Bicentennial Lesson on Narrow Escapes in American History
The column reflects on pivotal moments at the start of the American Revolution. It notes Washington’s army retreat from New York and the Brandywine setback, the loss of Philadelphia, and the brutal winter at Valley Forge as critical risks to the newborn republic.
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New York
Hudson Valley
New England
New York City
George Washington
Republic
Newark City
Washington
Hudson
Jersey Bank
Lord Howe
Newe
Whitevns
United States
Philadelphia
Delaware
Delphia
Brandywine
Howe
Germantown
Valley Forge
Lutherans Set Picnic at Camp Richland Corner
The Aid Association for Lutherans sponsors its final picnic at Camp Uther a mile east and five two miles south of Richland Corner starting at 12 30 p m Sunday. Proceeds fund a shelter for the camp. Entertainment includes Jerry Joene of Columbus with Hillbilly acts plus games contests prizes and a white suction. Attendees bring a covered dish and table service coffee.
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Aid Association For Utherans
Camputher
Richland Corner
Old Hillbilly
Jerry Joene
Columbus
Exon orders Nebraska to act on livestock protections
Gov. J. J. Exon directed the state agriculture director to implement rules under the Livestock Sellers Protective Act to shield Nebraska’s livestock producers from losses as White House actions threaten protections. He urged possible new state legislation and sought federal-alternative safeguards if needed.
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Lincoln, Neb
UPI
J. J. Exon
Exon
White House
Nebraska
Butz
Glenn Kreuscher
Kreuscher
Agriculture
24th Annual Tracto Power and Safety Day Draws Thousands
About 5000 people attended the 24th Annual Tracto Power and Safety Day at the University of Nebraska Field Laboratory in Mead. Highlights included Big Bale Haying and Handling operations and the sight of the largest tracto ever tested at the lab.
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University of Nebraska Field Laboratory
Mead
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