Four Tornadoes Reported Across Eastern and Plains States
Severe thunderstorms hit the Plains and South with four tornado sightings in the East. Two twisters were reported in North Carolina and one in Delaware and New Jersey, plus another sighting in Colorado. One tornado injured five and destroyed 14 homes in Magnolia Delaware.
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Soybean sales drop overseas in 1976 77 season
Agricultural reporters note weaker overseas orders for soybeans as prices stay high and supplies tighten. In the week to May 29, Japan the Soviet Union and Taiwan cut back more than gains posted for the European Community Spain and Africa. Officials say this marks the first weekly decline in the current marketing year and portends slower use through September 30. The department expects carryover stocks to fall toward a two week pipeline.
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Japan
Soviet Union
Taiwan
Spain
Africa
Nebraska Women’s Center houses 112 inmates built for 70
In York Nebraska 112 prisoners remain at the Nebraska Women’s Center though it was built for 70. Twelve are on work release while 103 reside at the center. Two-person rooms now hold two inmates and the former East Hall serves as an honor cottage with 12 on the first floor and five on the second. The 1977 budget called for a new 16-bed cottage with options for more capacity but no funds were provided. Out-of-state prisoners are no longer accepted. Wyoming Montana and North Dakota had contracted for services.
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Nebraska
Wyoming
Montana
North Dakla
Studies weigh U S withdrawal plan from South Korea
The Carter administration faces scrutiny as Gen George S Brown and Philip Habib report to the president on Seoul’s reaction to a troop withdrawal plan. They then testify on Capitol Hill about military and political implications, amid questions on North-South strength and Asia deterrence. Carter aims to remove most ground forces by 1982 starting with 6 000 by year end.
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UPI
Carter
U.S
South Korea
White House
Capitol Hill
George S. Brown
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Philip Habib
Seoul
North
Asia
City creates Street Improvement District No 54 in Columbus
Ordinance 2493 establishes Street Improvement District 54 in Columbus Nebraska for grading curbing guttering drainage and paving along 13th Avenue from 3rd to 4th Streets and adjacent lots in Blocks 243 and 244. The measure details notice publication procedures and funding by district property assessments with r e youing dates and officials signed June 1 1977.
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3Rd Street
City of
Columbus
Platte County
Nebraska
City of Columbus
Columbus Telegram
Beloit C Kinzer
George W. Johansen
Notice to Bidders Nebraska Public Power District Contract 77-23
Sealed bids for Purchase of 69kV and 34.5kV oil circuit breakers are due by 10 00 a m C D T July 8 1977 at the Districts General Office Columbus Nebraska 68601 Bids opened immediately after. Contract documents available for $10 nonrefundable payable to Nebraska Public Power District.
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G.W. Dierberger
Columbus
Nebraska
C.D.T
Director of Purchasing
P.O Box
Nebraska Public Power District
Board of Directors
O.W. Hill
Gerald Gentleman
Sutherland
G. W. Dierberger
15Th Street
South Ash
Denver
Colorado
D. W. Hill
Omahan found guilty of first degree murder
A Douglas County jury found Michael Prim of Omaha guilty of first degree murder for the shooting death of 62-year-old Harry Dieter during a February robbery at a gas station. Sentencing set for next Tuesday. Prim faces life in prison or the death penalty.
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UPI
Douglas County
John Clark
Michael Prim
Prim
Harry Dieter
Dieter
Reginald
Reginald Prim
Thomas Marfisi
Ford faces potential recall over fan blade danger
Detroit UPI report says Ford may recall 6.2 million 1970s cars after a mechanic’s death from a loose engine fan blade, with officials narrowing plans to 425,000 Torino Montego and Continental models and awaiting replacement parts. Safety agencies warn the issue could affect many more vehicles.
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UPI
Ford Motor Co
U.S
Herbert Misch
Ford
Misch
Jill Claybrook
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
General Motors Corp
Roger Dale Keyes
Rockwood
Keyes
Millard Lumber Co. Fire Deliberately Set. No Suspects Identified
Five alarm blaze at Millard Lumber Co. caused an estimated 254000 dollars in damage and arson investigators say it was deliberate. Witness reports suggest acceleration in the early stages and no suspects have been named. A security guard, Steven E. Watson, was attacked by three men as the fire started and treated for injuries.
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Omaha
UPI
Millard Lumber Co
Vernon Trapp
Steven E. Watson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Formal probate and guardianship notices in Platte County
Notices announce formal probate of Julius Nuffeler will and determination of heirs with Harold Nyffeler named personal representative. Hearing set for June 23 1977 at 10:30 AM in Platte County Court Columbus Nebraska. Also notice of trade name registration F D and T Finance and guardianship final report for Alice Grous Nicklaus filed by Kenneth Fees with hearing June 23 1977 at 10 AM.
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Platte County
Nebraska
Juliuso Nuffeler
Harold O. Nyffeler
Susan Hamling Dep
Alice Grous Nicklaus
Kenneth E. Fees
Gerald E. Rouse
Platte County Court
Columbus
Alice Grousnicklaus
State OF
Mary Catherine Ewert
Request For Bids For Standing Hay On State Highways Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Roads seeks sealed bids for standing hay rights on designated state highway right of way. Bids due June 15 1977 at 10:00 AM Central. District offices list and bid conditions included. State reserves right to reject or waive proposals.
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C.C.T
P.O. Box
Lincoln
P.O
Omaha
Norfolk
Grand Island
Bridgeport
North Platte
Wil — P.O
McCook
Superior Street
Street
N. 13Th Street
North Tilden
Main Street
North Jeffers
7Th
Auditorium Street
14Th and Burnham
Nebraska
District III
Personal and Notice to Creditors Estate No 4809 of Ernest Benda
First National Bank and Trust Company of Columbus Nebraska appointed Personal Representative of this estate Creditors must present claims by August 3 1977 or be forever barred Dated May 1977 Gerald E Rouse County Judge
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Platte County
Nebraska
Emma M. Dirks
Norman Martin Dirks
Norman Dirks
Martin A Dirks
Columbus
Ernest Benda
First National Bank and Trust Company
Gerald E. Rouse
Notice to Dealers for County Supplies Platte County
The Platte County Board of Supervisors in Columbus Nebraska advertises a bid opening on June 21 1977 at 9 A M for fuels and materials including gasoline diesel propane oil and gravel and steel products for the 1977 1978 budget year. Bidding blanks and specs available from County Highway Superintendent in Columbus on deposit of ten dollars refundable upon return of bid documents in good condition. The board reserves right to reject or waive bids. Dated May 17 1977. Darwin Anderson County Highway Superintendent Milton Langan County Clerk.
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Platte County
Nebraska
Columbus
County Board of Supervisors
Darwin Anderson
Milton Langan
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