Fair Program Notes for July 15 Show Schedule
A fragmented schedule outlines events for July 15 including flag heads, FFA Showmanship mornings and exhibits, Open Class entries closing at noon except flowers and baked goods, Thomas Shows and Rides at 1 PM, FFA Showmanship, 4-H Home Economics Demonstration, and a bicycle event in the Grandstand with evening routines.
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FFA
Eenanen & Sours End
Eretdle Petine
Dale T. Thomas
Ead Ffa
Columbus to keep tax levy near prior year with modest rise
Columbus will maintain the 1976 77 tax levy at 20.97, up 0.06 from the prior year, based on an estimated valuation of 43 million. The budget hearing is set for July 21 at 8 p.m. in council chambers to hear resident input.
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Terry Anderson
City of Columbus
Elena Uscal
Council
City Hall
11Th Street
23Rd Avenue
Columbus
NPPD
Castner
Platte County Fair Offers Free Entertainment and Rides
The 36th Platte County Fair opens with a 7:30 p.m. K T record hop and ongoing grandstand programs through Sunday, concluding Monday with the junior livestock sale. Dale T. Thomas Shows & Rides provide midway entertainment, livestock entries close at 10 p.m. today, and a Bicentennial themed public worship, voter registration booth, and various exhibits accompany the event.
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Platte County
K-T
Bcs
Dale T. Thomas
Platte County Agricultural Society
Kenneth Torczon
Arthur Bakenhus Jr
Roland Wilke
Stromsburg Spray Plane Crash Injures Pilot Minor
A single engine spray plane crashed on takeoff near Stromsburg Nebraska. Pilot Les Jensen escaped on his own with minor injuries while poles chief Verlin Groni nsen was hospitalized in York. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate.
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Stromsburg
Neb
UPI
Les Jensen
Oy Etd
Verlin Groninsen
York
Federal Aviation Ac
Labor unrest sweeps hospitals and plants across U S
Strikes gather across Seattle 15 hospitals and 40 000 New York workers press for talks. Westinghouse plants in Pennsylvania West Virginia face wildcat actions 53 500 workers including 12 800 IBEW on strike. Violence erupts at Alameda County welfare office as 2 500 workers demand pay and faster food stamp processing. Negotiations resume at Westinghouse Pittsburgh as unions seek new contracts.
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United Press International
Seattle
New York
Hugh Carey
New York City
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Oakland
Calif
Social Service Department
Alameda County Welfare Department
Westinghouse
International Union of Electrical Workers Unions
IBEW
IUEW
Pittsburgh
Carter Nomination Moves Forward After Session Hints
Jimmy Carter is set to be named as the Democratic nominee after the convention’s third session. Edmund Muskie and Walter Mondale are favored for No. 2 on the ticket among six remaining names. Union leaders show mixed signals over Carter’s labor adviser plans, and Rep. Robert Drinan warns Catholic voters may abstain.
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New York
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
Carter
Georgia
Ellen McCormack
Morris Udall
Arizona
Edmund Brown
California
Peter Rodino
New
Jersey
Andrew Young
Margaret
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Robert F. Drinan
D-Mass
City Pool Sees Strong June Attendance and Revenue
June reports show 11 952 swimmers visited the city pool up from 9 288 last year bringing in 6 272 55 dollars in revenue versus 4 696 80 last year. The Board praised the Frankfort Square flower project while noting some blooms fading. The Family Y and Platte College Community Service Office won use of the Pony League field for flag football and a 10 dollar daily fee was set for men and girls fast pitch district play in July and August.
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Board of Park and Recreational Commissioners
Frankfort Square
Family Y
Platte College Community Service Office
Nebraska Weather Brief Omaha Tuesday Heat Record
Nebraska weather reports show Omaha reaching 99 degrees while Alliance logged 78 and Chadron 55 to 75 in varied lows. Skies were clear to partly cloudy with light winds. spotty showers occurred in central northeast Nebraska, Gothenburg received 1.65 inches, and Kilgore area recorded 1.2 inches. Livestock safety index remained in danger in southeast Nebraska with southwest winds increasing exposure.
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Alliance
Omaha
Chadron
North Platte
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Gothenburg
Kilgore
City Launches Water Conservation Voluntary Plan
City officials initiate a voluntary water conservation program in Columbus. City Administrator Lloyd Castner urges residents to water lawns only on even or odd days based on house numbers and to limit amounts to a few gallons until rainfall resumes.
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Columbus
Lloyd Castner
Nebraska Vocational Agriculture Instructors Gather for Summer Conference
Nebraska vocational agriculture instructors from across the state register at Platte College for a three day summer conference of the Nebraska Vocational Agricultural Association. About 190 educators and spouses are expected to attend with workshops, committee meetings, guest speakers, banquets and the annual business meeting. A preconference orientation for new members was held Tuesday. A recognition banquet is set for Thursday night with business sessions concluding Friday.
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Nebraska
Platte College Fine Arts Center
Nebraska Vocational Agricultural Association
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Nebraska Public Power District
14Th Street
Hall of Justice
Centennial Park
Memorial Stadium
Pawnee Park
Airport Authority
Beckon Platte
the Feathers
Lutheran Laymen's League
Norman Hellbusch
Cheryl Hinze
East Platte Area
Norman Nelson
Lisa Johannes
Stan Linhorst
Nebraska High
LE Pass
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