Columbus Jaycees honor leaders at 22nd Bosses Banquet
George Prochaska of First National Bank won Boss of the Year as the 22nd annual Columbus Jaycees Awards and Bosses High Banquet expanded to include community winners. Fred Chittenden received the Service Award. Margaret Slusarski was Outstanding Young Educator. Tom Shunk earned the Free Memorial Leadership Award.
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Tim Waldschmidt
Pat Jasper
Becton- Dickinson
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Oklahoma
Frank Sobota
Jacee
Sue Oppliger
Dave Oppliger
Sobota
Fred Chittenden
Nebraska Public Power
Lakeview High School
Stan Linhorst
British proposals rejected by Smith in Rhodesia talks
British negotiator Ivor Richard said Rhodesian leader Smith rejected peace moves after a four minute meeting. Richard blamed Smith for the failure of Geneva conference negotiations and expressed sadness and apprehension about Rhodesia's future as he prepared to return to London.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Ivor Richard
Richard
Smith
Geneva
London
Carter Reverses Ford Plan To Lift Gasoline Price Controls
President Carter rescinded Gerald Ford’s proposal to lift gasoline price controls on March 1 and said he would study the order more carefully. Press Secretary Jody Powell said Carter notified Congress of the withdrawal to review the measure.
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UPI
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Jody Powell
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Soviet Jetliner Crash Kills At Least 90 Near Alma Ata
Unofficial reports from foreign workers in Alma-Ata indicate a Soviet jetliner crashed near the city on January 13, causing at least 90 fatalities. Details remain unconfirmed as authorities assess the disaster.
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UPI
Alma Ata
Alma-Ata
Nebraska lawmakers push sales tax limits and bingo reforms
Lawmakers introduced LB3% to require voter approval before any city can impose a municipal sales tax. Other measures include broad tax exemptions debate, zero based budgeting for the next fiscal year, and driver education prerequisites for teens seeking licenses. Lincoln session adjourned until 4:30 p.m. for final measure submissions.
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Neb
Keith Boughn
Norfolk
Nebraska
Omaha
Larry Stoney
Warren Swigart
Bloodmobile returns to Platte County Park February 1 2
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Platte County oral Park on February 1 from 11 am to 5 pm and February 2 from 10 am to 4 pm. Rita Fleischer notes the drive aims to keep surgical and emergency blood supplies steady and welcomes volunteers. Donors must be healthy ages 17 to 65 and weigh at least 110 pounds. single 16 and 17 year olds need parental consent.
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Red Cross
Platte County
Oral Park
Columbus
Rita Fleischer
American Red Cross
Nebraska Weather Outlook Mixed Skies and Mild Temperatures
A high pressure system over the northern Rockies influences Nebraska with partly cloudy skies except in the southwest. Mild temperatures expected through Friday with west to northwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Readings range from single digits to the 40s with teens at night and a later cooldown toward 5 to 15 above in the east and 15 to 25 above in the west by Thursday or Friday.
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United Press International
Rockies
Nebraska
Mondale pledges broader US NATO commitment in Brussels
Vice President Mondale told NATO ambassadors in Brussels that the United States will expand its defense support in Europe despite planned Pentagon budget cuts. He stressed no decrease in NATO investments and noted ongoing talks with European leaders about joint defense efforts and arms negotiations.
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Belgium
UPI
Walter Mondale
NATO
U.S
Atlantic Alliance
Pentagon
Carter
Europe
Mondale
Gen. Alexander
Nixon
Air Force Two
Haig
White House
Columbus girl earns honor at Nebraska Junior Miss pageant
Columbus High School senior Laura Rice, 17, placed second runner up at the Nebraska Junior Miss Pageant in Grand Island. She plans music therapy study at the University of Kansas and is active in golf Pep Club student council and swim. Cindy Johnson Potter won the crown. runners up included Donna Lathwaitis Blair Loretta Bienhoff Oxford and Dawn Brackett Omaha.
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Nebraska
Daniel Rice
Columbus High School
Miss Rice
University of Kansas
CHS
Cindy Johnson
Potter
Donna Lathwaitis
Blair
Loretta Bienhoff
Oxford
Dawn Brackett
Omaha
Carter Plans Aggressive Global Arms Talks and Reforms
In his first Oval Office interview President Carter outlines aims to curb arms sales worldwide and press for a test ban, rapid nuclear reductions, and a broad energy and welfare reform agenda. He expects a fireside chat soon and signals a forthcoming Middle East peace conference and Africa to pursue majority rule.
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UPI
Carter
Soviet Union
White House
Congress
Oval Office
United Press International
Associated Press
U.S
Cyrus Vance
Defense Department
Middle East
Vance
Israel
Syria
Saudi Arabia
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