Out of Old Nebraska Burlington Strike of 1888
Nebraska State Historical Society files recount a six week strike by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad beginning February 17 1888. Engineers sought higher wages and pay scales but protests escalated with seizures of moving trains vandalism and Pinkerton involvement. By April engineers returned to work after failing to meet demands.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Enanieane
Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy
Nebraska State Historical Society
Loan
Muliuit
Hanedle
York
Heaveon
Turlington
Nebraska
Burlington
Columbus
Brether
Burlingtoss
Nebraska City
Mle
Union Pacific
Omaha
U.P
Search continues for missing 21 seamen
Coast Guard aircraft pressed a morning search for 21 crewmen from the Panamanian tanker Chryssie after it sank amid stormy Atlantic waters 450 miles southeast of Elizabeth City. Norwegian vessel Ross Mount rescued 17 survivors, including the captain, about 2 miles from the scene. Oil slicks and debris hindered efforts as weather worsened.
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Elizabeth City
N.C
UPI
Coast Guard
Atlantic
Ragny
New Jersey
Shan
Chryssi
Feiny Sons
Canal Guard
Coast Guard Rustet
Here
Wiles
Bermuda
Bragny
Tahen
Escanaba
Governor seeks new cook after prisoner fires at mansion
Carson City Nevada governor Paul Laxalt and family need a new cook after Walter M Craigg a 43 year old burglar who was serving a term at the Nevada State Prison attempted to cook for the governor and fired a weapon before being captured by Carson City police. His term expires in January.
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Carson City
Nev
Paul Laxalt
Nevada State Prison
Walter M. Craigg
Imi
Saterday
Lavalt
Pacnyderm Etymology Study Explains Thick Skinned Theme
United Press International reports the term pacnyderm and general nouns for thick skinned animals like elephants and rhinoceroses originate from or derive from words meaning thick skinned. The piece discusses linguistic roots and usage across related species and common names.
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United Press International
Jill St John on life art and ambitions
Hollywood star Jill St John discusses her career turning points and future plans. She recalls early entry into show business, hints at a shift toward more intellectual pursuits, and explains her foray into television variety shows and a product line. St John also mentions a passion for marine biology, her aquarium hobby, and reflections on marriage and world issues.
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Dick Kleiner
Hollywood
St. John
Acotts
UCLA
Jill
Vin
A F commendation to Sgt Franzen Receives Air Force Medal
RCME New York Staff Sergeant Lyle M Franzen of Newman Grove earned the U S Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Thailand. He served as automatic flight control systems specialist at Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base and was honored at Griffiss AFB New York where he is assigned to an Aerospace Defense Command unit. He is a 1964 Newman Grove High School graduate. His wife Susan, daughter of Randall Westwood of Rochester Indiana, accompanies the biographical note.
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RCME
N.Y
Lyle M. Franzen
Newman Grove
U.S. Air Force
Thailand
Franzen
Melvin N. Franzen
Takhli Toyal Thai Air Force Base
Griffiss Afb
Aerospace Defense Command
Newnan Grove High School
Susan
Randall Westwood
Rochester
Ind
Almanac notes for December 29 with historical events
For December 29, Tupac 170, a Capricorn birthday, and a list of historical snapshots. Gas lights at the White House in 188, Boston YMCA opening in 1851, and a German bombing of London described amid a poet’s quotation about being talked about.
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United Pros International
Tupac
White House
Boston
Young Men's Christian Association
Germany
London
Oscar Fingal
Rivers funeral set for Wednesday in Charleston
Funeral services for Rep. Mendel Rivers will be held Wednesday at 1 PM EST at Grace Episcopal Church Charleston with presidential representation expected. Rivers 63 died after open heart surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. The body will lie in repose at Grace Episcopal Church and be transported to St. Staples for burial near his parents in the nearby town.
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Charlusson
Mendel Rivers
Ricard Nixon
Gyree Episcopal Church
Rivers
Birmingham
Ata
Grace Episcopal Church
St. Staples
Staal Tay
Charleston
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Byo
McCoke
Pinkerton
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
Geneva
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Sportanieum
JHE St. Solin Fashions
Iine
A.F
Sgt
People
John Connally Garnerites
Almanac
SKY Theatre
Barsra Streisand
Dolly
Alter Matthaus Waner
Santa
The
Equitable
Sante
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