Nebraska lawmakers elect Hasebroock speaker in opening session
Nebraska legislature completed its first day of the new session with leadership votes. State Sen. WH Hasebroock of West Point was chosen speaker 23 23 in a mild upset over Jerome Warner. Secret ballots also selected Swanson Mahoney and Stull for top committee roles and a 12 member Committee on Committees was named across four districts. Forty eight of 49 unicameral members attended the opening day. Ellen Craft was absent.
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United Press International
Nebraska
Hasebroock
West Point
Hasebrook
Jules W. Burbach
Jerome Warner
Waverly
Herb Duis
Gothenburg
Harold Simpsour
Lincoln
Gov
Elect Jr. Exon
Richard Proud
Omaha
Committee
William F. Swanson
Legislative Council
Lesie Stull
Alliance
Eugene Mahoney
Proud
Terry Carpenter
Scottsbluff
Swanson
Mahoney
Stull
Unicameras
U. S
Roland Luedthe
Irving Willie
Falls City
George Syas
Sam Klaver
John Savage
C. W. Stormquist
Oakland
Maurice Kremer
Aurora
Laran Selmit
David City
Robert Clark
Sidney
Seolisbluff
J. James Waldron
Callaway
Unicameral
Anly
Ellen Craft
North Platte
No Major Livestock Losses Reported in Nebraska Blizzard
Government agricultural watchdogs said there have been no major livestock losses from the weekend blizzard in Nebraska. A full assessment is pending and reports of losses due to animals wandering beyond fences exist. Dairy farms may dump milk if roads blocked by snow prevent bulk truck deliveries.
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Lincoln
UPT
Nebraska
Division of Agricultural Statistics
Father Curtin Wins Big Pool Lottery Prize
Rev. James Curtin of Walsall said he bet £25 on a soccer pool at a church fundraiser to pay debts for a new hall. He hoped for a few thousand pounds to cover bills but won about $240,000, calling gambling acceptable when it helps the church.
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Walsall
England
UPC
James Curtin
Father Curtin
Telegram (A Partnership) publishs in Columbus Nebraska
The Telegram announces its publication details and subscription rates for Columbus and surrounding areas. It notes delivery by carrier in Columbus at 7.00 per front, mail pricing for nearby counties, and a 15.60 per year rate for out of state or other sales. Subscribers are urged to report address changes promptly.
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Columbut
Nebraska
Cartler
Columbus
Mall
Planty Bare
Utter
Cotter
Merrick
Park Counties
Rebraska
Eater
Cptaiebes
Hoover cites rise of racial disorder backers in 1970 report
FBI director J Edgar Hoover says racial disorders and attacks on police continued to threaten the nation in 1970 though incidents in schools declined from 1969 levels. He notes Panthers claimed six police deaths and 22 wounded, with organized crime convictions reaching new highs. He urges ongoing funding and new strategies to meet evolving challenges.
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Hoover
Washington
UPI
J. Edgar Hoover
Congress
Uis
Dinoc
Eyles
Alten
Tivns
FBI
PBS
Jersons
Fop
John
Mitchell
Gall
Public Cat Telephones Take Silver Dollars in 1895
United Press International reports that in 1895 common public cat telephones accepted silver dollars along with half dollars, quarters, and dimes as payment.
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United Press International
Bobby the policeman coined by Sir Robert Peel era
The term bobby stems from Sir Robert Peel who founded London's modern police force in 1829. It reflects early police administration and the enduring nickname used for British officers.
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Great Beltain
Bobby
Robert Peel
London
Medicinal Weights Go Metric as Britain Reforms
London reports the government declares traditional apothecary measures unlawful and orders medical dosing to switch to metric. Doctors and druggists must adopt metric units, ending the use of the dram grain scruple and apothecary’s ounce. The Department of Trade enforces the change nationwide.
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London
UPI
Department of Trade
Britain
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