04 May 1973
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1973
Page
1
Markets from Omaha Nebraska report hogs steady to strong with weights 200 to 280 pounds, sows 25 lower, calves limited by Friday action. Cattle and calves receipts about 6,000, hogs 6,300, sheep 0. cows largely steady with utility and commercial grades around 32.00 to 3.50, other slaughter classes scarce.
Fourteen members of the Bellwood Firemen's Auxiliary met to choose the May fire committee. Names listed include Mines Charles Ohorny Edward Repu Jack Romshek and Joe Romshek. Cards with pies were given to Maude Kallentach and Mrs Gene Moyer. Hostesses were Mrs M F Benedict and Mrs Marjorie Kimble. May 1 is Kindergarten signup for 1974-74 at Bellwood Three R School with Maverette Haney assisting 4 10 30 a.m. The eighth grade evaluation for 24 students is at 8 p.m. May 15 at Bellwood Three R School with guest speaker Jany Froschheuser of Columbus.
Lincoln AP reports bills introduced in the Nebraska legislature on Thursday LB S12 and LB S12. Both seek various appropriations including deficit and next fiscal year funds. A committee action adopts the Nebraska Human Resources Act of 197%. In Council Bluffs Carl M Stephens former president of the Northern Natural Gas Gas Division died after a brief illness.
The Carre Telegram partnership at 1254 27th Avenue Columbus Nab lists subscribers and daily rates. Subscription prices include two dollars weekly, four dollars monthly, and fifty eight dollars per year for Columbus area delivery with mail options and annual rates for other regions. Change of address service is offered with prompt handling to ensure continued delivery.
A Bonne Cony tree planting and essay contest invites school children in grades three through eight to plant trees and write an essay of not more than 50 words about the project Essay submissions must be given to Mrs. Lynn Cheat of St Edward by June 1 Judges will pick one winner from grades three to five and one from six to eight Prizes include a trip to Nebraska City for a picnic and Arbor Ledge tour The Saoane County Federation of Republican Women selected the project and will host a picnic and edge-out event with the winners Mrs Gary Choat is the contest chairman
I wish to thank all my friends relatives and neighbors for their cards and letters while I was in the hospital. Maggie Seautle expresses gratitude for the support and well wishes received during this time.
Horoscope style forecast lists signs Aries through Pisces with vague guidance on relationships, finances, work, and personal growth. Includes conflicting advice and garbled text but conveys aims like improved communication, planning for future success, and personal harmony. Child prediction notes a birth today and potential future talent, with unclear instructions for implementation.
Summary of a garbled Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben card listing multiple horse races with purses, weights, and entries. Mentions First Race purse 82500 with three-year-olds at a mile and furlongs, Second Race purse 1510 with six furlongs, and other races including Fourth Race and entries like Make Contact, Skee, and Royal Janse. Readable names include Herera, Compton, Moyers, Belerses, and Herrera among riders. no clear results or complete fields due to OCR corruption.
Lincoln Neb AP Gov Exon quickly vetoed legislation to strip state government control from the governor’s office. The measure would create a Government Services Commission to hire a data processing director, seen as an erosion of executive power. The veto sparks no immediate override, with possible action next week.
Silver Creek music students earned seven superior ratings at the district contest at Platte. The list includes the jrk group, clarinet quartet, saxophone quartet, hays' quartet, percussion ensemble, Ben Peterson for clarinet, and Jerry Wilcox for Crotatong sain. Rated excellent were srk' sextet, Randy Engle for bass vocal solo, Cindy Touker for soprano solo, and Sue Lamy for flute solo. A band concert is set at the school May 10 at 8 p.m.
Sixteen Moaroe High seniors will graduate on May 14 with Supt William Davenport announcing the event. Commencement speaker is a University of Nebraska professor of history and philosophy. Other upcoming events include the junior senior prom on May 11 and baccalaureate exercises on May 14. Names listed include Aleta Bernt Steven Bower Pagay Coan Cindy Connelly Virgil Crumley Michael Danielski Debra Dedfurst Dennis Bidmision Craig Gertsch Debbd Gertsch Dave Jenkinson Allan Kunmner da Kunmner Warren Christine Achmid Kik
Nebraska lawmakers in the Constitutional Revision and Recreation Committees killed LB576 a constitutional amendment to permit targeted tax rebates funded by revenue sharing and state aid. The 60 to 0 vote drew opposition during a brief hearing with no committee debate. State Tax Commissioner William Peters called LB576 a good approach, while Sen. Fred Carstens labeled the plan a scheme and noted such rebates have not been used in state history. Leigh-Lingh Nash hosted a spring concert featuring elementary and junior high bands and choirs with soloists.
Washington Republican Josuah McCollister argues against an independent investigation into Watergate, saying inquiries were mishandled at the Justice Department and White House aides bore responsibility. He warns against credibility loss if outside investigators are hired and urges restoring the attorney general's and DOJ's credibility.
Gov Exon asks lawmakers to advance LB239 LB250 and related deficit appropriations. He argues the measures are essential to fund health department cash needs and current fiscal year operations, while critics warn timing and fiscal impact may hinder passage amid political debates.
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