02 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1976
Page
1
The Labor Department reports the WPI dropped 0.1 percent in August due to lower food prices marking the first decline in six months. Weaker farm prices, driven by grains and pork, contributed to a 2.9 percent farm-price drop for the month amid steady core costs like building materials and fuels.
The Telegram publishes its third annual football edition with gridiron information on 23 area teams. Rich Gaver Terry Anderson and Mike Burrows lead reporting as the Saturday issue provides area results and comprehensive sports coverage.
The Columbus Area Creighton Club will host its annual alumni party September 9 at Elks Country Club Columbus. Secretary Treasurer Annette Vodehnal leads arrangements. About 234 alumni and spouses are invited along with Creighton parents and university supporters.
United Press International reports a warm front moved through eastern Nebraska and a cold front was forecast to cross late Friday. Wednesday highs ranged from 80 to 91 across cities with overnight lows from 52 to 64. Cooler western portions and mild weather expected through Friday.
The 1976 State Fair in Lincoln Nebraska opens today with the Murphy Brothers midway show. Exhibits and buildings on the fairgrounds begin at 9 a.m. Friday and the midway stays open throughout the fair.
Mayor Fred Gerber and the City Council reject a committee plan to raise mayoral pay to 3600 and council salaries above recent city employee raises. The veto followed a 5 to 2 vote with Pillen and Micek dissenting. Castner’s administrator raise was approved.
Campaign headlines note the first presidential debate on Sept 23 with Carter and Ford predicting the public will be the winner. Both leaders stress the voters will decide who handles the topics best and who communicates policy clearly.
Dry conditions persist in Columbus with eight month rainfall at 12.75 inches, 6 inches below normal. August rainfall 1.04 inches and mean temp 76.2 degrees. Desegregation bus tests in Dayton stir officials as Louisville attendance rises and a city vigil is held for peaceful busing.
Superintendent Fred Bellum presents a long range plan to improve building utilization across Columbus City Elementary Schools. The study weighs enrollment trends from 1968 to 1975, proposes consolidating centers to four major attendance hubs, slashing non fire resistant buildings, and funding additions to meet growth and special program needs. It sets a framework for regular review and possible new junior high construction as demographics and finances evolve.
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