Platte's enrollment sets new summer record at PTCC
Dean Robert Snow reports PTCC Summer Session enrollment reaching 323 students, a 19 percent rise from the previous high of 270 in 1973 and 33 percent above 1974’s 242. Current students attend either a four week or eight week session. Registration for the second four week session runs the week of June 30, with classes starting July 7. Courses include written and oral communication, development of diet, outdoor recreation, and introduction to anthropology.
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Tindemans wins confidence vote in Belgian parliament
Prime Minister Leo Tindemans secured a 112 to 92 confidence victory with three abstentions in a divided Belgian Parliament over buying the U S F 16 fighter aircraft for NATO. The decision backed a multinational Belgian Dutch Norwegian alliance to purchase 306 F 16s with options on 42 more, triggering criticism and threats against Zaventem airport.
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Full color page debut on Father's Day feature
A full page, full color editorial feature appears on page 15 marking our first use of four color separations on the Harris Cottrell offset press. Stari Color Service provided separations from Newport Beach, with AdPro process colors. key contributors were Milt Roddy and Jerry Gaver in production and pressroom, respectively.
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Stari Color Service
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Calif
American Newspaper Publishers Association
AdPro
Milt Roddy
Jerry Gaver
Weather pattern keeps Nebraska dry with little change
United Press International reports a stable Nebraska pattern through Friday. Highs in the 80s, morning lows around 40 to 72, with a record low 40 at North Platte for June 12. A weak cool front moves in Friday but no significant precipitation is expected.
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Army Birthday Program at Pawnee Park Honored by Local Groups
A joint salute to the U S Army birthday will occur at Pawnee Park during games between Columbus North Platte Midget and Junior Legion teams. The 313th Military Police Unit Army Reserve Columbus Montgomery Ward Hartman Post 84 American Legion sponsor a cake and flag ceremony around 7 45 p m with a history reading and cake service for fans. Captain Robert Bowe leads the 313th MP unit, 0 men strength.
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Shrine parade and ceremonies mark first Columbus Shrine event
Nebraska Shriners plan a Columbus parade at 10 30 a m and Shrine initiation of 12 candidates at 9 a m in the Columbus Masonic Temple. Sesosiris Potentate William W Cook Jr of Beatrice leads events with a noon meal at Holiday Inn and a 1 pm oasis. The drive supports 22 hospitals for crippled children.
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Effa Receives Two Years Probation in Robbery Case
Roger Effa was sentenced in District Court to two years probation for robbery aider and abetter and burglary related to incidents on January 14 1975. The offenses involved the Arlin Kathka robbery at Columbus Oil and a burglary at the Greyhound Bus Depot.
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Gandhi Convicted of Two Election Violations in 1971 Campaign
Allahabad High Court found Prime Minister Indira Gandhi guilty of two election violations during the 1971 Uttar Pradesh campaign. She illegally used a personal secretary and officials to arrange meetings but was cleared on bribery, gifts, free transport, and overspending. A stay was granted pending appeal, and the ruling could strip her parliamentary seat if upheld.
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York boy drowns in rural pond west of York
A 9 year old York boy Arlan Regier drowned shortly after noon on Wednesday while playing on a homemade raft with his brothers and two other youths in a pond west of York. Authorities report the incident as a rural drowning involving five youths. The case remains under investigation by local authorities.
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Loup May Close Lake North Recreation Area
The Loup Power District board discussed closing Lake North due to harassment and vandalism at the park. Officials urge reporting any unlawful acts to Platte County Sheriff or Nebraska State Patrol as Lake North remains under county and state jurisdiction.
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Ford Rabin meet in step toward Middle East peace
Washington report on President Ford and Israeli Prime Minister Rabin meeting with Secretary Kissinger calling the talks a considerable step forward in seeking a Sinai peace by outlining broad terms and the need to refine concessions and military aid without details.
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GOP boycott delays Colby CIA testimony at House hearing
Three Republicans boycotted the first meeting of a House subcommittee on the CIA postponing William E. Colby's first public testimony. Rep Lutien Nedzi resigned as chairman in a jurisdiction dispute. Colby refused to turn over sensitive documents amid security concerns, as James Stanton promised next week security talks.
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D- Mich
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Ohio
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America
Stanton cites CIA assassinations in hearing delay
Stanton revealed knowledge of at least one CIA foreign assassination while Colby’s public session was postponed two days after the Rockefeller Commission report. Nedzi resigned as chair amid party disputes as Republicans boycotted the session, highlighting tensions over CIA probes and disclosure of past briefing privileges.
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R-La
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Rent-a-car Firms Face Antitrust Charges
The FTC accuses Hertz Avis and National of monopolizing airport car rentals. The antitrust complaint claims price fixing, conspiracies to deter competition at airports, harassment of smaller rivals, and deals with major automakers for advertising payoffs to sustain their monopoly.
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UPI
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Manson moved to San Quentin for security
Charles Manson, once convicted of slayings including actress Sharon Tate, was transferred from Folsom to San Quentin after a May 3 assault by two inmates. Prison officials say tighter security is needed for his protection. He had earlier been moved from San Quentin to Folsom. his death sentence was commuted to life after a California Supreme Court ruling.
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