21 May 1976
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1976
Page
1
The Labor Department reports a 0.4 percent April increase in the Consumer Price Index, marking a moderate rise despite a 0.6 percent jump in food prices. Inflation remains controlled, with services and housing costs rising more slowly than in prior months and overall year over year at 6.1 percent.
President Ford at a Tennessee news conference ruled out Ronald Reagan as a possible running mate. Baker touted Reagan as Ford’s strongest potential mate, while Ford noted Reagan’s own stance. Forecasts hinged on six upcoming primaries and New York delegates shifting toward Ford.
Six armed men believed to be Moslem rebels hijacked an eight seat Philippine Air Lines jetliner in Manila with 109 aboard. They demanded 975000 dollars ransom and a longer range plane to fly them to an unspecified destination.
A memorial fund is being set up for Vitor Uphall Columbus who died in May. Contributions may be made at Farmers State Bank in Silver Creek or sent to Columbus at the listed address.
The Civil Aeronautics Board kept Frontier service to Columbus, noting low passenger counts and a small economic drain, but allowing continued operation pending a suitable replacement. The board cited Columbus freight reliance and industrial demand, while officials welcomed the decision as leverage for future air taxi deals.
Stormy weather is expected as thundershowers develop across the state and may bring severe storms tonight. Temperatures ranged from the low 60s in North Omaha to the upper 50s at Chadron with highs forecast from the 60s to 90s, while a damp, variable sky continues into Saturday. A bus crash report notes passengers were injured when a bus toppled and landed upside down.
Foreign ministers from 15 NATO nations warned that Soviet military growth could spark an arms race. The talks, led by Kissinger, focused on East West relations with only brief, private discussion of Italian politics and Cyprus peace efforts.
The Bicentennial Classroom at Platte County Agricultural Park closed after hosting about 1600 students and teachers in a 1716 style school program. Organizers from the Platte County Historical Society Beta Sigma Phi and local schools praised families and volunteers for costumes, lunches, transport, and preparations.
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