Flood cleanup shifts to debris removal and dam safety
Flood crews pressed debris removal as flood threat persisted across several Nebraska counties. Emergency Operations Center reported receding water while Army helicopters aided triage from Omaha to West Point. Engineers weighed a permanent fix near the Platte and Elkhorn confluence and possible blasting under local guidance.
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Canter Nebask
Army Corps of Engineers
Omaha
Tee Jims
Venice
Nickelson
Neb
Platte
Elkhorn
B. P. Pendergrass
Cierich
Corps
Uneam
West Point
Stanton
Army
Riley
Kan
Pendergrass
Willy
Limona Beach
Mana
Air Cavalry Helps Flood Victims Through Nebraska Mission
Air Cavalry troopers from Ft. Riley assist flood victims in Columbus and surrounding areas. D Troop 1st Squadron 4th Cavalry alongside crews from West Point and Norfolk fly missions delivering fuel, hay, livestock feed, and supplies. Commanded by Capt. James Davidson with Lt. Jerry Svahova directing local National Guard support, the operation runs multiple helicopters, hauling 12,400 gallons of fuel and completing 22 missions by Sunday evening, including ice jam relief and livestock drops along the Platte River. Pilot Sen. Loran Schmit from Bellwood leads the effort as local crews rescue residents and assess damage amid rising river levels.
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Columbus
Airst Iolantey Division
Ft. Riley
Kan
Air Cavalry
D Troop
4Th Cavalry
Custer
Norfolk
West Point
Hvestock
Nebraska
James Davidson
Wader
Jim
Me Wootfiners
Sir
Fou
Riley
Platte River
Fey
National Guard
Flooretief
Jerry Svahova
Kaylifis
Doe
Schaefer
Arlo Tlooye
Marvin Kroeger Farres
Bill Hicks
Richland
Dale Riddle
Waler
Joe Ranney
Council Bluffs
Burlington Stailroad
Loran Schmit
Bellwood
Thich
Nebraska Weather Outlook Shows Light Snow Likely
United Press International reports scattered light snow across east and central Nebraska with teens to around 20 degree lows and highs in the 30s. Panhandle may see light snow flurries as colder air moves in from the northwest through Tuesday.
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United Press International
Nebraska
National Weather Service
Panhandle
Scottshliff
Imperial
License plate sales wrap up in Platte County
Treasurey official Wat Newman reports license sticker sales near completion as February 28 deadline looms with weather delays and motorists awaiting enforcement. Courthouse activity eased Saturday with no fines, though many Platte Countians still lack stickers and await compliance.
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Platte Counts
Starretta
Newman
Patromen
18 year old vote gets early approval
Lincoln lawmakers back LB221 proposing an 18 year old voting right in state elections. The measure would place the issue on the May 1972 primary ballot for a public decision. Debate centered on federal influence and election cost savings, with opposition from Sen. Klaver and Sen. Nore and support noting increased youth civic awareness.
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Lincoln
UPL
Legislatre
Sen
Williams Siwastsun
Disney
Schussey
Qniaha Sen
Sam Klaver
Una
Herb Nore
Nore
Laver
Lye Cloelans
Oreada George Wyas
Federal Club
Exon to visit Columbus residents Thursday
Gov. and Mrs. J. James Exon visit Columbus Friday about 1 30 p m in a state owned executive car driven by a Nebraska state patrolman who acts as bodyguard. Colambus area citizens prepare for Exon Day as ninth grade civics students invite the governor and plan a public coffee at the school with questions for an interview on Columbus TV Chanel 2 from 2 15 to 3 p.m. A Democratic Dinner event features music and speeches with Mayor Barhey La Mieck extending the welcome. Tickets cost 5 and are sold by local committee members and hosts across Platte County.
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Columbas
Columbus
Linceliy
Nebraska State
Inlor High
Fust
Gouvernor
Columbus TV
Ware
Ells County
Myon
Nebraska
Jady
Robert V. Larsen
Kathy Mihulka
Gay Abel
Davin Nelson
A & P Sin
Mils Countey Club
Exon
Haut County
Barhey la Mieck
Mark Boettcher
Hie
Bill J. Schusider
Richard Gdowski
Bes
Don Newman
Democratic Women's Club
Raymond Arndt
Bros
Clarence Witken
Platte County
Democrats
Nebraska marks 104th statehood anniversary observance
Lincoln leaders paused legislative business to mark Nebraska’s 104th statehood anniversary. Gov Jos Dexon urged pride in the state while unveiling a "Nebraska Number One" pin program to be worn nationwide. Oldest former governor Dwight Barney and successor Robert Crosby praised state progress and tax reforms, then lawmakers gathered in the rotunda for a Capitol cake celebration.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Jos Déxon
Xen
John I. Harris
McCook
Alten Beerman
Exon
Dwight Barney
Tin State
Succdsesion
Robert Crosby
Anon- Sironmienl
Athens
Nore
Rotunda
Lawmakers vote on 18 year old voting rights in state elections
LINCOLN UP I Here is the vote of lawmakers on the proposed constitutional measure granting 18 year olds the right to vote in state elections. The roll includes numerous named legislators such as Vor Bardell Burbach Carske Lee Clark Craft Da Camp Duis Hlody Epke Gaudrich Hasebroock Holmnuist Johnson Kennedy Keyes Kokes Kremer Lueditke Maresh Marvel Morgan Orme Proud Savage Simpson Skara Snyder Slahmer Stremer Swanson Syas Waldo Waldron Banleys Warner Whitney Zie parth Maver Nave Nolventing Carpenter Charmp bert Kime Lewis Mahoney Moylan Schmit Stull.
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Lincoln
UPI
Vor
Bardell
Burbach
Carskin
Carsleas
Clark
Craft
da Camp
Duis
Hlody Epke
Gaudrich
Hasebroock
Holmnuist
Johnson
Kennedy
Keyes
Kokes
Kremer
Kremer. — Lueditke, Maresh, Marvel, Morgan, Orme
Proud
Savage
Simpson
Skara
Snyder
Slahmer
Stremer
Swanson
Syas
Waldo
Waldron
Anleys
Warner
Whitney
Zieparth
Heart Fund Receives $10,000 in Omaha Televised Auction
The Nebraska Heart Association reports over ten thousand dollars raised in a Sunday WOW televised auction. The event marked the fifth annual Heart Fund fundraiser in Omaha.
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Omaha
Bomb damages U S Capitol with no injuries
A blast at about 1 00 am damaged the U S Capitol on the Senate side causing a serious crack in the west front wall but no injuries were reported. FBI and other experts examined debris as authorities reviewed the incident and its timing with the Senate schedule proceeding.
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Washington
U.S. Capitol
West Front
Nixon
Dephrahte
Senate
Almit
Capitol
James Powell
PBS
J.edgar Faover
Powell
Chamber
Stuyse
Kieatel
Appropriations
Supreme Court
Senate Chamber
Wmnlil
FBI
Mike Mansfler
Tacay
U.S
2500 Tribesmen Move To Block Trail In Laos
Reported airlift and ground actions claim 2500 hill tribesmen moved to sever the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos. South Vietnamese reinforcements, supported by U.S. helicopters, push toward Sepone as clashes continue near Muong Phine and along Route I. Casualties cited include dozens of South Vietnamese killed and many missing amid heavy Communist pressure.
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UPS
GIA
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
Sepone
Souvanna
Phouma
Genees Thant
Howth
Saini
Central Intelligence Agency
Muon Phine
Ile Laos
Mion Phine
Muong Phine
Sepane
UPL
Wi Jenson
Vivitia
Denis Nira
Avhke Ieday
Actin Cai
Ouilhg Tei
Sepurie
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