OAS ends sanctions against Cuba in the Americas
The Organization of American States voted 16 to 3 with two abstentions to end the 11 year old isolation of Cuba though sanctions were not lifted. The measure lets member nations decide their relations with Cuba, signaling a possible path toward normalization but not resuming full ties.
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Minnesota Fats boosts Iowa dog lady benefit
Lena McDonald who keeps more than 200 dogs asks pool legend Minnesota Fats Rudolf Wanderone to stage a benefit exhibition to raise funds for dog food and veterinary bills. She lives near Des Moines after Iowa courts limited her dogs, saying she would sell all she owns to feed them.
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Californians honored at Friday Bellwood gathering
A 50‑relatives covered dish supper at the Legion hall honored Mr. and Mrs. Orsie Adams Jr of California. Attendees came from Fremont Milford Columbus David City Bellwood and Dallas Texas. Also noted are travels of Mrs. Marjorie Kimble and Bonnie to Niagara Falls and Mackinac Island and visits by the Kamenske family and Svitaks from Boise Idaho. Michael Parker of Fremont graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln with a Master of Education while pursuing law.
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Dallas
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Marjorie Kimble
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Niagara Falls
Makinac Island
Michigan
Ed Kamenske
Jerry Svitak
Boise, Idaho
Shelby
Michael Francis Parker
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
Michael
Dale Davis
Cement Block Barn Near Monroe A One Of A Kind Site
A cement block barn built in 1913 or 1914 on the Nelson family farm near Monroe is described as unique in the area. Built by Louis Ceder and later acquired by Elmer Nelson, the 28 by 24 foot structure features 12 foot lean-tos, a cement floor, and was used for horses and cattle. The site also includes a Ceder family cemetery with unmarked infant graves. The article notes a 1648 patent for a scythe mill as historical context.
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Elmer Nelson
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Darrell
Louis Ceder
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Ford
Chemical Company
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Darrell Nelson
Nelsons
Nebraskans Predominate In NU Medical School Admissions
Lincoln Neb UPI A large majority of the 14 percent of applicants admitted to the University of Nebraska Medical School are Nebraskans and only one is not a state resident. 83 percent of first year students are Nebraskans. Senator Wally Barnett questions whether non residents or legacies influence acceptances and notes only 14 percent are children of doctors. A state committee plans a meeting Aug 12 to review admissions, while 504 Nebraskan applicants sought 145 slots.
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Lincoln, Neb
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University of Nebraska Medical School
Barnett
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Public Health and Welfare Committee
Lincoln
Nebraska
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