23 Oct 1974
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1974
Page
1
CHICAGO AP reports futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade Wednesday. Traders watched grains and financial contracts as indices moved on early supports and market cues from overseas.
Fragmented notice requests residents to notify the local post office and Columbus telegraph office of address changes. The garbled text mentions fees and dates, but the core action is a required address update.
Prices for hogs cattle and sheep on Wednesday show mixed movement with barrows and gilts down while sows rise. Chicago Mercantile Exchange reports live beef cattle hogs and pork belly bids and offers, plus the common swift is noted as highly airborne.
The 1974 astrology column notes Taurus boosts career from unseen help and Libra gains via friends of the opposite sex. Aries links to a noteworthy new acquaintance, Gemini advises weekend entertainment, Cancer spots a valuable bargain, Leo favors partnerships, Virgo promises productive gain, Scorpio enriches home decor, Sagittarius sees new friendship, Capricorn hints at a windfall, Aquarius endorses acting on sound ideas, Pisces warns learning from chance events.
In Dubuque Iowa the Dubuque Packing Co will slaughter 1000 calves at no charge this Saturday. About 65000 pounds of veal will be shipped to Honduras where Red Cross has agreed to distribute it. The plan follows protests by the National Farmers Organization over price squeezes, which drew criticism as wasteful.
Newman Grove hospital Auxiliary held a quarterly meeting at Golden Age Apartments. Mrs Ab Barton explored Meals On Wheels. Officers to start in January include Mrs Voelker president Mrs Albert Nelson vice president Mrs Al Barton treasurer, secretary to be named. Hostesses were Miss Nora Nelson Verner Lyon and J W Carlson. Jim Runde of Cuba City Wisconsin NEC treasurer said the action will aid cattlemen while delivering food to the needy.
October 24 1974 forecasts many social activities this year and a broadening of interests. Romantic ties with a loved one are expected to grow stronger.
The Luther League of St. John Lutheran Church held a welcome supper for Leigh High School faculty Sunday. Guests included Luther Leaguers families, the administration, principal, superintendent, school board, church council, and teachers. The Rev. Robert Turner led in games before supper.
In Richmond, researchers at the Medical College of Virginia report a fat capsule test using radioactive carbon-14 with a 20 hour exhale measure. Costa notes cancer reduces fat stores, and among about 160 participants the test was 90 percent accurate for known cancers and 87 percent overall.
The Census Bureau reports Nebraska's population rose by 10,000 from 1,533,000 to 1,543,000 between July 1, 1973 and July 1 this year. The figures were released Tuesday and reflect state growth.
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