Grand old American tradition may fade
J B Fuqua, head of Fuqua Industries, argues annual shareholder meetings have become a ritual with negligible impact. He notes most shareholders vote by proxy and attend only as spectators, while communication via letters or calls proves more effective. He would keep meetings only where essential for controversy or governance.
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John Cunniff
New York
J. B. Fuqua
J. B
Fuqua Industries, Inc
Atlanta
Securities and Exchange Commission
Evi
Fuqua
General Motors
Fuqua Vieves
Columbus Telegram Subscription Rates and Address Change
Published each evening except Sundays and holidays. Second class postage paid at Columbus Nebraska. Delivered by carrier in Columbus for 2 200 per month. By mail in Platte Bowes Buller Cottage Merrick Hance Fath Founties 12 00 per year. By rail in Nebraska at 59 7.00 per year. Change of address notify local postmaster and fee Columbus Telegram with old and new address.
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Columbus
Nebraska
Wait
Platte
Boires Buller
Cotlage Merrick Hance
Shere
Columbus Telegram
Eer Edarests
Hruska’s Brother Named to Nixon Volunteer Post
The brother of U S Senator Romar Hruska was named head of the older Americans volunteer program within ACTION in the Nixon administration. The 64 year old Keller will be Hruska’s No 4 man and will earn a salary above 000. Keller has spent 35 years at Prudential Insurance Company of America while the program supports foster grandparents and the retired senior volunteer effort with thousands of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
Romar Hruska
Nixon Administration
Action
Hruska
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Dorm Keller
Nixon
Ritums Due In Court May 9 In Fast-Drive Charge
Omaha City Councilman John Ritums is scheduled to appear in Municipal Court in May to answer a charge of driving 100 miles an hour in a 65 mph zone on the Interstate. The postponement was granted Tuesday at the defendant's request, court officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Omaha
John Ritums
Aries and Other Signs Forecast for Spring Zodiacs
Aries hints at money plans and keen perception, urging inventory and honest introspection. Taurus cautions about credential claims and document authenticity, while Gemini notes recognition for patience and careful collaboration. Cancer emphasizes creative flow, independence, and travel with caution in real estate matters. Leo warning about strategic responses, Virgo mixed guidance on direction and action, Libra seeks value and inquiry, Scorpio hints at intellect and possible appearances. Sagittarius urges gentleness and support, Capricorn stresses realism and collateral, Aquarius favors practical plans and balanced ambitions, Pisces invites openness to change and travel. Birthdays promise wit and domestic gains, with November as a key month for singles and life changes.
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Aries
Tachryet
Sles Paritas Ray
Coulty
Calna
Taurus
Sneha
Gemini
AsyKl Cooworker
Camcer
Kreich Rymecs
Sipltiarian
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Landily
Aquarius
Eatremes
Planter
Lincoln senator urges defeat of constitutional amendment No. 2
Late Sen. Willy Barnett Jr. urged Nebraska voters to oppose constitutional amendment No. 2, arguing it would tie future lawmakers to long term spending deals and remove annual limits on appropriations. He warned the measure could enable multiyear contracts and erode one year only budgeting.
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Lincoln
Neb
Willy Barnett Jr
Schwoln
Barnett
Nebraska Students Win National Merit Scholarships
About 1,000 high school seniors nationwide won National Merit Scholarship grants of 1000 each in the second major announcement. Nebraska honorees include Philip Belcher at Boys Town High, Karen Sullivan at Indian Hills, Margarette Oslaugh at Lincoln High, Russell Kremer at Milford High, Kurt Andersen at Westside, Lawrence Denenberg at Central High, Joen Saniuk at Mercy High, and Michael Cain at Papillion High.
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Associated Press
Nebraska
Aculors
Edward C. Smith
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
U.S
Philip J. Belcher
Boystown
Boys Town High School
Karen E. Sullivan
Niphan
Daniflan High School
Margarette Oslaugh
Plan laboratory and office complex planned for Cozad
Inter-American Mahagenvat Co. announces a $200,000 agricultural and environmental laboratory and office complex in Cozad. The complete lab will be operational by June 15, employing about 40 people. Paulsen Building & Supply, Int. is the contractor for the 10,192-square-foot facility designed by Dunn and Gardner Architects of North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cozad, Neb
Inter- American Mahagenvat Co
Agricultural and Environmental Laborasoe
Cozad
R.M. Raymond
Inter-American
Paulsen Building & Supply, Int
Ahn Dunn and Gardner Architects, Inc, of
North Platte
Albion PEO Sisterhood Hosts Centennial Program
Mrs G5 Karges hosted Albion PEO Sisterhood luncheon with a program by Mrs Clyde Krause titled People With Centennial Fever. Members wore centennial attire and displayed Boone County era items including maps and early Albion artifacts. Co hosts were Mrs Foy Burt Mrs Budd Watson and Mrs Lucile Clark. A rummage sale chair was named for fall.
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Albion
G.5
Karges
Albion Peo
Clyde Krause
Boone County
Foy Burt
Budd Watson
Lucile Clark
North Platte Hosts 60th Nebraska PTA Convention
The 60th annual Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers convention opened in North Platte with about 200 delegates. Key activities include awards and a keynote by Harold P Premier of Minneapolis linked to Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies. Trumble Park Carriage Hill PTA led units over 360 members with a 59 percent gain. four sub 300-member units, led by William Jennings Bryan of Omaha, posted a 202 percent increase.
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North Platte
Neb
Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers
Harold P. Premier
Minneapolis
Oak Ridge Iistitule
Trumble Park
Carriage Hill Pta
Papillion
William Jennings Bryan
Omaha
Bellwood children confirmed Wednesday at St Peter Church
Bishop Glenion Flayin of Lincoln officiated a Pontifical Low Mass at St Peter Catholic Church and confirmed a list of 28 youths including Janet Zimmer Susan Schmit Connie Miesler Ann Kouma Cindy Beringer Sergi Ebel Lars McCawley Susan Nickolite Susan Romshek Mary Beth Tomshek Angie Forney Peggy Willer Michelle Sehinil Susan Kabza Lynn McCawley Tim Besch Jerry Etter Mike Ronkar Donnie Miester Steve Romshek Joe Kreizinger Greg Smith Jill Kallenback Tim Kula Ricky Rogers. The text also notes ancient Orient kites appearing 2500 years ago.
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Mike Ronkar
Donnie Miester
Steve Romshek
Joe Kreizinger
Greg Smith
Jill Kallenback
Tim Kula
Ricky Rogers
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Ag Nene
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S&h Grean
Platte Valley Egg & Poultry
12Th Street
Egon Srdicko
Sidney Omarr
Plan Laboratory
PEO
Federal Land Bank Association
23Rd Street
Alvin M. Grubaugh
George Hermone
Mgr
PTA
Bellwood Children
Mueller Ferm Dairy
West 2Nd Street
Marietta Newman
Women’s Foundations
Orig
Jcpenney
Bux
Co-Op Oil Assn
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