Topnotch matmen to be here Wednesday wrestling card
Wrestling fans in Columbus area look forward to a big midwest mat card Wednesday featuring four prominent grapplers. Main event pairs Cowboy Dob Elis and Jerry Miller against Chris Markoff and Igo Harraguchi in a 2 of 3 falls match with a 6 minute limit. Semi final pits Christopher Colt versus Mark Starr in 2 of 3 falls within 45 minutes. Opening bout has Jerry Miller facing Igo Hamaguchi in one fall Timed. Promoter Joe Dusk announces three solid matches drawing top talent from the midwest. A separate item notes Friedrich Flick, longtime industrial backer of Hitler, died at Lake Constance. The article mentions strong local interest and televised showings.
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Rec
Cowboy Dob Elis
Jerry Miller
Chris Markoff
Igo Harraguchi
Christopher Colt
Mark Starr
Igo Hamaguchi
Joe Dusck
President Nixon Takes Sequoia Cruise On Potomac
President Nixon left the air conditioned White House on a hot Thursday for a cruise on the Potomac aboard the Navy yacht Sequoia. He was accompanied by aide H R Haldeman and Secret Service agents. The Sequoia’s cabins are air conditioned.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
H.R. Haldeman
Seere
Potomac
County Warns Sprinkler Irrigation Causing Road Damage
Platte County Supervisors and County Attorney demand all operators of sprinkler irrigation systems sprinkling public roads in Flatts County cease immediately. Nebraska statutes deem injuring public roads unlawful with penalties for violation. continued acts may lead to criminal prosecution.
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Platte County Board of Supervisors
Nebraska
Platte
Midway Entertainment at Platte County Fair Slated
Traditional midway attractions provided by Dale Thomas Shows return with rides, concessions, and lively entertainment. The fair also features 4-H, Homemakers, Future Farmers exhibits, open class livestock, and commercial displays. Admission is free, with ample parking and a focus on agriculture and home products.
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Pialle County Fair
Dale Thomas
Zaieiee
Columbus Territory
Platte’s
Platte County
Ature Homemakers
Future Farmers of America
Extens
Matte County
Oregon Trail Days Parade Draws Nebraska Leaders in Gering
In Gering Nebraska Oregon Trail Days opens with a five mile parade featuring floats and state leaders Gov J J Isu Sen Carl Curtis and Rep Dave Martin expected to join. An evening concert by Gering High School Band followed by a sod house dedication and an Indian Pow Wow capped the event. Yankee Stadium note follows.
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Gering
Neb
Nebraska
J. J. Isu
Carl Curtis
Dave Martin
Goring” High School
Oregon
Trail Mark
Motorcycle Thrillarama at Platte County Fair
Thursday evening features the Motorcycle Thrillarama at the Platte County Fair with top stunt riders from Nebraska and Germany. Billy Terry, Bill Wool, Lucky Dutch Zupyr, Dusty Rhodes, John Townsend, Buster Gunthrie, Pat OBrien and Jim O’Neil perform crash work and stunts, promising thrills, spills and fire.
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Davéling
Platte County Fair
Columbus
Billy Terry
Kearney
Neb
Bill Wool
Springfield
Lucky Dutch Zupyr
Antburg
Germany
Dusty Rhodes
Aglo
John Townsend
Buster Gunthrie
Pat ‘Midnight’ O'Brien
Jim Oniel
Platte County Agricultural Society Officers and Board
Cumming heads the Platte County Agricultural Society with Columbus businessman James Cumming as president. Kenneth Verezon of Columbus is first vice president, David Van Avkeren of Humphrey is second vice president, Leb Johner of Columbus is treasurer, and Charles Athey of Columbus is secretary. Board members include Arthur Bankenhus Jr, Bill Callihan, Arthur Gerber, Waldo Iversen, Henry Luchsinger, Darwin Pierson, Columbus, and Arne Buble.
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James Cumming
Colucnbus
Platte County Agricultural Society
Kenneth Verezon
Columbus
David van Avkeren
Humphrey
Leb
Johner
Charles Athey
Arthur Bankenhus Jr
Bill Callihan
Arthur Gerber
Waldo Iversen
Henry Luchsinger
Darwin ‘Pierson
Arne Buble
Otepka retires from government service
Otepka resigns from the Subversive Activities Control Board effective June 3 after a long government career. Nixon accepted the resignation, recalling Otepka’s 1969 nomination and prior dismissal as State Department security chief amid disputes. Also mentions copper usage in WWI aircraft and a multiauthor fair committee with local volunteers.
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Washington
Otto KF. Oiepka
White House
Nixon
Otepka
Subversive Activities Control Board
Sail Otepka
State Department
Promis Bie
Concrete paving to begin Aug 14 on Nebraska 32
State Roads Director Thomas D. Doyle announces concrete pavement work on Nebraska Highway 32 starting August 14. Work runs 12.3 miles east from Petersburg with a detour plan from 3.5 miles north of Highways 14 and 32, then 17 miles east and five miles south. Werner Construction Inc. of Hastings holds a 784842 dollar contract, funded by the Department of Roads and federal funds, with November 16 as the estimated completion date. Capt J L Hubka of Troop D retires Saturday on his 60th birthday.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Thomas D. Doyle
Petersburg
Werner Construction Inc., of
Hastings
Department of Roads
Ld. Hausman
Norfolk
North Platte, Neb
State Patrol
J.L. Hubka
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Friedrich Flick
Hitler
Lake Constance
Ucket
Midwest
Columbus Area
President
Cution
Raymond E. Baker
Yankee Stadium
New York
Pasteur
Levis
France
LeRoy Nickles
Eugene Reisdorff
Mgr
Ralston Purina Co
United States
Robert Melcher
Lindsay
David Fuchs
DeForest Jansen
Creston
Lee Rupp
Monroe
Arthur Bakenhus
Pierson
Callihan
Jansen
Buhl
Kenneth Torczon
Bakenhus
William J. Gregorius
Fice
Toreson
Rohner
van Ackeren
Catlihan
Fuchs
Taichsinger
Melcher
Gerber
Iverson
Rupp
Stcckmen
Gerhold
First National First
Geygen
First National
First National Bank and Trust Company
F.D.I.C
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