Exon election tops Nebraska year in 1970 news
Wicltam A Stephens notes Exon’s unexpected impact on Gov. Norbert Tiemann’s reelection bid, the outstate majority backing, and editor and broadcaster participation in 1970 polls. The year featured Minard’s death and Omaha officers injured in a dynamite attack, welfare director Strode’s firing, and Husker football success.
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Wicltam
A. Stephens United Press
Jim Exon
Norbert Tiemann
Nebraska
Sonte
Alead
Faw
Cornhuskers
Apollo budget cuts threaten planned moon missions says England
Science today reports Anthony W. England warns that further budget cuts could jeopardize the Apollo program. He notes cancellations reduced returns on investment, urges a space station and economical servicing system, and cites Apollo 12’s scientific gains while stressing continued manned spaceflight.
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AL Rossiter Jr
UPI
Cape Kennedy
Anthony W. England
England
Science Magazine
Washington
Space Agency
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Manned Spacecraft Center
Houston
Teller
United States
Russia
Top 1970 Nebraska News Stories Spark Pub Interest
A UPI list highlights the year’s major events in Nebraska in 1970. Exon wins governorship while Cunningham loses, an Omaha patrolman dies in a dynamite blast, and welfare director Strode is fired amid fund shortages. Nebraska football claims Big Eight title and Orange Bowl berth as violence and disasters strike Grand Island and Omaha Lincoln areas.
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Minard
Omaha
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Bob Devaney
Southern California
UPI
Grand Island
Northeast
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Peggy Giddings
Davenport
Omasta
Exon
Cunningham
Strode
Omaha- Lincoln
Schanl
Mother opens fire on police in courtroom dragging son
In Youngstown Ohio a distraught mother Mrs Jewel Johnson 39 opened fire with a .22 caliber pistol as police dragged her teen son Leroy Mosely from a municipal courtroom. Sgt Norbert Smith was wounded and later listed in guarded condition. Johnson was killed by another officer who shot when she refused to drop her weapon.
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Youngstown
Ohio
UPT
Jewel Johnson
Leroy Mosely
Eournroom
Solomon W and the forty year reign in ancient Israel
The text notes that Solomon W is not known as the king when Solomon began ruling ancient Israel, yet biblical references set his reign at forty years. This highlights the ambiguity around early kings and the round-number use in scripture.
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Solomon W
Solomon
Israel
Aries to Pisces Horoscope Patchwork Forecast
Daily astrology forecast with multiple sun signs. ARIES advises avoiding pressure while teasing service providers and hints at breakthroughs. TAURUS links creativity and relationships with children, urging readiness for change and mutual exchange. CANCER notes confusion in patterns and potential reunion, urging caution in proposals. VIRGO and LIBRA stress independence and financial or social clarity. SCORPIO hints at anger, independence, and timely happiness. SAGITTARIUS emphasizes timely accuracy and foreknowledge. CAPRICORN urges publication and forward planning while leaving past brooding. AQUARIUS flags legal matters and investment checks. PISCES advises patience, mentorship, and measured actions. Overall, a mosaic of personal growth themes across signs.
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Bulki Saldiy
Bow’ Ryah
Slidy
Taurus
Ceinelden
Relasides
Iss
LIBRA
Peng
Scorpio
Tagittarius
Falke
Attater
Capricorn
Aquarius Tron
Sinal
Son's carpet cleaner idea fuels Mars company growth
In 1927 James Austin sold a blue carpet cleaner from a Mars grocery basement. His son Harry urged full focus on the cleaner in 1987, transforming the business into a 13 acre plant with 155 employees. The firm ships 14 million containers yearly across eight states, with 1969 sales at 4 million and a shift to four 10 hour workdays cutting absenteeism. The company highlights phosphate free formulas and pollution controls amid environmental concerns.
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Rudy Cernkovic
Mars
Dome
James Austin
Pittsburgh
Austin
Harry
Marry Jr
John
Marry
Larry
Underground Nuclear Tests Reported at Nevada Site
Two underground nuclear tests were conducted at the Nevada test site. One explosion yielded less than 20 kilotons and the other from 20 to 200 kilotons, according to the Atomic Energy Commission.
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Yucca Flat
Nev
UPI
Atorale Energy Commission
Nevada Test Site
Christmas time at the Nixons family gathering
Helen Thomas reports on Pat Nixon and the Nixon family plans for Christmas. The first lady visits shops incognito while private gifts, stockings, and a traditional White House dinner with Mamie Eisenhower are planned. Son-in-law Dave Eisenhower prepares for Naval duty as Trivia Nixon Cox awaits Ed Cox at home. Susan Eisenhower attends a debut in New York with fiance Alexander Bradshaw before an April Brussels wedding. Tourists see White House memorabilia recalling historic Christmases.
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Helen Thomas Washington
Pat M Nixaiy
Washington
Pat Nixon
WST
Leb
Dave Eisenhower
Naval Officers ‘Training School
New York
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
Nixons
Trivia
Ed Cox
Harvard
White House
Eisenhower
U.S
Belgium
John Eisenhower
Windmills Replaced by Electric Pumps in Netherlands
The windmills once vital to draining water in the Netherlands have largely given way to electric pumps.
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Netherlands
The Lighter Side Now How to Get Rid of Christmas
Washington humor column offers tongue in cheek tips to dispose of Christmas cards eggnog leftovers and carolers. It jokes about recycling cards cleaning up guests and warding off midnight carolers with eggnog and warm drinks.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Laur Handy
Solon
Maheu vows fight after Hughes Tool dismissal
Las Vegas. Howard Hughes associate Robert A. Maheu testified he will challenge his firing from Hughes Tool Co., alleging a lifelong pact with Hughes and detailing attempts to contact Hughes at the Desert Inn. Maheu, 63, cited absence of direct communication and insisted on a formal confirmation before ending the court battle.
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Maheu
Las Vegas
Nev
WPI
Howard Wyhes
Nevada
Robert A. Maheu
Bilonaire
FBI
Hughag
Hughes
Hughes Tool, Co
Oof Hughes
Hughes Mahe
Mahen
Desert Inn
Police payroll stolen in Tlainepantia Mexico incident
A town police payroll worth 1112 dollars was stolen from the police headquarters on Wednesday. The theft left the 0 officers unpaid, according to unnamed officials. Authorities are investigating the break-in and seeking leads.
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Tlainepantia
Mexico
Somone
Kidney Danger Signals and Pain Relief Ad
Fragmentary ad style notice urging readers to seek relief for back and flank pains. Mentions a brand name Fleischler Drug Co and references to frequent urination and drink related discomfort. Details unclear due to OCR corruption.
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