Former Vietnam pilot kills wife four children and self
Retired Air Force Maj Bert E Cowden 42 shot his wife Dora 33 and children Duke 12 Buck 9 Caroline 10 Camille 5 in the family home in Satellite Beach. He then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound as police called it a five to one homicide and one suicide. Neighbors described the family as friendly as Cowden battled severe back pain from a Vietnam helicopter crash.
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UPI
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Dora
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Caroline
Camille
Brandon Ostrander
Cowdens
Oceanside
Patrick Air Force Base
Texas
Bracks Air Force Base
San Antonio
Vietnam
Cowden Bane
Lincoln budget panel greens four agency plans
Lincoln UPIs Budget Committee reached agreement on spending proposals for four state agencies. The State Gone Commission sought 6.4 million for one year, but 6.2 million was approved. The committee cut seasonal workers for maintenance at recreation areas and rejected full funding for the governor’s press secretary.
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Lincoln
UPI
State Gone Commission
Legislative Council
Secretary of State
J. J. Exon
Doctor Parkison to Speak at Platte College Convocation
Dr Don Parkison who started Omaha’s free drug clinic and runs a 24 hour service will address a Platte College convocation Wednesday at 10 am in the Arts Theatre. Public invited to listen and ask questions as the college screens the documentary film 11 One Minute 10 Choose in the Student Center today and Wednesday.
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Don Parkison
Omaha
Platte College
Parkison
Platte
Supreme Court to rule on grand jury wiretap evidence
The Supreme Court agreed to hear cases this term on whether witnesses can be compelled to testify when grand jury evidence was obtained via illegal government wiretaps. The cases involve a Catholic man and a former nun tied to the Berrigan kidnapping plot and two California men linked to a gambling probe. The court will define protections under the 1968 Safe Streets Act and electronic wiretapping rights.
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UPI
Supreme Court
Pehire
Justice Department
Berrigan
California
Supper Club Hosts Christmas Theme at Tri County Club
Mr and Mrs Marry Hunt hosted the Supper Club at Tri County Club House. A Christmas motif featured napkins candle centerpieces and snowmen for the supper.
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Leigh
Mrs
Marry Hunt
Tri-County Club House
Christmas Services at Shell Creek Church
Christmas services were held at Shell Creek Lutheran Church with Arts Leonard Johnson and Mrs. Gary Smith presenting seasonal music. Devotions were given by Mrs. Loren Eng and readings by Mrs. Eldon Howard and Mrs. Ernest Raaum. Sunday School children presented a program and the senior choir sang. Hostesses included Miss Nora Nelson and several others, with Mrs. Dean Jenson and Mrs. Gary Anderson in charge.
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Newman Grove
Shell Creek Lutheran Church
Leonard Johnson
Gary Smith
Loren Eng
Eldon Howard
Ernest Raaum
Nora Nelson
Mines
Mervin Weiland
Reuben Benson
Chris Simonson
Lettay Larson
Roger Katil Named Head of Country Club
Roger Katil has been named president of the David City Golf Club succeeding Robert Bacr. John Maris elected vice president with Clark Kindler and Lloyd Hascall as new board members. Hin Howe and Bacr named award members. Women members elect Mrs. Sam Armstrong president with Mrs. Mel Janicek, Airs. Jerry Menke, and others as board members. Mrs. Lanspa exits as president.
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David City
Roger Kalil
Creston Fire Unit Shell Arrives for Interior Fit
The shell of Creston's new rescue unit arrived late last week and fire department members plan to add interior essentials. Residents raised 8993.72 dollars in support for the unit.
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SHELL
Creston
Fire Department
Ineal
Fay
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