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Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1974

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Group seeks bipartisan tape query on Nixon transcripts

Washington AP reports Democrats on the House impeachment inquiry push for a bipartisan approach to the Nixon tapes issue. The plan centers on a simple statement that edited transcripts do not meet the subpoena, while Republicans show mixed reactions and possible support.

Washington Nixon Tom Railsback Democratic Committee Harold Dr. Dakolue Jerome Waldic D-Calif Edward Meevinsky Delona Peter WW. Roddino D-Nj Rodino Wiliam L. Hungate Dalo Stobert McClory Ielingis

Columbus High drafting students win top honors in meet

Four Columbus High School drafters earned gold medals as the team placed first at a North Platte contest with 29 points. Futrell earned two golds and Bredeholt won a trophy for best drawing. Competitions included eight Nebraska schools and a follow up win at Goodland Kansas. Columbus will host an Invitational drafting meet Friday at 8 p.m. with seven schools, including Ralston Papillion McCook Norfolk Beatrice and South Sioux.

Columbus North Platte Kurt Stradley John Futrell Mike Volnek Gary Bredeholt Futrell Bredeholt Nebraska Beatrice Will Goodland Kan Columbus High School Ralston Papillion

Northrop Officials Plead Guilty In Campaign Contributions

In Washington AP reports Northrop Corp a major government contractor and two executives pleaded guilty to illegal contributions to President Nixon s reelection campaign. The board chairman and CEO Thomas W Jones and James Allen a VP were fined 5000 and 1000 respectively under a law barring political contributions by major contractors.

Washington (Ap Northrop Corp U.S. District Nixon Corporation Thomas W. Jones James Alien Northrop George J. Hart Jr

Humiliation Day Observances Mark Omaha Quietly

Church spokesmen report small, calm observances across Omaha for National Day of Humiliation Fasting and Prayer Tuesday. Local faith leaders urged reflection and unity as the city joined the nationwide event.

Omaha Neb API

Companies told to live up to anti-inflation commitments

Washington AP reports the Cost of Living Council instructed about 30 companies in autos fertilizer and aerospace to comply with anti-inflation pledges despite ending price controls. John Dunlop sent telegrams urging full compliance as the White House prepares an executive order to wind down stabilization efforts through June 30.

Washington Council Corm Ene John T Dunlop White House Cost of Living Council Gerald J. Warren Seale Nixon

Meet the Candidate Coffee features three legislative bidders

Three Columbus candidates Dar Diorak Evelyn Kosek and Ken Tornzen will attend a Thursday 7:30 pm Meet the Candidate Coffee moderated by Jaworski at Holiday Inn. Each candidate will present and answer questions as local officials and media cover the event hosted by the Columbus Area Chamber Local Affairs Committee chaired by Dwayne Smith encourages citizen attendance.

Ion Nebraska Dar Diorak Evelyn Kosek Ken Tornzen Columbus Firm Jaworski Newstin Rover Dick’ Howe Columbus ‘Telegram Ed Ridenour Radio Kisk Bob Nickels Ridho Kitt Canmnittes Columbis Area

Family grocery bill dips slightly in April survey

An Associated Press market basket survey shows the family grocery bill declined slightly in April for the second straight month. Prices varied by item with meat and eggs easing while sugar and milk rose, across 13 cities.

Iit Associated Press

Mild dry air grips Nebraska with cooler Thursday outlook

Mild dry air covers Nebraska with 1 pm readings near 47 and daytime highs in the mid 40s. Forecasters expect little change through Thursday with fair skies and cool temps, lows in the 40s and highs reaching the 70s on Thursday in places like Sidney and Maha.

Nebraska Gryviv Nebraka Maha Sidney

Plea in Holdrege Steer Theft Case

Web. Holdrege Hearings show Willam Fulmer and William Eugene Lee pleaded guilty before District Judge Norris Chadderdon to charges of stealing six steers from the Holdrege Livestock Market around April 23. Steals recovered. Sentencing deferred. Lee released on $1,000 bond, Fulmer held in lieu of bond.

Holdrege Web API Willam, Fulmer Wiliam Eugene Lee Norris Chadderd Calle ‘Seakeing Hey Peng Chadderdon Lee Bondani Fulmer

Nixon Lawyer Plans to Quash Jaworski Subpoena

Nixon adviser says he will move to quash the special prosecutor Sean Jaworski subpoena for tapes and documents, noting ample material already exists and that edited transcripts released Tuesday may aid defendants. He declined to say whether Nixon would abide by a Supreme Court ruling if the case reaches that stage.

Washington Nixon Sean Jaworski White House Supreme Court Tardames D. St. Clair White Jatgorski Jaworski Archibald Cox Watergate U.S. District Court U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Clair Supreme Jaworsk St. Clair Meuse Judiciary Committee Stalf Telephine and Telegraph Corp Judiciary Committee Ing John W. Dean Hi Lengtlh

Weather summary for Columbus through April 1974

Moisture lag continued as Columbus recorded 4.40 inches of precipitation in four months, below the 5.41 inch norm. April totaled 2.23 inches versus 2.48 normal with a mix of rain and snow early and modest showers after. Average highs 63.3 and lows 41.4 mirrored normal 63.6 and 38.7. mean 42.3 degrees, 1.2 above normal. High 81 on the 25th. 64 on the 27th. Low 28 on the 4th and 6th. May’s normal rainfall is 3.82 inches.

Columbus Rauch Marcel Ha

Commissioner stresses city election final

Platte County Election Commissioner Shirley Wilken urges Columbus voters to note the May 13 date for city and congressional primaries and the city general election. The 1969 law allows joint city and county elections amid efforts to reduce elections and save money. Peru State College names Robert I. Barnett as vice president of administrative affairs effective May.

Platte County Shirley Wilken Columbus Wilken Las Leo Boettcher Peru Nek Robert I. Barnett Peru State College Dangles Pearson Sail Werthesay

Transportation law efforts noted by Columbus official in D C

Bob Law of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce reported from Washington on aviation and highway transport efforts for the area. He met Nebraska lawmakers, secured pledges for Frontier Airline service study and Highway 11 expressway feasibility, and discussed CAB proceedings with attorney William Burt.

Bob Law Columbus Area Columbus Washington Law Rain Davo Martin Rait Assunger Fhrog Carl Curtis Tay Chamber of Commerce Nixon Lanw

City Council Meeting Agenda Delayed Details

City Council meets tonight in Columbus with a full agenda outlined by Nal morning. Bids on East Pawrea Park Testrooms will be opened this afternoon and considered at the meeting.

Coumbus Clark Lea

New Minimum Wage Law in Effect Across Nation

WASTINGTON AF A new minimum wage law is in effect today affecting 42 million workers. Some workers may see delayed pay increases while the initial impact begins this week.

Three auto makers forecast better market rest of 74

DETROIT AP The Big Three forecast an improved second half in 1974 after sharp first quarter profits. Ford posted a 66 percent drop to 124.6 million as worldwide sales fell to 5.5 billion. GM earned 120 million on 0.9 billion in sales. Chrysler posted its worst profit since 1970. American Motors expected 1974 sales to exceed last year.

Detroit Ford Seco Henry Ford MW Lee Ecocca General Motors Chrysler Pard U.S American Motors

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