Madrid to Argentina amid threats from the army as the military paces the transition after Peronist victory. He planned talks with senior commanders to outline how he will confront guerrilla violence and secure civilian rule, while tensions rise over potential clashes with the armed forces.
Local residents show notable interest in possibly building an airport. A meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 pm at Johnny's with the City Council and State Aeronautics officials from Lincoln in attendance.
Mrs Olga Wolf of Schuyler aged 80 celebrated Monday with a family dinner marking the first time in 30 years that all seven of her children gathered. Attendees included heirs and spouses from Milwaukee Chicago Hamilton Brush Schuyler and more, plus six of nineteen grandchildren eight great grandchildren and her sister Rose Kopecky.
Washington AP says the government sharply cut its projected budget gaps for 1973 and 1974 due to rising receipts. Treasury Secretary Shultz places the 1974 deficit at 198 billion dollars, down 5.7 billion from prior estimates, and reduces the 1973 figure to 249.8 billion while keeping 1974 expenditures at 268.7 billion.
Fragmented report of a homemakers club meeting detailing sewing demonstrations cooking samples and craft projects. Several reporters note attendees guests and discussions about kickoff parties and upcoming events at various homes and halls.
Reading rough minutes describe an election of officers and discussion of projects. The gathering occurred at a local home with visitors Mrs Felig and Mrs Liner. Linda Morgan led a kitchen utensil demo while Tonie Hoekenberger attended.
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