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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1971
Page
4
Detroiter David W. Chute urges a thorough pre-winter car checkup to endure ice and snow. Emphasis on engine tuneups, emissions compliance, distributor and battery checks, exhaust integrity, antifreeze, tires, oil, brakes, and wheel alignment for trouble-free cold weather and better mileage.
Darrell Nyberg announces completion of over 100000 dollars in equipment and improvements at Platie Center farmers Co op Elevator boosting capacity to 25000 bushels per day and storage to 750000. Lyle Ernst elected president of Nebraska chapter of National Institute of Farm & Land Brokers. Floyd Campbell named LUPAC chairman for Platte Valley Association of Life Underwriters. The Patriotic Place opens at 2238 15th Street with open house planned in early October and staff details. A new Schuyler supermarket will reuse the old roller rink at Highways 30 and 15, 11140 square feet, selling full lines and will partner with Jack & Jill Stores after opening.
Jolyn Corporation of Sturgis South Dakota announced relocation of its mixer plant to Central City Nebraska. The new facility will occupy an 80 by 120 foot building on the west edge of town with operations set to begin around October 15. The Dakota Mudslinger portable mixer will be the initial product with plans to expand later. Relocation was coordinated by the Nebraska Public Power Districts industrial development department.
Beatrice Foods Co. reports all time highs in sales and earnings for the second quarter and first half of its fiscal year ending August 31 1971. Net earnings up 13 percent in the quarter and five to sixty three cents per share. first half earnings per share at $1.23. First half billion dollar quarter in sales.
Washington reports the largest annual increase in welfare costs and relief rolls in history. HEW data show total costs at 16.3 billion for the year ending June 30, with 2.1 million more recipients and the average welfare payment rising to 49.32 dollars per month. The NEA notes states including Alabama and New Jersey cutting aid levels while overall programs expand.
New owners Alex Bideauxes purchase the Sky Fowl in Schuyler and plan a name change to The Big Red Lounge. Manager C Hart Keating from Columbus will run the alley and charcoal grille offering steaks and sandwiches. Keatings have three daughters and plan to move to Schuyler.
Before US entry in World War I President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared the United States the arsenal of democracy. During the war the United States lent and leased 8.5 billion dollars of military equipment to 42 countries fighting the Axis.
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