Galloping Gavel Presented to DeMolay Leader in Nebraska
John Burdine of the William R. Simpson Chapter receives the DeMolay Galloping Gavel of Fellowship at local ceremonies. Dave Shively of the Marvin A. Moates Chapter presents the gavel in Norfolk. Within 30 days, ten members and an advisor must pass the gavel to another Nebraska chapter on a regular meeting night. The Columbus Telegram plans a Sept 20 memorial tabloid tribute to Bill Simpson and to raise funds for member trips, sports, and leadership activities.
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John Burdine
Let
Dave Shively
Norfolk
Trish Hopp
J. L. Spray
Lincoln
Shellie Schultz
William R. Simpson
Order of DeMolay
DeMolay
Burdine
Marvin A. Moates
Nebraska
Plane
Columbus Telegram
Bill Simpson
Williams charged with two counts of murder in Lincoln
Robert E. Williams, 40, Lincoln, was charged in Lancaster County Court with two counts of first degree murder and one count of sexual assault and using a firearm to commit a felony. About 100 people watched as he was escorted into the courtroom. Williams faced the judge and indicated he understood the charges. He is accused in the killings of Catherine Brooks and Patricia McGrarry, both 25, and the alleged rape of a Lincoln woman.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
Robert E. Williams
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Williams
Jeffre Cheuvrant
Catherine Brooks
Patricia McGrarry
Cheuvtont
Richard Goos
Tom Hagel
Nebraska
Cheuvront
Ron Lahners
Lahners
Hagel
Lancaster County District Court
St. Paul, Minn
Fridley
Minn
Tan
Abortion clinic firebombing shocks Omaha
An Omaha abortion family planning clinic the Ladies Center on 120 S. 41st St suffered a firebombing causing 35000 in damage. Investigators report a mailed threat in block letters cut from magazines and four molotov cocktails used. The building houses other offices, no other damage reported.
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Omaha
UPI
Ladies Center
S. 41St St
Tvs
Nebraska Power Officials Question Industry Outsider Study
Nebraska power industry leaders told the Industry task force that no immediate need exists for a further outside study as lawmakers weigh the earlier contract with engineer advisors. Sen. Richard Lewis leads the Power Study Subcommittee to review Kubik’s preliminary findings and possible continuations.
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Nebraska
Lewis
Adam Kubik
Kubik
Board of the Legislative
Amtrak Slashes Rail Pass Prices Across Networks
Amtrak announces price cuts on rail passes, offering lower fares for short term unlimited travel across major corridor systems. New two day passes priced around 3 dollars per day, with regional variations and a temporary sale through the peak travel season.
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Washington
Das
Amtrak
Ial
United Sites
Irice
Horseshoe Tournament At Colfax Fairgrounds Winners Named
Thirty men took part in a horseshoe tournament at the Colfax County Fairgrounds on Saturday. The main event started at 1 p.m. with players split into three classes by qualifying throws. Class A winner was Louis Tomek from David City. Class B winner was Nell Urba of Howells. Class C winner was Ed Jakub of Brainard.
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Leigh
Colfax County Fairgrounds
Louis Tomek
David City
Nell Urba
Howells
Ed Jakub
Brainard
Hastings appoints Kansas expert to review police department
Hastings Nebraska city council hires Darrell Stevens from Lawrence Kansas to conduct a three day survey of the police department at 135 dollars daily plus expenses. Stevens will ride with patrol officers and report recommendations to the Police and Fire Committee as chief Mel Hall resigns effective September 1 to become a captain amid budget tensions.
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Hastings
Neb
UPI
Mel Hall
Kansas
John Boutmann
Darrell Stevens
Lawrence
Kan
Stevens
Police and Fire
Boumann
Baumann
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Pottin
Kina
Lampe
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Choo! Jeans
Slim
Oui
Cutton
Brunswick
Gumout
Pringles
Vere Mn
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