Wallace Carter face first Mississippi test Saturday
In Jackson Mississippi former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter and Mississippi Governor George Wallace square off in a Democratic presidential nomination contest with 2134 precinct caucuses to choose national convention delegates Mississippi Democrats split between regulars and loyalists Wallace aims to win outright despite limited caucus strength Carter seeks solid delegate support after Iowa gains Several other candidates including Sargent Shriver Fred Harris Lloyd Bentsen visit Mississippi ahead of five district caucuses on Feb 21 and state convention on Feb 29. caucuses run jointly by regulars and anti- factions at the same polling places
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Bloodmobile to Visit Columbus
The Hor Cross Blackmobile will visit Columbus for its first 1976 stop on February 4 at Platte County Agricultural Park from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Red Cross Platte County Chapter under Mrs Theresa Kump heads the Blood Donor Program with a 195 pints daily quota. New residents may join the donor call list by calling Mrs Kumpf, and walk ins are welcome.
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Van Berg named Outstanding Sportsman of the Year
Jack Van Berg, Columbus trainer, was honored as Outstanding Sportsman of the Year by the Omaha Sportscasters Association before a record crowd of 741 at Peony Park. The award recognized his 1974 world record 29 victories, 2,507 career wins, and $10,113,505 in purses, with praise from USA organizer Mike Ford and fellow sports figures.
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Legislature Treasury safety valve measure advances today
Nebraska lawmakers approved in a first round vote a bill to reduce the cushion used by the State Board of Equalization in state financing. The measure aims to tighten margins and limit errors in fiscal calculations as it moves forward in Lincoln.
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Some gains reported in SALT talks
Moscow reports progress as Henry Kissinger says talks with Soviet leader Brealey narrowing gaps on strategic arms. He indicates cautious optimism and notes potential progress toward an arms agreement while delaying meetings due to Politburo sessions.
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Cease fire proclaimed in Lebanon by regional committee
A joint Lebanese Syrian and Palestinian committee announced a cease fire across Lebanon for 1 p.m. Beirut time. The accord aims to end the civil war by establishing a truce and adjusting parliament dominance, with Muslims and Palestinians now holding major power after months of fighting.
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Supreme Court to Review Capital Punishment Cases
The Supreme Court allowed review of capital punishment cases from five states and set March 30 for arguments. The 1972 ruling said death penalty was unconstitutional as applied due to unequal usage. The cases involve six convicted murderers in Georgia Texas North Carolina Florida and Louisiana.
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Columbus Police Arrest Totals From 1975 Annual Report
Columbus police reported 2 196 arrests in 1975 with speeding topping at 776 and improper parking second at 154. Violations included 1 128 traffic accidents with 152 injuries and no fatalities, plus 4 480 general complaints and 227 218 miles driven by vehicles.
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Mild springlike weather grips Nebraska region
United Press International reports sunny skies and mild temperatures across Nebraska. A stationary front near Lincoln fed a warming trend as highs reached the upper 40s to mid 50s in places like Norfolk Sidney Imperial and McCook, with overnight lows from 17 to 24 degrees.
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Open meeting on Feb 2 to discuss city garbage haulers
Columbus City Council held a lengthy session debating commercial garbage hauler rates and the new waste transfer station. They planned an open meeting with haulers for February 2 and discussed rate adjustments, dumping permits for trailer courts, and vehicle containment to curb litter along transfer routes. The transfer station’s brief break in and ongoing annexation plans were noted while alley two way conversion and siren funding were also addressed.
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