Eye transplant survivor shares life lessons and hope
Helen Nemecek, who received a cornea transplant in 1974 after Fitch disease left her nearly blind, travels Nebraska to speak on eye health and spiritual resilience. She notes improved rejection rates, urges regular eye checks, and credits her son’s eye donation to the Lions Eye Bank.
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Water project appraisal sets value on condemned land
The city of Lomumbnous and court appraisers set a $5,000 value on one acre of condemned land as Leroy and Velma Frese, owners of a nearby farm, sought $18,000. Appraisers Winkle Lyle Ernst and Myron Christiansen awarded $12,500 to each Frese. Columbus hopes to obtain the land to build a water reservoir.
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Velma Frese
Lake Babcock
Columbus
Armed Robbery Targets G and P Store Schuyler
Schuyler police and State Patrol investigate an armed robbery at the G and P Store 413 16th Street. A 20 year old man wearing a ski mask entered, displayed a pistol to Mrs Marxson, demanded money, and fled on foot.
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Columbus Police Crime Totals in 1976 Report
The 1976 Columbus Police report shows 2,259 burglaries 130 larcenies 449 auto thefts 271 vandalism incidents and 715 traffic tickets with 1,091 accidents investigated. It notes 4,985 general complaints during autumn seminars and training and lists higher crime totals with multiple arrests.
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New homestead exemption applications due by April 1
Homeowners of record who have not filed must submit applications to the County Assessor's Office by April 1. Eligible owners age 65 or older with federal adjusted gross income limits may qualify, and veterans with total disability must provide physician certification or VA hospital documentation.
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Two Truckers Seriously Injured In Schuyler Crash
Two truck drivers were transferred in serious condition to Omaha's Clarkson Memorial Hospital after a crash near Schuyler around 4 p.m. The westbound Blair Transfer truck driver was Jemy Tekan Dever Hodges. Walter Bryant of Kenton Ohio drove the Burns Trucking Corp. tractor without a trailer. Schuyler firemen stood by to prevent fire and clean diesel from the highway. other vehicles were total losses.
School bond issue fails over athletic field and equipment proposal
Commissioner Dorothy Kyriss announced the bond issue failed with 137 votes in favor and nine absentee ballots yet to be counted. Nearly 00 voters supported the proposal for athletic field improvements and equipment.
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Mondale heads to Rome amid NATO and Italy talks
Vice President Walter Mondale arrived in Rome on Air Force Two for talks with Italian Premier Giulio Andreotti and President Giovanni Leone. He emphasized U.S. commitments to NATO and nonproliferation and noted ongoing discussions after visits to Belgium and Germany. Mondale planned a private audience with Pope Paul VI at Vatican City.
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Girl Held After Police Chase and Crash
A girl was hospitalized after a police chase ended in a wreck on Street in Ringe. Police say an ice rink theft preceded the high speed pursuit and car demolition.
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Energy crisis prompts Ohio pray call and fuel rule changes
Gov. James A. Rhodes urged Ohioans to pray for relief from the energy shortage as he lifts restrictions on high-sulfur fuels and outlines flood and refinery steps. The nationwide shortage idles tens of thousands, with output cuts, layoffs, and gas rationing hitting Ohio, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida.
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Democrats deny Sikes chairmanship in ethics push
In a party showing, House Democrats voted to deny Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes the chairmanship of a subcommittee amid a push for a strict new code of congressional ethics. The move signals a bid to address ethics concerns surrounding Sikes who faced accusations.
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Arctic cold brings chances of scattered Nebraska snow
Arctic air and strong winds reduce visibility with scattered snow showers reported across northern and eastern Nebraska. Overnight lows fell to 22 to 32 degrees, while highs Tuesday ranged from 45 in McCook to 32 in North Omaha. Snow may accumulate up to an inch by Thursday morning with continued cold, partly cloudy skies through Sunday.
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