16 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1977
Page
1
New York stock scene reported by UPI shows midday prices across many major equities. Dow Jones industrials at 841.48, down 1.80. rails and utilities mixed, with notable movements in Alcoa, Dow components, and consumer goods firms as Ellen trends and sector shifts unfold.
UPI notes 5,000 hogs with butchers steady to 10-28 higher. No 1-8 200-240 lb 39.00-39.50, 240-250 lb around 38.00-38.50, 250-270 lb 37.00-37.75, 270-280 lb 36.50-45.75, lighter 200-340 lb 34.00-35.25. Sows up to 2-60 higher. Cattle and calves 2,000, slaughter steers and heifers steady, cows weak to 25-50 lower. Choice steers 975-1250 lb mostly 41.00-41.75. good and low choice 37.50-41.00. heifers 41.25 with prime 1,000 lb at 41.00. cows 25.50-40.75. calves 23.00-25.40. Sheep 150 head. Trade not established. Thursday estimates: Cattle and Calves 50. Mon 45M. Sheep Nang.
CHICAGO UP I grain figures show varied closes across futures with prices for corn oats and soybeans fluctuating. Market activity reflects shifts in demand and balance sheet expectations as traders weigh weather cargo prospects and seasonal demand.
A large turnout in Stewart British Columbia gathered to aid a distressed whale beached in the harbor. Dr. Murray Newman of the Vancouver Public Aquarium said the animal is in danger of dying without intervention and a three man team plans to fly to Stewart with medicine, possibly transporting the creature to Vancouver for treatment if needed.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange quotes show live cattle and frozen pork bellies with varying open, high, low, and previous prices for January through May contracts. Hog futures display mixed movement with notable values for December and April.
A garbled newspaper notice from the Columbus Telegram lists address and mailing details for CULTMBUS TELEGRAM, including subscription rates and publication schedule. The text vacillates with errors but conveys a local newspaper’s contact and price information for subscribers in Columbus Nebraska.
Pentagon officials say the all-volunteer force has a rising washout rate near 40 percent in enlistments. Assistant Secretary John White cites discipline and suitability issues as key causes and warns a shrinking 14 to 24 year old population will require lowering dropout rates and doubling enlisted women to about 280,000 to meet manpower needs. Army rates for non-high school graduates reached 49 to 52 percent in the mid 1970s, with overall losses around 39.9 percent.
The nation's Roman Catholic bishops approved strict guidelines demanding timely reports to donors and the public on fundraising campaigns. Reports must include financial details and a review of the apostolic work funded, with information provided on donor requests and fulfillment of promised outcomes.
Columbus Production Credit Association will host its 1977 stockholders meeting Thursday at Agricultural Park Columbus with 6 30 p m registration Myron Franzen president announces Herbert Engel Columbus chairman will preside and report on FCA 1977 activities Two directors will be elected including Charlie Plumb Mission Run guest speaker after the business meeting Other PCA directors are Vanderkolk Bakenhus Randel Johnson and Dennis Johnson The Columbus PCA funds short and intermediate term loans to farmers in Platte Polk Butler Colfax Boone and Nance counties and is owned by its member borrowers
Florida Citrus Commission unanimously extended singer Anita Bryant’s advertising contract through August 1978 at $100,000 a year, despite controversy over her views on homosexual rights. Bryant, a Miami Beach resident, led a repeal campaign in Dade County, prompting LGBTQ protest and calls for a boycott. neither Bryant nor her husband-manager Bob Green attended the meeting.
Washington officials announced a plan to reduce next year’s surplus of corn, sorghum, and barley by mandating a 10 percent set aside of intended plantings. The proposal, backed by Deputy Agriculture Secretary John White, aims to lower production by about 8 percent while keeping food prices stable. Final decision to be reviewed in late January amid potential shifts in world supply conditions.
Washington report notes LuAnne Levens, former Army brat and journalist, named associate publisher and publisher candidate at the Armed Forces Journal. Publisher Schemmer says Levens has boosted circulation and ad revenue. he remains editor. The piece highlights women in senior military reporting roles and compares past publishers.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Mike DeRyke from Shelby Co-Op, sponsored by Farmland Industries, traveled to Kansas City for a weekend business trip. The men attended a Kansas City Chiefs versus Green Bay Packers game while the women trained at Truman Library. Stephanie Peterson stayed with her grandparents the Charles Sobotkas of Columbus.
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