Thaw brings ice jams and traffic woes across states
A rapid thaw triggers ice jams in West Virginia on the Big Coal River and floods in several rivers while crews blast jams with dynamite. Buffalos streets see traffic and food stamp surge as residents seek aid. Ice-clearing efforts extend along the Illinois to St Louis stretch, and farmers face water shortages as ground stays frozen. Temperatures rise into the 70s and 80s in parts of the West.
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Litter control bill clears first round in Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska The legislature gave preliminary approval to Bellwood Senator Loran Schmit's litter control measure LB220 a bill to impose a tax on litter products to fund a statewide control program. The plan projects 150 dollars per 1 million dollars in gross sales with LB220A added to cover initial appropriations.
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Gunman Kills Five at New Rochelle Moving Co
Freddie Cowan a New Rochelle man in his early 30s opened fire with an automatic weapon at the Neptune Worldwide Moving Co headquarters killing a police officer and four civilians who were apparently coworkers. Police Commissioner William Hegarty said Cowan was fully armed with a bandolier of ammunition and possibly grenades.
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Rockin' Hearts Roll for Manor Fundraiser Marathon
Columbus Manor residents kick off an all day rock and roll marathon at 9 30 am to aid the Heart Fund. Floyd Smith and Magdelena Hansen steer wheelchairs while others roll in rocking chairs pledging 1 cent per yard and 1 cent per minute. Queen Christina Haba wears the crown as Mayor George Johansen signals start.
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Canal negotiations begin ahead of 16th round talks
U S and Panamanian diplomats held talks on Contadora Island as the 16th round of canal negotiations began. Ellsworth Bunker and Sol Linowitz said both sides seek a quick treaty while ensuring canal access and security for world commerce. Panama detained Panama Canal Police Union head William Drummond amid security tensions in the host country.
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Albion Youth Dies in Weekend Wreck Near Albion
A 15 year old rural Albion resident Dennis Frye died at Boone County Hospital from injuries after a late Sunday night crash one mile northwest of Albion. Danny Bohm of Albion drove the car. Bohm remains hospitalized. Sheriff’s office details were unavailable due to an out of town officer. Nearby accidents in Nebraska claimed Velasquez, Paulson, and Leahy in Omaha and Emerson fatality Joe Casey.
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Colder Weather Moves Into Nebraska From the Northwest
A high pressure center packed with arctic air is expected to snap into eastern Nebraska tonight, ending the warm spell. Skies clear to partly cloudy with scattered snow flurries in western counties, overnight lows 25 to 32, highs Sunday 49 to 64, with tonight’s lows five above to the 20s.
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Platte County Board to Discuss Flood Plain Map Session
The Platte County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday on the courthouse's second floor. A 10 a.m. session with state water resource officials will review a proposed map of potential flood plain areas in the county. The board has rejected most areas in an earlier state map.
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Carter Cabinet Seeks Amendments to Ford Budget
President Carter meets with his Cabinet to discuss amendments to the 1978 fiscal budget inherited from Ford. He plans submissions to Congress next week and notes a revised defense proposal will reduce arms spending, while limited time restricts major changes.
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Van Berg Honored for Training Prowess at Eclipse Dinner
Jack Van Berg of Columbus was honored at the Eclipse Dinner in Losses for a year recording 496 race winners and 2,975,000 dollars in purses. He accepted the silver bowl on behalf of his parents, in front of 1,100 guests. The award marked a second time the Thoroughbred Racing Associations honored the Van Berg family.
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