03 Sep 1974
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1974
Page
1
The Wednesday program lists eight races with purses ranging from 400 to 1400 plus. Entries include many horses with listed speeds and claimed prices, trainer and jockey combinations, and several horses marked as also eligible. Readers are warned of uncoupled wagering in certain races and the presence of one and two year olds across multiple events.
London AP reports Britain braces for possible October election as Labour clings to a minority government. Inflation could hit 26 percent, unemployment nears a million, and polls show no party with a clear majority despite Liberal and nationalist balance of power.
Seven people died in Nebraska traffic crashes during the Labor Day holiday, matching last year’s toll. Incidents included a Union Pacific freight train collision with a northbound truck near Lexington killing a woman, a York crash that killed 16-year-old Joann Boardman, a fatal one-car wreck near Kilgore, two more deaths near Morrill, and an early Saturday single-vehicle crash near Lincoln. The 1974 toll closely mirrors last year’s figures with 275 deaths to date.
The United States and East Germany will establish diplomatic relations at a State Department ceremony. East German diplomats arrived for reviewing the agreement documents as last month's signing was delayed after U S protests over harassment of West Germans traveling to West Berlin. Nomination of an ambassador to East Germany is undecided with speculation about John Sherman Gooper.
President Ford meets with economic counselor Kenneth Bush, Council of Economic Advisers chair Alan Greenspan, and L. William Seidman in two sessions to prepare for a September summit. Meany credited with forthright views on national problems attended interludes as public attention focused on economic policy.
Meysenburg of Genz tops senior division at the Nebraska State Fair 4-H Jersey show with Patty the cat, while Platte County Fair laurels echoed in dairy and Holstein divisions. Susan Baade of South Sioux City led grand champ as Tom Meysenburg earned reserve. Residents across Columbus Rising City and David City earned blues and purples in home living, photography, 4-H posters, and forestry.
Rainy weather across regions contributed to fewer holiday travel deaths, marking the safest Labor Day weekend in twelve years. Officials noted 515 fatalities over the three day period, with transportation authorities citing reduced speeds and caution as factors.
Four injuries were reported from traffic accidents in Columbus over the long Labor Day Weekend. All injuries were minor with no hospitalizations. Notable crashes include a three-vehicle collision at 6th Mivet and dirt Avenas injuring occupants from Aurora in a car driven by John M Rongish and another at 23rd Street and 18th Avenue injuring Cindy R Peterson. Vehicle damage ranged from 75 to 1500 dollars. Additional fender benders occurred Friday through Monday involving residents from Aurora, Columbus, Platte Center, Mumphrey, Norfolk, and Humphrey, with various parked and moving vehicle impacts.
A deep trough of cold air swept into Columbus with frost observed on windows and surfaces. Temperatures dipped to 34 degrees, the coldest on this date in local history, as August mean and rainfall figures showed an unusually cool month. Weather service forecasts call for a gradual warm-up with highs in the 70s by midweek and scattered light frost in northern areas tonight.
Thayer County community Deshler becomes eligible for NFIP flood insurance covering residential and nonresidential properties. The coverage aligns with HUD Flood Disaster Protection Act rules, with the government aiding NFIP and 125 participating companies. Royal Globe Insurance Cos. of Kansas City handles Deshler residence coverage.
Columbus labor supply remains stable with 256 jobseekers registered for full time work in September, 231 are women, 140 under 22, 53 aged 45 or over. Part time registrations total 54 as more housewives seek this employment. August demand rose for seasonal construction and clerical sales fields with 123 job openings and 77 placements. Veterans numbers steady at 44 with five placements. Upcoming informational sessions listed for Albion Cy Vali Schuyler Osceola Bayard City Welfare offices.
Washington AP reports the coal industry began critical contract talks with the United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association after a possible November strike. Arnold Miller urged wage increases and safer mines while stressing shared profits and industry solvency as Walter C. Wallace voiced confidence in a peaceful settlement before the November 12 contract expiry.
AP market basket survey shows an 11 percent year to date rise and a 14 percent jump from a year earlier. Eggs, sugar, pork chops and coffee all gained in August across most cities, with Dallas amid a minor dip. Overall, the average August rise was about 4.3 percent, signaling continued inflation into 1974 amid drought impacts.
Platte County Board of Supervisors voted 10 to 2 to lease space in the proposed Hall of Justice to the City of Columbus Police Department. The term includes one year plus five yearly renewals with bids to be called by Jan 1, 1973. The board also approved a $23,000 county comprehensive plan project and a $3,760 bid for a 1975 pickup.
Carmen los t much of its force while crossing the Yucatan peninsula early today and headed into the Gulf of Mexico. Three deaths were reported along its path as the storm drifted north at about 5 mph. The National Hurricane Center said it was weakening and would likely re strengthen only after reaching open water, with possible threats still uncertain for land areas once in the Gulf.
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