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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1976
Page
3
Thousands of birds shift south for winter with ruby-throated hummingbirds migrating to southern Mexico. Northern areas see summer birds replaced by Canada’s snow bunting and slate colored junco while year round residents like the cardinal blue jay and sparrows become more noticeable. Pegasus is cited as the Greeks mythic winged horse.
Oswald and James Jacoby report on A and B veterans who appeared for an afternoon duplicate bridge. After South opened four spades, A doubled and North redoubled. B cashed three diamonds as A discarded hearts, then A ruffed a heart to defeat the contract, yielding a top score. South praised the play as magnificent.
The note recalls a bridge bidding mishap where a three clubs pass pass double should have been takeout but an extra pass slipped in. The double after two passes targets takeout while the double after three passes is described as for the birds.
Virgo should firmly defend strong issues today while Libra may need to negotiate in business. Scorpio should consider companions views and Sagittarius may burn the midnight oil finishing tasks. Capricorn may take a calculated risk while Aquarius should concede to keep harmony. Pisces cautions on overspending while shopping today.
Your birthday message notes new associations with business people this year could aid finances. It invites sending 50 cents and a SASE to Astro-Graph, P.O. Box 489, Radio City Station, New York, N.Y. 10019 for Scorpio Volume 1.
Richard Merklin, 31, filed in U S District Court in Lincoln contending Nebraska law barring applicants over 30 for the lowest fireman rank violates equal protection and the Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Stan Talcott of the Nebraska Civil Liberties Union seeks a temporary injunction to resume Merklin’s hiring steps after written and physical exams.
A solar powered refrigerator will be among the first devices studied in a NASA ERDA photovoltaic test and demonstration project. The study aims to show how solar cells can power diverse earthbound applications.
The Nebraska Highway Safety Program urges pre winter tune ups to boost safety and fuel economy. Recommendations cover tires chains brakes wipers lights and inspection of electrical and emission control systems. Drivers should check tires chains wipers brakes lights and adjust driving habits for safer winter travel.
The Nebraska Agribusiness Club will honor four individuals for service to agriculture at its 10th annual awards banquet on November 19 in Lincoln. Recipients are Howard Elm of Lincoln, Clifford Ashburn of Scottsbluff, Raymond Burk of Stromsburg, and Wesley Hansen of North Platte.
As Carter nears inauguration, capital whispers about Cabinet picks. Names floated include Brzezinski or Schlesinger for secretary of state, Dunlop for labor, Woodcock for health, and Bell or Morgenthau for attorney general, with others from past administrations considered.
Acting director Dr. Robert W. Kleis and three federal agriculture specialists will depart for Liberia November 14 to design an agricultural research organization and program over about 20 days. They will spend 10 days in Sierra Leone establishing a similar food crop production program. The effort is funded through the U.S. Agency for International Development.
A new American Legion Hall flag ordered by the American Legion Auxiliary arrived in time for the Monday meeting. Mrs. Harold Svoboda named chairman for the Vets' Gift Shop. The auxiliary will participate in County Government Day November 16 at the Colfax County Courthouse in Schuyler. Mrs. Earl Wendt and Mrs. Henry Schneider tapped to plan entertainment for the December 6 party, a pot luck supper and gift exchange. Hostesses were Mrs. Jerry Sedlacek and Mrs. Urban Imholte Sr. Mrs. Randy Molacek won the door prize.
Washington reports a new Federal Grain Inspection Service will start November 20 and take over about 75 percent of U S grain exports within 18 months. The agency will replace private and state inspectors in export markets while inland duties continue under private or state supervision.
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