Tombstones tell their own unique stories
The article surveys tombstone inscriptions as windows into ancestry and culture. It notes varied styles by nationality and era, from ornate metal markers with religious motifs to simple slabs. It traces shifts in material, design, and care as time, economy, and artisans’ lives shaped American cemetery heritage.
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Janice Bohat
Swilkant
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Columbus
Oway
Tle
Quality guarantee on set aside acreage announced for 1972 programs
The Platte County ASCS chairman Clarence Albracht announced a new quality and quantity guarantee for set aside acreage in the 1972 Feed Grain and Wheat Programs. Farmers who request inspection and measurement services at signup and follow the measurements will receive guaranteed program payments if their set aside acreage meets average productivity. Signup runs Feb 3 to March 10 at the county ASCS office, with a nominal fee for the service.
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Younty Ascs
Clarence Albracht
Platte County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
ASCE
Abrach
Tari
Fle Couinty Ascs
ASC
Albracht
SAC Plane Rescues Four Castaways on Ice Floe
A SAC KC-133 tanker on a training mission helped rescue four people stranded on an ice floe on Lake Superior. Captain Carl Gamble led the crew in a half hour search after the ice cracked, guiding a boat from Cooper Harbor Area to retrieve the castaways. The Cleveland Rescue Center coordinated the response with the 410th Bomb Wing and 2nd Air Force authorities.
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OMANA
UPI
Strategic Air Command
Merc
Lake Superin
SAC
Carl Gamble
Chatanooga
Tenn
Sawyer Afh
Mich
Cleveland
410Th
Cal
Robert Thompson
2Nd Air Force
Arel Sword
Cooper Harbor
Areca Conservation Service
Fnat Se
Three more face charges in theft
Philadelphia. Three more persons including a woman bank clerk were charged in the Fedora Reserve Bank theft case totaling about 1.9 million dollars in old bills. Two suspects arrested Wednesday, Albert J. Gilders and William R. Cooper, were charged with receiving 10 in stolen bills. The FBI said most money was unfit for circulation and to be destroyed. Nearly 700,000 of the stolen cash has been recovered so far.
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Pilliladelphia
UPL
Fedora Reserve Bank
Albert J. Gilders
Willam R. Cooper
Philadelphia
Swoman
FBI
Stollen
EK Tie Prl
TS Geen
Imposter Atomic Physicist Faces Charges in San Diego
A 12 year old man was arrested in San Diego on charges of posing as an atomic physicist and pleaded innocent. Brand and Donatelli described as wearing olive and gold checkered attire claimed no funds and worked as a $1.85 per hour service station mechanic. Donatelli allegedly sought a position with Environmental Management to, at Bet Myr, Cit.
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San Diego
Calif
UPA
Brand
Donatelli
Bet Myr
Cit
Mills enters race as Democratic nomination fight broadens
United Press International reports Mills, Kansas congressman and chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, declaring his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. He says the home state will drive support and Wisconsin and Nebraska officials will list him on the ballot. Winston rumors place Wallace and Jackson campaigning in the South as Nixon faces criticism over civil rights and Vietnam policies.
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Apekansas
Wisconsin
Roberts
hMause Way and Means
Nebraska
Allen J. Beermann
John M. Ashbrook
Ohio
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Cali
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Steyry Th. Jackson
Washington
Wallace
Lakeland
United States
Nixon
Jackson
Jacksonville
Criflatsin
Nivan
Vietnam
China
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Florida
Ashbrook
Eatin
Miami
Hubert Jumphrey
Offiehdt Proceedings Reported at Unit No 7 Meeting
A scrambled report details Unit No 7 educational proceedings and a 8:00 AM meeting. Members attend with several absentees, officers report expenses and bills, and motions pass regarding reimbursement and signatures. The text lists numerous names, entities, and affiliations, reflecting a formal organizational session.
Calienm Nebraska City Council Minutes Report
City council notes from a December meeting cover zoning actions, street plans, annexations, public works projects and budget items. Officials discuss paving districts, curb work, parking rules, and condemnations, with references to multiple parcels and state projects for Omaha area infrastructure.
Sedlacek Funeral Set for Monday in David City
Bruno Memorial Chapel will host funeral services for Theodore Sedlacek 87 who died Thursday at David City hospital. Rev Donald Proett will officiate with burial at Bryno Natural Cemetery. Survived by wife Albina two daughters eight grandchildren and several siblings.
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Theodore Sedlacek
David City Hospital
David City Memorial Chapel
Donald Proett
Bryno Natural Cemetery
Albina
Clarence
Darlene) Krenk
Linvgood
Ben
Nadine) Rerucha
Lincgln
Lad
Wahoo
Savvy
David City
Joseph
Atri) Andel
Agnes Kantor
Lean
Alice) Skala
Fremout
Lear unveils bus of future in Nevada demonstration
Industrialist William P Lear unveiled a steam powered bus claimed to cut pollution and promise a future auto version within months. The bus, driven by technician Det Hood, ran on a former Air Force runway, reaching 55 miles per hour with power from a steam generator and kerosene heated water, while Lear outlined timelines for cars and factory funding.
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Nev
UPI
Willam P. Lear
Lear
Vihar
Det Hood
Air Force
Atums
Navy recruit Dennis Parker graduates at San Diego
Dennis Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tee Parker of Columtons, graduates from recruit training at the Naval Training Center in San Diego marking completion of Navy airman apprentice schooling.
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Dennis
Parker
Tee Parker
Columtons
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Committee okays proposal to hike legislative salaries
In Lincoln the constitutional revision committee approved a revised plan to raise legislative salaries from 400 to 625 dollars per month. The lone bill advancing to floor debate also proposed 20 million in bonds for correctional facilities, with three other measures stalled.
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Lincoln
UPE
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