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Newspaper

Columbus Telegram

Location

Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1976

Page

2

Stock market midday prices list large gains and losses

New York stock market midday prices show wide swings with IBM up 261 percent and Gen Mtrs up 734 percent while Am T&T, Exxon, FordMtrs, Gulf Oil, and Mobil Oil post notable gains and losses among many major industrials and utilities across sectors.

New York UPI AlldChem AllisChal Alcoa T&t Dana Deere du Pont Eastman ElPaso NG Exxon Firestone FordMtrs Fruehauf Elec Gen Tire Goodrich Goodyear Gulf Oil Pwr Inco Ltd IBM Int Harv IntPaper

Livestock Prices From Omaha Auction Report

UPI reports Omaha cattle and hog prices with hogs trading steady to higher for burly weights. No 1-3 and No 2-3 categories show ranges from 31.50 to 36.00, with heavier hogs near 34 to 36. Feeder cattle dominate the sale, with a lack of slaughter-class trades to establish a trade. Sheep absent. Monday estimates forecast cattle and calves 6,000 hogs 5,500 sheep 1,000.

Omaha UPI

Market Averages Slip at 1 PM Dow Jones Report

UPI reports the New York stock rundown at 1 p.m. CDT with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 976.56 down 13.63, the Dow Jones Transportation Average at 215.30 down 2.04, and the Utilities average at 97.81 up 0.03 while the overall Stoxs index stands at 307.48, down 3.26.

New York UPI Dow Jones Indus Trans

Chicago futures report for cattle pork and hogs

Chicago Mercantile Exchange quotes show live cattle, frozen pork bellies and live hogs with Oct through Apr contracts. Prices range from mid 30s for live cattle to about $52 for pork bellies and low 30s for hogs. Columbus Telegram listing includes postage rates and contact details.

Chicago UPI Chicago Mercantile Exchange

Probe links 72 presidential race to Michigan funds inquiry

Deputy Attorney General Harold R. Tyler said the federal probe of political funds in Michigan is tied to the 1972 presidential election and does not involve President Ford or his congressional campaigns. The investigation centers on Ford's home county but reportedly excludes the President.

Washington UPI Harold R. Tyler Michigan Ford Tyler

Loup River Public Power District to hold meetings in Columbus

The Board of Directors will meet in the Board Room at 2404 15 Street Columbus Nebraska at 9 30 a m on October 13 and 27 1976 An agenda will be available at the general office building Maxine Kolm Assistant Secretary

Loup River Public Power District 15 Street Columbus Nebraska Maxine Kolm

Bidding Notice for Vehicles to Central Technical Community College Area

Sealed bids for furnishing vehicles to the Central Technical Community College Area must be received by 10 00 A M Friday October 22 976 at the Area Office in Grand Island Nebraska. Bids opened publicly at that time. Specifications available from the Director of Purchasing and Operations at 181 West 2nd Street Grand Island NE 68801.

Central Technical Community College Federal West 2Nd Street Grand Island Nebraska Director of Purchasing and Operations Central Technical Community College Area P.O. Box

Two Teens Die In Parked Car In Carbon Monoxide

Madison County Attorney Daniel Flood says two teenagers Richard Miller of Norfolk and Cindy Nathan from rural Pierce County died of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning in a parked car north of Norfolk. The deaths appear accidental as the car key was on the gas tank empty and windows up. The bodies were found Thursday by a farmer and likely died within 36 hours.

Norfolk, Neb UPI Norfolk Madison County Daniel Flood Flood Richard Miller Cindy Nathan Pierce County

30 Day Weather Outlook for Nebraska

The National Weather Service reports Nebraska should see near normal temperatures for October. October 1 highs range from the lower 70s in the north to mid 70s in the southeast with lows near 40 in the west to upper 40s in the southeast. October 31 highs will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s with lows from the upper 20s in the west to the mid 30s in the east. Precipitation is expected below normal across the state, from a few percent of an inch in the west to near two inches in the southeast.

United Press International National Weather Service Nebraska

Fire destroys Sydney computer complex in $52 million blaze

In Sydney a fire gutted a $52 million computer complex, with authorities estimating losses could reach $125 million. Police say an electrical fault started the blaze, which came hours after 300 workers staged a 24 hour strike over the death of Mahalo Bojanic, 38, crushed when a crane and suspended scaffolding collapsed. Firemen fought the five hour blaze. no injuries reported.

Sydney Australia UPI Mahalo Bojanic Bojanic

Notice of Sale Estate for Jennie Flood Nebraska License

In Madison County Nebraska the county court grants Merlyn Flood executor license to sell real estate described as SW 4 of Section 19 and N1/2 of Section 9 in Township 20 North Range 4 West Platte County with two right of way easements and a lien on Stormer Grain Bin. Property to be sold at Lindsay City Hall on October 27 1976 at 2:00 PM to the highest bidder with 15 percent down and balance by February 1 1977 subject to court confirmation Merlyn Flood guardian date September 29 1976.

Madison County Nebraska Meryln Flood Jennie E. Flood Jeannie E. Flood Merlyn Flood Township Platte County Public Power District State of Nebraska Stormer Lindsay City Hall Lindsay Guardian

Dominican sugar tax hurts ally United States offense

In Santo Domingo reactions warn of economic collapse after Ford’s 1.75 cent per pound sugar tax hike. Officials fear reduced export earnings, 250000 sugar jobs, and potential diplomatic strains amid impending elections and past U.S. interventions.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic UPI United States White House U.S Washington Ford Caribbean Cuba Dominican Sugar Institute Quirilio Vitorio Sanchez Ford Administration

Coal study links coal in US and Europe

Paleobotanist Tom Phillips and Natasha Snigirivskaya report findings from coal deposits in Illinois and Ukraine showing identical fossil plants. The work supports a once-shared supercontinent and suggests botanical makeup of coal influences sulfur content and potential poisoning during gasification. Phillips calls his lab uniquely capable of this study.

Brooke W. Kroeger Chicago UPI Tom Phillips United States Europe National Science Foundation Phillips University of Illinois Illinois British Museum of Natural History London University of Montpelier France Komarov Botanical Institute Leningrad Donetz Ukraine Natasha Snigirivskaya

Reichmuth speaks to Optimist Club on Yemen relief work

Marion Reichmuth S.J. addressed the Optimist Club at its noon meeting sharing his year and a half in Yemen with the relief team at Hodeidah General Hospital. Rev. Robert Turner read a note from Rev. Robert Bleeke now in Minnesota. Carroll Lowe thanked members for support and Steve Johnson and Tom Kumpf attended. New officers and committees to be named for the Oct 7 meeting.

Leigh Marion Reichmuth S.J Aeleieth Yemen Hodeidah General Hospital Robert Turner Robert Bleeke Minnesota Carroll Lowe Steve Johnson Leigh Inn Tom Kumpf Columbus Frank Reichmuth

Erosion Control Project Bids Sought by Lower Loop NRD Ord

Lower Loop NRD of Ord Nebraska invites bids for erosion control work at Oconee Bend Loup River in Platte County. Bids due 10:00 A.M. October 4 1976 at the Office of the Engineer Columbus Nebraska with bid security. open aloud at 10:00 A.M. October 4. Contracts include jetties retards and equipment rental. documents available from Rystrom Engineering Company. The district may reject bids or waive technicalities. 30 day bid acceptance window applies. Richard Bevan General Manager. 9:17,24,10:1

Lower Loop Oconee Bend Loup River Platte County Nebraska Rystrom Engineering Company Howard Boulevard P.O Ord Lower Loup Nrd Richard Bevan

Grain shipment problems eyed by railroad officials

Lincoln report says railroads and grain industry leaders are working to fix shipment issues amid ongoing storage shortages. Weather eased harvest delays but left cars in surplus. officials discuss coordinating across Kansas to the Great Lakes to improve storage and transport. Far-Mar-Co notes available spaces in Lincoln, Omaha, and Hastings may fill if farmers keep storing rather than selling.

Lincoln, Neb UPI Kansas Great Lakes Jim Hagel Burlington Northern Hagel Burlington Far-Mar- Co Lincoln Omaha Hastings

Barbara Walters and Harry Reasoner to anchor ABC News

Barbara Walters and Harry Reasoner sit at a joint news conference outlining an ABC Evening News format debut on Oct 4. The pair promise ad libbed moments, interviews, and special assignments as NBC and CBS explore expanded news, with Reasoner joking about Mao and Walters jokingly prompting a smile. NBC eyeing a Today replacement. Quincy M E debuts Oct 3 on NBC.

Joan Hanauer UPI New York Barbara Walters Harry Reasoner Barbara Harry ABC News Miss Walters ABC CBS NBC ABC Evening News Reasoner Howard K. Smith Washington Eric Severeid Robert Siegenthaler Henry Kissinger Mao Tse-tung NBC News Jane Pauley Betty Furness Cassie Mackin M.E Jack Klugman Klugman Oscar Quincy City Hall

Brown signs right to die measure in California

Gov. Edmund G Brown Jr signed the first in the nation law granting patients the right to die with dignity rather than rely on life sustaining equipment. The measure allows adults to sign a living will directing physicians to withhold respirators and artificial kidneys, amid debate sparked by Karen Ann Quinlan’s case.

Sacramento Calif UPI Edmund G. Brown Jr Brown Karen Ann Quinlan New Jersey Prolife Barry Keene Deureka California Medical Association

Carter gains momentum in farm support for Carter in Neb

Beatrice Nebraska UPI reports Nebraska Farmers for Carter coordinator Erv Friehe says falling livestock and grain prices mirror rising farmer backing for Jimmy Carter. Panel members say Carter would back agricultural policy and an economic plan to ease losses. A rally is planned October 12 at the Holiday Inn in North Platte.

Beatrice Neb UPI Nebraska Carter Jimmy Carter Erv Friehe McCook Friehe J. James Dinator Dave Garst Coon Rapids Iowa National Agricultural Issues Exon Ford-Butz Friede Holiday Inn North Platte

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