28 Sep 1977
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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1977
Page
1
New York stock midday quotes show broad gains with major names advancing. Dow Jones average climbs to 239.22, with gains in industrials and transport sectors amid steady utility and overall market optimism.
UPI cattle and hog prices show mixed moves with hogs down to 50 cents per hundredweight on lighter demand while cattle and calves move unevenly higher. Notable loads include 1100-1200 lb steers at 42.35-42.50 and 1000-1250 lb cattle at 41.00-42.00. hogs 200-250 lb at 41.50-42.50 and sows steady to 50 cents lower. Thursday estimates show cattle and calves at 500 head, hogs 9,500, sheep none.
Grain market quotes from Chicago show mixed moves with wheat and soybeans trading narrow ranges. Prices like Wheat Dec and Sep, Soybeans No 2 and Sep edge within tight limits as traders weigh demand, weather, and harvest timing.
Central Technical Community College Area Board of Governors approved authorizing the area president to negotiate with the Central Nebraska Education Association for full-time teaching employees. Negotiations cover a contract period starting August 15, 1976. The board also tentatively approved a 1978-79 state aid budget of 48,125,604 with state share around 4.2 million, noting final figures depend on valuations, federal aid, and state appropriations.
Leigh women hosted a carpet program by Martin Deets and discussed carpet pros and cons. LWML rally delegates were elected with alternates named, and remarks covered the Laramie convention. Leigh visitors from Phoenix joined local families as area board business covered staff changes and policy updates including a new longevity vacation. About 90 gathered for a Branch 1149 rally day with awards, film, games, and officer elections.
Chicago futures for live cattle and frozen pork bellies show mixed quotes with contract notes. Prices span Oct Dec Jan Feb and Mar months with varying highs lows and settlements across live hogs frozen pork bellies and related futures contracts.
The Columbus Telegram lists carrier delivery at 2.00 per month and mail rates at 20.00 per year, with a note to subscribers to report address changes to the local postmaster. The page also contains scattered garbled text and a schedule line indicating publication times on Saturdays.
Washington, UPI. President Carter met with the NAACP for 30 minutes noting general optimism while avoiding a firm stance on Humphrey Hawkins full employment. NAACP leaders pressed for action on retirement age and joblessness, highlighting 40 percent unemployment among black youths and veterans.
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