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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1973
Page
1
Omaha Neb Friday Livestock quotations show hogs 210-280 pounds 60 to 41.78, 190-210 pounds 39.00-39.50, 270-280 pounds 99.50-40.50 for some lots, sows 25-78 higher, cattle and calves about 6,000 and hogs 5,500 receipts expected Monday, slaughter lambs 3.00 to 4.30 with small lots and few higher prices.
DAVID CITY Butter County Sheriff reports a late model Volkswagen van stolen from Grand Forks was recovered near a station north of the business district in Brainard at about 5 p.m. Thursday. The driver was arrested by Sheriff Len Meister and held in Buller County jail. Thanks extended to Columbus Fire Dept and callers who assisted.
The Telegram Columbus Neb announces a change of address with subscription rate details and a request for subscribers to promptly update their records. The notice lists new mailing address options and encourages readers in Nebraska to notify the newspaper to maintain delivery.
A scrambled horoscope column covers ARIES through PISCES with mixed guidance. It hints social skill for Aries, practical tasks for TAURUS, and personal decisions for each sign, including warnings and self-improvement aims. The tone resembles a busy, period-voice page.
A cluttered list shows multiple races with names, horses, and numbers. Purses range from 120 to 158 with various claiming options and eligible entries, including Bay vessels and Bay-related riders.
The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a new American Airlines route adding flights into Des Moines via connections from New York City Washington or Baltimore to Chicago with stops to Des Moines or Omaha and on to Los Angeles or San Francisco. The plan includes a two thirds federal funding grant for a Schuyler airport study and a Red Cross Bloodmobile coming to Osceola on Oct 3 with a 90 pint quota.
An Omaha based recycling group and Keep Nebraska Beautiful protest a state ruling that farm-licensed trucks may not haul newspapers glass and alum cans for recycling to Omaha. The Tekamah minister said the State Patrol warned such hauling isn’t legal unless trucks carry farmers personal supplies.
Gov. J. J. Exon announced Daniel Ramsey was reappointed to another six year term on the State Highway Commission. The proclamation came at a meeting of the Highway 26 Association in Tarrytown. Exon noted 1973 per capita highway spending in the Panhandle reached 49.22 dollars, higher than the state average, and predicted Panhandle Interstate completion would make Nebraska first with a completed system.
Nebraska state labor department employees vote overwhelmingly for representation by APY CIO for wage and working conditions. With ballots still being tallied from Lincoln and other cities, final results expected Friday. anticipated three year contract and union bargaining rights may be shaped by state labor law.
David City report notes Knight of the Month honors for Reisdorff of Knights of Columbus Council 171 formed May 1923. Father-son corporate communion breakfast set for Sept 18 10:30 am at Trinity Church Brainard with tickets from parish reps by Sept 16. Dale Kerkman coordinator. Fourth degree dinner Sept 29 KC Hall, public dance to follow. Flea market Nov 4 KC Hall. Individual table reservations through Arthur Kozisek or Al Mastera.
A contract was signed to demolish the old Port Kearney Hotel, a seven story landmark in downtown Kearney begun in 1917 and finished in 1927. A new bank is planned for the site.
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