Gambling epidemic eyed by Colorado sociologist
University of Colorado sociologist Tomas Martinez warns the United States faces a gambling epidemic with four to ten million compulsive gamblers. He cites addiction parallels to alcohol and drugs, the high relapse rate, and notes cure rates for Gamblers Anonymous around ten percent. Local item: Albion installs three new church council members at Zion Lutheran Church with officers to be elected Tuesday.
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America
Tomas Martinez
Martinez
Gamblers Anonymous
Albion
Zion Lutheran Church
Duane Rieck
Howard
LaVonne) Mills
Don
Larry
Burwell Man Shot During Early Sunday Incident
In Burwell Nebraska Bryan Goodey 20 was struck in the head by a .22 slug amid an early Sunday incident at a Burwell apartment. Sheriff Don Mattern said a 25 year old suspect was being questioned and action to be taken remains undecided. Goodey was hospitalized first at Burwell Memorial then transferred to St Elizabeth's Lincoln. A separate petty larceny case filed by Valley County authorities sent the suspect to Valley County Jail in Ord.
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Burwell, Neb
UPI
Burwell
Garfield County
Don Mattern
Bryan Goodey
Mattern
Goodey
Burwell Memorial Hospital
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Lincoln
Valley County
Ord
Government waste marked by two eggs timing study
The Agriculture Department spent nearly 46 000 to find the exact 838 TMU time to fry two eggs, drawing Sen. William Proxmire’s Golden Fleece award for January. TMU equals 0.036 seconds. Bernard Shor, a famed New York restaurateur, died at 71 after a brief illness.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
William Proxmire
Wisconsin Democrat
New York
Bernard “Toots” Shor
New York University Medical Center
NATO faces Soviet conventional dominance and nuclear deterrence gaps
Senators Nunn and Bartlett warn Soviet forces in Eastern Europe have grown to threaten NATO’s nuclear deterrent as they stress weaknesses in NATO’s logistics and readiness. They urge a high level NATO conference to identify deficiencies and take remedial action amid a broader strategic crisis.
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UPI
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Sam Nunn
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Rokla
Carter
Walter Mondale
United States
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Newspaper Advertising Records Hit High in 1976
Jack Kauffman reports 1976 set a record for newspaper advertising with a 19 percent rise from 1975. Total ad revenue surpassed $10 billion for the first time, with retail up 10 percent to 6.4 billion, classified up 9 percent to 3 billion, and national up 13 percent to 1.7 billion. A Readership Council will oversee a nationwide readership program for major newspapers.
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Fila
UPI
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Newspaper Advertising Bureau, Inc
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American Newspaper Publishers Association
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Smith urges farm-friendly pick for USDA marketing secretary
Rep Virginia Smith of Nebraska addressed Women Involved in Farm Economics urging the next assistant secretary for marketing and consumer services to tell farmers' stories to consumers not divide them. She backs farm group aims for higher prices and said she will sponsor legislation on imported meat and dairy products.
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UPI
Virginia Smith
U.S. Agriculture Department
Schmit Bill Would Forcibly Place Unemployed Back to Work
Lincoln Nebraska Senator Loran Schmit introduced Lb424 proposing that persons able to work must accept a new job after six weeks of unemployment regardless of consequences. The measure aims to reduce jobless duration by mandating employment acceptance.
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Lincoln
Neb
UPI
Bellwood
Loran Schmit
Schmit
Interest shown in Nebraska gasohol plant project
Lincoln based Gasohol committee member Holly Hodge says two groups show interest in a grain alcohol plant. Five men formed a corporation to pursue the project while a Grand Island group offered financing. Hodge met with representatives from both sides and believes disputes can be resolved.
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Neb
UPI
Agricultural Products Industrial Utilization Committee
Gasohol Committee
Nebraska
Holly Hodge
Holdrege
Grand Island
Hodge
Bill Scheller
Platte County Supervisors Set Public Meeting in Columbus
The Platte County Board of Supervisors will meet at 9:00 A.M. on February 1, 1977 in the Supervisors Room at the Platte County Courthouse Columbus Nebraska. An agenda is available for public inspection at the County Clerk’s office and may be modified only for emergencies during the session.
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Platte County
Columbus
Nebraska
Board of Supervisors
Nebraska Public Power District
Gerald Gentleman
Sutherland
C.S.T
J.M. White
15Th Street
P.O. Box
A.J. Divis
Stearns
Roger Incorporated
South Ash
Denver
Colorado
Board of Directors
DW. Hill
Estate notice and two sheriff sale items in Platte County
Estate No 4258 in Platte County Nebraska states an administratrix seeks leave to settle wrongful death with a hearing set for February 10, 1977. Public sale of seized goods includes a 1971 Dodge van and assorted electronics, scheduled February 2, 1977. Public notices also announce Platte Technical Community College Title IX hearings January 25 and 26.
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Platte County
Nebraska
James E. Reuss
Administratrix de Bonis Non
Gerald E. Rouse
First National Bank & Trust Co
Columbus
Clay Sherman
Dodge
Donald F. Franzen
Froemer
Platte Technical Community College
Ron Hutkin
Henry Rice
Rich McGill
Brenda Cornelius
Catherine Nore
Delores Schneider
Donald Engel
Jean Johnson
Bob Wilde
Arlene Struck
John Peenees
Donald
Lamaze childbirth classes offered by Ruth Mytty in Albion
Prospective parents can join monthly Lamaze classes held at Ruth Mytty’s home with hospital staff on hand. For information and registration call 395-6268.
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Albion
Ruth Mytty
Notice to Duncan Residents on Dog Immunization and Ordinance
Duncan residents are warned to immunize dogs for rabies and distemper by Feb 7 1977. Dogs must display a tag on their collars or risk being picked up and disposed of by the Marshall. Village Board orders enforcement.
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Duncan
Village Board
Bow Hunters Who Care Inc Incorporation Notice
Notice announces Bow Hunters Who Care Inc is incorporated in Nebraska with address Box 476 Industrial Site Columbus 68601 Platte County and notes its purpose to promote bow hunting and commerce. Capital stock 100 shares par 100, commenced November 15 1976, perpetual existence, board of 2 to 5 directors, dated January 4 1977.
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BOW Hunters Who Care, Inc
Nebraska
Columbus
Platte
Creditors notice and Columbus rezoning ordinance summary
In Platte County Nebraska creditors of Joseph S. Korus, deceased, must file claims within two months from January 10, 1977. First National Bank & Trust Co. of Columbus is personal representative. Plus Columbus Ordinance 2468 rezones Lots 1–4, Block 241, Original Town now City of Columbus from A2B Garden Homes to R3 Multiple Dwelling, effective upon passage.
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Joseph S. Korus
Platte County
Nebraska
First National Bank & Trust Company
Columbus
13Th Street
Barbara Nielsen
City OF Columbus
City of
Planning and Zoning Commission
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