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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1975
Page
13
In 1963 Columbus Nebraska bought the second snorkel truck in the state to replace a worn ladder unit for 43000 dollars. The 210 foot system extends 78 feet and can deliver 350 to 1000 gallons per minute. It aids rescues and multi story fires and can be operated by one man from the basket.
Washington officials floated a drastic standby emergency plan to ration gasoline equally among all drivers in a major fuel shortage. The proposal, drafted by the Federal Energy Administration Task Force, would be used only in serious emergencies and requires approval by FEA Administrator Frank G. Zarb and President Ford.
Palestinian guerrillas said they exchanged fire Friday with several Israeli gunboats approaching the Rashidiyeh refugee camp near Tyre. The clash involved artillery and rocket fire and lasted about an hour, according to a guerrilla spokesman.
Weather brief notes a 20 percent chance of showers today and Sunday with highs near 70, a low around 50 tonight, and similar chances into Monday and Tuesday. Sunday’s high near 70, Wednesday expected fair and warmer in the lower 80s. Sunrise and sunset times for Sunday and Monday are provided.
Two alarm blaze hit the New Central Bar in downtown North Platte Nebraska early Friday. Authorities said preliminary findings point to faulty wiring as the cause while investigations continue. No damage estimates were available and the alarm was reported shortly after midnight by a patron surrender.
The Nebraska State Health Department found about one third of wells in the Hunts Acres area west of Scottsbluff contaminated after tests were ordered following a hepatitis case report. Hunts Acres lies within the Scottsbluff city limits and Beltline Highway boundary.
President Ford, after two days in Brussels for NATO talks, reported strong allied confidence in U.S. defense commitments. He urged closer Spain NATO ties, noted cautious support for Portugal, and backed more summits. He stressed peace in the Middle East, Cyprus progress, and optimism for a European Security Treaty with the Soviet Union.
Prices paid to farmers rose 5 percent in the month ended May 15 led by higher cattle hogs and cotton as the Agriculture Department noted continued gains in farm prices. The report also suggested retail meat prices would likely climb in late spring and summer while wheat and soybeans offset some gains.
Camp Luther situated 15 miles northeast of Columbus will dedicate its new multi purpose building on Camp Luther Day Sunday June 1 at 2 pm An informal service will begin in the picnic shelter at 11 am followed by a noon picnic meal Morning speaker will be Rev Edgar Frese of Grand Island and at 2 pm dedication Rev Dennis Tegtmeier director of Camp Luther will speak The project was largely built with volunteer help from Schuyler and Columbus churches including Immanuel Peace and Christ Lutheran churches.
John R. Bartels Jr. resigned Friday as director of the Drug Enforcement Administration after a request from Attorney General Edward H. Levi. Deputy A.G. Henry S. Dogin was named to head the agency temporarily until a permanent successor is confirmed by the Senate.
Ralston Nebraska. The city civil service commission confirmed the firing of Police Chief Robert Durham by Mayor Joe Wagner. The decision upholds the mayoral action amid local leadership disputes and signals continued reform in the department.
UPI reports White House economists project unemployment averaging 8.7 percent in the year, with a 6.3 percent GNP rebound in 1976, while one economist from Manufacturers Hanover Trust declares the recession over. Inflation is forecast to ease to about 4.4 percent this year and 7.1 percent in 1976.
Saigon officials say the Provisional Revolutionary Government and its advisory board will be introduced in a ceremony on June six marking the sixth anniversary of the South Vietnamese state. The military had run the country since Saigon fell April 30 while security is restored. North and South Vietnamese officials have held talks agreeing political reunification is at least five years away.
Lincoln Nebraska UPI A late Democratic party official Richard White state party chairman says Gov J J Exon will reveal plans for next year's U S Senate race within the next few weeks If Exon runs White would be strongest Democratic candidate White also rejects the idea that the Hruska seat is an Omaha stronghold noting there is no Omaha statewide elective seat.
Platte County history recounts Postville once named Wolf, with a 1873 post office and James Burrows as postmaster. Renamed in 1878 to honor John Elliott, linked to Judge A.M. Post of Columbus. By 1909 population 37, village abandoned. cemetery remains, grave of Robert Parry, a WWI hero, tied to Platte Center American Legion post.
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