Middle America Truck Stop Shows A New Class Of Drivers
Williamsbu rg Iowa based feature explores the shift in trucker culture from wild to settled. It profiles Middle America Truck Stop near Interstate 80, noting modern amenities and firmer standards. Drivers like Jim Lowe describe a calmer, more professional industry with emphasis on reliability. The piece contrasts old reputations with today’s mature, educated workforce and evolving slang. It highlights a broader economic impact, including 16 million for hire trucks, 8 million jobs, and major freight figures, underscoring trucking as a grown, organized sector.
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Tom Tiede
Williamsburg
Iowa
Vempus Fugit
Middle America
U.S
Whamsburg
Bob Sinn
Righ
American ‘Trucking Association
New York
Los Angeles
Triple T
Tucson
Ariz
Sinn
Jim Lowe
Scall ‘Trucking
Denver
Resaurant
Alan
Stark on board of utility group
Marvin J. Athey of Inperial Utilities was elected chairman of the Utilities Section of the League of Nebraska Municipalities at its annual conference. He had been vice chairman the prior year, succeeding Angus McKenzie of Grand Island. Milton Launer of Fremont was named first vice chairman and Walter Altman of Cozad second vice chairman. Directors named included George Bayer Crete Donald Block Syracuse and Charles R. Stark Columbus. McKenzie stays on as immediate past chairman and George Beard becomes representative of associate members.
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Lincoln
Marvin J. Athey
League of Nebraska
Athey
Uhe Utilies
Angus McKenzie
Grand Island
Milton Launer
Fremont Utilities
Walter Altman
Cozad
Doth
Telegram publication rate and address notice
The Columbus Telegram lists subscription rates and change of address instructions. It shows monthly, yearly, and out-of-state pricing, and directs subscribers to notify the postmaster and the paper of address changes.
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Piaid
Columbus
Nebraska
Rarrite
Platte
Boone
Butters Colfax
Merrick
Nance
Focal
Coumbus Telegram
Telegram Missing End 581 2744 Between 6 And 6 40 Pm
A telegram related notice lists a missing item or contact. phone number 581 2744 appears with a window from 6 to 6 40 PM on Saturdays. The fragment suggests a missing telegram alert or inquiry with timing and contact details.
Britain Faces Mass Unemployment Rising Since 1930s
Britain confronts rising unemployment with mid April figures at 614,189 and expectations to reach 1 million by year end. The Labour government and unions trade blame over policy, wages, and inflation while presses call for incomes policy and more direct state intervention to curb job losses.
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London
UPI
Britain
United States
Canada
Tme
Othor
Conservative Party
Edward Heath
Heath
Royce
Henry Ford
Altikes
Labor Party
Omaha names new fire chief Veron L. Van Scoy Jr
Omaha announces Veron L. Van Scoy Jr 51 has been named fire chief to replace retired Martin J. Dineen. Van Scoy, with 22 years as a firefighter and since February 1966 as assistant chief, begins duties immediately.
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Omaha
UPI
Veron L. van Scoy Jr
van Scoy
Martin J. Dineen
Brenner Furniture Hookcase Desk Family Heirloom Piece
Brenner Furniture offers secretary style desk combinations with a bookcase top a fold down desk and pigeon holes center drawers and a pastel blue with old gold stripe finish. An outstanding unit is lightly distressed and priced at $295. See Brenner's collection to make your house a home.
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Brenner
Wolfe Services Held For Arch Wolfe At 2 P.M.
Funeral services for Arch Wolfe who died Sunday at age 80 will be held at 2 p.m. today. Wolfe served as business manager for the St. Louis Cardinals for several years.
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St Louis
UPD
Arch Wolfe
St. Louis Cardinals
Wolfe
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