06 May 1976
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1976
Page
1
Mayor Fred Gerber criticized Evelyn Kusek during a City Council meeting over an advertisement claiming 30 to 35 percent of city salaries go to the administrative field. A Finance and Purchasing Committee report refutes the figure, citing $151,361 in administrative salaries.
Duncan receives a Bicentennial flag presented by Don Searcy to local chairman Ed Stauber as grade school children begin observances. US Senator Don Dworak gives remarks on learning from history to shape the future. Local historian Ida Zimmerman shares Duncan school origins and budget history.
At a Columbus candidates night, seven school board hopefuls and three mayoral contenders faced questions on violence, leadership, and governance. Incumbent Stewart Abel cited fear and parental reluctance, while Ed Stauber urged strong leadership and listening to students. Discussion covered the city administrator role, flood control, and youth programs, with several candidates proposing or opposing various reforms and oversight.
United Press International reports continued frigid conditions in Nebraska with a Canadian high pressure system driving 15 to 20 mph winds. Eastern Nebraska may see frost or freeze warnings as light rain falls in the southeast and North Platte records a low of 24. Lows in the 30s with mostly clear skies east and partly cloudy west.
Spencer Foods Inc will begin operating a 22,000 square foot beef cooler on June 14 doubling kill capacity by 250,000 head annually and creating about 200 new jobs at the Schuyler plant. Employment interviews continue as corporate and chamber officials plan a barbecue inside the cooler to showcase the expansion.
The Downtown four push changes in Columbus to the City Council. Merchants seek six months of parking meter removal to boost business alongside new signals off street areas and designate 12th Street as a through route to reduce 13th Street traffic.
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