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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1976
Page
5
Frank Hill discusses the satirical Short Ribs, its flexible ensemble including a king travelers from a distant planet and Western townsfolk. He notes the aim to keep humor sharp with timely social commentary and evolving art while maintaining simplicity and wit.
Three David City high school graduates receive Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary Nurse's Gift Tuition Scholarships. Mary Hilger earns $200 for Nebraska Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Christine Ehlers and Janet Armagost secure awards via fathers' service connections. Poppy Day memorial event planned in David City.
Norway surpassed Britain to become Sweden's top export market in 1975, taking just over 11 percent of Sweden's $16.8 billion exports. Britain, long the leader, accounted for 10.9 percent.
President Ford named five current Federal Election Commission members and added William Springer to replace the resigning chairman. The move aims to trigger swift action on releasing more than 3.4 million dollars for presidential candidates under the new campaign finance law. Deputies expect a vote and swearing in within days, despite past delays from Congress.
Amtrak will raise coach fares 5 percent on most long distance trains and some short runs effective June 15. Commuter tickets in the Boston Philadelphia Harrisburg area will rise 5 to 15 percent. Metroliner and first class fares stay the same except for a 5 percent rise on the New York to Washington route.
Colleen Schreiber of Columbus is chosen Teenager of the Month for May by Columbus Elks Lodge 1195. A Lakeview High School senior, she sings in the choir and plays piano, cheers for Pep Club, leads the school newspaper, and will attend Nebraska Methodist Nursing School next fall. The family will attend a Sunday Elks Club buffet as part of the recognition.
Lincoln based defense attorney Leonard Vyhnalek asks the Nebraska Supreme Court for a 30 day extension to file appeal briefs for Erwin Charles Simants who was convicted of murdering six members of the Kellie family and sentenced to the electric chair. The court has not yet received briefs or extension requests but will accept until Wednesday. if granted, briefs would be due by June 19. Simants is held at the Nebraska Penal Complex as the state reviews the case.
Two Columbus women received degrees at College of Saint Mary graduation. Marcia Shadle earned an associate in science. Judy Heimann also earned an associate in science. The exercises featured remarks by the Honorable Colleen F. Buckley, judge of the Separate Juvenile Court.
In Agana Guam a mudslide buried a building as winds battered the island. UPI reports U.S. forces planned an airlift of food and medical supplies for about 25,000 typhoon victims in Truk, with start time undetermined due to storm intensity.
The article notes Queen Mary I daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon was born on February 18 1516. It places her lineage and historic birth in a concise historical record.
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