Israeli lawmakers set May 17 for new elections after Ofer funeral
Parliament voted to dissolve and call elections for May 17. Housing Minister Avraham Ofer died by suicide amid a corruption probe. Prime Minister Rabin comforted Ofer's widow as thousands mourned in a rain-soaked funeral at Kiryat Shaul in Tel Aviv. The burial followed rabbinate guidance despite tradition.
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Nebraska Snow Totals Trail Across Narrow Front
United Press International reports a low pressure system dumped four to eight inches of snow in Nebraska Tuesday with up to seven to eight inches near Lincoln. Snowfalls ranged four to six inches in the Panhandles and three to four inches in the mideast and southeast counties as colder air moved in.
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West Point to readmit cadets amid honor code reform
Army Secretary Martin R. Hoffman announced that most cadets who resigned or were dismissed over the takehome exam scandal will be reinstated. He will replace West Point's superintendent and institute reforms including new sanctions and readmission screening to allow July 1977 return for eligible cadets.
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Liberian tanker Universe Leader refloated with no oil spill
The Universe Leader, 824 feet, was refloated in the Delaware River after high tide and barge pumping removed about 3.5 million gallons to lighten the ship. Coast Guard said no oil spilled while tugboats freed the grounded tanker near the Chesapeake-Delaware Canal.
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License renewals total 1038 in county
County Treasurer Marietta Newman reports 1038 license plate renewals as of 9:30 am today. About 13 000 licenses purchased during January last year are due for renewal, though some may be discarded or moved. Renewals have progressed smoothly, with 15 cents postage paid instead of 1 dollar unless new plates are needed.
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Registration correction for Platte College spring registration
Formal registration for the 1977 spring semester at Platte College will be held tonight and Thursday with sessions from 6 30 to 8 30 p m and 9 a m to 3 30 p m. The earlier hours published in Tuesday Telegram were incorrect.
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Civil Defense Siren System Tests Set for Saturday
Columbus Platte County Civil Defense and city officials will test the new siren system on Saturday January 8 starting 11 a.m. The test lasts 30 to 45 minutes to verify all tones and controls before federal and local acceptance.
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Luedtke Elected Speaker of Nebraska Unicameral
State Sen. Roland Luedtke of Lincoln was chosen speaker as the 85th Nebraska Legislature opened. He defeated Sen. Ralph Kelly of Grand Island 26-20 after Lt. Gov. Gerald Whelan gavels the session at 10 a.m. Luedtke recalled attending Nebraska’s unicameral start as a 13-year-old and pledged an interesting, collaborative session.
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Services set for accident victims
Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion for Clarence A. Strand 66 and his sister Jeanetta Strand 68 who died in a Monday car wreck northeast of Albion at a county road intersection. Myrtle Strand 61 Ingvald Strand 72 and Gale D. Thompson 20 were treated and released. Thompson was the Newman Grove driver of the pickup.
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County to renew Lower Loup Platte body membership
Dwayne Smith says Platte County may rejoin the Lower Loup Platte watershed association with annual dues of 400 dollars. The board meets at 9 a.m. Thursday to elect a chairman. A Jan 10 meeting at 7:30 p.m. will involve Columbus City Council on the Hall of Justice. A Jan 18 10 a.m. hearing will discuss one year and six year road plans.
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Kiessel Clears Snow On Roof Amid Heavy Winter
Sutton's Bay Michigan. Jim Kiessel clears more than a foot of snow from his mother's roof, prompted by his 6 year old son. Leelanau County reports over 100 inches of snow this winter as ski areas enjoy record crowds. Kiessel is not a skier.
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